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TP-Link Tapo
TP-Link Tapo L535E smart bulb (E27, colour, Matter)
- Native integration
- Local control
- Wi-Fi
- Matter
Prices verified November 2026
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A cheap Wi-Fi colour bulb in an E27 fitting, 1,055 lumens, with energy monitoring and Matter certification. It is the E27 sibling of the L530B bayonet bulb, and a good way to get a bright, no-hub colour bulb for under £10 when it is on offer. Colour accuracy is budget-grade, so use it for mood and general lighting.
What can Home Assistant control on the TP-Link Tapo L535E smart bulb (E27, colour, Matter)?
Add it through the built-in TP-Link (tplink) integration, which controls Tapo bulbs over the LAN after a one-off Tapo account login during setup. As a Matter-certified bulb it can alternatively be commissioned through the Matter integration, but the tplink route exposes more of the bulb's features.
Specs
| colour | 16 million colours plus tunable white |
|---|---|
| extras | Energy monitoring, Matter certified |
| fitting | E27 (screw) |
| brightness | 1,055 lm |
How does the TP-Link Tapo L535E smart bulb (E27, colour, Matter) compare?
| Product | From | Protocol | Local control | Integration |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| TP-Link Tapo L535E smart bulb (E27, colour, Matter) (this product) | £9.49 | Wi-Fi, Matter | Yes | Native |
| 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 L535E smart bulb (E27, colour, Matter) work with Home Assistant locally?
- Yes. The TP-Link Tapo L535E smart bulb (E27, colour, Matter) is controlled locally in Home Assistant through a built-in Home Assistant core integration (tplink), so it keeps working if your internet connection or the TP-Link Tapo cloud goes down. Control and state updates stay on your own network.
- Which protocol does the TP-Link Tapo L535E smart bulb (E27, colour, Matter) use, and do I need a hub?
- The TP-Link Tapo L535E smart bulb (E27, colour, Matter) uses Wi-Fi and Matter. To pair it with Home Assistant you need no hub — it joins your Wi-Fi network directly; or a Thread border router if it is Matter-over-Thread, or just your Wi-Fi network if it is Matter-over-Wi-Fi. TP-Link Tapo's own hub is not required when you integrate through a built-in Home Assistant core integration (tplink).
- How much does the TP-Link Tapo L535E smart bulb (E27, colour, Matter) cost in the UK?
- The lowest price we have listed for the TP-Link Tapo L535E smart bulb (E27, colour, Matter) is £9.49 at Amazon UK. Prices were last checked in November 2026 and change often, so confirm on the retailer's page before buying.
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TP-Link Tapo
TP-Link Tapo L535E smart bulb (E27, colour, Matter)
£9.49 at Amazon UK