TP-Link Tapo
TP-Link Tapo: Free Tapo device control and automations, with optional paid camera storage and AI features. Ranked #33 of 39 in Smart Home Apps by our editors (6.5/10); pricing: Free plan · paid from $3.49/mo · 30-day trial; best for tapo owners adding camera cloud features.
At a glance
- Editor score6.5 / 10
- PricingFree plan · paid from $3.49/mo · 30-day trial
- Best forTapo owners adding camera cloud features
- Free planYes
- Paid from$3.49/mo
- Facts checked30 Sep 2026
Where it wins
- Control Tapo devices remotely with schedules, timers and Smart Actions.
- Camera tools include live view, detection, notifications and recording.
- H500 supports Matter controller and bridge functions.
Where it doesn't
- Cloud video storage and AI camera features require an optional paid plan.
- The 30-day free trial requires a card.
- Matter functions depend on the Tapo H500 hub and selected devices.
Our verdict on TP-Link Tapo
TP-Link Tapo is a mobile app for setting up, monitoring and automating compatible Tapo cameras, plugs, lighting, sensors and other smart-home devices. It is a fit for Tapo owners who want remote control, schedules, countdown timers, away mode, device sharing and rule-based Smart Actions in one app. Voice control works through Google Home and Amazon Echo, and the app is available for iOS and Android. Supported Tapo plugs can also report energy usage. Camera live view, detection, notifications and recording are part of the app; cloud video storage and AI camera features are optional additions through Tapo Care.
The core device-control and automation functions are available on a free plan. According to the US Tapo Care pricing, Cloud costs $3.49 per device per month or $34.99 per device per year, with 30 days of cloud storage, up to 2K playback, snapshot notifications and smart filters. Cloud Advanced costs $11.99 monthly or $119.99 annually, adding 180 days of storage, up to 4K playback, 24/7 video storage and AI features. Cloud Advanced AI costs $19.99 monthly or $199.99 annually and includes AI chat, facial recognition, intelligent notifications and summaries. A 30-day trial is listed, and a card is required; prices and trial eligibility can vary by region and account.
Its ecosystem fit is broadest for households already using Tapo: listed integrations include Amazon Alexa, Google Home, Apple Home and Samsung SmartThings. The Tapo H500 hub provides Matter controller and bridge functions, connecting selected Tapo devices and Matter-certified products to the Tapo ecosystem. That makes Tapo a practical choice when camera cloud features are the priority alongside everyday device automation. It is less suitable for someone seeking cloud camera storage without a subscription, or Matter functions without the H500; the basic app still covers device control and automation without those paid cloud additions.
TP-Link Tapo pricing
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TP-Link Tapo fact sheet
| Free plan | Yes |
|---|---|
| Paid from | $3.49/mo |
| Voice assistants | Not verified |
| Device protocols | Not verified |
| Remote control | Not verified |
| Automation triggers | Not verified |
| Mobile platforms | Not verified |
| Local control | Yes |
| Free trial | 30 days · card required |
| Deployment | Cloud, Mobile |
| Platforms | iOS, Android |
| Support | Email, Phone, Docs |
| Built for | Solo, Small business, Mid-market (editorial estimate) |
| Integrations | 4 integrations: Amazon Alexa, Google Home, Apple Home, Samsung SmartThings |
| Pricing | Free plan · paid from $3.49/mo · 30-day trial (source) |
| Website | tapo.com |
| Facts checked | 30 Sep 2026 |
TP-Link Tapo integrations
TP-Link Tapo lists 4 integrations on its own site.
- Amazon Alexa
- Google Home
- Apple Home
- Samsung SmartThings
Alternatives to TP-Link Tapo
- Google HomeFree web and mobile control for compatible devices, routines, cameras and energy features.9.3
- Home Assistant AssistA free, flexible voice assistant for Home Assistant homes, with setup that takes work.9.2
- Apple HomeA free Apple-device app for organizing, automating, and remotely controlling HomeKit and Matter accessories.9.1
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