Tapo P100(4-pack)

I bought the 4 Tapo plugs because some of my Calex plugs had stopped working after 5 years of use. The design of the plugs is basic but functional with a button on the side which I didn’t need to use, and a small light on the front. The plugs do extend a couple of inches from the wall so be aware of what you plug into them. I have a big wall-wart with a couple of sockets and half a dozen usb points that I will need to replace as it’ll drag the Tapo out of the wall over time if I don’t. Normal plugs and extensions with cables should be fine but the block extensions will need to be used with caution (if at all). Having looked at the plugs, I was prepared for the usual fight to set them up… because that’s what it’s always like with these kind-of things. I scanned the QR code in the instructions booklet and installed the app. There was the usual faff of setting up and verifying an account, but once that had been done, I could begin. I plugged in the first plug and hit the ‘Add device’ button. The setup started with the (iPhone) app asking me to ‘enable permissions’, ‘enable Bluetooth’, ‘Choose Network’, etc. So far, so familiar! as this was identical to all of the other devices that I’ve setup in the past… but then something new, something different… something special. The developers of the app have added a simple ‘Save Network’ option which meant that after the first plug, I just held my phone next to the socket for a short while. I then chose an icon, tapped in a name for the device (eg: Television’, chose the name of the room (Living Room), clicked to check the firmware, and finally clicked to acknowledge that the setup was complete. The whole process of setting up 4 sockets literally took about 5 minutes. What a breath of fresh air! Using the app is incredibly easy: there is a simple column layout with panels for each device. Clicking/tapping on the top left icon (the one I chose during setup) in the panel opens the device page (where you can set timers and perform other actions). Clicking/tapping on the power icon on the top right of the panel switches the device on or off. When the device is on, the panel lights up a pale blue with the device icon a medium blue and the power icon a brighter blue. When the device is off, the panel returns to white with grey icons. The colour doesn’t appear to be customisable but maybe I just haven’t found the option to do so yet. Other sections of the app screen allow you to select favourite devices, or devices by room. I am very impressed by the UI/UX of this system and hope that the reliability of the plugs is just as good. Only time will tell! However, my initial feeling is that this is a quality product being sold for a reasonable price. I will definitely add more plugs and other devices over time.

These tapo plugs do exactly as you'd expect. Easy to app or alexa control and the set up takes less than a minute. We've experienced no problems with them at all so will definitely be buying some more. They seem well made and are more slimline than other smart plugs I have had so a winner all round

I bought these after having so many issues with another make that I was at my wits end (constantly going unresponsive, needing to reset them every few months and even then, reconnecting took ages!). The reviews were good, so I took a chance. These were excellent. It was so quick and easy to set them up, I had them up and running in a matter of a minute or two for each plug. I had to install the Tapo app, which was painless, and the guidance and instructions through the app were spot. No need for the manual in the box. It was instantly compatible with Alex too. I connected them into my Alexa system and use routines to turn them on and off, and it was so easy to hook them up with Alexa. I use them for things like heated blankets so having a timer on them is perfect - the Alexa system makes it easy - and these plugs fit right in. Also great for your Christmas lights! I wrote a number on each one with a sharpie just to make identification easier. They are also so small that they don't black plugs next to them. Very impressed.

I bought these to replace ones that had failed after a few years. They are easy to set up and use, which makes them very suitable for non critical switches. However they appear to suffer from the relay points arcing as they turn on and off. This eventually leads to the points welding themselves closed leaving the appliance turned on. Even if the app states it is turned off. A sharp blow to the plug clears the problem but not for long. It is a pity the manufacturer does not deal with this by providing a simple capacitor based snubber. Otherwise a great product and well worth the cost for a couple of years workt

4 great smart plugs. Super simple to set up with their app........WHY cant all smart apps work this easily???..........and work faultlessly !! I actually used them to control my tree lights and other Christmas decorations.......save bending down behind the sofa twice a day !!!!!!

For the price you can't go wrong with these smart plugs Pros + Small size so fit next to other plugs + Feel like good quality materials + Very easy to setup via the Tapo app. Plug in, instantly found via Bluetooth and easily connected to WiFi + Great app. Intuitive & reliable. Name your plugs, manually turn them off and on via the app or set routines where you have the options of times, sunset or sunrise. You also have the option of days so you could potentially create some really complicated routines. + They even track how long they've been on for Cons - Not compatible with the Philips Hue app. Only a problem if you already have a load of devices on Hue like me. These will be turning lamps on and off in my house for security as well turning my electric blanket on. Well worth buying

Great product, first try at a smart plug but it was so easy to set up. Download the app and away you go. Great for my Christmas lights and lamps in the house. So easy to navigate and change timers for each plug.

Smart Wi-Fi Plug, App Remote Control, Alexa Plug, Voice Control with Amazon Alexa. It was a doodle to set up in comparison to others I had installed and worked perfectly with all my Christmas lights inside and outdoors in a sheltered area.

Simple to set up, fairly easy to integrate with Alexa once you find the right menu and assign to the right room / device. My kids’ minds were blown when I renamed Alexa to “Ghost” and asked to turn off the lights. Worth it just for that.

Does everything as expected. Very pleased

Should you buy it yes easy to use

Highly recommended smart plug for almost all appliance you have. Can easily time it or switch on/off by voice command. Another good thing is if you forgot to switch off or unplug any of your connected appliances, you can just switch off remotely via app.

App is easy to use, sockets were all enabled in 30 seconds each. We've started automating things in the house we didn't even know we could do!