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TP-Link Tapo T100 smart motion sensor, front view
Image: TP-Link press materials

Does the Tapo T100 work with HomeKit, Alexa, and Google Home?

The Tapo T100 motion sensor needs a Tapo hub.

It runs on batteries, reaches 7 m over a 120 degree view and works with Alexa and Google Assistant. It suits Google Home and Alexa users, with native support through the maker's hub. Home Assistant users reach it through an integration (the maker's hub).

At a glance: works withHow this is decided: cited platform facts only
HomeKit
Unknown
Unknown
Google Home
Yes[1]
Proprietary + hub, native
Alexa
Yes[1]
Proprietary + hub, native
SmartThings
Unknown
Unknown
Home Assistant
Yes[2]
Proprietary + hub, via tplink

Key facts

Tapo T100 facts

How facts are sourced: every cell cites its source below
FactValue
StatusCurrent[1]
List price$19.99[3] as of
TypeMotion sensor[1]
RadioSub-1 GHz (868/922 MHz)[1]
Hub neededTapo hub required[1]
PowerCR2450 battery[1]
Voice assistantsAlexa, Google Assistant[1]
Matterunknown

Integration paths

How the Tapo T100 connects

1 pathHow facts are sourced: every cell cites its source below
PathRequiresiLocaliFeatures lostPlatformsi
Proprietary + hubHUBTapo hub[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 T100

1 routeHow facts are sourced: every cell cites its source below
PlatformLeveliIntegrationDetailsEvidenceLimitations
Home AssistantNative (local)[2][4]tplinkProprietary + hub
  • Quality: Platinum[2][4]
  • IoT class: Local Polling[2][4]
  • Works with Home Assistant: Not certified[2][4]
Model namedNone stated
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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 T100. Smart Home Canon. https://smarthomecanon.com/devices/tp-link-tapo-t100. Last checked 2026-10-20.

Sources

  1. [1]
    MFRtapo.com / T100 specifications (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: Smart Motion Sensor, Hub Required, Tapo T100
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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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