TP-Link Kasa Smart Thermostatic Radiator Valve KE100 KIT Review – An excellent affordable smart TRV that now works with Tapo [2024 Update]
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TP-Link Kasa Smart Thermostatic Radiator Valve KE100 KIT Review – An excellent affordable smart TRV that now works with Tapo [2024 Update]

[Update – 12th February 2024] I originally wrote this review back in December 2023 and criticised this TRV due to the mess that was the Tapo and Kasa interoperability. I expressed annoyance that the Kasa smart hub had the same hardware as the Tapo smart hub, but you couldn’t add the KE100 to the Tapo…

TP-Link Kasa vs Tapo:  You can now use Kasa devices with the Tapo app, but it is still a complete mess of a smart home ecosystem  

TP-Link Kasa vs Tapo:  You can now use Kasa devices with the Tapo app, but it is still a complete mess of a smart home ecosystem  

I will preface this by saying I love TP-Link networking and smart home products. I personally use a large number of the Kasa and Tapo smart plugs. The Tapo P110 (and now the P110M) are the best smart plugs on the market due to their affordable nature and energy monitoring. I have also recently invested…

TP-Link Tapo C420 Outdoor Security Camera Review: C420S1 with H200 Hub & A200 Solar Panel
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TP-Link Tapo C420 Outdoor Security Camera Review: C420S1 with H200 Hub & A200 Solar Panel

With the current surge in home automation and smart living, security cameras have evolved from being just another piece of tech to a crucial part of our daily lives. One player making significant strides in this space is TP-Link, with their Tapo C420 Outdoor Security Camera. TP-Link Tapo C420S2 Specification Table TP-Link Tapo C420 Features…

TP-Link Tapo S210 Smart Light Switch Review vs Aqara Smart Wall Switch H1 – No Neutral Smart Light Switches
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TP-Link Tapo S210 Smart Light Switch Review vs Aqara Smart Wall Switch H1 – No Neutral Smart Light Switches

This year, TP-Link Tapo expanded its product range to include a new H100 Smart Home Hub and a newer, more powerful H200 smart hub. As part of this launch, Tapo released a range of sensors, including the Tapo T110 contact sensor, T310 temperature and humidity sensor, and the T100 motion sensor. They also launched several…

TP-Link Tapo D230S1 Video Doorbell Announced for £150
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TP-Link Tapo D230S1 Video Doorbell Announced for £150

TP-Link is the latest company to enter the smart video doorbell market with the new Tapo D230S1. It sounds like an impressive camera that can compete with the best options on the market. For me, the standout features are: Tapo D230S1 Smart Battery Video Doorbell Full Features Battery It is good to see that TP-Link…

TP-Link Tapo Smart Home Review – Tapo H100 Hub + T100 Motion Sensor + T110 Contact Sensor + T310 Temperature & Humidity Monitor
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TP-Link Tapo Smart Home Review – Tapo H100 Hub + T100 Motion Sensor + T110 Contact Sensor + T310 Temperature & Humidity Monitor

TP-Link Tapo has been quickly expanding its range of products. Rather than just expanding the range of smart lights, plugs and cameras, they have started to expand into a more diverse home automation company. At the centre of the home will be the new H100 Tapo Smart Hub, which you can their pair up with…

TP-Link Tapo L930-5 RGBIC Light Strip Review vs L920-5 vs L900-5
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TP-Link Tapo L930-5 RGBIC Light Strip Review vs L920-5 vs L900-5

The Tapo L930-5 was launched in the middle of 2022, and it is the first product to launch from them that can be integrated with Apple HomeKit. Tapo L930-5 vs L920-5 vs L900-5 I have previously reviewed the affordable Tapo L900-5, which uses an RGB chip that only allows a single colour to be used…

Philips Hue vs WiZ vs TP-Link Tapo Compared – The best smart home lighting options
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Philips Hue vs WiZ vs TP-Link Tapo Compared – The best smart home lighting options

I have reviewed quite a few Philips Hue products over the past few months. More recently, Wiz has sent me some samples to try out. WiZ is a relatively new smart lighting brand that was founded in 2017 and became part of Signify in 2019. This places them under the same company that manufactures Philips…