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TP-Link Archer AX55
- HACS component
- Local control
- Wi-Fi
- Ethernet
Prices verified October 2026
Our verdict
The budget Wi-Fi 6 pick: AX3000 dual band and gigabit ports for under GBP 80. Fine for a flat full of Wi-Fi smart devices. Not a Home Assistant router: no official integration, so tracking depends on a community add-on. Do not confuse it with the AX55 Pro, which has a 2.5G port.
What can Home Assistant control on the TP-Link Archer AX55?
No core Home Assistant integration for Archer routers was verified. The community tplink_router HACS integration targets the TP-Link router API; AX55 support was not verified.
Specs
| wifi | AX3000 dual-band Wi-Fi 6 |
|---|---|
| ports | Gigabit ports |
How does the TP-Link Archer AX55 compare?
| Product | From | Protocol | Local control | Integration |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| TP-Link Archer AX55 (this product) | £79.99 | Wi-Fi, Ethernet | Yes | HACS |
| Amazon eero Max 7 | £599.99 | Wi-Fi, Ethernet | Cloud | HACS |
| Amazon eero Pro 6E | £179.99 | Wi-Fi, Ethernet | Cloud | HACS |
| ASUS RT-BE58U | £124.99 | Wi-Fi, Ethernet | Yes | Native |
Frequently asked questions
- Does the TP-Link Archer AX55 work with Home Assistant locally?
- Yes. The TP-Link Archer AX55 is controlled locally in Home Assistant through a community integration installed through HACS (tplink_router), so it keeps working if your internet connection or the TP-Link cloud goes down. Control and state updates stay on your own network.
- Which protocol does the TP-Link Archer AX55 use, and do I need a hub?
- The TP-Link Archer AX55 uses Wi-Fi. To pair it with Home Assistant you need no hub — it joins your Wi-Fi network directly. TP-Link's own hub is not required when you integrate through a community integration installed through HACS (tplink_router).
- How much does the TP-Link Archer AX55 cost in the UK?
- The lowest price we have listed for the TP-Link Archer AX55 is £79.99 at Amazon UK. Prices were last checked in October 2026 and change often, so confirm on the retailer's page before buying.
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TP-Link
TP-Link Archer AX55
£79.99 at Amazon UK