S505 Requires Hub for SmartThings Integration
S505 Requires Hub for SmartThings Integration
Hi,
I have several Tapo S505 switches integrated into SmartThings, but one of them cannot be added. SmartThings reports that the switch requires a hub to connect...
One of the primary factors for me to choose Tapo was the lack of requirement for a hub.
Why can I connect 3 other switches (same model, hardware version, and same firmware version), but this one cannot connect?
Is there a quantity limitation to connect to SmartThings without a hub, do I need to group them somehow, do I have a faulty switch, or aomething else entirely?
Any advice or help is appreciated.
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The switch that you can't add to SmartThings how did you try to set it up first?
- Did you add it to the Tapo app first and then SmartThings?
- DId you try to add it to SmartThings first?
Since you can't add it to smart things I would try removing it from the Tapo app first, Then set it up in the Tapo app. Once it's added to the Tapo go into SmartThings and click on Menu > Settings icon at the top right > Linked services > Tapo > Refresh
That should hopefully add it to the SmartThings app
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Thanks for the reply. The system currently consists of (5) P210M outlets and (5) S505 switches (as well as other IoT devices). I added every Tapo device (one at a time, as each was installed and initially powered on) to the Tapo app. and then just updated the linked service in SmartThings to pull in the added devices to the SmartThings service.
I also tried removing from the system in the Tapo app. and defaulting the S505 which was not visible in SmartThings (as you suggested), but that did not help.
What I have found since my original post is that if I remove all of the S505s from the system and add them back, one at a time and in a different order than before, I can only ever see the first (3) S505s which were added to the Tapo service from the linked service in SmartThings. Only (3) every time - it doesn't matter which (3), but that is the limit.
So, I don't know if this is a SmartThings limitation, a no Tapo hub limitation, a protocol limitation, or something else entirely, but I am now very confident that it is a design limitation and not that I have a faulty S505.
For the record - all of the P210Ms were added to SmartThings without issue. Flawless installations and very easy to integrate into SmartThings.
So, I'm content for now. I have found a way to use the last two S505s in the Tapo system in a way that does not require SmartThings.
I do wish that this limitation was published (and easily searchable) instead of requiring me to do extensive troubleshooting; but I've experienced worse systems.
Maybe at some point I'll break down and add another hub to the larger system to see if that helps, but that is a major turn-off if that's the case for making more than (3) S505s visible in SmartThings. Perhaps I have higher expectations than I should, but it just seems like I shouldn't need multiple hubs in a system that uses diverse IoT manufacturers who all employ the same protocols and who all adhere to the same Matter standards. Again - that's one of the major reasons I went with Tapo - so I wouldn't need yet another hub in the overall system.
Thanks again!
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I know when I add devices into SmartThings they always show up under the Devices menu in a room called "No room assigned" maybe they are showing there? I have a total of 17 Kasa switches in my Tapo app and they all show up in SmartThings so I'm leaning toward it being a problem with Tapo switches you have.
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Yeah - I've noticed that. I always rename the devices and assign a new room when I add them. Unfortunately, I don't see them there either.
I'll give Kasa a look. Thanks again!
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Going to get your logs as well and tag one of the members of the tp-link staff to see whats going on. What type of cell phone do you use?
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Thanks! You might be onto something there... I'm using the Tapo and SmartThings app's on an iPhone (iOS 26.1).
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Just FYI I don't have access to the logs so you will have to wait for Wayne to get back to you
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