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Please note that features available in Tapo may vary by model and software version. Tapo availability may also vary by region. All images, steps, and descriptions in this guide are only examples and may not reflect your actual Tapo experience.
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Underline | Hyperlinks are in bold and underlined. You can click to redirect to a website. |
| Ignoring this type of note might result in a malfunction or damage to the device. |
More Info
Make your traditional lighting smart with the Tapo Smart Switch. Turn your lights on and off with your voice, or control them from your phone. Thanks to the switch's battery-powered design with 1+ year battery life, enjoy the smart lifestyle without rewiring your home or replacing your current bulbs.
The Tapo smart switch works with an IoT hub. Make sure you have set up your hub first.
Tapo Smart Light Switch works with an IoT hub. You need to set up your hub first, then add your switch to the app. Follow the steps below to get started with your Tapo Smart Light Switch.
OR
Lout1 = Right Button
Lout2 = Left Button
After you successfully set up the switch, you will see the buttons of your switch listed on the home page. You can manage them separately from anywhere at any time with the Tapo app.
This page lists all your devices you've added and you can view them directly and manage them easily. Tap either button of your switch to enter the Live View page.
You can turn on or off your device in this page. You can also configure advanced features like Schedule, Away Mode, Timer to control your device according to your daily rountine.
On Status page, tap to enter the Device Settings page. You can change your device name and icon, set Delayed Shut Off, etc.
Set schedules for your switch to automatically turn on/off at set times to simplify your daily routine.
Done!
You can see the set schedule listed in the Schedule page.
Set your device to turn on and off randomly during a set time period to make the appearance that someone is at home.
Done!
Away Mode is active. Your device will be turned on and off randomly during the time period.
Set a countdown timer for your device to automatically turn on/off after the timer ends.
Done!
The timer is counting down. You can also see the time counting down in the Home page.
Check how long the switch has been running today, for the past 7 days, or for the past 30 days.
Go to Status page and swipe upforward. You can the runtime for today, past 7 days and past 30 days.
Share your device to your family by entering their TP-Link ID.
Go to Status page and swipe upforward. Then tap Device Sharing.
Tap Share and then enter the TP-Link ID of your family member.
Smart Actions automate repetitive tasks, allowing you to blaze through tedium with utmost ease. Set everything up once and never have to worry about it again. With Smart Actions, giving your home that level of intelligence is a snap. Shortcut lets you perform an action with a simple tap. Automation allows you to automate tasks to be performed at a set time. e.g. The light will light on at sunset.
In the Device Settings page, you can edit the basic information, set delayed shut off and double tap effect, update firmware and more.
There are two methods to reset your switch.
Method 1: Tap the SYNC/RESET button on the switch
Method 2: Remove the device in the Settings page
Go to the Settings page of any button of your switch. Tap REMOVE to remove your switch from Tapo.
Before installing, servicing or removing the switch, read and follow all safety precautions including the following:
Electronic switch integrated in this product is only intended for functional purposes.
De-energized the product at the circuit breaker before servicing.
Avoid replacement of a battery with an incorrect type that can defeat a safeguard.
Avoid disposal of a battery into fire or a hot oven, or mechanically crushing or cutting of a battery, that can result in an explosion.
Do not leave a battery in an extremely high temperature surrounding environment that can result in an explosion or the leakage of flammabble liquid or gas; Do not leave a battery subjected to extremely low air pressure that may result in an explosion or the leakage of lammable liquid or gas.
Symbol | Explanation |
![]() | Direct current |
![]() | Alternating current |
![]() | Indoor use only |
µ | Switch of micro-gap / micro-disconnection construction |
Here you can download full pdf version of manual, it may contain additional safety instructions, warranty information, FCC rules, etc.
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