How to set Default State for Tapo smart bulb

TL31, TL33, TL61-10, TL61-5, TL62-5, TL63-5, Tapo L430C, Tapo L430P, Tapo L510B, Tapo L510E, Tapo L520E, Tapo L530B, Tapo L530BA, Tapo L530E, Tapo L530EA, Tapo L531E, Tapo L535B, Tapo L535E, Tapo L536E, Tapo L550, Tapo L550E, Tapo L610, Tapo L630, Tapo L730-4, Tapo L730-6, Tapo L730-6 KIT, Tapo L900-10, Tapo L900-20, Tapo L900-5, Tapo L901-6, Tapo L920-10, Tapo L920-5, Tapo L930-10, Tapo L930-5

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Introduction

The default state of smart bulb is the state when it is turned on. You can use last “On” state or custom the state as needed. Also, you can choose what state you want the bulb to be in when the power cuts off and then returns.

Configuration

Step 1. On the home page, tap on your device card. Then tap the gear icon in the top right to open the Device Settings page.

The device card on the Home page. The device info.

Step 2. On the Device Settings page, you can see the Default States option of this smart bulb. Select the default state, and your smart bulb will switch to that state when turned on.

Last “ON” States: It is the state when the bulb was last on.
Custom: Set the default brightness of the bulb when turned on.
Turn On: When the power cuts off but returns, you want the Tapo device to turn on.
Turn On/Off: When power cuts off but returns, you want the Tapo device to restore to its previous state.

The Default State position in the app. The Default State page. The Custom setting info in the Default State page.