Early Access Tapo Smart Bulb Reset Method Update -- Reducing Bulb Resets Due to Unstable Power Supply
This Article Applies To
Tapo L510E(EU) 2.0
Tapo L510 V3.0
Tapo L520 V2.0
Tapo L530 V3.0
Tapo L610 V1.0
Tapo L630 V1.0
Description
In the future release, the Tapo smart bulb is planning to update its reset mechanism, removing the 3 times off&on method. Once the update is implemented, resetting the Tapo smart bulb requires an operation of 5 times off&on switches:
1. Turn the smart bulb to the On state.
2. Turn it off, then on.
3. Repeat five times, with 1-second pause in between (each off&on).
This modification will be helpful in situations where the smart bulb gets reset frequently due to an unstable power supply at home.
Pre-Release
Community users can receive early access to this new update. If you want to try out the new update, follow the steps below to apply the beta firmware.
How to Apply Beta Firmware
*Note: the pre-release is currently available only for the models mentioned under "This article applies to."
1. Find the Mac address of your Tapo smart bulb: Open the Tapo app and navigate to the smart bulb's Device Settings page > Device Info.
2. Send a private message to @Wayne-TP with the format below. For users from the United States, send your request to forumsupport.usa@tp-link.com.
[Tapo Bulb Reset Method Update] + Mac address of your smart bulb
Before the Upgrade
(1) Please be sure you have read the Beta Test Agreement before upgrading the Pre-release firmware!
(2) How to update the firmware of the Tapo devices on the Tapo App
(3) Firmware downgrade is not supported. When a new official version is released, updating it will overwrite the beta version.
Feedback
We would love to hear your thoughts on the new firmware! Please feel free to share your experience in the comments. Your feedback will not only assist other users but also contribute to further improvements of the product.
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Why not releasing beta firmware for everyone with disclaimer ? Way more simple...
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@dravidan @starship666 @idumlupinar @Tvouser
Beta firmware has been sent to your devices, you may check it later in the Tapo app and perform the update.
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@EV0923 Beta firmware has been sent to your devices, you may check it later in the Tapo app and perform the update.
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@jeremypsl @NIO12 Beta firmware has been sent to your devices, you may check it later in the Tapo app and perform the update.
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Hello. I also sometimes experience connection loss with my L610 bulbs. Because of that, I have a question — is there any chance to add all the installed bulbs in the house collectively, instead of having to click on each one individually after a connection loss? For me, it’s not a huge problem, though I must admit it’s quite annoying. But as I read here, some people mention having 50 bulbs, so I really feel sorry for them.
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@Wayne-TP, good afternoon, I have sent you 2x MAC addresses of my L530E bulbs - would be grateful for the beta firmware on both
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Thanks @Wayne-TP, since the update it's working fine. I've sent you 3 more addresses 
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Beta firmware has been sent to your devices, you may check it later in the Tapo app and perform the update.
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