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Model: P125M · Released 2023
A compact Tapo Matter-over-Wi-Fi plug. Home Assistant can use either direct Matter commissioning or the local TP-Link integration; account and controller requirements differ by path.
Catalog-level details. Controllers, bridges, accounts, and available features depend on the connection route.
Tapo US (official product information). Confirm the exact variant before choosing. Store prices and availability can change; product-information pages are not store offers.
Matter controller requirements depend on the ecosystem
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Recorded catalog fit tags; check the route requirements before treating this as a match.
Reviewed P125M US V1 manufacturer specifications and linked user guide. Direct Matter setup requires the chosen ecosystem controller; the native TP-Link route requires TP-Link credentials. Existing documented absence of energy monitoring is retained. No independent safety-certification verdict is made. Plug-in use requires no fixed-wiring installation; legacy neutral-wire metadata is not installation guidance. US P125M V1: 15 A / 1800 W at 120 V for general-use/resistive loads; motor rating is separately limited to 1/6 HP. These are device/load limits, not an approval for every appliance. Manufacturer operating-environment limits: indoor use only. Not intended for locations colder than normal room conditions, such as unheated warehouses or garages; avoid damp basements and keep away from heat sources. The 0–40 °C ambient range does not override these restrictions.
A catalog update is not a new verification. Regional and firmware scope are recorded separately for each route.
Check your ecosystem, then choose a connection method for its requirements and available controls.
A listed ecosystem is a starting point. Connection methods and exposed capabilities must be checked for the exact variant.
Reviewed guide
A documented connection is available. Check its equipment, account, firmware and feature requirements.
Home Assistant via Matter (Wi-Fi) Home Assistant via TP-Link (US Wi-Fi)Catalog listing only
Compatibility has not been established for this exact model. This does not mean it is incompatible.
Reviewed guide
A documented connection is available. Check its equipment, account, firmware and feature requirements.
Google Home via Matter (Wi-Fi)Catalog listing only
Compatibility has not been established for this exact model. This does not mean it is incompatible.
No verified evidence yet
Compatibility has not been established for this exact model. This does not mean it is incompatible.
No verified evidence yet
Compatibility has not been established for this exact model. This does not mean it is incompatible.
No verified evidence yet
Compatibility has not been established for this exact model. This does not mean it is incompatible.
Missing documentation does not mean a device is incompatible. Reviewed documentation is not a physical hardware test.
Basic controls on the reviewed connection. Setup, remote access, voice services and firmware updates have separate requirements.
P125M · US · Documentation reviewed. Check the unit’s hardware and firmware before setup.
Documented controls may have firmware or configuration conditions. Read the guide before relying on a feature.
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| Feature or requirement | Google Home via Matter (Wi-Fi)Google Home · P125M · USReviewed Oct 18, 2026 | Home Assistant via Matter (Wi-Fi)Home Assistant · P125M · USReviewed Oct 18, 2026 | Home Assistant via TP-Link (US Wi-Fi)Home Assistant · P125M · USReviewed Oct 18, 2026 |
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| Controls & readings | |||
| Outlet on/off | SupportedDerived from documentationDetails & evidenceManufacturer Matter outlet documentation and Google’s On/Off Plug-in Unit support establish a documented control path. No physical-device test has been performed. Read this claim and its sources | SupportedDerived from documentationDetails & evidenceThe manufacturer documents a Matter-certified controllable smart plug; Home Assistant’s Matter controller provides its standard switch path. This is combined documentation evidence, not a physical-device test. Guide wording: Plug on/off Read this claim and its sources | SupportedDerived from documentationDetails & evidence |
Compare the documented support source and effort for each route. Official/community support and local/cloud operation are separate questions.
Uses Google Home’s supported Matter device-type path, subject to exact-device and network requirements.
Check status & evidenceRequires a compatible Google Matter hub, phone and IPv6 network.
Check status & evidenceUses Home Assistant’s built-in Matter integration. Device commissioning and individual feature exposure remain subject to the documented limitations.
Check status & evidenceRequires a Matter server, supported phone and compatible LAN configuration.
Check status & evidenceThe exact model is listed by Home Assistant for its built-in TP-Link integration. This does not imply manufacturer certification or verified operation on every firmware.
Check status & evidenceChoose a connection method for its app, account and controller requirements. An app used by one method is not necessarily required for every connection.
Controllers for the reviewed connections are listed below. These requirements do not apply automatically to other setup methods.
Open connection instructions Find manuals and installation diagramsSetup and software downloads have separate requirements from everyday local control. A completely offline setup has not been established by these summaries.
Requirements apply to this setup method.
Account, app, compatible hub and Bluetooth pairing are needed. Complete initial setup with internet available; full offline commissioning is not established.
Check evidenceSet up a compatible hub in the same Google Home, such as Nest Mini or Nest Audio. Check Google’s current hub list.
Check evidenceUse the latest Google Home app and its direct Matter setup path. This guide does not use vendor cloud linking.
Check evidenceSign into Google Home. Direct Matter commissioning is documented; a Tapo account is not a prerequisite of this specific setup path.
Check evidenceThese devices use Matter over Wi-Fi. They need a Google Matter hub but do not require a Thread border router.
Check evidenceRequirements apply to this setup method.
Use the phone’s Companion app and Bluetooth to commission onto Wi-Fi. Initial app/server installation may require internet access.
Check evidenceThis guide uses Home Assistant OS, the supported installation for the official Matter Server app.
Check evidenceInstall the built-in Matter integration and official Matter Server app.
Check evidenceThis path commissions the plug directly with its Matter code through the Home Assistant Companion app. The manufacturer documents direct Matter-app setup; vendor app provisioning is a separate alternative.
Check evidenceThis model uses Matter over Wi-Fi; a Thread border router is not required for this path.
Check evidenceRequirements apply to this setup method.
This guide uses app provisioning and TP-Link credentials. Fully offline initial setup has not been established.
Check evidenceUse a working Home Assistant installation.
Check evidenceAdd the built-in TP-Link Smart Home integration. This guide uses the local TP-Link route.
Check evidenceProvide the TP-Link cloud email and password used with the device. Local communication does not remove this authentication requirement.
Check evidenceA separate Tapo hub is not part of this direct Wi-Fi plug route.
Check evidenceExpand a group to see all recorded attributes. Electrical maxima depend on load type; check operating and installation limits in the exact model documentation. Route-specific feature availability can differ. Missing fields are not a confirmed “No.”
Readings available to your smart-home system depend on the connection. Check readings by connection
Editorial catalog values out of 10. These are not customer reviews, route verification, or guarantees of suitability.
Check the model, region, hardware revision, and document version. Connection-specific sources are linked in each guide.
Tapo P125M · P125M · Archive started 2026-10-10. Individual additions may be newer. These files open from Dwelleno.
Original manufacturer pageOriginal manufacturer files, including its safety instructions. Diagrams may show different AC and DC configurations; check the exact model and supply type.
Earlier observations checked 10/10/2026. Later observations state their own dates. Certification claims below are attributed to the manufacturer.
Exact-model load evidence checked October 15, 2026. US P125M V1: 15 A / 1800 W at 120 V for general-use/resistive loads; motor rating is separately limited to 1/6 HP. These are device/load limits, not an approval for every appliance.
Manufacturer sourceReviewed documentation, catalog records, and manufacturer observations have different scopes. A source for one capability does not establish every feature.
Connection guides preserve source dates, publishers, review status, and claim-level links. “Documentation reviewed” does not mean tested on physical hardware.
Documentation reviewed Oct 18, 2026 · P125M · US
Documentation reviewed Oct 18, 2026 · P125M · US
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10EBO901 · Smart Plugs
The premium Apple Home plug. Thread-native, zero cloud, real-time energy monitoring, full local control. No hub needed if you have a Thread border router (HomePod mini, Apple TV 4K). The best plug for Apple Home users.
Recorded scores: Overall 8.7/10 · Value 7.4/10
Explore connectionsThe exact model is listed as a supported plug; the integration exposes switching. This is documentation-based evidence, not a SwitchBase hardware test.
Guide wording: Plug on/off
| Power readings | Not yet verifiedNot yet verifiedDetails & evidenceVendor-app or other ecosystem capabilities do not establish this feature on the Google Matter route. Read this claim and its sources | Not yet verifiedNot yet verifiedDetails & evidencePower readings has not been established by this check. Read this claim and its sources | Not yet verifiedNot yet verifiedDetails & evidencePower readings has not been established by this source check. Read this claim and its sources |
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| Energy readings | Not supported for this routeNot supported for this routeDetails & evidenceExplicit primary-source evidence establishes that the feature is unsupported. The manufacturer states that the device lacks this feature, so it cannot expose it through this route. Read this claim and its sources | Not supported for this routeNot supported for this routeDetails & evidenceExplicit primary-source evidence establishes that the feature is unsupported. The manufacturer states that the device lacks this feature, so it cannot expose it through this route. Read this claim and its sources | Not supported for this routeNot supported for this routeDetails & evidenceExplicit primary-source evidence establishes that the feature is unsupported. The manufacturer states that the device lacks this feature, so it cannot expose it through this route. Read this claim and its sources |
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| Dimming | Not yet verifiedNot yet verifiedDetails & evidenceVendor-app or other ecosystem capabilities do not establish this feature on the Google Matter route. Read this claim and its sources | Not yet verifiedNo claim recorded for this connection | Not yet verifiedNo claim recorded for this connection |
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| Operation & support | |||
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| Setup | Google home appDerived from documentationDetails & evidenceAccount, app, compatible hub and Bluetooth pairing are needed. Complete initial setup with internet available; full offline commissioning is not established. Read this claim and its sources | Companion appDocumentedDetails & evidenceUse the phone’s Companion app and Bluetooth to commission onto Wi-Fi. Initial app/server installation may require internet access. Read this claim and its sources | App and credentialsDocumentedDetails & evidenceThis guide uses app provisioning and TP-Link credentials. Fully offline initial setup has not been established. Read this claim and its sources |
| Everyday control | Local matter transportDocumentedDetails & evidenceMatter device commands travel locally through the home network. This does not establish that all Google Home app, voice or account functions work offline. Read this claim and its sources | LocalDocumentedDetails & evidenceMatter control uses the local network; vendor cloud is not in the ongoing control path. Read this claim and its sources | LocalDocumentedDetails & evidenceHome Assistant communicates with the device locally; ordinary control does not pass through TP-Link cloud. Read this claim and its sources |
| Away from home | Cloud and hubDocumentedDetails & evidenceRemote commands use Google’s cloud over the internet and the Google hub in your home. Read this claim and its sources | Separate setupDocumented | Separate setupDocumented |
| Automations | Depends on ruleDerived from documentationDetails & evidenceGoogle Home documents routine commands. Available triggers and other services must be checked separately. Read this claim and its sources | Depends on ruleDerived from documentationDetails & evidenceLocal switch entities can participate in host automations; external triggers and actions have separate dependencies. Read this claim and its sources | Depends on ruleDerived from documentationDetails & evidenceHost automations can use the switch; external triggers and actions add dependencies. Read this claim and its sources |
| Firmware updates | Not yet verifiedNot yet verifiedDetails & evidenceExact-model update delivery through Google Home has not been established. Read this claim and its sources | Not yet verifiedNot yet verifiedDetails & evidenceFirmware updates has not been established by this check. Read this claim and its sources | Not yet verifiedNot yet verifiedDetails & evidenceFirmware updates has not been established by this source check. Read this claim and its sources |
| Integration support | Google matterDocumentedDetails & evidenceUses Google Home’s supported Matter device-type path, subject to exact-device and network requirements. Read this claim and its sources | Built inDocumentedDetails & evidenceUses Home Assistant’s built-in Matter integration. Device commissioning and individual feature exposure remain subject to the documented limitations. Read this claim and its sources | Built inDocumentedDetails & evidenceThe exact model is listed by Home Assistant for its built-in TP-Link integration. This does not imply manufacturer certification or verified operation on every firmware. Read this claim and its sources |
| Setup effort | IntermediateDerived from documentationDetails & evidenceRequires a compatible Google Matter hub, phone and IPv6 network. Read this claim and its sources | IntermediateDerived from documentationDetails & evidenceRequires a Matter server, supported phone and compatible LAN configuration. Read this claim and its sources | IntermediateDerived from documentationDetails & evidenceRequires Wi-Fi provisioning, account credentials and a version check. Read this claim and its sources |
| Equipment & setup requirements | |||
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| Exact US Matter Wi-Fi device | P125MDocumentedDetails & evidenceUse the exact US Tapo P125M and its Matter setup code. Read this claim and its sources | P125MDocumentedDetails & evidenceUse the exact Tapo P125M with its Matter commissioning code. Guide wording: Exact Matter Wi-Fi plug Read this claim and its sources | P125MDocumentedDetails & evidenceUse the exact Tapo P125M model. Home Assistant lists model support; hardware/firmware examples are additional context, not universal minimum-version requirements. Check your installed firmware and the documented third-party setting. Guide wording: Exact model and market scope Read this claim and its sources |
| 2.4 GHz Wi-Fi with IPv6 | RequiredDerived from documentationDetails & evidenceThe device needs 2.4 GHz Wi-Fi; enable IPv6 on the home network. Setup can appear successful yet later control can fail without IPv6. Read this claim and its sources | RequiredDerived from documentationDetails & evidenceConnect the plug to 2.4 GHz Wi-Fi. Keep the phone, Matter server and device on a LAN that permits IPv6 and Matter discovery; follow the official network troubleshooting instructions. Guide wording: 2.4 GHz Wi-Fi and IPv6 LAN Read this claim and its sources | RequiredDerived from documentationDetails & evidenceConnect the plug to 2.4 GHz Wi-Fi and allow local communication with Home Assistant. Guide wording: 2.4 GHz Wi-Fi and local access Read this claim and its sources |
| Matter-enabled Google Home hub | RequiredDocumentedDetails & evidenceSet up a compatible hub in the same Google Home, such as Nest Mini or Nest Audio. Check Google’s current hub list. Read this claim and its sources | RequiredDocumentedDetails & evidenceThis guide uses Home Assistant OS, the supported installation for the official Matter Server app. Guide wording: Home Assistant OS host Read this claim and its sources | RequiredDocumentedDetails & evidenceUse a working Home Assistant installation. Guide wording: Home Assistant host Read this claim and its sources |
| Google Home app | RequiredDocumentedDetails & evidenceUse the latest Google Home app and its direct Matter setup path. This guide does not use vendor cloud linking. Read this claim and its sources | RequiredDocumentedDetails & evidenceInstall the built-in Matter integration and official Matter Server app. Guide wording: Matter integration and server Read this claim and its sources | RequiredDocumentedDetails & evidenceAdd the built-in TP-Link Smart Home integration. This guide uses the local TP-Link route. Guide wording: TP-Link Smart Home integration Read this claim and its sources |
| Google account | RequiredDerived from documentationDetails & evidenceSign into Google Home. Direct Matter commissioning is documented; a Tapo account is not a prerequisite of this specific setup path. Read this claim and its sources | Direct matter commissioningDerived from documentationDetails & evidenceThis path commissions the plug directly with its Matter code through the Home Assistant Companion app. The manufacturer documents direct Matter-app setup; vendor app provisioning is a separate alternative. Guide wording: Vendor cloud account Read this claim and its sources | RequiredDocumentedDetails & evidenceProvide the TP-Link cloud email and password used with the device. Local communication does not remove this authentication requirement. Guide wording: TP-Link account credentials Read this claim and its sources |
| Thread border router | Not requiredNot requiredDetails & evidenceThese devices use Matter over Wi-Fi. They need a Google Matter hub but do not require a Thread border router. Read this claim and its sources | Not requiredNot requiredDetails & evidenceThis model uses Matter over Wi-Fi; a Thread border router is not required for this path. Read this claim and its sources | Not requiredNot requiredDetails & evidenceA separate Tapo hub is not part of this direct Wi-Fi plug route. Guide wording: Separate Tapo hub Read this claim and its sources |
| Supported phone and Bluetooth | RequiredDocumentedDetails & evidenceUse BLE 4.2 or later with Android 8.1+ and Play services 22.48.14+, or iOS 16.5+. Enable Bluetooth for pairing. Read this claim and its sources | RequiredDocumentedDetails & evidenceUse a supported Android or iOS phone with the Home Assistant Companion app and Bluetooth enabled for commissioning. Bluetooth is for setup, not ongoing control. Guide wording: Companion app and Bluetooth Read this claim and its sources | Not yet verifiedNo claim recorded for this connection |
| Firmware-dependent app setting | Not yet verifiedNo claim recorded for this connection | Not yet verifiedNo claim recorded for this connection | Check settingDocumentedDetails & evidenceCheck Tapo Lab > Third-Party Compatibility in the Tapo app. Some firmware requires this setting to permit Home Assistant access. Read this claim and its sources |
| Model & firmware conditions | |||
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| Firmware and hardware limits | Not yet verifiedNot yet verifiedDetails & evidenceNo exact minimum firmware is established for Google Home. Other route version examples are not inherited. Read this claim and its sources | Not yet verifiedNot yet verifiedDetails & evidenceFirmware limits has not been established by this check. Guide wording: Firmware limits Read this claim and its sources | Not yet verifiedNo claim recorded for this connection |
| Individual outlet mapping | Not yet verifiedNot yet verifiedDetails & evidenceCheck individual controls after pairing. Exact Google Home endpoint mapping has not been physically verified. Read this claim and its sources | Not yet verifiedNo claim recorded for this connection | Not yet verifiedNo claim recorded for this connection |
| US market evidence | Not yet verifiedNo claim recorded for this connection | USDocumented | USDocumented |
| Documented US version examples | Not yet verifiedNo claim recorded for this connection | Not yet verifiedNo claim recorded for this connection | Hardware 1.0 / firmware 1.1.0; hardware 1.0 / firmware 1.4.4DocumentedDetails & evidenceMaintainer records: hardware 1.0 / firmware 1.1.0; hardware 1.0 / firmware 1.4.4. These are examples, not minimum-version guarantees. Read this claim and its sources |
| Minimum Home Assistant version | Not yet verifiedNo claim recorded for this connection | Not yet verifiedNo claim recorded for this connection | Not yet verifiedNot yet verifiedDetails & evidenceMinimum Home Assistant version has not been established by this source check. Read this claim and its sources |
Follow the shared TP-Link integration guide, then check this exact route’s account, firmware and capability requirements.
TP-Link setup help for this modelGoogle Home · US · P125M
Google Home Matter setup and troubleshooting guide
Documentation reviewed · 10/18/2026. Not tested on physical hardware.
Tapo P125M
To Wi-Fi / IPv6 LAN
Wi-Fi / IPv6 LAN
Google Matter hub
Google Home app
Complete the required items before setup. Items marked “Not required” are optional for this route.
Documented
Use the exact US Tapo P125M and its Matter setup code.
Derived from documentation
The device needs 2.4 GHz Wi-Fi; enable IPv6 on the home network. Setup can appear successful yet later control can fail without IPv6.
Documented
Set up a compatible hub in the same Google Home, such as Nest Mini or Nest Audio. Check Google’s current hub list.
Documented
Use the latest Google Home app and its direct Matter setup path. This guide does not use vendor cloud linking.
Derived from documentation
Sign into Google Home. Direct Matter commissioning is documented; a Tapo account is not a prerequisite of this specific setup path.
Derived from documentation
Set up the compatible Google hub, account, app and IPv6 network. Complete the manufacturer’s installation before pairing.
Derived from documentation
Power the device and follow its manufacturer pairing instructions. In Google Home, choose Add > Device and scan the Matter QR code, then follow the prompts. If already set up elsewhere, use that app’s Matter sharing instructions.
Derived from documentation
Test on/off and state updates for each exposed outlet before adding automations. Individual outlet mapping needs verification.
Derived from documentation
Manufacturer Matter outlet documentation and Google’s On/Off Plug-in Unit support establish a documented control path. No physical-device test has been performed.
Not yet verified
Vendor-app or other ecosystem capabilities do not establish this feature on the Google Matter route.
Not supported for this route
Explicit primary-source evidence establishes that the feature is unsupported. The manufacturer states that the device lacks this feature, so it cannot expose it through this route.
Not yet verified
Vendor-app or other ecosystem capabilities do not establish this feature on the Google Matter route.
Derived from documentation
Account, app, compatible hub and Bluetooth pairing are needed. Complete initial setup with internet available; full offline commissioning is not established.
Documented
Matter device commands travel locally through the home network. This does not establish that all Google Home app, voice or account functions work offline.
Documented
Remote commands use Google’s cloud over the internet and the Google hub in your home.
Derived from documentation
Google Home documents routine commands. Available triggers and other services must be checked separately.
Not yet verified
Exact-model update delivery through Google Home has not been established.
Not yet verified
No exact minimum firmware is established for Google Home. Other route version examples are not inherited.
Not yet verified
Check individual controls after pairing. Exact Google Home endpoint mapping has not been physically verified.
Documented
Uses Google Home’s supported Matter device-type path, subject to exact-device and network requirements.
Derived from documentation
Requires a compatible Google Matter hub, phone and IPv6 network.
TP-Link / Tapo · manufacturer · Checked 2026-10-09
Exact Wi-Fi plug identity, documented Matter support and model-specific commissioning instructions.
Source location: Exact product highlights; Wireless Type; Matter commissioning instructions
Google · platform · Checked 2026-10-10
Primary-page text retrieved through web research. Direct HTML retrieval was blocked; archived text retains its own timestamp and hash.
Official Google documentation retrieved as source text; not a direct HTML download.
Source location: Main article requirements and control sections
Google · platform · Checked 2026-10-10
Primary-page text retrieved through web research. Direct HTML retrieval was blocked; archived text retains its own timestamp and hash.
Official Google documentation retrieved as source text; not a direct HTML download.
Source location: Main article requirements and control sections
Google · platform · Checked 2026-10-10
Official Google documentation for this connection method.
Source location: On/Off Plug-in Unit row
Home Assistant · US · P125M
Documentation reviewed · 10/18/2026. Not tested on physical hardware.
Tapo P125M
To Wi-Fi / IPv6 LAN
Wi-Fi / IPv6 LAN
To Matter Server
Home Assistant · US · P125M
Documentation reviewed · 10/18/2026. Not tested on physical hardware.
Tapo P125M
To 2.4 GHz Wi-Fi / LAN
2.4 GHz Wi-Fi / LAN
To Home Assistant · TP-Link integration
Requires Wi-Fi provisioning, account credentials and a version check.
Check status & evidenceDocumentation reviewed Oct 18, 2026 · P125M · US
KP125M · Smart Plugs
Kasa Wi-Fi smart plug with manufacturer-documented Matter and Kasa-app energy monitoring; this reviewed guide covers the local TP-Link integration.
Recorded scores: Overall 8.6/10 · Value 9.4/10
Explore connectionsKasa / TP-Link US (official product information)
PLUGSPLUS · Smart Plugs
The best smart plug for Home Assistant users. Full local control via HTTP/MQTT/WebSockets, real-time energy monitoring, no cloud account needed. Can be scripted directly on the device. The HA enthusiast's plug.
Recorded scores: Overall 8.6/10 · Value 9.1/10
Explore connectionsKP115 · Smart Plugs
Reviewed guides: Home Assistant →
Kasa Wi-Fi plug with energy monitoring in the Kasa app; US electrical ratings are documented separately from other regions.
Recorded scores: Overall 8.3/10 · Value 9.7/10
Explore connectionsKasa / TP-Link US (official product information)
P110M · Smart Plugs
Reviewed guides: Google Home, Home Assistant →
A Tapo Matter-over-Wi-Fi plug with documented energy monitoring. Connection requirements and exposed readings depend on the selected ecosystem, hardware and firmware.
Recorded scores: Overall 8.2/10 · Value 9.2/10
Explore connectionsNot required
These devices use Matter over Wi-Fi. They need a Google Matter hub but do not require a Thread border router.
Documented
Use BLE 4.2 or later with Android 8.1+ and Play services 22.48.14+, or iOS 16.5+. Enable Bluetooth for pairing.
TP-Link / Tapo · manufacturer · Checked 2026-10-10
Archived US P125M V1 page establishes the hardware scope of this correction.
Source location: Selected exact P125M V1 hardware selector
TP-Link · manufacturer · Checked 2026-10-04
Saved source excerpt; this follow-up did not refresh the page.
Tapo's P125M is a simple smart plug that does not support energy monitoring
Statement read in the official source during the October 4 review. Direct and web-reader refresh attempts returned 403 on October 5; this is not a fresh retrieval or a whole-page archive. The hardware scope is deliberately limited to the V1 US guide already reviewed.
An explicit model-specific statement was extracted from this primary source. Check the saved excerpt and its scope.
Source location: Riley_S reply #3, April 21, 2023, 18:02:28. US product thread. V1 scope also checked against the accepted P125M V1 support answer at https://community.tp-link.com/en/home/forum/topic/718120.
TP-Link · manufacturer · Checked 2026-10-11
Saved source excerpt; this follow-up did not refresh the page.
Tapo P125M does not support the energy monitoring feature.
Manually read the primary support page through the web reader on October 11, 2026. Exact quoted substring from the model-named manufacturer support reply; no whole-page HTML download or hardware test. The thread identifies hardware V1; US scope is retained from the prior US product-specific clarification, not inferred from a generic FAQ. An IT-region datasheet search result is outside this US V1 scope.
An explicit model-specific statement was extracted from this primary source. Check the saved excerpt and its scope.
Source location: Wayne-TP reply #10, December 3, 2024, 07:40:16; P125M V1 thread. Corroborates the retained US product-specific Riley_S answer.
Matter Server
To Home Assistant
Home Assistant
Complete the required items before setup. Items marked “Not required” are optional for this route.
Documented
Use the exact Tapo P125M with its Matter commissioning code.
Derived from documentation
Connect the plug to 2.4 GHz Wi-Fi. Keep the phone, Matter server and device on a LAN that permits IPv6 and Matter discovery; follow the official network troubleshooting instructions.
Documented
This guide uses Home Assistant OS, the supported installation for the official Matter Server app.
Documented
Install the built-in Matter integration and official Matter Server app.
Derived from documentation
This path commissions the plug directly with its Matter code through the Home Assistant Companion app. The manufacturer documents direct Matter-app setup; vendor app provisioning is a separate alternative.
Not required
This model uses Matter over Wi-Fi; a Thread border router is not required for this path.
Documented
Use a supported Android or iOS phone with the Home Assistant Companion app and Bluetooth enabled for commissioning. Bluetooth is for setup, not ongoing control.
Documented
Add the Matter integration in Settings > Devices & services and install its official server app.
Documented
In the Companion app, add a new Matter device and scan its QR code. If already commissioned elsewhere, use that controller’s sharing procedure and a new commissioning code.
Derived from documentation
After commissioning, check on/off control and state updates before using automations. Other exposed features need separate verification.
Derived from documentation
The manufacturer documents a Matter-certified controllable smart plug; Home Assistant’s Matter controller provides its standard switch path. This is combined documentation evidence, not a physical-device test.
Not yet verified
Power readings has not been established by this check.
Not supported for this route
Explicit primary-source evidence establishes that the feature is unsupported. The manufacturer states that the device lacks this feature, so it cannot expose it through this route.
Documented
Use the phone’s Companion app and Bluetooth to commission onto Wi-Fi. Initial app/server installation may require internet access.
Documented
Matter control uses the local network; vendor cloud is not in the ongoing control path.
Documented
Configure Home Assistant remote access separately.
Derived from documentation
Local switch entities can participate in host automations; external triggers and actions have separate dependencies.
Not yet verified
Firmware updates has not been established by this check.
Not yet verified
Firmware limits has not been established by this check.
Documented
US
Exact-model US manufacturer documentation.
Documented
Uses Home Assistant’s built-in Matter integration. Device commissioning and individual feature exposure remain subject to the documented limitations.
Derived from documentation
Requires a Matter server, supported phone and compatible LAN configuration.
TP-Link / Tapo · manufacturer · Checked 2026-10-10
Exact Wi-Fi plug identity, documented Matter support and model-specific commissioning instructions.
Source location: Exact product highlights; Wireless Type; Matter commissioning instructions
Home Assistant · platform · Checked 2026-10-09
Official Home Assistant instructions for this connection path.
Source location: Matter controller/server; supported installation; Companion app commissioning; local control
Home Assistant · platform · Checked 2026-10-09
Official Home Assistant instructions for this connection path.
Source location: Home Assistant remote access
Home Assistant · platform · Checked 2026-10-09
Official Home Assistant instructions for this connection path.
Source location: Home Assistant automation basics
TP-Link · manufacturer · Checked 2026-10-04
Saved source excerpt; this follow-up did not refresh the page.
Tapo's P125M is a simple smart plug that does not support energy monitoring
Statement read in the official source during the October 4 review. Direct and web-reader refresh attempts returned 403 on October 5; this is not a fresh retrieval or a whole-page archive. The hardware scope is deliberately limited to the V1 US guide already reviewed.
An explicit model-specific statement was extracted from this primary source. Check the saved excerpt and its scope.
Source location: Riley_S reply #3, April 21, 2023, 18:02:28. US product thread. V1 scope also checked against the accepted P125M V1 support answer at https://community.tp-link.com/en/home/forum/topic/718120.
TP-Link · manufacturer · Checked 2026-10-11
Saved source excerpt; this follow-up did not refresh the page.
Tapo P125M does not support the energy monitoring feature.
Manually read the primary support page through the web reader on October 11, 2026. Exact quoted substring from the model-named manufacturer support reply; no whole-page HTML download or hardware test. The thread identifies hardware V1; US scope is retained from the prior US product-specific clarification, not inferred from a generic FAQ. An IT-region datasheet search result is outside this US V1 scope.
An explicit model-specific statement was extracted from this primary source. Check the saved excerpt and its scope.
Source location: Wayne-TP reply #10, December 3, 2024, 07:40:16; P125M V1 thread. Corroborates the retained US product-specific Riley_S answer.
Home Assistant · TP-Link integration
Complete the required items before setup. Items marked “Not required” are optional for this route.
Documented
Use the exact Tapo P125M model. Home Assistant lists model support; hardware/firmware examples are additional context, not universal minimum-version requirements. Check your installed firmware and the documented third-party setting.
Derived from documentation
Connect the plug to 2.4 GHz Wi-Fi and allow local communication with Home Assistant.
Documented
Use a working Home Assistant installation.
Documented
Add the built-in TP-Link Smart Home integration. This guide uses the local TP-Link route.
Documented
Provide the TP-Link cloud email and password used with the device. Local communication does not remove this authentication requirement.
Not required
A separate Tapo hub is not part of this direct Wi-Fi plug route.
Documented
Check Tapo Lab > Third-Party Compatibility in the Tapo app. Some firmware requires this setting to permit Home Assistant access.
Documented
Use the official Tapo app to connect the plug to Wi-Fi before adding the integration.
Documented
In Home Assistant, open Settings > Devices & services > Add Integration and choose TP-Link Smart Home. Supply the device address and account credentials when asked.
Derived from documentation
Check on/off operation and the firmware-dependent third-party setting before relying on an automation. Maintainer version examples are context; they do not establish a universal minimum firmware. Resolve authentication problems using the linked integration instructions.
Derived from documentation
The exact model is listed as a supported plug; the integration exposes switching. This is documentation-based evidence, not a SwitchBase hardware test.
Not yet verified
Power readings has not been established by this source check.
Not supported for this route
Explicit primary-source evidence establishes that the feature is unsupported. The manufacturer states that the device lacks this feature, so it cannot expose it through this route.
Documented
This guide uses app provisioning and TP-Link credentials. Fully offline initial setup has not been established.
Documented
Home Assistant communicates with the device locally; ordinary control does not pass through TP-Link cloud.
Documented
Configure Home Assistant remote access separately.
Derived from documentation
Host automations can use the switch; external triggers and actions add dependencies.
Not yet verified
Firmware updates has not been established by this source check.
Documented
hardware 1.0 / firmware 1.1.0; hardware 1.0 / firmware 1.4.4
Maintainer records: hardware 1.0 / firmware 1.1.0; hardware 1.0 / firmware 1.4.4. These are examples, not minimum-version guarantees.
Not yet verified
Minimum Home Assistant version has not been established by this source check.
Documented
US
Exact-model US manufacturer documentation.
Documented
The exact model is listed by Home Assistant for its built-in TP-Link integration. This does not imply manufacturer certification or verified operation on every firmware.
Derived from documentation
Requires Wi-Fi provisioning, account credentials and a version check.
TP-Link / Tapo · manufacturer · Checked 2026-10-10
Manufacturer documentation for the exact model and displayed hardware revision. Market evidence is assessed separately.
Source location: Main model identity; selected hardware revision; Wireless Type
Home Assistant · platform · Checked 2026-10-09
Platform instructions and operating conditions for this route.
Source location: Prerequisites; supported Tapo devices; plugs and switches; data updates; known limitations
python-kasa maintainers · maintainer · Checked 2026-10-09
Model, region and software examples recorded by the integration library maintainer.
Source location: Tapo plugs / P125M
Home Assistant · platform · Checked 2026-10-09
Platform instructions and operating conditions for this route.
Source location: Home Assistant remote access
Home Assistant · platform · Checked 2026-10-09
Platform instructions and operating conditions for this route.
Source location: Home Assistant automation basics
TP-Link · manufacturer · Checked 2026-10-04
Saved source excerpt; this follow-up did not refresh the page.
Tapo's P125M is a simple smart plug that does not support energy monitoring
Statement read in the official source during the October 4 review. Direct and web-reader refresh attempts returned 403 on October 5; this is not a fresh retrieval or a whole-page archive. The hardware scope is deliberately limited to the V1 US guide already reviewed.
An explicit model-specific statement was extracted from this primary source. Check the saved excerpt and its scope.
Source location: Riley_S reply #3, April 21, 2023, 18:02:28. US product thread. V1 scope also checked against the accepted P125M V1 support answer at https://community.tp-link.com/en/home/forum/topic/718120.
