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TP-Link Integrates Kasa Smart Home Devices into Tapo App with Version 3.0 (lemmy.world)
submitted 1 year ago* (last edited 1 year ago) by [email protected] to c/[email protected]
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With the release of Tapo version 3.0, TP-Link integrates their two lines of smart home devices into a single application, reducing the number of apps needed to control their devices.

Additionally, the update claims improvements to the user interface, optimized camera features, a sleeker status page, and faster responses and startups.

The blow post also suggest that improvements to lighting effects, smart actions, geofencing, and a dark mode will be coming in the future.

I think the best takeaway is that I can have one less app on my phone!

TP-Link Blog - Brand-New Tapo Version 3.0

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[–] [email protected] 20 points 1 year ago

In the 1st step, maybe a year ago or so, they updated the Kasa app (v 3?) to only function with account and while being logged in at TP-Link servers to use your devices. And in now the 2nd step, they integrate Kasa into Tapo, which was always account-bound. The 3rd step is then probably the discontinuation of the Kasa app.

Kasa was their more premium product line, that was usable without internet connection and without manufacturer account - which is why I paid more to get those instead of the cheap Tapo products. But now my 'smart' power outlets are in a box in the basement collecting dust and I cannot recommend anyone to spend money on TP-Link smart products, as they remove features after sale.

[–] [email protected] 7 points 1 year ago

As long as they’re still compatible with HomeBridge and accessible via IP they can connect it to any app they like.

[–] [email protected] 2 points 1 year ago

Thanks for the info 👍

[–] [email protected] 2 points 1 year ago (1 children)

That’s good to hear I think? I have been using Kasa products and getting annoyed that im unable to get anymore recently. Especially the fact that using 2 different apps just to control the devices from the same company is a little silly. Didn’t know why they have to make Tapo, but this should solve it.

[–] [email protected] 1 points 1 year ago

Yes. I was a bit stunned years ago to find there were two incompatible breeds of tp-link smart switches etc. Ended up going with Arlec / Grid Connect instead.