Solution Tapo P304M Random Energy Consumption Spikes
This Article Applies To
Tapo P304M
Description
In Tapo P304M's energy monitoring graph, specifically the Energy Used chart, there are instances of random spikes in electricity usage that do not reflect the actual energy consumption. The power consumption data may show values that are dozens or even hundreds of times higher than normal usage.
Solution
We've located the problem cause and will release a new firmware for fixes.
Before the official firmware release, we have prepared a beta version that can help resolve this issue. If you would like to try this beta firmware, send a private message to @Wayne-TP in the following format:
[Forum ID 714850] P304M Energy Consumption Spike + Mac address of your P304M
Before Update Beta Firmware
(1) Please be sure you have read the Beta Test Agreement before upgrading the Pre-release firmware!
(2) How to update the firmware of the Tapo devices on the Tapo App
(3) Firmware downgrade is not supported. When a new official version is released, updating it will overwrite the beta version.