TP-Link tapo S505D User manual
User Guide
Smart Wi-Fi Light Switch, Dimmer
©2023 TP-Link 1910013404 REV1.0.0
Contents
About This Guide ·············································································································································1
Introduction ························································································································································2
Appearance ························································································································································3
Wire Your Switch···············································································································································5
Set Up Your Switch ·········································································································································9
Set Up Your Smart Switch via Matter·································································································10
Authentication················································································································································13
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About This Guide
This guide provides a brief introduction to the Smart Wi-Fi Light Switch, Dimmer and 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 reect 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
• Specications 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/.
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Introduction
With the Tapo Smart Wi-Fi Dimmer Light Switch, Matter, customize lighting ambience from anywhere.
• Matter Certied – Integrate Matter-certied Tapo devices with other Matter end products into your preferred ecosystem.
• Brightness Control – Control the brightness of your lights to set the ideal ambiance for dierent activities.
• Fade On/O – Slowly increase brightness or dim to o when turning lights on/o
• Voice Control – Manage your smart switch with voice commands via Amazon Alexa, Apple Siri®, or Google Assistant.
• Remote Control – Instantly turn connected devices on/o from wherever you are through the Tapo app.
• Schedule – Preset a schedule to automatically manage devices.
• Away Mode – Randomly turns devices on and o at dierent times to give the appearance that someone is home.
• Smarter with Sensors – Create Smart Actions triggered by Tapo smart sensors for greater automation (Tapo Smart Sensor are sold separately.
When working with a Tapo Smart Sensor, the Tapo Hub is required).
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Appearance
On/O
Button
Decrease/Increase
Brightness
Restart
LED
Reset
Brightness
Indicators
Button Explanations
Restart
Reset
Press and hold for about 5s to reset
Wi-Fi while keeping other settings.
Press to restart your switch.
Decrease or increase the brightness.
Press and hold for about 10s to restore
your switch to factory default settings.
/
LED Status
Starting up; disconnected
from cloud.
Solid amber
Blinking amber
Blinking green
White
Solid red
Stay green for 30s
Blinking amber & green
Connecting to Wi-Fi.
Ready for setup.
Device resetting.
Light fixture is off.
Disconnected from Wi-Fi.
Connected to Wi-Fi.
Blinking green slowly Firmware upgrading.
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Matter Numeric Code
• For Matter initial setup.
Detach the Wallplate
Carefully insert a at-bladed screw driver the opening at the bottom of the wallplate and pull forward to remove the wallplate.
Note: Your can nd another Matter setup code label in the package and stick it anywhere you like as needed for initial matter setup.
*Images may dier from your actual product.
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Wire Your Switch
Follow the steps below to wire your Smart Wi-Fi Dimmer Light Switch. If you are not familiar with basic electronical wiring, please consult an electrician.
Before You Start
1. Prepare Baisc knowledge of Wiring
• Ground: Usually green or copper.
• Neutral: Usually white, not connected to the dumb switch.
• Line: Usually black and coming from the circuit breaker.
• Load: Usually black. One end is connected to the light.
Note: If you are unsure, consult a qualied electrician.
2. Prepare Your Tools
Prepare a philips and slotted screwdriver, pliers, wire strippers and a voltage detector.
3. Check Wi-Fi Strength
Make sure your switch is in a area with strong Wi-Fi signal.
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Step 1. Turn O Power and Remove the Wallplate
Turn o the circuit breaker. Then remove the old wallplate of the wall
switch and label the wires.
Step 3. Identify Line and Load wires
1) Turn on the circuit breaker. Use a voltage detector to identify the
energized wire (Line wire).
Wire Your Switch
Step 2. Expose Your Switch Wiring
Remove the screws securing your old switch to the wall box. Gently
pull the switch out and disconnect wires from the old switch.
2) Turn o the circuit breaker. Label the Line and Load wires.
Load wire
Line wire
MISE EN GARDE
Risque d'électrocution - Haute tension. Débrancher l'alimentation électrique avant d'utiliser.
CAUTION
Risk of Electric Shocks - High Voltage - Disconnect power supply before servicing.
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Step 4. Connect the Wires
Connect the wires to the smart dimmer switch as shown below.
Step 5. Install Your Smart Dimmer
Gently fold all of the wires back into the wall box. Line up the switch
with the mounting holes. Secure it with screws.
Power
Source
To Light
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Step 6. Attach the Wallplate and Turn on Power
Attach the wallplate and turn on the circuit breaker. Then the wiring is
nished.
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