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2-Pack TP-Link Tapo S505 Smart WiFi Light Switch w/ Voice Control

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$45

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Amazon has 2-Pack TP-Link Tapo S505 Smart WiFi Light Switch w/ Voice Control (Single Pole) on sale for $17.99. Shipping is free w/ Prime or on $35+ orders.

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About the Product
  • Matter All-Round Compatible
  • Smooth LAN Control
  • Multi-Admin via Multiple Smart Home Systems
  • Voice Control/Timer/Schedule
  • Neutral Wire Required
  • UL Certified

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Update: This popular deal is still available.

Amazon has 2-Pack TP-Link Tapo S505 Smart WiFi Light Switch w/ Voice Control (Single Pole) on sale for $17.99. Shipping is free w/ Prime or on $35+ orders.

Thanks to Deal Hunter idk_then for finding this deal.

Note: Usually ships within 1 to 3 weeks

About the Product
  • Matter All-Round Compatible
  • Smooth LAN Control
  • Multi-Admin via Multiple Smart Home Systems
  • Voice Control/Timer/Schedule
  • Neutral Wire Required
  • UL Certified

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Written by SubZero5 | Staff

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Written by idk_then | Staff

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Nov 13, 2024 3:09 PM
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tumengioNov 13, 2024 3:09 PM
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I've done zigbee, hard pass. Constant repairs when devices would fall off the network. My most recent place had Z-Wave, which wasn't quite as bad, but sometimes things just wouldn't respond, or would get slow.

I've been waiting for a Caseta Diva deal, but I'm seriously considering just going Tapo everywhere. I had a rental with a bunch of Kasa switches and they were all flawless. I think the hemming and hawing about wifi is overblown, I've had way more trouble with various smart device hubs than I've ever had with wifi IoT devices.

Which bring me to my hang up about Tapo: If you want accessory buttons, they require a hub.
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Nov 13, 2024 3:18 PM
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BoniJNov 13, 2024 3:18 PM
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Quote from scotts9612 :
These are great when they're not catching on fire in the wall
You can't just write that and not give details
Nov 13, 2024 3:21 PM
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WiseRose8215Nov 13, 2024 3:21 PM
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Quote from nsyv :
This is matter compatible.
How did I not see that 😳
Nov 13, 2024 3:51 PM
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MadJukesNov 13, 2024 3:51 PM
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Quote from JMattes :
Would these work as a 3way switch?
No u need a 3 way switch for it
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Nov 13, 2024 3:58 PM
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levanhNov 13, 2024 3:58 PM
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FYI, be sure you have a neutral (usually white) wire in your electrical box before ordering these.
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Nov 13, 2024 4:01 PM
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bewareNov 13, 2024 4:01 PM
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I have nearly 40 light switches on kasa and a few plugs. No issues for 6 years. The only issue I ever had was I added a light switch and it did something to all my other switches and I had to read them all. The wifi haters can continue to hate. I'm not spending thousands on lutron.
Nov 13, 2024 4:36 PM
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oghowieNov 13, 2024 4:36 PM
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Got a couple of these recently and they work well. Surprised at how much regular timer switches are in general.

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Quote from toobrown :
for a 3 way switch you can use these [amazon.com]
The 2 pack will do two separate 3 way circuits. An individual switch is available here:

https://www.amazon.com/TP-Link-Sw...r=8-1&th=1

It's not necessary to replace both 3 way switches - the existing 3 way line side switch can be replaced, and the existing 3 way load side "dumb" switch can remain in place.
Last edited by artcab November 13, 2024 at 09:59 AM.
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Nov 13, 2024 4:58 PM
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cdcollectorNov 13, 2024 4:58 PM
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Quote from WiseRose8215 :
How did I not see that 😳
Matter but no Thread
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Nov 13, 2024 5:02 PM
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FireMedicLeeNov 13, 2024 5:02 PM
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I don't see anything regarding compatibility with Ring systems. Does anyone have any experience with this?
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Nov 13, 2024 5:25 PM
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Nov 13, 2024 5:25 PM
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Quote from FireMedicLee :
I don't see anything regarding compatibility with Ring systems. Does anyone have any experience with this?
These WiFi light switches and should have no issues co-existing with Ring WiFi devices (presumably doorbell cams and cameras), as long as you have decent WiFi coverage.

If you have Echo/Alexa devices, you can cross integrate the Tapo light switches and motion detection in the cameras - an example would be to have a porch light trigger to turn on through the Tapo switch when the Ring devices senses motion overnight for example. You'll just need to add the Ring skill and the Tapo skill to Alexa, so that they can both be accessed in the same Alexa routine.

I have eufy devices and TP-Link's Kasa switches working in this way - easily turns a doorbell cam into a motion sensing porch light.
Nov 13, 2024 6:27 PM
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safejunkNov 13, 2024 6:27 PM
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Quote from artcab :
The 2 pack will do two separate 3 way circuits. An individual switch is available here:

https://www.amazon.com/TP-Link-Sw...r=8-1&th=1

It's not necessary to replace both 3 way switches - the existing 3 way line side switch can be replaced, and the existing 3 way load side "dumb" switch can remain in place.
Someone help me understand here but the point of 3 way switches is convenience of being able to turn off on either end, but if you have a smart switch, whats the point if you can do it from your phone?
Nov 13, 2024 6:51 PM
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hmmwvNov 13, 2024 6:51 PM
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Are those compatible with existing Kasa switches? Or what's the difference between Tapo and Kasa, they both made by TP-Link
Nov 13, 2024 7:04 PM
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FireMedicLeeNov 13, 2024 7:04 PM
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Quote from artcab :
These WiFi light switches and should have no issues co-existing with Ring WiFi devices (presumably doorbell cams and cameras), as long as you have decent WiFi coverage. If you have Echo/Alexa devices, you can cross integrate the Tapo light switches and motion detection in the cameras - an example would be to have a porch light trigger to turn on through the Tapo switch when the Ring devices senses motion overnight for example. You'll just need to add the Ring skill and the Tapo skill to Alexa, so that they can both be accessed in the same Alexa routine.I have eufy devices and TP-Link's Kasa switches working in this way - easily turns a doorbell cam into a motion sensing porch light.
I was thinking the same thing, to have the light turn on after a certain time of day when motion is detected. I was hoping to just do it in the Ring app, but integrating an Alexa wouldn't be the end of the world. Thanks for the tip.

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Nov 13, 2024 7:38 PM
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Nov 13, 2024 7:38 PM
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Quote from safejunk :
Someone help me understand here but the point of 3 way switches is convenience of being able to turn off on either end, but if you have a smart switch, whats the point if you can do it from your phone?
That anybody who doesn't have your phone can operate the switches as normal.

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