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TP-Link Tapo

TP-Link Tapo

Smart Home

21K ratings
5246 reviews
#11 in top-grossing Lifestyle
🌟 Lifestyle
Free
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Details

Released
September 16, 2019
Updated
October 11, 2026

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Developer

TP-Link Systems Inc.
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Manage and control your smart home devices, including cameras, plugs, and lighting, from a single app. Monitor your home in real-time, automate routines with Smart Actions, and enjoy hands-free voice control. Enhance your home's security and convenience with intelligent features.

✓Remote device control
✓Real-time status monitoring
✓Instant notifications
✓Smart Actions automation
✓Voice control integration
✓Device sharing
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What users say about TP

Reviews of TP are mostly positive: the Lifestyle app is rated 4.8/5 from 21K App Store ratings. What users like most: easy setup and use, clear and responsive app. Top complaints: occasional connectivity issues, limited user sharing/access controls. Summarized from real user reviews.

Positive things

  • 🚀Easy setup and use
  • 👍Clear and responsive app
  • 🔒Reliable security features
  • 💡Customizable settings and modes
  • 🔍Excellent video and audio quality
  • 🔌Seamless integration with smart home devices

Negative things

  • 🐛Occasional connectivity issues
  • 🔒Limited user sharing/access controls
  • 🔋Frequent notifications/timeout prompts
  • 💻Compatibility issues on some devices
  • 💰Subscription required for full functionality
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What's New in TP

3.22.102

October 11, 2026

- Fixed some bugs and improved stability.

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Subscriptions & In-App Purchases

Tapo Care Cloud – 2 Cameras

30-day cloud video storage for 2 cameras

$6.991 Month
1 Month trial
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Charts

Top Grossing

📊 11

Lifestyle

The app has maintained its position at 11 recently.

Last updated on October 28, 2026.

Top Free

📈 32+3

Lifestyle

This app rose +3 positions in Lifestyle chart.

Last updated on October 28, 2026.

User reviews

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Deceptive practices

TP-Link offers upgrades that aren’t in fact upgrades. They charge you for a separate maintenance when you choose upgrade, then tell you they won’t refund the money. Really awful service.
JJCWKane

Adverts!

Arghhhh I’ve paid for your product how dare you harass with annoying adverts in-app and it’s only getting worse. And now super glitchy too!! Bloomin useless! Especially the iPad app. Go with another brand!!!
OOhwhatnow?!

Last Watched Button

Please get rid of the “last watched” link/button that hovers over the already crowded screen area for watching recoded videos. It’s completely useless option!!
SStormTro

Spinning wheel of infinity

The camera is great, app is subpar. Why does it say it can only be remotely controlled by local network 50% of the time? Or the camera in the app just won’t load. Everything else you can use within the app except check the camera. All you get is an infinity loading symbol. Please fix this.
Ttayrae2021

Temperature Sensor Graphs Need Optimising??

The temperature sensor graphs need optimising for iPad & Mac like the Smart Plug graphs. Currently they open at iPhone size.
BBinzy!
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User experience

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Reported Bugs

4 issues

Inconsistent camera positioning/control

Bug

Date/time stamp errors on recordings

Bug

Unreliable motion detection triggering

Bug

Frequent app crashes or freezes

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Requested Features

5 requests

Ability to delete recorded footage

Feature

Landscape mode support on tablets

Feature

Customizable motion detection zones

Feature

Improved Alexa/Google Home integration

Feature

Battery-powered camera option

Feature

FAQ

What does the Tapo app do?

The Tapo app allows you to set up, manage, and control a variety of smart home devices, including security cameras, smart plugs, and smart lighting. It aims to provide a smarter, easier, and more secure home environment through centralized control and automation.

What are the key features of the Tapo app?

Key features include remote control of devices from anywhere, real-time status monitoring with instant notifications, automation of home routines using Smart Actions, and hands-free voice control via popular assistants like Alexa and Google Assistant. You can also share device access with family members.

Is the Tapo app free to use?

The Tapo app is free to download and use for basic device management. However, advanced features like up to 30 days of cloud video history and AI detections for security cameras are available through a subscription service called Tapo Care.

What devices are compatible with the Tapo app?

The app is designed to work with Tapo home security cameras, smart plugs, and smart lighting. The company also mentions staying tuned for updates as new features and products are added to the Tapo family, suggesting broader compatibility in the future.

How can I automate my home with the Tapo app?

You can automate your home using the 'Smart Actions' feature. This allows you to create custom routines, such as having your lights turn on at a specific time or turning off all devices when you leave home. These actions can be triggered by schedules or other events to make your home more intelligent.