Contents About This Guide ·································································································1 Introduction ············································································································2 Appearance ············································································································3 Waterproof Your Smart Outdoor Plug ······················································4 Set Up Your Smart Outdoor Plug via Tapo ·············································5 Set Up Your Device via Matter ···································································11 Authentication ····································································································14...
• Specifications can be found on the product page at https://www.tapo.com. • Our Technical Support and troubleshooting information can be found at https://www.tapo.com/support/. • A Technical Community is provided for you to discuss our products at https://community.tp-link.com. • The setup video can be found at https://www.tp-link.com/support/setup-video/.
Introduction Tapo P400M Smart Wi-Fi Outdoor Plug extends your smart home to the outdoors, enabling you to easily control your lights and household electronic devices via the Tapo app, no matter where you find yourself. • Matter Certified - Integrate Matter-certified Tapo devices with other Matter end products into your preferred ecosystem.
Appearance System LED Blinking Orange and Green Ready for Setup; resetting. Blinking Green Connecting to Wi-Fi; upgrading. Green Connected to Wi-Fi and working properly. Blinking Orange Resetting. Smart Outlet Plug in your device and control it from your smartphone. No Wi-Fi connection; offline. Power Button Press to turn on or off the plug.
Waterproof Your Smart Outdoor Plug Following are some tips to waterproof your smart outdoor plug. Keep the plug at Keep the plug face least 12 inches (1ft) down. Otherwise, water from the ground. may get into the plug. Secure the plug with Keep the plug covered the provided clamp and with the weatherproof...
Set Up Your Smart Outdoor Plug via Tapo Follow the steps below to get started with your new smart plug, or you can follow the setup video at https://www.tp-link.com/support/setup-video/. Step 1. Download Tapo App Step 2. Log In Step 3. Add Your Plug...
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Step 4. Link Third-Party Services Third-Party Services on the page to pair your smart plug with Amazon Alexa or Google Assistant, and enjoy a full hands-free experience using simple voice commands. Or, you can refer to the next chapter to enable third-party voice services via Matter.
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For Amazon Alexa Setup 1. Tap Amazon Alexa. 2. Tap Tapo Skill. 3. Tap Link Account.
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4. Tap LINK. 5. After your TP-Link ID has been successfully linked with your amazon account, you can use Alexa voice commands to control your Smart Plug.
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For Google Assistant Setup 1. Tap Google Assistant. 2. Tap Tapo Actions. 3. Tap Link from Google Home app.
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4. Tap Agree & Link and follow the in-app instructions to complete the setup.
Set Up Your Device via Matter Visit https://www.tp-link.com/support/faq/3520/ Scan QR Code • Matter setup in different ecosystems • Multi-admin setup and videos • Features supported in different ecosystems • Troubleshooting & Help...
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Set Up via Matter This is a Matter-certified device. You can integrate it into any Matter ecosystem you prefer for easy control. Before You Start • Get a Matter Controller: This is needed to connect and manage Matter devices on your home network. For instance, Apple TV and HomePod are examples of Matter controllers.
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The development of Matter is ongoing, with progress varying across platforms. Device performance and bugs can occur unrelated to the device itself. TP-Link, along with other CSA members, is committed to enhancing user experiences and service quality. Our expert Technical Support team is ready to assist you. Please don't hesitate to reach out with any questions. Your feedback is vital to us! Contact us at www.tp-link.com/support...
Authentication FCC Compliance Information Statement Product Name: Smart Wi-Fi Outdoor Plug Model Number: Tapo P400M Responsible Party: TP-Link USA Corporation Address: 10 Mauchly, Irvine, CA 92618 Website: http://www.tp-link.com/us/ Tel: +1 626 333 0234 Fax: +1 909 527 6804 E-mail: sales.usa@tp-link.com This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to part 15 of the FCC Rules.
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We, TP-Link USA Corporation, has determined that the equipment shown as above has been shown to comply with the applicable technical standards, FCC part 15. There is no unauthorized change is made in the equipment and the equipment is properly maintained and operated.
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Canadian Compliance Statement This device complies with Industry Canada license-exempt RSSs. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: 1 ) This device may not cause interference, and 2 ) This device must accept any interference, including interference that may cause undesired operation of the device. Le présent appareil est conforme aux CNR d’Industrie Canada applicables aux appareils radio exempts de licence.
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BSMI Notice 安全諮詢及注意事項 • 清潔本產品之前請先切斷電源。請勿使用液體、噴霧清潔劑或濕布進行清潔。 • 注意防潮,請勿將水或其他液體潑灑到本產品上。 • 請勿將本產品置放於靠近熱源的地方。除非有正常的通風,否則不可放在密閉位置中。 • 不要私自拆開機殼或自行維修,如產品有故障請與原廠或代理商聯繫。 限用物質含有情況標示聲明書 設備名稱:Smart Wi-Fi Outdoor Plug 型號(型式):Tapo P400M Equipment name Type designation (Type) 限用物質及其化學符號 Restricted substances and its chemical symbols 單元 多溴聯苯 鉛 汞 鎘 六價鉻Hexavalent Unit Polybrominated 多溴二苯醚Polybrominated chromium...
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Safety Information • Keep the device away from water, fire, humidity or hot environments. • Do not attempt to disassemble, repair, or modify the device. • Do not use the device where wireless devices are not allowed. • The socket-outlet shall be installed near the equipment and shall be easily accessible. •...
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• Be careful to connect the following- cooking appliances, irons, other devices that generate a large amount of heat. There is a risk of fire, burns or injury. – power tools, electric machinery, or other devices that could cause injury and therefore must be used under direct careful observation. – heating or cooling devices or any type of device which could cause health risks particularly to the elderly or children.
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Explanation of the symbols on the product label Symbols may vary from products Symbol Explanation Class II equipment Class II equipment with functional earthing Alternating current DC voltage Polarity of output terminals Indoor use only Dangerous voltage Caution, risk of electric shock Energy efficiency Marking Protective earth Earth...
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Symbol Explanation Frame or chassis Functional earthing Caution, hot surface Caution Operator’s manual Stand-by “ON”/”OFF” (push-push) Fuse Fuse is used in neutral N RECYCLING This product bears the selective sorting symbol for Waste electrical and electronic equipment (WEEE). This means that this product must be handled pursuant to European directive 2012/19/EU in order to be recycled or dismantled to minimize its impact on the environment.
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Symbol Explanation Caution, avoid listening at high volume levels for long periods Disconnection, all power plugs Switch of mini-gap construction Switch of micro-gap construction (for US version) µ Switch of micro-gap / micro-disconnection construction (for other versions except US) ε Switch without contact gap (Semiconductor switching device)
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