@Wayne-TP 

Thank you for your reply. Whilst I agree that to connect to the bulb,  "you must use the Tapo App and log in with a TP-Link account that is linked to this light bulb or has been shared access to the device", I am not sure if that is true for 'discovering' the bulb.

All bulbs were visible when searching for Bluetooth connections, and the Bluetooth name easily identified they were Tapo devices.

I still believe that for privacy reasons, there should be the ability to turn off the Bluetooth.

  @Wayne-TP 

To give a better understanding of your request, could you share what drew you to this particular model? For example, the shape? 

I needed an E14 Candle bulb. 

The local Bluetooth control feature is one of its key highlights, and without it, it’s quite similar to other bulb options.

I disagree that it is a key highlight. Do you know how many people have bought this bulb specifically for this feature? Is it possible they bought it purely for the form factor as I did?

I have four wall lights, each with 2 bulbs - 8 bulbs in total. The bulbs are grouped and controlled as a set.

The Bluetooth local control is pointless in this scenario - it will never be used - each bulb has to be controlled individually.  I ended up with eight visible and totally unnecessary blue connections in my lounge that cannot be turned off.

The connections identify the make and model of the bulb to my neighbours and anyone else in Bluetooth range. Whilst I agree that (at present) it employs strong encryption, advertising exactly what tech is in use in the property is not a good idea from a security perspective. The Bluetooth cannot be turned off or even renamed.

I have now returned all eight bulbs and received a full refund.

Please do not add Bluetooth Local Control to other bulbs/devices without the option to disable it.

Bluetooth security best practice is not to leave devices discoverable, particularly when they are not paired/connected.

Many Thanks...