Tapo Smart Wi-Fi Light Switch, Dimmer User Guide

About This Guide

This guide provides a brief introduction to the Smart Wi-Fi Light Switch, Dimmer and regulatory information. Features available in Tapo may vary by model and software version, and Tapo availability may also vary by region. All images, steps, and descriptions are examples and may not reflect your actual Tapo experience.

Conventions

More Info

• Specifications can be found on the product page at https://www.tapo.com.
• Technical Support and troubleshooting information can be found at https://www.tapo.com/support/.

Introduction

With the Tapo Smart Wi-Fi Dimmer Light Switch, Matter, customize lighting ambiance from anywhere.

• Matter Certified: Integrate Matter-certified Tapo devices with other Matter end products into your preferred ecosystem.
• Brightness Control: Control the brightness of your lights to set the ideal ambiance for different activities.
• Fade On/Off: Slowly increase brightness or dim to off when turning lights on/off.
• Voice Control: Manage your smart switch with voice commands via Amazon Alexa, Apple Siri®, or Google Assistant.
• Remote Control: Instantly turn connected devices on/off from wherever you are through the Tapo app.
• Schedule: Preset a schedule to automatically manage devices.
• Away Mode: Randomly turns devices on and off at different times to give the appearance that someone is home.
• Smarter with Sensors: Create Smart Actions triggered by Tapo smart sensors for greater automation (Tapo Smart Sensor sold separately. A Tapo Hub is required when working with a Tapo Smart Sensor).

Appearance

Button Explanations

LED Status

Detach the Wallplate

Carefully insert a flat-bladed screwdriver into the opening at the bottom of the wallplate and pull forward to remove the wallplate.

Matter Numeric Code: For Matter initial setup.

Note: You can find another Matter setup code label in the package and stick it anywhere you like as needed for initial matter setup.

Wire Your Switch

Follow the steps below to wire your Smart Wi-Fi Dimmer Light Switch. If you are not familiar with basic electrical wiring, please consult an electrician.

Before You Start

1. Prepare Basic knowledge of Wiring:
   • Ground: Usually green or copper.
   • Neutral: Usually white, not connected to the dumb switch.
   • Line: Usually black and coming from the circuit breaker.
   • Load: Usually black. One end is connected to the light.

   Note: If you are unsure, consult a qualified electrician.

2. Prepare Your Tools: Prepare a Phillips and slotted screwdriver, pliers, wire strippers, and a voltage detector.
3. Check Wi-Fi Strength: Make sure your switch is in an area with strong Wi-Fi signal.

Step 1. Turn Off Power and Remove the Wallplate

Turn off the circuit breaker. Then remove the old wallplate of the wall switch and label the wires.

CAUTION: Risk of Electric Shocks - High Voltage - Disconnect power supply before servicing.

MISE EN GARDE: Risque d'électrocution - Haute tension. Débrancher l'alimentation électrique avant d'utiliser.

Step 2. Expose Your Switch Wiring

Remove the screws securing your old switch to the wall box. Gently pull the switch out and disconnect wires from the old switch.

Step 3. Identify Line and Load wires

1. Turn on the circuit breaker. Use a voltage detector to identify the energized wire (Line wire).
2. Turn off the circuit breaker. Label the Line and Load wires.

Diagram description: Illustration shows how to identify Line and Load wires.

Step 4. Connect the Wires

Connect the wires to the smart dimmer switch as shown below.

Diagram description: Wiring diagram showing connections for Load, Line, Neutral, and Ground wires to the smart dimmer switch. The diagram indicates "To Light" and "Power Source".

Step 5. Install Your Smart Dimmer

Gently fold all of the wires back into the wall box. Line up the switch with the mounting holes. Secure it with screws.

Step 6. Attach the Wallplate and Turn on Power

Attach the wallplate and turn on the circuit breaker. Then the wiring is finished.

Set Up Your Switch

Follow the steps below to set up your dimmer switch.

Step 1. Download Tapo App

Get the Tapo app from the App Store or Google Play, or by scanning the QR code below.

[Download on the App Store]

[Get it on Google Play]

[QR Code for Tapo App download]

Step 2. Log In

Open the app, and log in with your TP-Link ID. If you don't have an account, create one first.

Screenshot description: "Welcome to Tapo" screen with fields for TP-Link ID (Email) and Password, and buttons for Sign Up, Log In, Forgot Password?.

Step 3. Add Your Switch

Tap the [Add Device icon] button in the app and select your switch. Then follow app instructions to set up your switch.

Screenshot description: "Add Your Device" screen showing categories like Switches, Cameras, Plugs, Bulbs, etc., with various Tapo model numbers listed under each category.

Set Up Your Smart Switch via Matter

Visit https://www.tp-link.com/support/faq/3520/

[QR Code for Matter setup]

• Matter setup in different ecosystems
• Multi-admin setup and videos
• Features supported in different ecosystems
• Troubleshooting & Help

Set Up via Matter

This is a Matter-certified device. You can integrate it into any Matter ecosystem you prefer for easy control.

Before You Start

• Factory reset your device before setup.
• A Matter-supported controller and smart home app of the same ecosystem are required. For optimal performance, please update them to the latest version.
• The Matter setup code on the device is only applicable for the initial ecosystem. To add it to a new ecosystem, you will need to generate a new setup code from a smart home app of an already-established ecosystem in your home.
• Take a photo of the Matter setup code for backup.
• Bluetooth will be turned off 15 minutes after the device is powered up. Restart your device to re-enter setup mode.

How to Set Up

Setup processes may vary between ecosystems.

1. Turn on Bluetooth on your phone.
2. Open the smart home app, then scan the Matter QR code or enter the provided numeric setup code (usually found on your device).
3. Follow the instructions in the app to complete setup.

Failed to Set Up?

• Try to connect your phone to a stable 2.4 GHz Wi-Fi network with internet access instead of a 5 GHz network.
• Restart your device, controller, or phone.
• Make sure IPv6 is enabled on your router.

Matter Development & Support

Matter is still developing and the progress of each platform may differ from one another. There may also be different device performances and bugs that have no relation to the device itself. TP-Link is working hard to optimize user experience with other CSA members to provide better services.

TP-Link has a professional Technical Support and R&D team. For any questions, feel free to contact them. Your feedback matters!

Contact us at https://www.tp-link.com/support/ for Technical Support, FAQs & more.

Authentication

FCC Compliance Information Statement

Product Name: Tapo Smart Wi-Fi Light Switch, Dimmer

Model Number: Tapo S505D, TS25

Responsible party: TP-Link USA Corporation

Address: 10 Mauchly, Irvine, CA 92618

Website: http://www.tp-link.com/us/

Tel: +1 626 333 0234

Fax: +1 909 527 6804

E-mail: sales.usa@tp-link.com

This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures:

• Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
• Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.
• Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected.
• Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.

This device complies with part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions:

1. This device may not cause harmful interference.
2. This device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.

Any changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user's authority to operate the equipment.

Note: The manufacturer is not responsible for any radio or TV interference caused by unauthorized modifications to this equipment. Such modifications could void the user's authority to operate the equipment.

FCC RF Radiation Exposure Statement

This equipment complies with FCC RF radiation exposure limits set forth for an uncontrolled environment. This device and its antenna must not be co-located or operating in conjunction with any other antenna or transmitter.

"To comply with FCC RF exposure compliance requirements, this grant is applicable to only Mobile Configurations. The antennas used for this transmitter must be installed to provide a separation distance of at least 20 cm from all persons and must not be co-located or operating in conjunction with any other antenna or transmitter."

TP-Link USA Corporation has determined that the equipment shown as above has been shown to comply with the applicable technical standards, FCC part 15. There is no unauthorized change made in the equipment and the equipment is properly maintained and operated.

Issue Date: 2021.03.25

Canadian Compliance Statement

This device contains licence-exempt transmitter(s)/receiver(s) that comply with Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada's licence-exempt RSS(s). Operation is subject to the following two conditions:

1. This device may not cause interference.
2. This device must accept any interference, including interference that may cause undesired operation of the device.

L'émetteur/récepteur exempt de licence contenu dans le présent appareil est conforme aux CNR d'Innovation, Sciences et Développement économique Canada applicables aux appareils radio exempts de licence. L'exploitation est autorisée aux deux conditions suivantes :

1. L'appareil ne doit pas produire de brouillage;
2. L'appareil doit accepter tout brouillage radioélectrique subi, même si le brouillage est susceptible d'en compromettre le fonctionnement.

Radiation Exposure Statement:

This equipment complies with IC radiation exposure limits set forth for an uncontrolled environment. This equipment should be installed and operated with minimum distance 20cm between the radiator & your body.

Déclaration d'exposition aux radiations:

Cet équipement est conforme aux limites d'exposition aux rayonnements IC établies pour un environnement non contrôlé. Cet équipement doit être installé et utilisé avec un minimum de 20 cm de distance entre la source de rayonnement et votre corps.

Industry Canada Statement

CAN ICES-3 (B)/NMB-3(B)

NCC Notice

注意! 取得審驗證明之低功率射頻器材,非經核准,公司、商號或使用者均不得擅自變更頻率、加大功率或變更原設計之特性及功能。 低功率射頻器材之使用不得影響飛航安全及干擾合法通信;經發現有干擾現象時,應立即停用,並改善至無干擾時方得繼續使用。 前述合法通信,指依電信管理法規定作業之無線電通信。 低功率射頻器材須忍受合法通信或工業、科學及醫療用電波輻射性電機設備之干擾。

BSMI Notice

安全諮詢及注意事項:

• 請使用原裝電源供應器或只能按照本產品注明的電源類型使用本產品。
• 清潔本產品之前請先拔掉電源線。請勿使用液體、噴霧清潔劑或濕布進行清潔。
• 注意防潮,請勿將水或其他液體潑灑到本產品上。
• 插槽與開口供通風使用,以確保本產品的操作可靠並防止過熱,請勿堵塞或覆蓋開口。
• 請勿將本產品置放於靠近熱源的地方。除非有正常的通風,否則不可放在密閉位置中。
• 不要私自拆開機殼或自行維修,如產品有故障請與原廠或代理商聯繫。

限用物質含有情況標示聲明書

設備名稱 (Equipment name): Tapo Smart Wi-Fi Light Switch, Dimmer

型號(型式) (Type designation): Tapo S505D, TS25

Note 1: “Exceeding 0.1 wt %” and “exceeding 0.01 wt %" indicate that the percentage content of the restricted substance exceeds the reference percentage value of presence condition.

Note 2: "○" indicates that the percentage content of the restricted substance does not exceed the percentage of reference value of presence.

Note 3: The "-" indicates that the restricted substance corresponds to the exemption.

Safety Information

Before installing, servicing, or removing the switch, read and follow all safety precautions including the following:

• Follow all national and local safety regulations and practices. If you are uncertain or uncomfortable when performing the installation, consult a qualified electrician.
• CAUTION – Risk of Electric Shock – More than one disconnect switch may be required to de-energize the equipment and luminaire before servicing. A circuit breaker which disconnects the Line and Neutral conductor simultaneously is suitable. Ensure power is off at the circuit breaker before removing or installing any switch. Use a non-contact voltage tester to ensure the power is off.
• Do not install the Smart Switch with wet hands or when standing on wet or damp surfaces.
• Keep the device away from water, fire, humidity, or hot environments.
• Do not attempt to disassemble, repair, or modify the device. If you need service, please contact TP-Link.
• Do not use the device where wireless devices are not allowed.
• Rating: 120 V~ 60 Hz
• Supported Load: 300 W Incandescent, 150 W LED
• Operation temperature: 0~40 °C
• Tighten terminal screws to 13 lbf-in.
• Install only in a suitable UL Listed outlet box (suitable dimensions: H > 2.95 in./75 mm, W > 1.81 in./46 mm, D > 2 in./51 mm).

Product Label Symbols

CAUTION: Electrical switch integrated in this product is only intended for functional purposes. De-energize the product at the circuit breaker before servicing.

Explanation of the symbols on the product label