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Smart Wi-Fi Dimmer Light Switch, Single Pole, 150W LED, Neutral Wire Required, No Hub Required
SKU TPL-Tapo S500D Model Tapo S500D
- Single-pole smart Wi-Fi dimmer with on-wall brightness buttons and app control
- Rated 300 W incandescent or 150 W LED (MLV) on 120 V, 60 Hz circuits
- Leading-edge TRIAC phase-cut dimming, with a neutral wire required
- Works with the Tapo app, Alexa, Google Assistant and Samsung SmartThings
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Product highlights
- Connectivity2.4 GHz Wi-Fi, no hub
- Power120 V, 150 W LED, neutral req.
- CompatibilityAlexa, Google, SmartThings
The Tapo S500D is a smart Wi-Fi dimmer switch for single-pole circuits, with on-switch brightness buttons and app control. It joins Wi-Fi directly, so no hub is needed, and it requires a neutral wire at the box.
Built for dimmable lighting retrofits
The dimmer uses leading-edge (TRIAC phase cut) dimming and supports dimmable LED and incandescent bulbs, with a load rating of 300 W incandescent or 150 W LED (MLV) on 120 V, 60 Hz. TP-Link suggests checking the bulb maker's support for the supported dimming type. It is for indoor use only.
Key features
- Direct Wi-Fi: 2.4 GHz, no hub required
- On-wall dimming: increase and decrease brightness buttons with brightness indicators
- Load rating: 300 W incandescent, 150 W LED (MLV)
- Leading-edge dimming: TRIAC phase cut for dimmable LED and incandescent bulbs
- App and voice control: Tapo app, Alexa, Google Assistant and Samsung SmartThings
- UL certified: FCC and UL certification listed
System requirements
A 2.4 GHz Wi-Fi network and the Tapo app. A neutral wire is required at the switch box, and the switch is single pole for indoor use.
Specifications
| SKU | TPL-Tapo S500D |
|---|---|
| Brand | TP-Link |
| Form factor | Single-pole smart Wi-Fi dimmer light switch |
| Communication | Ethernet / IP |
| Power input | 120 V~, 60 Hz; neutral wire required |
| Max load | 300 W incandescent, 150 W LED (MLV) |
| Dimming type | Leading-edge dimming / TRIAC phase cut |
| Supported bulbs | Dimmable LED, incandescent |
| Wireless standards | IEEE 802.11b/g/n, 2.4 GHz Wi-Fi |
| Communication notes | No hub required; Tapo app |
| Compatibility notes | Tapo app, Alexa, Google Assistant, Samsung SmartThings |
| Buttons | On/off, increase and decrease brightness, restart, reset; brightness indicators and LED indicator |
| Material | PC |
| Dimensions | 5.04 x 3.33 x 1.69 in (128 x 84.6 x 43 mm) |
| Operating temp | 32°F to 104°F (0°C to 40°C) |
| Compliance | FCC, UL |
| Package contents | Smart dimmer switch, wall plate, wire label, 2 wire nuts, 2 screws, quick start guide |
FAQs
Does the Tapo S500D need a neutral wire?
Yes. A neutral wire is required at the switch box.
What dimming type does it use?
Leading-edge dimming (TRIAC phase cut). TP-Link suggests checking the bulb maker's support for the supported dimming type.
What is the load rating?
300 W incandescent or 150 W LED (MLV).
Does it need a hub?
No. It connects directly to a 2.4 GHz Wi-Fi network.
