TP-Link Launches Tapo Smart In-Wall Outlet With Matter Support

TP-Link has launched a new Smart In-Wall Outlet under its Tapo brand, bundling Matter support and a feature that lets users monitor the energy usage of connected devices.

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The Tapo P210M includes overcharge protection, meaning when connected devices are fully charged, the outlet switches off. The 15A/1800W outlet also features Power Protection, which automatically turns off devices when the power exceeds a user-specified threshold.

The aforementioned energy monitoring is accessed via the Tapo app, providing tracking of the outlet's energy use through stats and charts. Users can save money on their bills by scheduling devices to turn off during periods of inactivity. Note that this dual-socket model also has manual on/off buttons for each outlet.

The all-important Matter support over Wi-Fi eliminates the need for an additional hub, but a controller is necessary. In Apple Home terms, that equates to an Apple TV 4K (2021 and 2022 models), HomePod (both generations), or HomePod mini.

The Tapo Smart Wi-Fi Outlet retails at $30, but it is currently listed as on sale at Amazon.com, with a 33% discount bringing the price below $20.

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Top Rated Comments

Jamie0003 Avatar
11 months ago
“The all-important Matter support over Wi-Fi eliminates the need for an additional hub“

Why are so many manufacturers completely ignoring the fact that thread exists? My thinking is it’s cheaper to use Wi-Fi. This sucks, I refuse to buy anymore non thread devices
Score: 4 Votes (Like | Disagree)
CharlesShaw Avatar
11 months ago
"I don't know why, Honey, sorry about that. I'll troubleshoot it when I get home Saturday. In the meantime just charge your phone in the kitchen."
Score: 3 Votes (Like | Disagree)
turbineseaplane Avatar
11 months ago

Meh, a "smart outlet" should include USB-C.
Not at all!

It's incredibly useful to be able to make any normal thing you might want to plug in be smart/controllable
Score: 2 Votes (Like | Disagree)
Valve1138 Avatar
11 months ago
I wonder how physically big this receptacle is. It’s not a great idea to cram something like this into an already packed electrical box.

Other than that concern, love it, I can think of several use cases for this.
Score: 2 Votes (Like | Disagree)
MonkeySpank158 Avatar
11 months ago

“The all-important Matter support over Wi-Fi eliminates the need for an additional hub“

Why are so many manufacturers completely ignoring the fact that thread exists? My thinking is it’s cheaper to use Wi-Fi. This sucks, I refuse to buy anymore non thread devices
My thread devices work much more reliably than my non-thread devices. I agree with your distain.
Score: 1 Votes (Like | Disagree)
svish Avatar
11 months ago
Looks like it is a good product. The automatic cutoff above the specified threshold is a very useful feature. With the ongoing discount, it seems like it will be a good purchase.
Score: 1 Votes (Like | Disagree)