TP-Link
Tapo S500D Smart Switch
Switches · Lighting
Requested
1 report: 1 asks for support.
Reported with 1 Homebridge plugin: TP-Link Tapo.
What people report
| Plugin | Status | What they said | Connects | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
TP-Link Tapohomebridge-tp-link-tapo | Requested | Registers as unknown type SMART.TAPOSWITCH; asked for supportSaved copyDescribe The Bug Tapo switches are currently unsupported. Homebridge shows an error log `[9/4/2023, 7:24:24 PM] [TPLink Tapo Platform] Failed to register accessory "Bedroom light" of type "Unknown" (SMART.TAPOSWITCH)` Expected behavior Please add support to Tapo switches. Thanks! Logs [code] Plugin Config [code] Plugin Version v3.3.0 Homebridge Version v1.6.1 Node.js Version v18.16.0 NPM Version v9.5.1 Operating System ubuntu Excerpt saved from GitHub on 2026-10-22. | Local | Issue #53 · 2023-09 |
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In ReReHome
Once a Homebridge plugin publishes it, this device reaches Apple Home as a HomeKit accessory behind your Homebridge bridge, so ReReHome shows and controls it like any other.
Identifiers
| Brand | TP-Link |
|---|---|
| Model | S500D |
| Category | Switches |
Also reported as
- Tapo S500D smart switch
