H500 - Getting Started with the Matter Bridging and Matter Controller Features
Tapo H500 - Compatibility with Matter Protocol (as a Matter Bridge and Matter Controller)
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You can read more about Matter and TP-Link in our Community Series:
What is Matter? What Devices are Compatible with Matter?
What You Need to Get Started with Matter
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The Tapo H500 supports the Matter Protocol, enabling seamless integration with smart home ecosystems.
- As a Matter Bridge, it helps Tapo sensor devices to connect to Apple Home, Google Home, and Alexa.
- As a Matter Controller, it allows users to configure and control third-party Matter-compatible devices via the Tapo ecosystem.
As a Matter Bridge
The Tapo H100, H200, and H110 Can Also Act as a Matter Bridge
As is the case with the Tapo H100, H200, and H110 – you may bridge your entire hub to another Matter platform in order to share any sensors capable of Matter-Bridging to that platform.
Learn More About Bridging Your Matter Devices to Another Platform in our Community Guide
Adding Your Matter Devices to Another Platform via Matter Bridging
As a Matter Controller (Lights, Light Strips, and Plugs Only)
Only the Tapo H500 is able to act as a Matter Controller for other brands’ devices
New to Tapo, the H500 can control and add Matter-compatible devices from other manufacturers to the Tapo App.
This is especially useful if you have unique lighting needs for bulbs that we do not offer, want to use a platform-specific feature, or simply already have a variety of Matter devices.
Connected Matter-certified devices will automatically connect to the hub with the strongest signal strength in your local area network (LAN).
Note: Current compatibility for this feature is limited to light bulbs and smart plugs. Controls brought into the Tapo app from matter-compatible devices are often simplified and will be different from the controls available in the device’s original app.
We welcome any feedback you may have on the features, especially if you've had the chance to try them out yourself.
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