Slickdeals is community-supported.  We may get paid by brands for deals, including promoted items.
Missed This Deal? Get alerts when similar deals are posted.
expired
expired
f12_26 | Staff 29K Views
Dec 22, 2023 4:49 AM

TP-Link: 1st Matter Smart Dimmer Switch $15, Tapo 2K Outdoor Wired Security Camera $30 & More + Free Shipping w/ Prime or orders $35+

Amazon
Visit Amazon

Why are you downvoting this deal?

Good Deal?
21Comments
Save
Share
Deal Details
Amazon has TP-Link Smart Home, Indoor & Outdoor Cameras on sale listed below. Shipping is free w/ Prime or $35+ orders.

Available:
Community Notes
About the Poster
Deal Details
Community Notes
About the Poster
Amazon has TP-Link Smart Home, Indoor & Outdoor Cameras on sale listed below. Shipping is free w/ Prime or $35+ orders.

Available:

Community Voting

Deal Score
+12
Good Deal
Bad Deal

Why are you downvoting this deal?

Visit Amazon

Join The Conversation

Share your experience with the Slickdeals community

Share information with the community. Please follow our Community Guidelines and be kind!

21 Comments

Sign up for a Slickdeals account to remove this ad.

Dec 22, 2023 4:59 AM
721 Comments
Joined Sep 2014
mohicansDec 22, 2023 4:59 AM
721 Comments
Tapo is the poor man's Kasa. TP Link came out recently and reaffirmed Kasa is their preferred North American brand with no plans to change that. That said Tapo and Kasa devices have atleast now a single app integration. It seems like TP link wants to eventually fork the two together, but I think theirs a quality gap still and api integration differences for smart actions
Last edited by mohicans December 21, 2023 at 09:03 PM.
4
14
Dec 22, 2023 5:12 AM
103 Comments
Joined Apr 2017
elusivturkDec 22, 2023 5:12 AM
103 Comments
Quote from mohicans View quoted comment :
Tapo is the poor man's Kasa. TP Link came out recently and reaffirmed Kasa is their preferred North American brand with no plans to change that. That said Tapo and Kasa devices have atleast now a single app integration. It seems like TP link wants to eventually fork the two together, but I think theirs a quality gap still and api integration differences for smart actions
Thanks. Was going to ask why the two brands and what's the difference. Figured a reason like this but wasn't sure. I do have the 2k indoor camera and it's decent for the price. Not an amazing camera but mostly reliable. Def not the quality the product page depicts. I just they worked with HK.
1
Dec 22, 2023 5:15 AM
8.2K Comments
Joined Nov 2010
MusicSharkDec 22, 2023 5:15 AM
8.2K Comments
everyday sale price?
Pro
Dec 22, 2023 10:25 AM
2.4K Comments
Joined May 2010
artcab
Pro
Dec 22, 2023 10:25 AM
2.4K Comments
Quote from mohicans View quoted comment :
Tapo is the poor man's Kasa. TP Link came out recently and reaffirmed Kasa is their preferred North American brand with no plans to change that. That said Tapo and Kasa devices have atleast now a single app integration. It seems like TP link wants to eventually fork the two together, but I think theirs a quality gap still and api integration differences for smart actions
I thought Tapo was their Matter compliant version of the old Kasas? Form factor looks identical in the pictures, and I'm not sure how Tapo could be the poor man's Kasa as the Tapo switches are generally more expensive. I have a house full of Kasa switches, but if I were just starting out, I'd probably go for their Tapo line given the Matter compliance, as long as the Tapos are of comparable quality to the Kasas.

The Kasa 3 packs of dimmers and on/offs seem to be priced at historical lows since Black Friday, a possible indication IMO that they are being phased out. .
Dec 22, 2023 1:32 PM
1.6K Comments
Joined Jul 2007
audiophanDec 22, 2023 1:32 PM
1.6K Comments
Quote from mohicans View quoted comment :
Tapo is the poor man's Kasa. TP Link came out recently and reaffirmed Kasa is their preferred North American brand with no plans to change that. That said Tapo and Kasa devices have atleast now a single app integration. It seems like TP link wants to eventually fork the two together, but I think theirs a quality gap still and api integration differences for smart actions
Tapo app supports Kasa products, but not the other way around. Tapo also supports Homekit throughout the product line. Really feels like Tapo is the direction they're going.
Dec 22, 2023 5:07 PM
231 Comments
Joined Jan 2015
zakfarrell29Dec 22, 2023 5:07 PM
231 Comments
Quote from elusivturk View quoted comment :
Thanks. Was going to ask why the two brands and what's the difference. Figured a reason like this but wasn't sure. I do have the 2k indoor camera and it's decent for the price. Not an amazing camera but mostly reliable. Def not the quality the product page depicts. I just they worked with HK.
I have several Tapo cams in HK. I use Scrypted in HomeBridge, there's detailed instructions out there. I have 4 of the Tapo matter switches that are ok, one of them likes to go offline every so often for a bit but other than that they're all fine
Dec 24, 2023 10:47 PM
979 Comments
Joined Nov 2023
IdahoRoamingGnomeDec 24, 2023 10:47 PM
979 Comments
Quote from mohicans View quoted comment :
Tapo is the poor man's Kasa. TP Link came out recently and reaffirmed Kasa is their preferred North American brand with no plans to change that. That said Tapo and Kasa devices have atleast now a single app integration. It seems like TP link wants to eventually fork the two together, but I think theirs a quality gap still and api integration differences for smart actions
From what I read reading on reddit the other day...
Kasa = Being phased out, eventually, and supports a local API so they'll still work via local wi-fi connection if your internet is down.
Tapo = Their newer, slightly less feature rich (no energy monitoring in the outlet switches) line that's Matter compliant and slightly cheaper.

The 3x Kasa HomeKit switches are $40 on Amazon right now, lowest ever, making them just 67¢ more than the Tapo switches at Best Buy for $12.99 right now.

A lot of the Tapo items are on sale at Best Buy, still, for better prices than Amazon!
1

Sign up for a Slickdeals account to remove this ad.

Expert
This user is an Expert in Home & Home Improvement
Dec 25, 2023 12:10 AM
5.5K Comments
Joined Oct 2013
wherestheanykey
Expert
This user is an Expert in Home & Home Improvement
Dec 25, 2023 12:10 AM
5.5K Comments
Quote from IdahoRoamingGnome View quoted comment :
From what I read reading on reddit the other day...
Kasa = Being phased out, eventually, and supports a local API so they'll still work via local wi-fi connection if your internet is down.
Tapo = Their newer, slightly less feature rich (no energy monitoring in the outlet switches) line that's Matter compliant and slightly cheaper.

The 3x Kasa HomeKit switches are $40 on Amazon right now, lowest ever, making them just 67¢ more than the Tapo switches at Best Buy for $12.99 right now.

A lot of the Tapo items are on sale at Best Buy, still, for better prices than Amazon!
Just to clarify, Matter is also meant to be more universally compliant and feature offline capability.

If implemented correctly, it's the direction everyone is going to want to head for their smart home devices.

Things like energy monitoring are still up to the manufacturer, though, so it might be that TPLink is cheaping out by not including it. It's not a Matter restriction.
1
Dec 25, 2023 2:56 AM
225 Comments
Joined Feb 2015
rkbestDec 25, 2023 2:56 AM
225 Comments
Is this going to be easily integrated with home assistant being matter compliant?
Dec 26, 2023 9:55 PM
1.7K Comments
Joined Nov 2006
sidewinder33625Dec 26, 2023 9:55 PM
1.7K Comments
bought the wall dimmer to test out matter with smartthings.
Dec 26, 2023 11:16 PM
290 Comments
Joined Oct 2023
NeatLumber905Dec 26, 2023 11:16 PM
290 Comments
Tapo is a scam to sell you cheap hardware and hook you on a never ending service fee. Buy the Kasa line.
2
Dec 26, 2023 11:24 PM
40 Comments
Joined Jun 2023
YelblamaDec 26, 2023 11:24 PM
40 Comments
Quote from rkbest View quoted comment :
Is this going to be easily integrated with home assistant being matter compliant?
Just setup a 10 or so old Tp-link smart plug. Worked well and all good with Google home. Unlike the Dlink plug that is now worthless since they don't "support it". Total bs and will never buy another Dlink product ever.
Dec 26, 2023 11:26 PM
7 Comments
Joined Oct 2016
headamaDec 26, 2023 11:26 PM
7 Comments
Quote from rkbest View quoted comment :
Is this going to be easily integrated with home assistant being matter compliant?
Works well with mine. I have sky connect usb and they work really well no issues with it going off line
Dec 26, 2023 11:28 PM
7 Comments
Joined Oct 2016
headamaDec 26, 2023 11:28 PM
7 Comments
Quote from NeatLumber905 View quoted comment :
Tapo is a scam to sell you cheap hardware and hook you on a never ending service fee. Buy the Kasa line.
I have these with home assistant and the. Block the switch from internet. The matter works perfectly local.

Sign up for a Slickdeals account to remove this ad.

Dec 27, 2023 1:18 AM
739 Comments
Joined Aug 2016
tximagineerDec 27, 2023 1:18 AM
739 Comments
Quote from NeatLumber905 View quoted comment :
Tapo is a scam to sell you cheap hardware and hook you on a never ending service fee. Buy the Kasa line.
This is the opposite from the truth. The whole point of matter is that it's an open standard.
1

Join The Conversation

Share your experience with the Slickdeals community

Share information with the community. Please follow our Community Guidelines and be kind!

Related Searches

Home & Home ImprovementHome AutomationHome DecorLightingOccasionsChristmasTech & Electronics