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Tapo S505 Matter smart light switch
Image: Tapo

Does the Tapo S505 work with HomeKit, Alexa, and Google Home?

The Tapo S505 is the Matter version of the Tapo light switch, which is how it reaches HomeKit.

It fits US wall boxes and also works with Alexa, Google Home and SmartThings through Matter. It suits HomeKit, Google Home, Alexa, SmartThings and Home Assistant users, with native support through Matter over Wi-Fi.

At a glance: works withHow this is decided: cited platform facts only
HomeKit
Yes[1]
Matter / Wi-Fi, native
Google Home
Yes[1]
Matter / Wi-Fi, native
Alexa
Yes[1]
Matter / Wi-Fi, native
SmartThings
Yes[1]
Matter / Wi-Fi, native
Home Assistant
Yes[2–4]
Matter / Wi-Fi, native; 1 other path

Key facts

Tapo S505 facts

How facts are sourced: every cell cites its source below
FactValue
StatusCurrent[1]
List price$24.99[5] as of
TypeLight switch[1]
MatterYes[1][2]
HomeKitHomeKit via Matter[1]
Voice assistantsAlexa, Google Assistant, SmartThings, HomeKit[1]
Key spec15 A general use, 600 W incandescent, 120 W ceiling fan, 1/6 HP motor[1]
ConnectivityWi-Fi 2.4 GHz. Bluetooth for setup.[1]

Integration paths

How the Tapo S505 connects

3 pathsHow facts are sourced: every cell cites its source below
PathRequiresiLocaliFeatures lostPlatformsi
Matter / Wi-Fi2.4 GHz Wi-Fi network, Matter-compatible app[1]unknownunknown
Wi-Fi localunknownunknownunknown
Wi-Fi cloud2.4 GHz Wi-Fi network[1]unknownunknown
  • Homey: Via integration[8] Integration: com.tapo
About these columns
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 S505

4 routesHow facts are sourced: every cell cites its source below
PlatformLeveliIntegrationDetailsEvidenceLimitations
Home AssistantNative (local)[4][9]tplinkWi-Fi local
  • Quality: Platinum[4][9]
  • IoT class: Local Polling[4][9]
  • Works with Home Assistant: Not certified[4][9]
Model namedNone stated
Home AssistantVia Matter[2][3] (Matter certified; Home Assistant does not name the model)matterMatter / Wi-Fi
  • Quality: No score[2][3]
  • IoT class: Local Push[2][3]
  • Works with Home Assistant: Not certified[2][3]
Model namedNone stated
HomeyOfficial app (cloud)[8]com.tapoWi-Fi cloud
  • App: Official[8]
  • Runs on: Homey Pro, Homey Cloud[8]
Model namedNone stated
HomeyVia Matter[2][6][7] (Matter certified; Homey does not name the model)matterMatter / Wi-FiModel 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.

Releases

  1. 2022
    1. Certified Certified, not announced [2]

      First Matter certificate.

Certifications

Certification records

2 recordsHow facts are sourced: every cell cites its source below
ProgramCertificateCertified onTransportSpec / softwareSource
MatterCSA22475MAT40475-24unknown1.0.0[2]
MatterCSA2519CMAT45294-24unknown1.3.0[2]

Cite this page

Tapo S505. Smart Home Canon. https://smarthomecanon.com/devices/tp-link-tapo-s505. Last checked 2026-10-20.

Sources

  1. [1]
    MFRtapo.com / Tapo S505 product page (tapo.com US)
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  2. [2]
    CSAon.dcl.csa-iot.org / CSA DCL compliance: S505 (VID 4488 PID 513)
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  3. [3]
    DOChome-assistant.io / Home Assistant: Matter integration
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  4. [4]
    DOChome-assistant.io / Home Assistant: TP-Link Smart Home integration
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  5. [5]
    MFRus.store.tapo.com / Tapo US store: Matter-Certified Single Pole Smart Light Switch White, Tapo S505
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  6. [6]
    DOChomey.app / Homey Pro (lists Matter connectivity)
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  7. [7]
    DOCsupport.homey.app / Homey Support: Matter for Homey (Add a Matter device to Homey)
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  8. [8]
    DOChomey.app / Homey App Store: Tapo
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  9. [9]
    MFRpython-kasa.readthedocs.io / python-kasa: supported devices (the list the Home Assistant TP-Link page links to)
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