TP-Link Tapo is a smart home range controlled from one app: plugs, bulbs, spotlights, light strips, light switches, a hub, robot vacuums and cameras. Most Tapo plugs and bulbs connect straight to your Wi-Fi with no hub needed, while the Tapo light switches need a Tapo hub. Zenith Security Co is listed on TP-Link UK's where-to-buy page as a VAR Partner and Online Store, and every Tapo product below is on our site.
For Tapo security cameras, see the separate Tapo camera buying guide.
Smart plugs and power strip
All are UK plugs with app and voice control and schedules, and need no hub.
Smart bulbs, spotlights and light strips
Switches, hub and heating
- Tapo S210 (1-gang) and Tapo S220 (2-gang): 1-way smart light switches that need no neutral wire. Both need a Tapo hub.
- Tapo H200: smart hub with chime and microSD storage. Its product page lists 64+4 devices. Check compatibility with the device you want to add.
- Kasa KE100: smart thermostatic radiator valve. Its product page says it needs the Kasa KH100 hub, so check you have one before ordering.
Robot vacuums
How to choose Tapo smart home products
1. Start with what you want to control
Smart plugs are the easiest start: plug a lamp, fan or heater in and switch it from the app or on a schedule. Bulbs suit rooms where you want dimming or colour. Smart switches suit rooms where people still use the wall switch.
2. Check the fitting before buying bulbs
UK lights mostly use B22 bayonet or E27 screw bulbs, and many kitchens and bathrooms use GU10 spotlights. Take the old bulb out and check before ordering.
3. Plugs: with or without energy monitoring
The P110, P110M and P304M show how much power a device uses in the Tapo app, which helps when tracking running costs. The P100 is the simpler on/off plug.
4. Matter or not
Matter is a common smart home standard that lets devices work with several smart home platforms. If you use, or plan to use, a Matter platform, choose a model listed with Matter, such as the P110M or L535E.
5. Hub or no hub
Wi-Fi plugs and bulbs work with no hub. The S210 and S220 switches need a Tapo hub. The KE100 radiator valve needs the Kasa KH100 hub.
6. Check Wi-Fi coverage
Smart devices need a steady 2.4 GHz Wi-Fi signal where they are fitted. If the signal is weak in some rooms, see our Deco mesh Wi-Fi guide.
Setting up Tapo devices
Install the Tapo app, sign in with a TP-Link ID and add each device from the app. Plugs and bulbs join your home Wi-Fi directly. Add the hub first if you are fitting S210 or S220 switches, then add the switches to the hub. Once devices are in the app, you can group them by room, set schedules and timers, and link them to voice assistants where the product page lists support. Smart light switches replace a wall switch on mains wiring, so have them fitted by a qualified electrician.
Frequently asked questions
Do Tapo smart plugs need a hub?
No. Tapo P100, P110 and P110M plugs connect to your Wi-Fi directly and are controlled from the Tapo app.
What is the difference between Tapo P100 and P110?
Both are mini UK smart plugs with app and voice control and schedules. The P110 adds energy monitoring in the Tapo app.
Which Tapo products work with Matter?
Of the Tapo products we sell, the P110M smart plug and the L535E bulb are listed with Matter on our product pages.
Do Tapo smart switches need a neutral wire?
No. The Tapo S210 and S220 are listed as needing no neutral, but they do need a Tapo hub.
Which Tapo bulb fits my light?
For bayonet (B22) fittings, choose the L510B or L530B. For screw (E27) fittings, choose the L510E, L530E or L535E. For GU10 spotlights, choose the L630.
Can I see energy use with Tapo?
Yes, with the P110, P110M or P304M. Energy use shows in the Tapo app.
Where can I buy Tapo smart home products in the UK?
Zenith Security Co is listed on TP-Link UK's where-to-buy page as a VAR Partner and Online Store. We deliver to England, Scotland and Wales within 1-2 working days.
Related TP-Link guides
Zenith Security Co is listed on TP-Link UK's where-to-buy page as a VAR Partner and as an Online Store. We are a UK supplier, not an installer, and have been operating since 2012. Our trade counter is at Unit 3 Park View Centre, 243 Dudley Road, Wolverhampton WV2 3JU. We deliver within 1-2 working days to England, Scotland and Wales (not Northern Ireland), and trade accounts are available. Read more on where to buy TP-Link in the UK, or call 01902 902251.
