TP-Link Tapo L930 User manual

User Guide
Tapo Smart Light Strip, Multicolor
© 2022 TP-Link 1910013185 REV1.0.0
Tapo L930

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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 blue, including management page text such as menus, items, buttons and so on.
Underline Hyperlinks are in blue 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 and 1000 lumens brightness 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.
• Custom Color Zones - Have the lights match your mood, with dierent color zones to ll the room with lights the way you want it.
• Connect It Your Way - Control it directly via your smart assistants or Tapo App. Connect the Light Strip to the Tapo Hub to create useful
sensor-activated lighting eects, like night lights.
• Whiter Whites for General Lighting - Appreciate high-lumen white lighting of the brightest & cleanest quality, meeting your daily work and
relaxation needs.
• Sync-to-Sound - Bounce to the beat of your favorite tunes. Coordinate the vibrant colors to your songs and ll your life with energy.
• Made for Everyday Wear and Tear - The strip’s durable PU coating prevents moisture and dust intrusion and electrical leaks.
• No Hub Required - Connect to your home’s secure Wi-Fi network. 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.
• Preset for Convenience - Save and preset your favorite lightings for multiple scenarios.
• Schedule & Timer - Create schedules and count plans to turn on/o with the brightness/color you set.
• Away Mode - Simulate someone being at home to frighten away unwanted visitors.
• Voice Control - Use simple voice commands to control your light strip with Alexa or Google Assistant.

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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 StripController
Control Button Explanation
Button Function Descriptionription
Switch Preset Lighting
Eects
Press the button two or three times to
switch the preset lighting eects forward
or backward.
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.
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.
OR
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
point at 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 connecting 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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Before you start:
1. Your iPhone or iPad should be connected to a stable 2.4 GHz Wi-Fi network.
2. To control this HomeKit-enabled accessory, the latest version of iOS or iPadOS is recommended.
3. HomeKit will be disabled after 10 minutes since the light strip is powered on. You can power o your light strip and power it back on, then try again.
Add to Home
Add Your Light Strip to Home
This is a HomeKit-enabled device. You can also add it to the Home app for easy control from your iPhone or iPad. Follow the steps below to add your
smart light strip via the Home app.
1. Open the Home app. Or if you have added the light strip to Tapo, you can also tap Add to Home in the Device Settings page.
2. Scan the HomeKit QR code on the bottom of the light strip controller box. It will be added to Home automatically.

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Failed to add to Home?
1. Press and hold the control button for 10 seconds to factory reset the light strip.
2. Move both your iPhone/iPad and the light strip closer to the router to get a stronger Wi-Fi signal.
3. Turn o the Wi-Fi on your iPhone/iPad for a few seconds, then turn it back on to clear the cache of the Home app.
4. Make sure your iPhone/iPad is connected to the 2.4 GHz Wi-Fi network. Set dierent names for 2.4 GHz and 5 GHz networks, or temporarily turn o
the router's 5 GHz Wi-Fi until your smart device is successfully added.
5. Change the router's 2.4 GHz Wi-Fi channel to a xed one, such as 1, 6, and 11. Then reboot your router.
6. If you still cannot add the light strip to Home, tap set it up with Tapo manually. Then follow the app instructions to add your light strip.
7. If the problem persists, refer to the FAQ for detailed instructions: https://www.tp-link.com/support/faq/3390/
Control Button

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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 location that avoids static and eases away from
splashing water. Find a clean, dry and smooth surface, then
wipe o the dust.
Step 2. Remove Adhesive Tape
Unplug the light strip rst. Slowly peel away the 3M adhesive
backing and take it out bit by bit.
Note: Do not peel o the tape under the adhesive backing.
Step 3. Stick Light Strip
Stick the light strip and press it down for 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, start
sync-to-sound, 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, change the illuminated length, 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%.
Auto White
Tap to select a lighting option for dierent
use.

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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 .
Change Color & Lighting Eect
Tap to apply the color or lighting eect.

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Presets Settings
White Light: Change color temperature and brightness for the preset.
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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Sync to Sound
Tap to start sync-to-sound to
coordinate your favorite music with your Tapo
lights.
Keep sync-to-sound page in the foreground
to ensure audio reception.
Adjust the displayed color and brightness
according to the music.

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Set Lighting Eects
Tap to create wonderful lighting eects
to meet your needs.
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
dierent scenarios. Select the one you prefer.

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Option 3: Create a Color Painting
1. Tap to create a new color painting.
2. Choose a color you prefer. 3. Tap or swipe across the blocks to color your
light strip and set the brightness as needed.
Tap SAVE to save the color painting.

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Option 4: 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.
Method 1: Go to Device Status page, slide up
and tap Device Sharing.
Method 2: Go to Me page and tap Device
Sharing.