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Tapo S500 smart light switch
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Does the Tapo S500 work with HomeKit, Alexa, and Google Home?

The Tapo S500 replaces a light switch in a US wall box.

It works with Alexa, Google Assistant and SmartThings. It suits Google Home, Alexa, SmartThings and Home Assistant users, with native support through the maker's cloud.

At a glance: works withHow this is decided: cited platform facts only
HomeKit
Unknown
Unknown
Google Home
Yes[1]
Wi-Fi cloud, native
Alexa
Yes[1]
Wi-Fi cloud, native
SmartThings
Yes[1]
Wi-Fi cloud, native
Home Assistant
Yes[2][3]
Wi-Fi cloud, native

Key facts

Tapo S500 facts

How facts are sourced: every cell cites its source below
FactValue
StatusCurrent[1]
List price$19.99[4] as of
TypeLight switch[1]
Matterunknown
HomeKitunknown
Voice assistantsAlexa, Google Assistant, SmartThings[1]
Key spec15 A general use, 600 W incandescent, 120 W ceiling fan, 1/6 HP motor[1]
ConnectivityWi-Fi 2.4 GHz[1]

Integration paths

How the Tapo S500 connects

1 pathHow facts are sourced: every cell cites its source below
PathRequiresiLocaliFeatures lostPlatformsi
Wi-Fi cloud2.4 GHz Wi-Fi network[1]unknownunknown
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Requires
Hardware the path needs beyond the device and a controller.
Local
Yes when control on this path keeps working with the internet down.
Platforms
The platforms that work with the device on this path: Native (out of the box), Via integration (needs an add-on) or Not supported.

Home Assistant and Homey

Ways to add the Tapo S500

1 routeHow facts are sourced: every cell cites its source below
PlatformLeveliIntegrationDetailsEvidenceLimitations
Home AssistantNative (local)[2][3]tplinkWi-Fi cloud
  • Quality: Platinum[2][3]
  • IoT class: Local Polling[2][3]
  • Works with Home Assistant: Not certified[2][3]
Model namedNone stated
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Level
How the device gets into the platform on this route. The headline is the best route: local before cloud, direct before bridged, core before community. The methodology page lists every level.

Cite this page

Tapo S500. Smart Home Canon. https://smarthomecanon.com/devices/tp-link-tapo-s500. Last checked 2026-10-20.

Sources

  1. [1]
    MFRtapo.com / Tapo S500 product page (tapo.com US)
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  2. [2]
    DOChome-assistant.io / Home Assistant: TP-Link Smart Home integration
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  3. [3]
    MFRpython-kasa.readthedocs.io / python-kasa: supported devices (the list the Home Assistant TP-Link page links to)
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  4. [4]
    MFRus.store.tapo.com / Tapo US store: Single Pole Smart Light Switch White, Tapo S500
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