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Tapo S515 3-way smart light switch
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Does the Tapo S515 work with HomeKit, Alexa, and Google Home?

The Tapo S515 goes into a US wall box as a Matter light switch.

Through Matter it works with HomeKit, Alexa, Google Home and SmartThings. 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][3]
Matter / Wi-Fi, native

Key facts

Tapo S515 facts

How facts are sourced: every cell cites its source below
FactValue
StatusCurrent[1]
List price$24.99[4] as of
TypeLight switch[1]
MatterYes[1]
HomeKitHomeKit via Matter[1]
Voice assistantsAlexa, Google Assistant, SmartThings, HomeKit[1]
Key spec15 A general use, 600 W incandescent[1]
ConnectivityWi-Fi 2.4 GHz. Bluetooth for setup.[1]

Integration paths

How the Tapo S515 connects

2 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 cloud2.4 GHz Wi-Fi network[1]unknownunknownunknown
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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 S515

2 routesHow facts are sourced: every cell cites its source below
PlatformLeveliIntegrationDetailsEvidenceLimitations
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
HomeyVia Matter[2][5][6] (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.

Certifications

Certification records

1 recordHow facts are sourced: every cell cites its source below
ProgramCertificateCertified onTransportSpec / softwareSource
MatterCSA24753MAT44550-24wi-fi, bluetooth1.3.0[7]

Cite this page

Tapo S515. Smart Home Canon. https://smarthomecanon.com/devices/tp-link-tapo-s515. Last checked 2026-10-20.

Sources

  1. [1]
    MFRtapo.com / Tapo S515 product page (tapo.com US)
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  2. [2]
    CSAon.dcl.csa-iot.org / Matter DCL: Tapo Smart Wi-Fi Light Switch (5010/513)
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  3. [3]
    DOChome-assistant.io / Home Assistant: Matter integration
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  4. [4]
    MFRus.store.tapo.com / Tapo US store: Matter-Certified 3-Way/4-Way/Single-Pole Smart Light Switch, Tapo S515
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  5. [5]
    DOChomey.app / Homey Pro (lists Matter connectivity)
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    DOCsupport.homey.app / Homey Support: Matter for Homey (Add a Matter device to Homey)
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  7. [7]
    CSAon.dcl.csa-iot.org / Matter DCL compliance: Tapo Smart Wi-Fi Light Switch, PID 513 (part S515), software 1.3.0
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