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Tapo S500D smart dimmer switch
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Does the Tapo S500D work with HomeKit, Alexa, and Google Home?

The Tapo S500D replaces a light switch in a US wall box and adds dimming.

It works with Alexa, Google Assistant and SmartThings. It suits Google Home, Alexa and SmartThings users, with native support through the maker's cloud. Home Assistant users reach it through an integration (local Wi-Fi control).

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]
Wi-Fi local, via tplink

Key facts

Tapo S500D facts

How facts are sourced: every cell cites its source below
FactValue
StatusCurrent[1]
List price$22.99[3] as of
TypeDimmer[1]
Matterunknown
HomeKitunknown
Voice assistantsAlexa, Google Assistant, SmartThings[1]
Key spec300 W incandescent, 150 W LED (MLV)[1]
ConnectivityWi-Fi 2.4 GHz[1]

Integration paths

How the Tapo S500D connects

2 pathsHow facts are sourced: every cell cites its source below
PathRequiresiLocaliFeatures lostPlatformsi
Wi-Fi localunknownunknownunknown
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 S500D

1 routeHow facts are sourced: every cell cites its source below
PlatformLeveliIntegrationDetailsEvidenceLimitations
Home AssistantNative (local)[2][4]tplinkWi-Fi local
  • Quality: Platinum[2][4]
  • IoT class: Local Polling[2][4]
  • Works with Home Assistant: Not certified[2][4]
Model namedNone stated
About these columns
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 S500D. Smart Home Canon. https://smarthomecanon.com/devices/tp-link-tapo-s500d. Last checked 2026-10-20.

Sources

  1. [1]
    MFRtapo.com / Tapo S500D 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]
    MFRus.store.tapo.com / Tapo US store: Single Pole Smart Dimmable Switch White, Tapo S500D
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  4. [4]
    MFRpython-kasa.readthedocs.io / python-kasa: supported devices (the list the Home Assistant TP-Link page links to)
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