L530E keeps flickering when turned on by the light switch

L530E keeps flickering when turned on by the light switch

L530E keeps flickering when turned on by the light switch
L530E keeps flickering when turned on by the light switch
2025-03-28 10:18:00 - last edited 2025-07-18 11:09:22
Model: Tapo L530E  
Hardware Version: V1
Firmware Version: 1.1.0 Build 230823

I bought this lamp less than a year ago and now I started having this problem. When I turn the lamp on at the light switch it keeps flickering for around 15 seconds until it stops and finally appears "online" at the Tapo app. I tried to reinstall the lamp but I had no success. When I turn the light on through the app this doesn't happen.

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2025-03-31 02:03:56 - last edited 2025-07-18 11:09:22

  @veronicasouza 

 

A possible cause would be the unstable voltage in the circuit. The smart bulb experiences a whole power cycle when the light switch turns it on and off. If the smart bulb is turned off through app, it enters standby mode instead of being completely power-off. Some of its internal modules remain powered so that the smart control works. 

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2025-03-31 02:03:56 - last edited 2025-07-18 11:09:22

  @veronicasouza 

 

A possible cause would be the unstable voltage in the circuit. The smart bulb experiences a whole power cycle when the light switch turns it on and off. If the smart bulb is turned off through app, it enters standby mode instead of being completely power-off. Some of its internal modules remain powered so that the smart control works. 

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Re:L530E keeps flickering when turned on by the light switch
2025-03-31 13:29:13

Wayne-TP wrote

  @veronicasouza 

 

A possible cause would be the unstable voltage in the circuit. The smart bulb experiences a whole power cycle when the light switch turns it on and off. If the smart bulb is turned off through app, it enters standby mode instead of being completely power-off. Some of its internal modules remain powered so that the smart control works. 

  @Wayne-TP is there a way to fix this?

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Re:L530E keeps flickering when turned on by the light switch
2025-07-21 01:47:58

  @veronicasouza 

 

Consider installing protective devices on your circuit, such as those that can delay the appliance's power supply after the power is restored. This can also help protect your other appliances from damage due to the inrush current when the circuit power is restored.

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