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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So what about the E13 bulbs of L430C? I have a whole chandelier full of them blinking like stupid. I also have another lamp that resets each other day, so don't tell me its one faulty lamp or something. I am sending the MAC adresses, please help! How can it take so long to implement basic functionality of these bulbs?
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So what about the E13 bulbs of L430C? I have a whole chandelier full of them blinking like stupid. I also have another lamp that resets each other day, so don't tell me its one faulty lamp or something. I am sending the MAC adresses, please help! How can it take so long to implement basic functionality of these bulbs?
Beta firmware has been sent to some of your devices, you may check it 30 minutes later in the Tapo app and perform the update. Most of the Mac addresses are incorrect, you may want to double-check it.
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@Wayne-TP i also requested for the beta. when will it be available as stable?
BTW ive got an idea: why dont you make selectable the number of on/off that a user should perform in order to reset? that could be an advanced user opt-in feature for us having troubles with accidental resets!
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