# Tapo S500D

*Tapo / S500D*

> 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).

- Canonical page: https://smarthomecanon.com/devices/tp-link-tapo-s500d
- Last checked: 2026-10-20

## Key facts

| Fact | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Brand | [Tapo](https://smarthomecanon.com/brands/tp-link-tapo) |
| Category | Switch |
| Model numbers | S500D |
| Status | Current[^1] |
| Type | Dimmer[^1] |
| Matter | unknown |
| HomeKit | unknown |
| Voice assistants | Alexa, Google Assistant, SmartThings[^1] |
| Key spec | 300 W incandescent, 150 W LED (MLV)[^1] |
| Connectivity | Wi-Fi 2.4 GHz[^1] |

## Integration paths

**How the Tapo S500D connects**

| Path | Requires | Local | Features lost |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| [Wi-Fi local](https://smarthomecanon.com/protocols/wifi-local) | unknown | unknown | unknown |
| [Wi-Fi cloud](https://smarthomecanon.com/protocols/wifi-cloud) | 2.4 GHz Wi-Fi network[^1] | unknown | unknown |

**Platform support for the Tapo S500D**

| Path | Platform | Support | Integration |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Wi-Fi local | [Home Assistant](https://smarthomecanon.com/platforms/home-assistant) | withheld | tplink |
| Wi-Fi cloud | [Amazon Alexa](https://smarthomecanon.com/platforms/alexa) | Native[^1] |  |
| Wi-Fi cloud | [Google Home](https://smarthomecanon.com/platforms/google-home) | Native[^1] |  |
| Wi-Fi cloud | [Samsung SmartThings](https://smarthomecanon.com/platforms/smartthings) | Native[^1] |  |

## Related pages

- [TP-Link Tapo bulbs, light strips and switches](https://smarthomecanon.com/lines/tp-link-tapo-lighting-and-switches) (line)
- [Tapo](https://smarthomecanon.com/brands/tp-link-tapo) (brand)
- [Wi-Fi with local control](https://smarthomecanon.com/protocols/wifi-local) (protocol)
- [Wi-Fi through a cloud service](https://smarthomecanon.com/protocols/wifi-cloud) (protocol)
- [Home Assistant](https://smarthomecanon.com/platforms/home-assistant) (platform)
- [Amazon Alexa](https://smarthomecanon.com/platforms/alexa) (platform)
- [Google Home](https://smarthomecanon.com/platforms/google-home) (platform)
- [Samsung SmartThings](https://smarthomecanon.com/platforms/smartthings) (platform)

## Sources

[^1]: Tapo S500D product page (tapo.com US). https://www.tapo.com/us/product/smart-switch/tapo-s500d/ (manufacturer, checked 2026-10-10)