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TP-Link
TP-Link Archer BE550
- HACS component
- Local control
- Wi-Fi
- Ethernet
Prices verified October 2026
Our verdict
A tri-band Wi-Fi 7 router with five 2.5G ports, so wired multi-gig is covered without paying for a 10G model. It is the mid-range Archer I would shortlist in the UK, though the Amazon price moves around: I saw it at GBP 189 on one listing and GBP 159.99 on another. The Home Assistant side is weak, so treat it as a Wi-Fi box and not a smart home hub.
What can Home Assistant control on the TP-Link Archer BE550?
Home Assistant core does not include a TP-Link Archer router integration that I could verify. A community HACS integration (AlexandrErohin/home-assistant-tplink-router, domain tplink_router) targets TP-Link routers via the router API; support for this specific model was not verified.
Specs
| wifi | BE9300 tri-band Wi-Fi 7 |
|---|---|
| ports | 5x 2.5G WAN/LAN (per Amazon listing) |
How does the TP-Link Archer BE550 compare?
| Product | From | Protocol | Local control | Integration |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| TP-Link Archer BE550 (this product) | £189 | 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 BE550 work with Home Assistant locally?
- Yes. The TP-Link Archer BE550 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 BE550 use, and do I need a hub?
- The TP-Link Archer BE550 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 BE550 cost in the UK?
- The lowest price we have listed for the TP-Link Archer BE550 is £189 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 BE550
£189 at Amazon UK