TP-Link Tapo S220 User manual

User Guide
Smart Light Switch 2 Gang 1 Way
Tapo S220
©2022 TP-Link 1910013204 REV1.0.0

Contents
About This Guide ···········································································1
Introduction ······················································································2
Appearance ······················································································3
Set Up Your Switch ·······································································4
Main Device Controls··································································6
Schedule ····························································································8
Away Mode····················································································· 10
Timer·································································································· 12
Check Runtime·············································································14
Device Sharing·············································································15
Smart Actions···············································································16
Device Settings ··········································································· 21
How to Reset Your Switch······················································22
Authentication·············································································· 24

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About This Guide
This guide provides a brief introduction to the Smart Light Switch 2 Gang 1 Way and the Tapo app, as well as regulatory information.
Please note that 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/.
• The switch installation and setup video can be found at https://www.tp-link.com/support/download/tapo-s220/.
• The installation guide can be found at https://www.tp-link.com/support/faq/3359/.

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Introduction
Make your traditional lighting smart with the Tapo Smart Switch. Turn your lights on and o with your voice, or control them from your phone. Thanks to
the switch's battery-powered design with 1+ year battery life, enjoy the smart lifestyle without rewiring your home or replacing your current bulbs.
The Tapo smart switch works with an IoT hub. Make sure you have set up your hub rst.
Remote Control Voice ControlSchedule & Timer Tool-Free Battery
Replacement
No Neutral
Required
Low-Battery
Reminder
• Remote Control – Instantly turn the light on/o wherever you are through the Tapo app.
• Schedule – Set a schedule to turn on the lights for you in advance.
• Timer – Set a countdown timer to turn o the lights after sleeping.
• Voice Control – Manage your lights with voice commands via Amazon Alexa or the Google Assistant.
• Low Battery Reminder – Send notications when the battery power is low.
• No Neutral Wire Required – Super easy wiring. No neutral wire required. No rewiring required.
• Tool-Free Battery Replacement – Easily replace batteries after installation, no need of other tools.

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Appearance
Control the light connected to this button.
Right Button
Control the light connected to this button.
Left Button
Blinking red quickly:
Enter pairing mode.
LED
Solid red for 5s:
Pairing is completed.
Low battery.
Blinking 3 times when
pressing the switch: Press and hold for 5s:
SYNC/RESET button
Reset the switch and enter
pairing mode.

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Set Up Your Switch
Tapo Smart Light Switch works with an IoT hub. You need to set up your hub rst, then add your switch to the app. Follow the steps below to get started
with your Tapo Smart Light Switch.
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 Hub First
Tap the button in the app and select your
hub. Then follow app instructions to set up
your hub.

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Step 4. Add Your Switch
Tap the button in the app and select your
switch. Then follow app instructions to set up
your switch.
Step 5. Wire Your Switch
Follow app instructions to wire your switch, or check the wiring diagram below.
Please make sure no bare wires are exposed after wiring. The recommended wire stripping length
is 7-8.5 mm.
The hot / line wire is usually connected to the terminal “C” or “L”
of your dumb switch.
If the dumb switch is connected with a Neutral wire,
cover it with the provided wire nut.
Lin Lout1 Lout2
Hot / Line
Lout1
Lout1 = Right Button
Lout2
Lout2 = Left Button
Lin

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Home Page
This page lists all your devices you've added and you can view them
directly and manage them easily. Tap either button of your switch to
enter the Live View page.
Main Device Controls
After you successfully set up the switch, you will see the buttons of your switch listed on the home page. You can manage them separately from
anywhere at any time with the Tapo app.
Staus Page
You can turn on or o your device in this page. You can also congure
advanced features like Schedule, Away Mode, Timer to control your device
according to your daily rountine.

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Switch Settings
On Status page, tap to enter the Device Settings page. You can
change your device name and icon, set Delayed Shut O, etc.

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Step 1: Go to Status page and swipe upforward. Tap to set a
schedule.
Step 2: Tap on the top right corner.
Schedule
Set schedules for your switch to automatically turn on/o at set times to simplify your daily routine.

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Step 3: Set the time and frequency to turn on/o your device
automatically.
Done!
You can see the set schedule listed in the Schedule page.

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Step 1: Go to Status page and swipe upforward. Tap to set Away
Mode.
Step 2: Set the time period and the repeating frequency.
Away Mode
Set your device to turn on and o randomly during a set time period to make the appearance that someone is at home.

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Done!
Away Mode is active. Your device will be turned on and o randomly
during the time period.

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Step 1: Go to Status page and swipe upforward. Tap to set a
countdown timer.
Step 2: Set the time period and whether to turn on or o the switch after
the time ends.
Timer
Set a countdown timer for your device to automatically turn on/o after the timer ends.

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Done!
The timer is counting down. You can also see the time counting down in
the Home page.

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Go to Status page and swipe upforward. You can the runtime for today,
past 7 days and past 30 days.
Check Runtime
Check how long the switch has been running today, for the past 7 days, or for the past 30 days.

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Go to Status page and swipe upforward. Then tap Device Sharing. Tap Share and then enter the TP-Link ID of your family member.
Device Sharing
Share your device to your family by entering their TP-Link ID.

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Option 1: Edit based on the routine 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 and tap APPLY
to save changes.
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 shortcuts
1. Go to Shortcuts page. Tap + on the top right to add a
shortcut.
2. Add an action and choose whether to delay the action.

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3. Name your shortcut and choose an icon.
4. Tap Save to save all the settings.