FAQs

How to create Smart Action (Automation or Shortcut) on Tapo app

What are Tapo Smart Actions?

Shortcuts

Shortcut lets you perform an action with a simple tap. For example, when you are ready for bed, you can turn off your Tapo devices and dim the lights with one action.

Automation

Automation allows you to use smart devices or Time as a trigger to control other devices or run a shortcut/automation task. For example, you might want to turn the lights on a few minutes before you get home from work every weekday.

Trigger List

*Triggers may vary by product models and Tapo Care plans. More devices will be supported soon.

Trigger* (When)

Time of Day

At Sunrise

Offset(±5h59min)

At Sunset

Offset(±5h59min)

At Specific Time

00:00 ~ 23:59

Arrive/Leave
(Geofencing)

Arrive

When the phone/tablet arrives at a specific area

Leave

When the phone/tablet leaves a specific area

Device Status Change

Plug/Lighting

Turn On

Turn Off

Turn On/Off

Switch/Fan Switch

Turn On

Turn Off

Dimmer Switch
Smart Button

Single Tap

Double Tap

Rotate Clockwise

Rotate Anticlockwise

Camera
(Vary by models)

Motion Detected

Person Detected

Baby Crying Detected

Pet Detected

Area Intrusion Detected

Line Crossing Detected

Camera Tampering Detected

...

Doorbell

Doorbell Is Pressed

Hub

Ring

Water Leak Sensor

Water Leak Detected

Water Leak Solved

Motion Sensor

Motion Detected

No Motion Detected for a Set Time

Contact Sensor

Open

Close

Triggered

Kept Open for 1 min

Kept Open for a Set Time

Temperature and Humidity Sensor

Temperature over X

Temperature below X

Humidity over X

Humidity below X

Action List

*Actions may vary by product models. More devices will be supported soon.

Action* (Then)

Control One Device

Tapo Hub

Become Silent

Ring

Basic Plug/Switch

Turn On

Turn Off

Turn On/Off

Remain on for a set time

Fan Switch

Turn On

Turn Off

Turn On/Off

Turn on to specified level

Remain on for a set time

Speed level +

Speed level -

Set to sleep mode

Dimmer Switch/
White Light Bulb

Turn On

Turn Off

Turn On/Off

Turn on and customize lighting

Remain on for a set time

Brightness +

Brightness -

Multicolor Lighting
(Bulbs & Light Strips)

Turn On

Turn Off

Turn On/Off

Turn on and customize lighting

Remain on for a set time

Brightness +

Brightness -

Color Temperature +

Color Temperature -

Random Color

Smart Camera
(Vary by models)

Enable Privacy Mode

Disable Privacy Mode

Enable/Disable Privacy Mode

Play Sound (Default or Custom) *

Enable Motion Tracking*

Disable Motion Tracking*

Enable/Disable Motion Tracking*

Rotate to Marked Position*

Turn On Patrol Mode*

Turn Off Patrol Mode*

Turn On/Off Patrol Mode*

Smart Floodlight Camera

Lighting Control

(Vary by models)

Turn On*

Turn Off*

Turn on/Off*

Turn on and customize lighting*

Remain on for a set time*

Brightness +*

Brightness -*

Robot

Start Cleaning

Head home

Group

Turn On

Turn Off

Turn On/Off

Remain on for a set time

Control Multiple Devices

Turn Off

Turn on multiple devices at the same time

Turn Off

Turn off multiple devices at the same time

Run Shortcut

Run the shortcuts you've set up

Enable/Disable Automation

Enable or disable the Automations you've set up

Send Me Notifications

Enter the message for your notification

Delay

Set a delay between two actions

Condition List

Condition(If)

Type/Model

Device Status

Plug/Switch/Lighting

Device On

Device Off

Fan Switch

Device On

Device Off

Contact Sensor
(T110)

Open

Close

Temperature and humidity sensors /Room Thermostat
(T310, T315, KE110)

Temperature over X

Temperature below X

Temperature in a specified range

Humidity over X

Humidity below X

Humidity in a specified range

Camera

Privacy Mode is On

Privacy Mode is Off

Floodlight is On

Floodlight is Off

How to Create Smart Actions

Option 1: Edit based on the template

1. Go to the Smart page and you will see the Recommended Smart Actions (Shortcut and Automation).

2. Tap on a template. Select devices according to the app instructions. Then tap Add to save the smart action.

Note: Triggers and Actions vary by models.

Option 2: Create your own actions

1. Go to the Smart page and tap + on the top right to add a Shortcut or an Automation.

2. Customize your smart action.

1) Shortcuts

Tap + to add actions. You can also set the delay action as needed. Then name your shortcut and choose an icon for it. Tap Done to complete.

You can run the shortcut with one tap on Smart > Shortcuts page or on the Home page.

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2) Automation

Tap + to add triggers (When) and actions (Then). If you want the device to trigger under specific conditions, you can set the conditions (If).

Note: If there are 2 or more triggers added, any trigger will activate the automation.

Set the Effective Time when the automation will take effect, click Create to save the automation. It will execute when triggered during the effective time.

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