Tapo by TP-Link

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FYSA - Came across this in an article today.

Tapo by TP-Link

TP-Link has long made some of the most affordable and reliable smart home products around, but despite assurances over the years, most of them haven’t worked with HomeKit. That’s changing with its European Tapo line, which is coming to the U.S. for the first time. As a separate brand from its popular Kasa line, Tapo promises broad compatibility and “insightful industry awareness and reliable production practices.”

Tapo bulb

TP-Link finally has a line of smart devices that are compatible with HomeKit.

TP-Link

Among the first crop of products are switches, plugs, security cameras, and a hub, hopefully for prices as competitive as Kasa. The Tapo line also includes a range of smart lighting products starting with an LED light strip and a light bulb. The product range should be available in the second quarter.

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Interesting. TP-Link is a Matter participant. I wonder if the Tapo line will have Matter characteristics / interfaces. Something for me to research.

Dave

Update. Looked at the HA code. The code is cloud-based only and uses AES encryption.

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Another reason to stay with Lifx. That said, if they do implement thread as part of their matter implementation in their firmware then it will be local...

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TP-Link Tapo 2K 4MP QHD Security Camera Outdoor Wired $60

https://www.amazon.com/TP-Link-Tapo-Weatherproof-Detection-C320WS/dp/B09ZZJB6VX

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Is there any new development in the integration of TP-Link Tapo system?

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I am troubleshooting some final issues. Should be next week for all bulbs, plugs, switches, and the Hub. Same for the Kasa Matter devices (use the same protocol).

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