# Tapo S505

*Tapo / S505*

> 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.

- Canonical page: https://smarthomecanon.com/devices/tp-link-tapo-s505
- Last checked: 2026-10-20

## Key facts

| Fact | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Brand | [Tapo](https://smarthomecanon.com/brands/tp-link-tapo) |
| Category | Switch |
| Model numbers | S505 |
| Status | Current[^1] |
| Type | Light switch[^1] |
| Matter | withheld |
| HomeKit | HomeKit via Matter[^1] |
| Voice assistants | Alexa, Google Assistant, SmartThings, HomeKit[^1] |
| Key spec | 15 A general use, 600 W incandescent, 120 W ceiling fan, 1/6 HP motor[^1] |
| Connectivity | Wi-Fi 2.4 GHz. Bluetooth for setup.[^1] |

## Integration paths

**How the Tapo S505 connects**

| Path | Requires | Local | Features lost |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| [Matter / Wi-Fi](https://smarthomecanon.com/protocols/matter-wifi) | 2.4 GHz Wi-Fi network, Matter-compatible app[^1] | unknown | unknown |
| [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 S505**

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

## 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)
- [Matter over Wi-Fi](https://smarthomecanon.com/protocols/matter-wifi) (protocol)
- [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)
- [HomeKit](https://smarthomecanon.com/platforms/homekit) (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)
- [Home Assistant](https://smarthomecanon.com/platforms/home-assistant) (platform)
- [Homey](https://smarthomecanon.com/platforms/homey) (platform)

## Sources

[^1]: Tapo S505 product page (tapo.com US). https://www.tapo.com/us/product/smart-switch/tapo-s505/ (manufacturer, checked 2026-10-10)