S200B in Home Assistant

S200B in Home Assistant

S200B in Home Assistant
S200B in Home Assistant
2 weeks ago
Model: Tapo S200B  
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Hey, are there any plans to make the S200B buttons usable in home Assistant or Google Home (i.e. to execute a click)?

 

Otherwise I would switch to another system and sell my existing switches.

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Re:S200B in Home Assistant
2 weeks ago

  @Spider1996 

 

To ensure device performance and stability, Tapo API is not open to the public, hence linkage with open-source platforms is not supported.

 

Google Home, as of my last check, still doesn't support the device type 'smart button', that's why the S200B cannot be integrated to Google Home and used in routines.

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a week ago

  @Wayne-TP So this means we cannot expect any progress in the HA integration for tapo devices? its horrible as it is, motion sensors specifically, seems like the time to move away from the brand. i really like the Sub Giga technology whcih makes the connections reliable over distance, but makes no sense if you guys are not making the API public or does'nt give good enough support to the official integration. motion sensors take 10-20 seconds to record the movements, and are not consistent. the automation "methods" in the app are too primitive compared to the python automations i can do with HA. Dissapointing really. had high hopes for this brand. Thought it would be as good as their routers. and networking equipment. Gonna move to philips hue / Aquara over Zigbee. eventhough they are expensive. i guess this is what i get for being a cheapo. 

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Re:S200B in Home Assistant
a week ago

Thanks for the answer,

that's right Google Home really doesn't support the buttons unfortunately.

 

Tapo has an integration in Home Assistant and the Tapo app can also enable support for Home Assistant under Beta -> “Compatibility with third-party providers”. Unfortunately I am not a developer but I have often read that it is actually supported but the sensor does not give out its “press” via the interface, but only the battery status.

 

But it doesn't really matter, I've now sold my S200B and bought something from another company with direct support for HA.

 

By the way, all other products work great with HA. :)

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Re:S200B in Home Assistant
a week ago - last edited a week ago

  @Spider1996

 Hey @Spider1996,

which one did you go for? i'm also ditching my Tapo sensors which are connected to hub. if you are using their motion sensors, how's your experience with them?

Regards, 


CJ

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Re:S200B in Home Assistant
a week ago

  @CJ94 I have only replaced the buttons with Shelly BLU buttons. These even work directly without integration into a cloud or app. Everything else (GU10 lamps, Kasa thermostats, door sensors, sockets) that I have from tplink works great with Home Assistant. The direct integration of the BLU buttons also means there are far fewer delays. You press it and the light is switched on immediately instead of having to wait 3 seconds. That's why I can only recommend using something that runs locally and not via the cloud

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This button accepts Automations in alexa... But would be great to upgrade other integrations like smartthings or HA, etc to this button work with dimmer mode and button mode like in alexa. When it's time to get new devices maybe I will choice Aqara, more expensive but more functions and flexibility
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