TP-Link Tapo L900 User manual

User Guide
Tapo Smart Light Strip, Multicolor
© 2021 TP-Link 1910013070 REV1.0.0
Tapo L900

Contents
About This Guide ···················································· 1
Introduction ······························································· 2
Appearance ······························································· 3
Set Up Your Light Strip········································· 4
Install Your Light Strip··········································· 6
Basic Device Control ············································ 8
Congure Your Light Strip·································· 9
Smart Actions·························································16
Voice Control ··························································19
Reset Your Light Strip·········································20

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About This Guide
This guide provides a brief introduction to the Tapo Smart Light Strip and the Tapo app, as well as regulatory information.
Features available in Tapo may vary by model and software version. Tapo availability may also vary by region. All images, steps, and descriptions in this
guide are only examples and may not reect your actual Tapo experience.
Conventions
In this guide, the following convention is used:
Convention Description
Blue Key information appears in teal, including management page text such as menus, items, buttons and so on.
Underline Hyperlinks are in teal and underlined. You can click to redirect to a website.
Note Ignoring this type of note might result in a malfunction or damage to the device.
More Info
• Specications can be found on the product page at https://www.tapo.com.
• Our Technical Support and troubleshooting information can be found at https://www.tapo.com/support/.
• A Technical Community is provided for you to discuss our products at https://community.tp-link.com.

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Introduction
The Tapo Smart Wi-Fi Light Strip is part of the Tapo smart home family of products, including plugs, switches, cameras and more. Over 16 million
vibrant colors, warm white, or cool daylight are available for you to pick from and create your own scenes. Cut it to whatever length you want and attach
it to any surface with the 3M adhesive. You can light up walkways, TV setups, bookshelves, bedrooms and so much more.
Whether you use your preferred Tapo app or Smart Voice Assistant, you can control the light strip easily. With Tapo, your home is never more than a few
taps away.
• Remote Control - Instantly turn the light on/o wherever you are through the Tapo app.
• No Hub Required - Connect to your existing Wi-Fi router. No need for a hub or extra equipment.
• Flexible Installation* - Cut it to whatever length you want and attach it to any surface with the 3M adhesive.
*Once cut, it cannot be reattached. Prevent accidental shocks by removing its power and then cutting along the strip’s indicator lines.
• Sync-to-Sound - Coordinate your favorite music with your Tapo lights. Let the beat infuse your life with its vibrant colors.
• Timer - Set a countdown timer to automatically turn the light on or o after a certain amount of time.
• Schedule - Use Schedules to set your light to automatically turn on and o.
• Preset for Convenience - Save and preset your favorite lightings for multiple scenarios.
• Away Mode - Set a period of time during which the light will be randomly turned on and o to make it look like you’re home.
• Sunrise and Sunset Mode - Automatically activate your light strip according to your time zone.
• Restore Last Light State - The light strip automatically returns to its previous power-o state.
• Device Sharing - Invite your family members to manage the light strip together.
• Voice Control - Use Amazon Alexa or Google Assistant to control your light strip with voice commands.

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Appearance
The Tapo Smart Light Strip includes a power adapter, a control button, a controller, and the Light Strip.
Power Adapter Control Button Light Strip
Controller
Control Button
Reset Descriptionription
Soft Reset
(Only reset Wi-Fi info)
Press and hold the button for 5s but no
more than 10s and release. The light
strip will blink orange and green.
Factory Reset
(Reset to factory settings)
Press and hold the button for at least
10s until the light strip turns solid white
then blinks orange and green.
LED Light Status
LED Status Descriptionription
Blinks orange and green Ready for setup
Blinks green and white Connecting to Wi-Fi
Blinks among several colors,
then remains solid white
Connected to Wi-Fi and TP-Link
server

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Set Up Your Light Strip
Follow the steps below to get started with your new light strip.
Step 1. Download Tapo App
Get the Tapo app from the App Store or
Google Play, or by scanning the QR code
below.
OR
Step 2. Log In
Open the app, and log in with your TP-Link ID.
If you don't have an account, create one rst.
Step 3. Add Your Light Strip
Tap the button in the app, tap Light Strips,
and select your model.

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Step 4. Connect All Parts
Connect the Power Adapter, Controller, and
the Light Strip before powering it up.
Note: Make sure the arrows on the light strip and the controller
are pointing to each other. Otherwise, it will not be powered on.
Step 5. Power Up Light Strip
Plug in the power adapter and check the
lights.
Note: Do not roll up when using. Spread out the light strip
before connect the power supply.
Step 6. Join Your Home Wi-Fi
Follow app instructions to add your light strip
to your home network.

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Install Your Light Strip
After you have set up the light strip via the Tapo app, you can cut it to length-t and attach it to any surface with the 3M adhesive.
To avoid damaging your light strip, please note the following Installation Tips before installing the light strip.
Cut Only On Specic Areas of Light Strip
You can custom tailor the length of your light strip with scissors.
Unplug the Light Strip and cut only on these specic areas or your
light strip will no longer function.
Avoid Bending on LED Beads
The bend should be avoided just in the position of the LED components,
so as not to damage the product and aect the life of the product.
Avoid Sharp Corners
Use gentle weeps when bending light strip around corners and
avoid creases as they may cause damage.
Avoid Sharp Turns
Carefully roll the light strip into a clover or use a gentle hill when
making 90° turns like those need behind a TV. Sharp bends can
damage your light strip.
≥90° LED
INSTALLATION
TIPS

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Step 1. Choose Location
Choose a dry, clean, and smooth surface. Wipe o the dust.
Otherwise, the light strip will be easily fall o.
Note: Choose a location that avoids static and stays away from water splashing.
Step 2. Remove Adhesive Tape
Unplug the light strip rst. Peel away the 3M adhesive backing
bit by bit and stick your light strip to the surface.
Note: Do not peel o the tape under the adhesive backing.
Step 3. Stick Light Strip
Stick the light strip and press over it about 10-15 seconds.
Secure the controller with the adhesive pads. Do not move
it to other place after it is attached.
Step 4. Power Up Light Strip
Plug in the power adapter to power on your light strip.
INSTALL
LIGHT
STRIP

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Basic Device Control
After successfully setting up your light strip, you will see the home page of the Tapo app. Here you can view the status of all devices that you've added
and manage them. You can tap on the device to control and manage.
Home Page
You can turn on or o the light strip anytime
anywhere and tap the card to enter the
status page.
Device Status Page
You can adjust brightness and colors, set lighting
eects, create schedules, enable away mode, or
set a timer to automatically control your device,
view its runtime & energy usage, and more.
Device Settings Page
You can edit the basic information, set default
state, enable gentle on/o, update rmware, and
more.

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Congure Your Light Strip
You can congure your light strip by adjusting lighting settings and setting Presets, Schedule, Timer, Away Mode and more.
Power On/O At One Tap
Quickly power on or o your light strip with
a tap.
Adjust Brightness
Slide to dim your light strip with a range from 1%
to 100%.
Change Color & Lighting Eect
Tap to apply the color or lighting eect.

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Presets
Tap on a preset to quickly apply your favorite colors or lighting eects.
To edit Presets, tap on a preset and the edit icon will appear, then tap
the edit icon .
Presets Settings
Color Light: Change the color and brightness for the preset.
Eects: Select or create a new lighting eect for the preset.

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Set Lighting Eects
Tap to create wonderful lighting eects to
meet your need.
Option 1: Choose a Solid Color
Multiple colors are provided and you can
select a color you prefer.
Option 2: Choose a Predened Eect
There are all kinds of predened eects to
t for dierent scenarios. Select the one you
prefer.

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Option 3: Create a Lighting Eect
1. Tap to create a new eect.
2. Edit the name as needed, then select an
eect and choose colors you prefer. If you
have no idea, tap Random Color and Tapo will
help select colors for you.
3. Adjust how fast you want the color to switch
and set the brightness as needed. Tap SAVE
to save the custom eect.

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Set Schedule
Tap to add a schedule for your light strip
to automatically turn on/o and adjust the
lighting settings to simplify your daily routine.
Set Away Mode
Tap to preset the Away Mode, set the
start and end time, then your light strip will be
randomly turned on/o during this period.
Set Timer
Tap to set the timer and lighting settings,
then your light strip will automatically turn on
with the specic settings after the timer ends.

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Check Runtime & Energy Usage
Slide up to check your light strip's Runtime and
Energy Usage today, past 7 days or past 30
days.
Share Your Light Strip
You can invite your family members to manage
your Tapo devices together by entering the TP-
Link ID (email) you want to share the devices with.

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Device Default State
Set the state (color/brightness/eect) of
your light strip, and then each time you turn
on the light strip, your light strip will go to
this set state.
Option 1: Last "On" State
When you turn o the light strip, the light strip
will remember the state (color/brightness/eect)
before it was turned o. Therefore, if you select
Last "On" state, the light strip will go to the
remembered state each time it's turned on.
Option 2: Custom
Set a preferred state (color/brightness/eects),
and then you light strip will go to your preferred
state each time it's turned on.

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Option 1: Edit based on the featured actions
1. Go to the Smart Actions page and you will see the
Featured Actions (Shortcut or Automation).
2. Tap on a featured action. Tap EDIT to change the settings as needed.
Smart Actions
Smart Actions automate repetitive tasks, allowing you to blaze through tedium with utmost ease. Set everything up once and never have to worry about
it again. With Smart Actions, giving your home that level of intelligence is a snap. Shortcut lets you perform an action with a simple tap. Automation
allows you to automate tasks to be performed at a set time. e.g. The light will light on at sunset.

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Option 2: Create your own actions
1. Go to My Actions page. Tap + on the top right to add a
simple and smart action.
2. Name the new action. Tap + to add conditions (When) like the trigger time, and tap +
to add tasks (Then) like turning on your light strip with specic eects.

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3. When the action created, you can also delay the action
for a specic time. Tap Done to save all the settings.
If there are more than 2 conditions added, you can decide when to perform the action.
Tap When Any Condition is Met, and select “Any Condition is Met” or “All Conditions
Are Met”.