TP -Link Tapo S505 Smart Wi-Fi Light Switch
The Tapo Smart Wi-Fi Light Switch S505 enables control of lights and ceiling fans through the Tapo app, supports voice commands with Alexa or Google Assistant, and can be automated with Tapo sensors, without the need for an internet connection.
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| Maker | TP-Link Systems Inc. |
| Category | On/Off Light |
| Status | released |
| Product Page | https://www.tapo.com/en/product/smart-switch/tapo-s505/ |
| Date Released | 2023-04-25 |
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Introducing TP-Link's 1st Matter Smart Light Switch, the Tapo S505! With Matter certification, it's compatible with all major smart home platforms - Apple Home, Amazon Alexa, Google Home, and Samsung SmartThings. Enjoy smooth LAN control, Multi-Admin access, easy guided install, and voice control.
Monitor and control from anywhere with advanced scheduling and timer options. Plus, trust in Tapo's reliability and UL certification with a 2-year warranty. Input Voltage: 100 - 120 VAC, 50/60 Hz, 15 A.
The Tapo S505 lets you integrate Matter-certified Tapo devices with other Matter end products into your preferred ecosystem.
Instantly turn connected devices on/off from wherever you are through the Tapo app., preset a schedule to automatically manage devices, and enjoy auto-off which automatically turns off a connected device after the device is left on for a set time or use Away Mode to randomly turn devices on and off at different times to give the appearance that someone is home. Create Smart Actions triggered by Tapo smart sensors for greater automation.
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Specifications
| Manufacturer Part Number | S505 |
| Label | Tapo Smart Wi-Fi Light Switch |
| Certification ID | CSA2519CMAT45294-24 |
| Latest Firmware Version | 1.3.0 |
| Network | Matter over Wi-Fi |
| Market | Consumer |
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Firmware Version
The latest certified firmware version for this product.
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| Hardware Version | 1.0 |
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Compliance Document
This is the official XML document certifying compliance.
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| Matter Specification Version | 1.3 |
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| Primary Device Type ID | |
| Family ID | FAM226269 |
| Family SKU | L730 |
| Family Variant SKU | S505(US) |
| ASIN-US | B0C2B6RSDX |