I would like energy monitoring to pass to Home Assistant so I can use this feature that was advertised. Thank you!

@MarkCarline Absolutely, first reply is actually from TP-Link saying it takes time and stay tuned so that means they have nothing else to share.

 

My recommendation as always is buying things for the features they have at purchase time and not for promises or roadmaps, those change everytime.

 

Don't get me wrong though, I'm expecting the Matter 1.3 update of the P110M I got back when Matter 1.0 didn't support it. But, if I were to buy a Matter smart plug now I would wait for one supporting Matter 1.3 (and implementing it correctly, if it's going to report the reading every minute it's useless for some automations, a good smart plug should notify of significant power changes instantly).

mocelet wrote

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 The expected time between a new spec release and devices implementing it is 6-12 months, so as much as we wanted the feature the same day the spec released, the market just doesn't move that fast, not even in brands specialized in Matter.

  @mocelet 

 

I personally was more looking for *any* kind of response from TP-Link that this new firmware for Matter 1.3 Spec Power monitoring would be even released.  Based on the response from tplink support and an absence of anything from them in this thread we can't be 100% sure that this will even happen.

 

I (and am sure many others) would buy more of these if we could get something official from tplink saying that this is in the pipeline (would even be nicer if we could help beta test (which I have offered).

LogicLoom wrote

I don't know if anyone has already mentioned the  Eve Matter Energy Smart Plug?

 

It's more expensive but seems to have matter 1.3 compatibility.

 

The Eve Energy does not support Matter 1.3 yet and it's considered the reference Matter smart plug. It's certified though so the update should come soon. I explained it a few comments before, it uses non-standard attributes and vendor specific support in SmartThings and Home Assistant for energy reporting, like that generic plug someone mentioned.

 

Matter 1.3 spec was released in May, six months ago. Tapo uses the Realtek Ameba solution for Matter and the branch for the Matter 1.3 SDK was apparently created in September, then they have to add their code, test, certify, etc. Smart home platforms didn't even support it before October.

 

The expected time between a new spec release and devices implementing it is 6-12 months, so as much as we wanted the feature the same day the spec released, the market just doesn't move that fast, not even in brands specialized in Matter.

  @LogicLoom quite a bit more expensive..

 

whilst not WiFi, i'm looking at migrating to Ikea's INSPELNING plug, zigbee power monitoring for less than the tp-link.

 

considering there has been zero communication here from tp-link, and it's almost 7 months since matter 1.3 spec has been released, probably not going to wait anymore. there's a good thing there's plenty of competition in the space!

  @MarkCarline 

 

I don't know if anyone has already mentioned the  Eve Matter Energy Smart Plug?

 

It's more expensive but seems to have matter 1.3 compatibility.

  @Cammm 

 

UPDATE: I happened to see this same TAPO product listed on Amazon:

 

Tapo WiFi App Control Smart Plug, Energy Monitoring & MATTER Compatible Alexa Plug, Works with Alexa, Google, Apple HomeKit, Smart things, Device Sharing, Smart Plugs That Work With Alexa (Tapo P110M)

https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B0CGFPDVHY

 

and scrolling down it says:

 

 

SO !... they 100% have to provide this so I guess we just sit and wait.

Please add Matter 1.3 to the Tapo P110M. I will buy more, and not return the ones I have.

  @Wayne-TP 

Wayne-TP wrote

  @Cammm 

 

Thank you for your feedback. Adapting the product to the new Matter version takes time, and updates will be implemented gradually. Please stay tuned!.......

 

4 months later it would be nice to confirm that this update is even in the pipeline? Lots of people are ready to ship these products back under false marketing 

Cammm wrote

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as soon as an energy monitor comes on sale from tp-link that supports matter, I'll be returning my p110m's claiming deceptive advertising.

  @Cammm ditto!