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TP-Link Tapo
TP-Link Tapo L930-5
- Native integration
- Local control
- Wi-Fi
Prices verified October 2026
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A 5 m RGBWIC Wi-Fi strip at about £33 that Home Assistant lists explicitly under the core TP-Link integration. That makes it one of the better-value strips for local control: cheaper than Hue and without Govee's cloud question marks. Setup needs your TP-Link account credentials, and you should keep an eye out for firmware that requires Third-Party Compatibility enabled in the Tapo app.
What can Home Assistant control on the TP-Link Tapo L930-5?
The TP-Link integration needs your TP-Link account credentials; some firmware requires Third-Party Compatibility to be enabled under the Tapo app's Tapo Lab menu before access works.
Specs
| colour | RGBWIC with music sync |
|---|---|
| length | 5 m |
| connectivity | Wi-Fi |
How does the TP-Link Tapo L930-5 compare?
| Product | From | Protocol | Local control | Integration |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| TP-Link Tapo L930-5 (this product) | £32.98 | Wi-Fi | 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 L930-5 work with Home Assistant locally?
- Yes. The TP-Link Tapo L930-5 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 L930-5 use, and do I need a hub?
- The TP-Link Tapo L930-5 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 built-in Home Assistant core integration (tplink).
- How much does the TP-Link Tapo L930-5 cost in the UK?
- The lowest price we have listed for the TP-Link Tapo L930-5 is £32.98 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 L930-5
£32.98 at Amazon UK