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TP-Link Tapo
TP-Link Tapo L430P E14
- Works with HA
- Cloud required
- Wi-Fi
Prices verified October 2026
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A very cheap multicolour E14 candle bulb at around £10, useful where Govee or Hue alternatives cost several times as much. It is a budget Wi-Fi bulb, so expect modest brightness and no guarantee of local Home Assistant control: the L430P is not on the Home Assistant TP-Link supported list, and unlisted devices may still work but are unverified.
What can Home Assistant control on the TP-Link Tapo L430P E14?
Not on the Home Assistant TP-Link supported list at time of writing; it may still work because it uses the same Tapo protocol, but test one before buying a set.
Specs
| colour | Multicolour |
|---|---|
| fitting | E14 (P45 candle) |
| connectivity | Wi-Fi |
How does the TP-Link Tapo L430P E14 compare?
| Product | From | Protocol | Local control | Integration |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| TP-Link Tapo L430P E14 (this product) | £9.98 | Wi-Fi | Cloud | Works with HA |
| Athom WLED WS2812B LED strip controller (pre-flashed) | £6.5 | Wi-Fi | Yes | Native |
| Elgato Key Light Air (MK.2) | £129.99 | Wi-Fi | Yes | Native |
| Govee E14 Smart Bulb RGBWW | £24.99 | Wi-Fi, Bluetooth | Cloud | Cloud |
Frequently asked questions
- Does the TP-Link Tapo L430P E14 work with Home Assistant locally?
- Partly. The TP-Link Tapo L430P E14 connects to Home Assistant through a certified "Works with Home Assistant" integration, which relies on the TP-Link Tapo cloud. It works in Home Assistant, but commands go via the internet and stop working during an outage of your connection or the TP-Link Tapo service.
- Which protocol does the TP-Link Tapo L430P E14 use, and do I need a hub?
- The TP-Link Tapo L430P E14 uses Wi-Fi. To pair it with Home Assistant you need no hub — it joins your Wi-Fi network directly. TP-Link Tapo's own hub is not required when you integrate through a certified "Works with Home Assistant" integration.
- How much does the TP-Link Tapo L430P E14 cost in the UK?
- The lowest price we have listed for the TP-Link Tapo L430P E14 is £9.98 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 Tapo
TP-Link Tapo L430P E14
£9.98 at Amazon UK