TP-Link Tapo Smart Light Switch, Single Pole, Neutral Wire Required, 2.4GHz Wi-Fi Light Switch Compatible with Alexa and Google Home, UL Certified, No Hub Required, White, Tapo S500(4-Pack)

This smart switch has been a solid addition to my smart home setup. It’s very cost-effective, integrates seamlessly with Alexa, and works with the popular Tapo app, which I already use for other smart devices. Setup was straightforward, and I use it to control the lights in my garage—super convenient when coming and going.Occasionally, it doesn’t seem to register when I give it a quick tap in passing, but that might be more about me not fully pressing it than a fault with the switch itself. Once you press it properly, it works reliably every time. The point of it, was to allow me to turn it on and off, with Alexa while in my garage/gym. There is no dimming, but my lights don't dim anyways. It can be set to a timer if you need it to be.For the price, features, and performance, this is a great smart switch. I’ll likely be adding more of these throughout the house.

Most of our switches are Kasa but decided to try the Tapo since it was a bit cheaper. Installation was easy and I had to install the Tapo app which imported all of my Kasa switches and settings.Kasa Switches often have more advanced features, like:- 3-way switch compatibility- Energy monitoring (for some plugs)- Slightly better support for things like Home Assistant and Alexa routinesTapo Switches are more focused on affordability and simplicity, with:- Basic scheduling and remote control- Focus on plug-and-play usabilityBoth support Amazon Alexa and Google Assistant.Kasa may offer slightly broader smart home integrations, including IFTTT and SmartThings (though this varies by model).

I love these, they look nice and they were easy to install. I’m lazy so it’s nice just telling my Alexa to shut my lights off although there is sometimes a delay.

Great smart switch, easy to install, tapo app is great for controlling. Will keep buying for the entire house.

For many years, I've used X-10 modules to control the lighting in my home. For the most part they worked fine, but every time adjustment to account for longer daylight hours or daylight saving time required a trip to the X-10 controller to make the adjustments. Last year I replaced my X-10 lamp modules with TP-Link Tapo smart plugs. This year I decided it was time to replace the X-10 wall switches that control outside lights. I knew from when I installed the X-10 switches that there was a neutral (white) wire in all of the boxes, so I was good with that requirement. Installing the Tapo Smart Switch was actually easier than installing the X-10 switch because the X-10 required that you identify the line wire from the load wire for connection. The Tapo switch makes no such distinction; just connect two black wires to two black wires (plus neutral and ground). The switch was slimmer in depth than I had expected which is very helpful if you're working with a crowded electrical box. Once installed, the switches paired easily with the Tapo app, and I set up a schedule for each on my phone. I'm using LED bulbs in the outdoor light fixtures, and everything works fine. The X-10 switches had solenoids in them which made a very audible "clack" sound whenever they turned on or off. The Tapo switches are silent. So far, I'm very pleased with the conversion.

These were quick and easy to install if you're reasonably comfortable with house wiring. I like them because I can still use the physical switch easily but I can also control the lights through Google home. The little ring light on the switch when the lights are off is nice to find the switch in the dark, but something to keep in mind if it would bother you depending on where you place it.

Went on a trip.... Go in the garage, turn on the light, pack the car, get in the car, and leave.... That night we noticed the garage lights were left on (we have an outside security camera)... nothing we could do but call the neighbor.When we got back I installed this, downloaded the app... and got it up and running in no time. Note that I also got some Kasa wifi remotes for some of the plugs... this same app (Tapo) also runs Kasa, so I can turn things on and off in the same app. Easy setup.The app is great... you can set schedules (make it look like you are there turning lights on and off) and a lot of other things. I set it so that it goes off every night at 11:00pm... that way if the light is on when we leave, it will turn itself off.I also put the app on my wife's phone, logged in, and wham... she can run the lights.Will definitely buy more to make this a smart house.

I wanted a switch that I could control via Alexa. I knew the name TP so I ordered a TP switch and an Amazon Basics switch. I first wired the TP switch up and got it working with the TP app. I then tried to link it to Alexa using the app and skills. After 20 minutes I removed the TP switch and wired up the Amazon basics switch. I had not even finished reading the set up instructions on my phone when I heard it pair with my Echo. A quick voice test with Alexa and the lights turned on and off and requested. Save yourself the trouble of returning this one and just buy the Amazon Basics Switch.