Currently, TP-Link offers a wide range of Outdoor Smart Plugs to support various platforms and ecosystems.

 

Fortunately, with the adoption of the Matter Protocol, it is now possible to use your Tapo Smart Plug with various platforms – without the need for specific compatibility. The Tapo P400M and Tapo TP25 are the two outdoor smart plugs currently available from Tapo. Already have an Outdoor Tapo Plug? Let us know what you use your plug for and how your experience has been in the comments below.

 

 

 

 

Product Spotlight: P400M | TP25

 

Buy the P400M on Amazon | Buy the Tapo TP25 at Best Buy

 

 

What Platforms Can I Use My Tapo Outdoor Smart Plug With?

Tapo has official cloud integrations allowing you to use your Smart Plug with Amazon Alexa, Google Home, and Samsung SmartThings.

 

As Matter devices, these devices can also be added to any Platform’s Matter Controller, including Apple Home! Check out our Knowledge Base Article: What You Need to Get Started with Matter

 

 

Inductive vs Resistive Loads – What is the Capacity of a Tapo Outdoor Smart Plug?

 

Maximum Load*: 15A, 1800W, 1/2 HP Motor (General / Resistive Load)

*Dual-outlet smart Plugs use a Combined Maximum Load. Both Connected Devices Must Have a Combined Load less than the Listed Maximum Load.

 

The Tapo P400M is rated for 15A at 1800W (Under a General or Resistive Load) and can support up to a ½ HP Motor.

 

While a ‘heavy-duty’ device, the type of load that your device places on your plug can change the plug's maximum capacity.

 

We recommend reading the article below to better understand what devices have resistive vs. inductive loads and what devices are recommended for a smart plug: How Much is Too Much? – Adding Smart Control to Your Lighting

 

 

 

Automating Your Outdoor Smart Plug with Other Devices

• Pair with a Tapo T110 Contact Sensor and Automatically Turn on Your Lights Whenever You Open the Door to Your Backyard
• Create Schedules to Only Turn Lights or Devices on at Specific Times
• Pair with a Tapo Camera to Automate Your Lights and Devices Based on Person or Motion Detection

 

 

 

Tip: Dimmable vs Regular Patio Lighting

The P400M and TP25 Do Not Provide Manual Power Adjustment to a Device. If your patio lights can dim, we recommend checking out the Kasa KP405 to use your lights dimming feature from the Kasa or Tapo App.

 

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Looking for an Outdoor Smart Plug from Kasa?

Check out the Overview of our Outdoor Smart Plugs and Dimmer Plugs from Kasa

(KP405 Outdoor Dimmer Plug, EP40M (Matter), EP40A (HomeKit)

 

Related:

Matter and TP-Link – Community Introduction to the Matter Protocol

Check our Official List of Matter-Compatible Devices

What You Need to Get Started with Matter

Adding Your Compatible Matter Devices to a Third-Party Platform