Hey @O-Vale,

So the Local-Only Networking behavior occurs when your device isn't able to bind with your TP-Link ID when they are first set up (normally due to cloud connectivity issues, hence the DNS and firewall troubleshooting)

The easiest way to try and redo this to avoid the local-only connection is to reset the bulb to complete FACTORY defaults and going through the setup process again. As you complete the setup and connect to the internet the bulb should bind to your account

You may also consider adding the bulb to your Deco's IoT Network or Guest Network. The IoT Network has compatibility settings that you can change to troubleshoot, without affecting the connection you have to other devices. Tapo bulbs do support the latest types, but you may try the different options to see if one will allow the binding to occur.

Lastly, when you see the behavior, I would disconnect your phone from your home Wi-Fi and see if you are able to see or control the smart plug while connected to your cellular connection.

Hey @O-Vale,

If that is the case, I would highly recommend getting in direct contact with our support team, who can check if the device was bound to a previous ID and should be rebound to your account instead. Normally, the devices will unbind with a factory reset. However, there have been a few older models and cases that required the device to be manually unbound before they could be added to your cloud account. I would just be prepared with your account information and the MAC address of the device