Have you ever thought about weaving live weather, temperature, and humidity into your smart home routines? Imagine your home could 'anticipate' the rain -- that makes your plant room's evening watering schedule automatically pause if showers are forecast for 4 PM. Or your air purifier could quietly turn itself on when pollen data counts climb. 

  

With Tapo device’s compatibility with IFTTT, which offers a variety of weather-based services, these thoughtful automations aren’t just possible. Welcome to a home that doesn’t just respond to you, but also to the world outside. 

 

How to make my Tapo devices work with IFTTT

How to create Smart Action (Automation or Shortcut) on Tapo app

 

Smart Plant Care & Cooling Plan

Weather-Adaptive Watering  

Reduce watering on rainy days: If rain is forecasted, skip scheduled watering. For example, if rain is expected today at 4 PM, use a Tapo Smart Plug to turn off the irrigation system at 7:01 PM (originally scheduled to turn on daily at 7 PM). 

 

Increase watering during heatwaves: On extremely hot days, add an extra watering session. For example, if the temperature in Irvine, US, exceeds 90°F (32°C), use a Tapo Smart Plug to turn on the irrigation system for 30 minutes at 9 PM. 

 

[How to Set Up]  

Create an automation using IFTTT, selecting a weather service as the trigger.  

 

[Required Smart Devices] 

Tapo Smart Plug

 

 

Smart Temperature & Humidity Control 

Cooling & Extended Watering: If the temperature in your plant room gets too high, use a Tapo Smart Plug to turn on a fan and extend the watering duration. Turn the fan off once the temperature drops to a comfortable level. 

 

[How to Set Up]  

Use a Tapo Temperature & Humidity Sensor to monitor conditions and create automations within the Tapo app to control the fan and irrigation via Tapo Smart Plugs.  

 

[Required Smart Devices] 

1. Tapo Temperature & Humidity Sensor 
2. Tapo Smart Plug 

 

 

Smart Ventilation 

When the outdoor temperature rises, your home’s fans can automatically turn on to ventilate and cool the space. Once the temperature drops, the fans will switch off to conserve energy 

 

[How to Set Up] 

1. Outdoor Temperature Trigger: Use IFTTT’s weather service to create an automation that monitors the local average outdoor temperature. When it exceeds your set threshold, this automation will trigger a Tapo Smart Plug or Smart Switch to turn on the fan. 
2. Indoor Temperature Control: Place a Tapo Temperature & Humidity Sensor inside your home. Then, set up an automation within the Tapo app so that when the sensor detects the indoor temperature has fallen below your desired level, it automatically turns off the fan via the Tapo Smart Plug or Switch. 

 

[Required Smart Devices] 

1. Tapo Temperature & Humidity Sensor 
2. Tapo Smart Plug 

 

 

Rain Alert 

Getting caught in an unexpected downpour can ruin your day. To stay prepared, it helps to know the forecast before you head out. 

 

[How to Set Up] 

Use IFTTT’s weather service to create an automation that checks the next day’s forecast. If rain is predicted, the automation will turn your porch Tapo smart bulb blue as a visual reminder to bring an umbrella. 

 

[Required Smart Devices] 

Tapo Smart Bulb 

 

 

Pollen-Free Zone 

Poor air quality can trigger discomfort and allergic reactions. If you’re sensitive to pollen, proactively turning on your air purifier before arriving home—when local pollen levels spike—can make a real difference. 

  

[How to Set Up]  

Use IFTTT’s weather service to create an automation that monitors local pollen levels. When the concentration exceeds your set threshold, the automation will trigger a Tapo Smart Plug to turn on your air purifier. 

 

[Required Smart Device] 

Tapo Smart Plug 

  

*According to IFTTT’s Weather Underground service, pollen concentration data is currently only available for locations within the United States. 

 

 

Notes 

1. The Tapo Smart Plug only controls the power supply to the connected device. If your appliance is not a “plug-and-play” type (devices that require manual power or control button activation), the smart plug is not able to let it operate automatically. 
2. Safety first! Verify whether the appliance is supported by the smart plug before using.
   • Find product datasheet in TP-Link Download Center
   • Load types supported by Tapo Plug

 

 

Do you have any other fun or practical automations set up? Feel free to share them with us in the comments!