Tapo "tp-link" plug compatibilitywith C-8

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You cannot. Unless someone has written a Hubitat integration for TP-Link Tapo devices.

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Thanks -was afraid of that. Will Hubitat create an Application like what was done for Kasa?
This could be limiting.
Thanks again.
Ken

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That would probably be best directed to @djgutheinz
I'm not familiar with the plugs, but maybe they are similar.

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The data is out there on GitHub for someone to create a HE integration; however, it can not be me. It will also likely be cloud-based vice LAN.

Additionally, Tapo devices can be installed on SmartThings without a ST Hub. Once installed on STs, you can use the Hubitat community HubiThings Replica integration for the device type (switch, bulb, etc). If you can not find a HubiThings Replica driver, ask me and I will point you to the right direction.

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Thank you - I am new to hubitat and have tapo and other plug which there are not yet integrations. Where do I find the HubiThings Replica driver as this looks like a great solution.

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It is available in Hubitat Package manager. Since you are new to HE, read this post. It includes a link to HPM.. Are you new to home automation or Hubitat or coming from a different platform such as SmartThings, Vera, or Wink? This may help!

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I am "new" to hubitat" and use ST at another location. My goal with hubitat was to allow a two platform approach light/outlet control for z-wave and (future for matter) and also homekit. For example I have some z-wave lights now in homekit with the hubitat.

Was hoping I could to this with the tapo *matter) and meross matter devices which integrate with ST but not hubitat.
Your link and help are very helpful to my early journey.

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I couldn't see anything in the hubithings driver list that would resemble a tapo smart plug with energy/power monitoring.

I haven't used this integration, nor have I bought a tapo device yet.. But I'd be keen to buy one if there is some hope that a tapo plug with power monitoring may work.

Problem I have is Kasa devices aren't sold in stores in Australia any more (they have been replaced with tapo) and Amazon Australias prices have gone euo on kasa which I suspect because they may also be ending them on Amazon here (speculation).

Edit: Or do I installed the St things hub driver and potentially that may lead to seeing the plugs in hubitat? Maybe I should read some more. I can't trail as I haven't bought the tapo plug yet.

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KP115's still seem to be within the range I have paid in the past.... ~$30 a plug. These are the energy monitoring one's...

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Where? Amazon Australia are now 39 dollars. Used to be 29 only a few weeks back. Not a bank breaker but made me wonder if this may be the end of them.

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You're right... that must have been a recent change.... :frowning: Thankfully for me I have some backups in my desk drawer plus some old 105's.... Sorry to give a false impression....

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No problems at all. Thanks for letting me know. Maybe I should buy one more as a backup.. And hopefully the tapo range may work directly in hubitat before I need more.. Once they weren't (swapped with tapo) on jb hifi and Bunnings shelves made me wonder when this day may come in Australia.

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Yeah, stopping support (by TP-Link) / supply is one thing, but if they continue to work and be supported by a local integration using either Dave's or HE's integration, then the age of the device doesn't really matter.... That's the beauty of a local integration.... $10 extra isn't ideal, but a good product is a good product....

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Agree, these are great smartplugs - wonder why they are being discontinued.

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I am finishing up a local driver for Tapo plugs, switches, and sensors. I figured out the security implementation and I am able to control the devices I have and by extensions. I should finish the package this week and publish as Beta. Initial:
wifi: Bulbs, plugs, switches, and hub
Sensors (connected to tapo Hub): Contact, motion, button.

Expansion will occur as I get user support to provide initial data for things like multi-plugs.

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Just added a beta community app/driver set to Hubitat. See:
"BETA Tapo Devices (Plugs, Switches, Lights, Hub)"

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Awesome! Thanks for the work!

I'm probably doing something wrong, so I'll list what I've done:

  • Installed the App via New User App>Pasted Code - Success
  • Installed the Mandatory Drivers (both) via New Driver>Paste Code - Success
  • Installed the tplink_plug driver via New Driver > Pasted Code - Success
  • Added the two TP125M plugs to my Tapo account - Success
  • Opened the Hubitat new app "tapo_device_install"
  • Created Credentials using my Tapo credentials at https://tapo.tplinkcloud.com/ - Success
  • Clicked on "Add Tapo Devices" - Add Device page loads up fine...
  • Waited 4-5 minutes - Failure
  • Ensured everything was on same subnet - 192.168.50.xxx - Success
  • I can see all devices on my Asus AX-11000 router just fine.
  • I assigned all devices static IP addresses as well.

Either:
A. I'm missing something (Probably the case - LOL!)
B. Something changed?

Any assistance would be much appreciated!

Thanks!
Scot

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install it from HPM and see if it works

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Need logs. Set debug log in the app, try again, and PM me the logs.

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Sent! Thanks!