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How to Integrate Tapo / Kasa Devices with Samsung SmartThings

This article will introduce how to connect Tapo/Kasa devices to your Samsung SmartThings app. After successfully setting up the connection, you can control Tapo/Kasa devices through your SmartThings app.

Linking a Tapo or Kasa account with SmartThings

Before Getting Started:

  1. Set up your Tapo/Kasa devices via the Tapo/Kasa app first and make sure the Tapo/Kasa app can control them. Take Note of the TP-Link Login used for steps later in the process.
  2. Check for any Available Firmware Updates and update your device if needed.
  3. Download and install the SmartThings app. If you do not already have a Samsung or SmartThings Account, please create one.
  4. How to Link Your Tapo/Kasa Account with SmartThings:

Step 1: Open the SmartThings app, tap the “+” icon on the top right, choose “Add Device,” then tap “Partner devices.”

 

Step 2. Find “Tapo/Kasa” by brand. Or tap the search icon, enter “Tapo/Kasa,” and then find “Tapo/Kasa” under the list of brands available.

  

Step 3. Tap “Next” to begin linking Tapo/Kasa with SmartThings.

Step 4. Enter your TP-Link ID and password, then tap “Authorize.” Please ensure this is the same account used to log in to your Tapo/Kasa App and control your devices.

 

Step 5. The connection is successful when the following page comes up. Tap “Done” to complete the connection setup.

Enjoy!

You can now control your Tapo/Kasa devices with the SmartThings app. Go to the “Devices” page to find all your Tapo/Kasa devices.

Note: If you want to unlink Tapo/Kasa with SmartThings, go to Menu > Settings Linked services.

Please be aware that not all features and functions in the Tapo/Kasa app are available on the Samsung SmartThings Platform.

Matter devices connect to SmartThings directly.

Please refer to this FAQ for more information:

How to set up Matter device with Alexa, Google, Apple or SmartThings

 

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