Does the Tapo plug work with Alexa and Google Assistant?

Yes, Tapo plugs support the major voice assistants for on/off control.

Do all models monitor energy use?

No, energy monitoring is only on specific models. Check the listing if that feature matters to you.

No, Tapo plugs connect directly to home Wi-Fi.

TP-Link Tapo Smart Plug – Wi-Fi Plug with Scheduling and Alexa Voice Control

Name: TP-Link Tapo Smart Plug – Wi-Fi Plug with Scheduling and Alexa Voice Control
Brand: TP-Link

TP-Link · Smart Home

A smart plug is the cheapest entry into a smart home because it makes an existing appliance controllable without replacing it. The Tapo plug sits between a UK three-pin socket and a lamp, a fan, a heater or a coffee machine, and adds scheduling, remote switching from the app, and voice control through a smart speaker.

The genuinely useful applications are unglamorous: a lamp on a timer while the house is empty, a heater that switches off automatically, and — on the models that support it — energy monitoring to find out what an appliance actually costs to run. Add an Echo Dot if you want to switch things by voice.

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TP-Link Tapo Smart Plug — frequently asked questions

Does the Tapo plug work with Alexa and Google Assistant?: Yes, Tapo plugs support the major voice assistants for on/off control.
Do all models monitor energy use?: No, energy monitoring is only on specific models. Check the listing if that feature matters to you.
Does it need a hub?: No, Tapo plugs connect directly to home Wi-Fi.