TP-Link Tapo Matter Smart Light Switch: Voice Control w/Siri, Alexa & Google Assistant | UL Certified | Timer & Schedule | Easy Guided Install | Neutral Wire Required | Single Pole | Tapo S505

TP-Link Matter Dimmer Switch
The TP-Link Tapo Matter Smart Dimmer Switch is an exceptional addition to any smart home setup! This dimmer switch combines sleek design with impressive functionality, making it a standout choice for controlling your lighting.The setup process was incredibly straightforward—connecting to my Wi-Fi network and integrating with the Tapo app was quick and hassle-free. The app interface is user-friendly, allowing for easy adjustment of brightness levels and scheduling of lighting routines. The dimmer switch itself has a modern, elegant design that blends seamlessly with my home decor.One of the standout features is the Matter compatibility, which ensures smooth integration with other smart home ecosystems and devices. The dimming functionality is precise, allowing me to create the perfect ambiance in any room. It also responds promptly to voice commands, thanks to its compatibility with Alexa and Google Assistant.Overall, the TP-Link Tapo Matter Smart Dimmer Switch has exceeded my expectations in terms of performance, ease of use, and integration. If you’re looking for a reliable and stylish smart dimmer switch that works seamlessly with various smart home systems, this one is highly recommended!

Looks OK, a little annoying to install, good price
I got this to replace my Feit Electric dimmer (the “DIM/WIFI” model). The Feit was better looking, and easier to install, but uses the Tuya app (basically suspected Chinese spyware which isn’t always compatible with different smart services) and wasn’t Matter-certified. I wanted Matter for better future-proofing. The Feit also did this annoying thing where it was lit up on the panel when off, a sort of standby mode, which wasn’t great if you wanted proper darkness. The devices are priced similarly.The TP-Link (Tapo) dimmer here isn’t quite as attractive as the Feit. It uses a weird UI where it looks like an always-on rocker that uses the “down” button for both on and off, has dimming buttons that go horizontal instead of vertical, and has a loud and cheap sound when pressed. This has been true of old TP-Link Kasa products, too. At least it doesn’t have branding on it, same as the Feit. Both have a removable, proprietary faceplate that looks fine and snaps on and off. I’m glad that the switch itself doesn’t light up in the dark, as with the Feit (the Tapo has an ever-so-faint WiFi signal circle that isn’t intrusive).Installing it was also worse than the Feit. The Feit has holes for wires to enter and lock down with screws. This TP-Link has jiggly, finicky little plates that the wires go under, and because the screws can come all the way out, the plates can, too, so you need to pay close attention. The Feit has holes for every wire needed, including extras, while the TP-Link requires (provided) wire nuts for both the Neutral and Ground. Both come with labels, and while the TP-Link labels are clearer they are also much larger and don’t stick well.The Feit has two screw options for attaching to the wall box, whether it’s small or large (I don’t know the standard measurements) and both are metal. The TP-Link has metal if you have a larger box, but plastic for smaller boxes. The smaller option does come with the option to adjust the screw side-to-side (the larger does not), which is useful if your box is not level. However, you need to be careful not to screw it in too hard, as the plastic is very soft and you can screw right through it. I think you could solve this with a couple of cheap metal washers, but it’s definitely a design flaw. It’s especially problematic if you’re relying on the screws to keep the device flush with the wall, which is typical of these devices because they take up much more space than non-smart dimmers and it gets crowded with the cables, necessitating pressure from the screws.My Google Home recognized the device right away (which was actually kind of annoying because I wanted to set up using Smartthings and the popup was intrusive). I was able to add it via Matter-over-WiFi and my Smartthings V2 hub, and it shows up in my linked Google Home. However, I did have to unlink Smartthings from Google Home, and then reauthorize it (“reconnect” alone did not work). This is a Matter problem, not really a TP-Link or Tapo problem. I had the same issue with my Tapo Matter smart outlet. Hopefully Matter fixes this in the future.Because this is Matter-over-WiFi, a Thread border hub isn’t needed, but I use a hub for tons of other things anyway. This is not a Thread device, so it won’t build out any Thread network, but it will still work with Matter if you’re OK putting it directly on the WiFi.So far, it’s working as it should. The switch works normally, and I haven’t had disconnects. I did have disconnects with the Tapo Matter smart outlet, and those were solved by downloading the Tapo app and upgrading the device firmware, so I did the same preemptively for this dimmer. It’s annoying that you have to download the Tapo app to get full functionality, but it’s basically standard fare for smart devices at the moment, at least until Matter gets its act together. I just download the proprietary apps, get what I need from them, and delete them, preferring my Smartthings setup for smartphone control, and my Google Home for voice control.This is a decent dimmer for the price, if you can live with how it looks and installs and the quirks of Matter in Dec 2023. If ever a Matter-over-Thread dimmer is released, and looks at all half-way decent, I’ll probably move to that. For now, this works and gets the Chinese spyware out of my house.

Muy bueno para un ventilador. Los únicos inconvenientes en mi caso, para el uso mencionado, son:-Los 7 niveles de los BOTONES FÍSICOS del dimmer para un ventilador de este tipo, no se pueden usar todos, solo son útiles los tres niveles más altos, en este orden: séptimo mñaxima velocidad, sexto media velocidad, quinto velocidad muy suave, pero agradable …y de ahí hacia abajo, para un ventilador, los niveles de los botones físicos ya no son utilizables.-En la aplicación, se pueden personalizar 5 niveles, y en el caso de mi ventilador, programando tales niveles a 72%, 80%, 85%, 90%, 100% obtengo todo el rango de velocidades de mi ventilador, desde muy suave y silencioso, hasta viento violento, lo cual con los controles manuales del ventilador no es posible.-Desafortunadamente los niveles de los botones físicos, no se pueden personalizar como sí es posible mediante la app; aún así, como lo indiqué en el primer punto, esos tres niveles son muy prácticos.En conclusión, a sabiendas que este dimmer/atenuador está diseñado para luces y no para ventiladores, estoy bastante contento con los resultados.

Estéticamente es de lo mejor que he visto, las instrucciones y el contenido de la caja es adecuado, veo como ventaja que si ya se tiene algún producto de Kasa, la app de Tapo puede importarlos y manejar todo desde esta aplicación. A TP-Link solo le faltaría contar con modelos de apagadores de más de un polo.

Necesita neutro. Home assistant lo detecto automáticamente y como es matter después de agregarlo HA lo agregué sin problemas a Alexa.No tiene dimmer ni sensor de consumo.