Tapo S505

Quick answers

Is the Tapo S505 Matter certified?

Yes. CSA Matter certificate CSA22475MAT40475-24 covers model S505 with software 1.0.0. The certificate does not establish the firmware on a unit you buy.

Does the Tapo S505 work with Apple Home or HomeKit?

Likely. It is Matter certified (certificate CSA22475MAT40475-24), so any Matter controller whose app supports its device type can add it. The maker hasn’t named Apple Home on a page we hold. Apple says an iPhone using iOS 18 or later can add Matter accessories to the Home app without a home hub. Apple’s Matter page lists lights among the accessory types the Home app supports.

Add a Matter device to Apple Home

Does the Tapo S505 work with Google Home?

Likely. It is Matter certified (certificate CSA22475MAT40475-24), so any Matter controller whose app supports its device type can add it. The maker hasn’t named Google Home on a page we hold. Google says you need a Matter-enabled hub device set up on your home wireless network before you can add Matter devices to Google Home. Google’s supported-device-types page lists the On/Off Light type.

Add a Matter device to Google Home

Does the Tapo S505 work with Alexa?

Likely. It is Matter certified (certificate CSA22475MAT40475-24), so any Matter controller whose app supports its device type can add it. The maker hasn’t named Alexa on a page we hold. Alexa needs a Matter-compatible Echo; Amazon says its Echo devices support “a subset of Matter 1.5 and lower device types”, so check that yours does.

Add a Matter device to Alexa

Does the Tapo S505 work with Samsung SmartThings?

Likely. It is Matter certified (certificate CSA22475MAT40475-24), so any Matter controller whose app supports its device type can add it. The maker hasn’t named SmartThings on a page we hold. SmartThings adds Matter devices through the SmartThings app and a Matter controller.

Add a Matter device to SmartThings

Does the Tapo S505 work with Home Assistant?

Likely. It is Matter certified (certificate CSA22475MAT40475-24), so any Matter controller whose app supports its device type can add it. The maker hasn’t named Home Assistant on a page we hold. Home Assistant says: “Adding a new Matter device only works in the Home Assistant Companion app.”

Add a Matter device to Home Assistant

Does the Tapo S505 use Thread or Wi-Fi?

Wi-Fi. Its catalog record lists Wi-Fi, so it joins your Wi-Fi network and does not need a Thread border router. You still need your platform’s Matter controller.

Does the Tapo S505 need a hub or a Thread border router?

No hub of its own and no Thread border router: it joins your Wi-Fi network. You still need your platform’s Matter controller (a smart speaker, display, streaming box or hub), though Apple says an iPhone using iOS 18 or later can add Matter accessories without a home hub.

When was the Tapo S505 Matter certified?

The CSA certified it on Dec 29, 2022 (certificate CSA22475MAT40475-24, software 1.0.0). That is its certification date, not a retail release date, which MatterCatalog does not state.

Where can I buy the Tapo S505?

MatterCatalog has verified store links for it at Amazon and TP-Link Tapo. Check the current price, model and pack size at the store.

From this product’s catalog record, not hands-on testing. Editorial policy