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How to connect TP-Link Tapo L530E Smart Bulb to Apple HomeKit

Workaround required

The TP-Link Tapo L530E is a full-color Wi-Fi smart bulb with 806 lumens, 16 million colors, and tunable white in an A19 form factor. It connects over 2.4 GHz Wi-Fi via the Tapo app and works with Alexa and Google Home. An affordable entry into Tapo's color smart bulb lineup.

The verdict

TP-Link Tapo L530E Smart Bulb does not have native support for Apple HomeKit, but you can still integrate it using a bridge or workaround.

How to fix it

TP-Link Tapo L530E works with Alexa and Google. For HomeKit, use HomeBridge with the homebridge-tplink-tapo-connect plugin.

Step-by-step instructions

  1. 1

    TP-Link Tapo L530E works with Alexa and Google. For HomeKit, use HomeBridge with the homebridge-tplink-tapo-connect plugin.

  2. 2

    Open the Apple HomeKit app, tap Add Device or check your linked accounts — TP-Link Tapo L530E Smart Bulb will appear and you can control it with voice commands and automations alongside your other Apple HomeKit devices.

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