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

What are Tapo Smart Actions?

Tapo Smart Actions include Shortcuts and Automation features.

Shortcuts

Shortcut lets you perform an action with a simple tap. For example, when you are ready for bed, you can turn off your Tapo devices and dim the lights with one action.

Automation

Automation allows you to use smart devices or Time as a trigger to control other devices or run a shortcut/automation task. For example, you might want to turn the lights on a few minutes before you get home from work every weekday.

How to Create Smart Actions?

Option 1: Edit based on the template

On the Tapo app > Smart tab > Recommended page, there are several Shortcuts and Automation templates, you can tap a template according to your usage scenario and edit it to achieve your purpose.

Option 2: Create your own actions

1. Go to the Tapo app > Smart tab, tap the "+" icon on the top right corner to add a Shortcut or an Automation.

2. Customize your smart action.

    1) Shortcuts
Add actions and set the delay action as needed, then name your shortcut and choose an icon for it. Tap Done to complete.

    2) Automation
Set Effective Time, Trigger, Condition(optional), and Action, then tap Create in the top right corner, set a name for the automation entry, and save this entry. It will execute when triggered during the effective time.

For detailed instructions, please refer to this article: How to create Smart Action (Automation or Shortcut) on the Tapo app