TP-Link
TP-Link Tapo P304M Smart Power Strip
- Native integration
- Local control
- Wi-Fi
- Matter
Prices verified September 2026
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At roughly thirty pounds it undercuts four separate Tapo P110 mini plugs, which cost more combined for the same four-socket count, while using one wall socket instead of four — the better buy for a media unit, desk setup or entertainment cluster where devices sit side by side rather than scattered. It is a proper UK extension lead: 260mm long with a 1.5m cable, BS1363 sockets with child-safe shutters, each switched independently with its own status LED. One catch a few retailer listings get wrong: there are no USB ports on this model, confirmed by TP-Link's own spec sheet and independent reviews — AC sockets only.
What can Home Assistant control on the TP-Link Tapo P304M Smart Power Strip?
| Control | Type | What it does |
|---|---|---|
| Socket 1-4 | Toggle (x4) | Switch each socket independently |
| Power / Energy / Current / Voltage | Sensor | Per-strip metering — only via the tplink integration; Matter pairing drops these entirely |
The tplink integration adds four independent socket switches plus per-strip power, energy, current and voltage sensors; pairing over Matter instead only exposes the four switches with zero power data, and firmware below 1.0.9 had no Matter energy support at all. A confirmed open issue also means the strip's parent name doesn't carry from the Tapo app, so Matter-imported entities land as generic unnamed_p304m_* until renamed in HA.
Specs
| extras | Surge protection, zero-crossing detection, child-safe shutters |
|---|---|
| sockets | 4x AC individually controlled |
| material | Flame-retardant PC (UL94 V-0) |
| max load | 3250W, 13A, 250V~ 50/60Hz |
| plug type | BS1363 (UK 3-pin), 4 AC sockets — no USB ports |
| dimensions | 260 x 62.7 x 31.4mm (H x W x D) |
| cable length | 1.5m |
| energy monitoring | true |
How does the TP-Link Tapo P304M Smart Power Strip compare?
| Product | From | Protocol | Local control | Integration |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| TP-Link Tapo P304M Smart Power Strip (this product) | £29.99 | Wi-Fi, Matter | Yes | Native |
| Aqara Power Plug H2 UK (RGB) | £32.99 | Zigbee, Thread, Matter, Bluetooth | Yes | Works with HA |
| Aqara Wall Outlet H2 UK | £67.99 | Matter, Thread, Zigbee | Yes | Native |
| Eve Energy (Matter) UK Smart Plug | £39.95 | Thread, Matter, Bluetooth | Yes | Works with HA |
Frequently asked questions
- Does the TP-Link Tapo P304M Smart Power Strip work with Home Assistant locally?
- Yes. The TP-Link Tapo P304M Smart Power Strip 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 cloud goes down. Control and state updates stay on your own network.
- Which protocol does the TP-Link Tapo P304M Smart Power Strip use, and do I need a hub?
- The TP-Link Tapo P304M Smart Power Strip 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'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 P304M Smart Power Strip cost in the UK?
- The lowest price we have listed for the TP-Link Tapo P304M Smart Power Strip is £29.99 at Amazon UK, with other UK retailers at up to £29.99. Prices were last checked in September 2026 and change often, so confirm on the retailer's page before buying.