tp-link Tapo S500 Smart Wi-Fi Light Switch User Guide
- June 4, 2024
- tp-link
Table of Contents
Quick Start Guide
*Smart Wi-Fi Light Switch, Single Pole
©2022 TP-Link 7106509850 REV1.0.0
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Wire Your Switch
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Turn off the circuit breaker. Then remove the old wallplate of the wall switch and label the wires.
Ground: Usually green or copper.
Neutral: Usually white, not connected to the dumb switch.
Line/Load: Usually black, and connected to the dumb switch.
If you are unsure, consult a qualified electrician. -
Disconnect wires from the old switch.
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Connect the wires to the smart switch as shown below.
Note: No need to distinguish between Line and Load wires. -
Line up the switch with the mounting holes. Secure it with screws.
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Attach the wallplate and turn on the circuit breaker. Then the wiring is finished.
Set Up Your Switch
STEP 1 DOWNLOAD THE APP
Get the Tapo app from the App Store or Google Play.
STEP 2 SET UP
Tap the button in the app. Select Switches and then your model. Follow the
step-by-step app instructions to set up your smart switch.
Appearance
Button Explanations
Reset| Press and hold for about 5s to reset Wi-Fi while keeping other
settings.
Press and hold for about 10s to restore your switch to factory default
settings.
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Restart| Press to restart your switch.
LED Status
Solid amber | Starting up; disconnected from the cloud. |
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Blinking amber & green | Ready for setup. |
Blinking green | Connecting to Wi-Fi. |
Stay green for the 30s | Connected to Wi-Fi. |
Solid red | Disconnected from Wi-Fi. |
Blinking amber | Device resetting. |
White | The light fixture is off. |
Blinking green slowly | Firmware upgrading. |
Specifications
Rating: 100-120V~ 60Hz
Load: 15A General Use, 600W Incandescent,
120 W Max Fan Ceiling, 1/6 HP Motor.
Operation temperature: 0~40℃
Method of mounting included: Independently mounted (Vertically position only);
Operating control, Type 1.C action
Pollution Degree 2, Rated Impulse Voltage 2500 V
Software Class A, NEMA Type 1
CAUTION High Voltage-Disconnect power supply before servicing
MISE EN GARDE
Haute tension. Débrancher l’alimentation électrique avant d’utiliser
Safety Notice
Before installing, servicing, or removing the switch, read and follow all
safety precautions including the following:
- CAUTION – Risk of Electric Shock – More than one disconnect switch may be required to de-energize the equipment before servicing. A circuit breaker that disconnects the Line and Neutral conductor simultaneously is suitable. Ensure power is off at the circuit breaker before removing or installing any switch. Use a non-contact voltage tester to ensure the power is off.
- The Smart Switch must be installed and used in accordance with the National Electric Code (NEC) or your local electrical code. If you are unfamiliar with these codes and requirements or are uncomfortable performing the installation, consult a qualified electrician.
- Do not install the Smart Switch with wet hands or when standing on wet or damp surfaces.
- Install only in a suitable UL Listed outlet box (suitable dimensions:
H > 2.95 in./75 mm, W > 1.81 in./46 mm, D > 2 in./51 mm).
This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class
B digital device, pursuant to part 15 of the FCC Rules.
These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful
interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses,
and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in
accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio
communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not
occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful
interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by
turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the
interference by one or more of the following measures:
- Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
- Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.
- Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected.
- Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/ TV technician for help.
This device complies with part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions:
- This device may not cause harmful interference.
- This device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.
Any changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user’s authority to operate the equipment.
Note: The manufacturer is not responsible for any radio or TV
interference caused by unauthorized modifications to this equipment.
Such modifications could void the user’s authority to operate the equipment.
This equipment complies with FCC RF radiation exposure limits set forth for an
uncontrolled environment. This device and its antenna must not be co-located
or operating in conjunction with any other antenna or transmitter.
“To comply with FCC RF exposure compliance requirements, this grant is
applicable to only Mobile Configurations. The antennas used for this
transmitter must be installed to provide a separation distance of at least 20
cm from all persons and must not be co-located or operating in conjunction
with any other antenna or transmitter.”
Canadian Compliance Statement
This device contains license-exempt transmitter(s)/receiver(s) that comply
with Innovation, Science, and Economic
Development Canada’s license-exempt RSS(s). Operation is subject to the
following two conditions:
- This device may not cause interference.
- This device must accept any interference, including interference that may cause undesired operation of the device.
Radiation Exposure Statement:
This equipment complies with IC radiation exposure limits set forth for an
uncontrolled environment. This equipment should be installed and operated with
a minimum distance of 20cm between the radiator & your body.
Industry Canada Statement
CAN ICES-3 (B)/NMB-3(B)
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