TP-Link Tapo Matter Smart Light Switch: Voice Control w/Siri, Alexa & Google Home | UL Certified | Timer & Schedule | Easy Guided Install | Neutral Wire Required | Single Pole | Tapo S505(2-Pack)

I installed this 2‑pack of Tapo S505 smart light switches around my house and I’m really happy with how well they work. These switches let me control lights remotely via the Tapo app, or with voice commands using Alexa, Google Assistant, or Siri, which is super convenient when my hands are full. The Matter compatibility means they integrate smoothly with other smart home systems and work reliably even when the internet is down — local control is responsive and fast. The schedule and timer features are great for automating my lights, and setup with the app was straightforward (just make sure you have a neutral wire in the switch box). Overall these switches are a great value for making regular lights “smart”, and the 2‑pack gives you flexibility for multiple rooms. Perfect for anyone upgrading to a more connected home!

TP-Link Tapo Matter Smart Light Switch – Voice Control with Siri, Alexa & Google Home This is another great piece of hardware in my TP-Link Tapo smart home setup. In my house these switches are used in places where dimming isn’t needed, such as ceiling fans, flood lights, and other fixtures that only require simple on/off control. I currently run a large Tapo ecosystem with more than 50 devices throughout the house including dimmers, switches, outlets, and plugs. These standard switches fit right into that system and have been very reliable. Setup through the Tapo app is simple and programming routines is straightforward. Once installed they integrate easily with the rest of the system and respond quickly to commands. I use them with Alexa for voice control, but the native routines inside the Tapo app are actually very powerful and work great for automations. The Matter support is another big plus since it allows local control and fast response times even if the internet connection drops. After about a year of use these switches have been stable and dependable just like the rest of my Tapo devices. And just for fun… Tapo, if you’re reading this—between Tapo, Kasa, and Omada gear I’ve probably spent a few thousand dollars building out this system!

Good product. Easy intelligent set up. Little problem with linking to Alexa. Did the link. Did not work. Slept on it and linked again the next morning. Works great Amazon Alexa. Get your act together. Looked like I linked from 2 different menus. Difficult to find the right page. Google pages were incorrect Good bye and good riddance Wemo Belkin. You have failed your customers. You wo’nt sell me any more of your products.

Purchased a variety of Tapo smart switches (single pole, 3 and 4-way, dimmers) to replace stupid WEMO switches that were deprecated (class action lawsuit against belkin???). These were a quick and easy replacement for the Wemo switches and have the Matter option so even if TP-link shuts off their app like WEMO, they can still connect through Alexa/home hubs. They seem to be of good quality and thr app is great, including ability to monitor energy usage. After setup in the app, to connect with Alexa you go into the Tapo app, open the switch, click the gear, then get and copy the matter code. That is needed or thr QR code to add to Alexa. After adding to Alexa you can use the AI chat in Alexa to quickly setup rules (shut off the closet light after it has been on for 30 minutes) or (turn the fan on for ten minutes every hour between this time and this time on these days) and it quickly sets up the rules. That might have been the nicest part is easily replacing the Wemo rules I had spent time setting up. Definitely recommend these.

FYI this is a switch, not a dimmer! This needs to be made more clear. It's just on or off and uses an internal relay so it can handle more power than a dimmer. This is exactly what I was looking for to control my outdoor floods. When it switches on or off, you hear a little click, which is the relay. You actually want to hear this click! It lets you know it's working. Connected immediately, no problems, found the 2.4 signal that was mixed in with the 5 signal. Not everyone can do that. They even give you a switch plate. Very good value, well priced. Would buy again. As an aside, don't let the matter thing throw you off. It's merely the latest telecomm protocol and invisible to the user. As an aside, what is unusual about these switches is that the paddle lights when the switch if OFF! Second, the connections for load and line are the same (two blacks which can be used for either.) This is a "good" but different than other switches. I would recommend that they change the color of one of the black wires to maybe blue or red.

There easy to control with Phone app and alexa but be sure to order flicker free dimming bulbs some are better than others but these smart swithes work great. easy to conect to wi fi .

Barely costs more than a basic light switch. Easy to wire and fits in older boxes. Easy to connect to WiFi and HomeKit. Able to set a schedule in the app to automatically turn on the light at sunset and off at sunrise.

I recently installed the TP-Link Tapo S505 smart switches in my home, replacing an older 3-gang setup, and I’ve been really happy with how smoothly everything went. One of the first things I noticed is how much slimmer these switches are compared to older smart switches I’ve used. That might not sound like a big deal, but when you’re cramming three switches into one box with a bunch of wires, every millimeter counts. The reduced thickness gives you way more room in the back for wire management, which made the install way less stressful. And since they’re UL certified, I felt confident they’re safe to use without cutting corners. Wiring was surprisingly simple—especially the fact that either black terminal can be used for line or load. That’s a small but huge win because it means you don’t have to stress about matching the exact wire to the exact terminal. For someone who’s done a few DIY electrical jobs, that flexibility saves time and guesswork. The app setup was fast and intuitive, and within minutes, the switches were online and responding. I already use a bunch of TP-Link devices, so I’m familiar with their app, but even if you’re new, I think you’d find it straightforward. Bonus: once they were in the Tapo app, they showed up instantly in Home Assistant, which I use to control everything. No weird delays or pairing issues. The only thing to remember is that these need a neutral wire, so they won’t work in older setups that don’t have one. But if you’ve got the neutral, these switches are a solid choice—especially at this price. They’re reliable, responsive, and blend well into my smart home setup. I also like using the scheduling and timer features to turn lights on/off automatically.