Best Smart Lighting — Tapo (2026)

Pros

• Voice Control- Tapo smart bulb works with Amazon Alexa and Google Assistant for Voice Control; Manage the lights with your voice commands such as “Hi, Alexa, turn on the light” or “Hey, Google, dim my bedroom lights
• Dimmable - With dimming range from 1 to 100 Percent, set the right brightness for any mood or activity with your light bulb; Found your favourite lighting for watching movies, Save it as a setting you can simply select for future movie nights
• Remote Control – The whole room is dark when you get off from work at night, then you need to fumble around to find the light switch. With L510B and the Tapo app, you just need to take your smart phone out from pocket and open Tapo app, then everything is on
• Away Mode - Worried about the house when your family is on a trip? This is where Tapo L510B Dimmable Lights functions; It turns on/off the lights randomly to simulate someone being at home

Cons

• No mention of battery backup.
• Away mode may attract burglars.

Pros

• Multicolor smart bulb – Easily design scenarios for your daily routine or activities by customizing brightness, light temperature, and colors–with 16,000,000 hues to choose from
• Dimmable - With dimming range from 1 to 100 Percent, set the right brightness for any mood or activity with your light bulb; Found your favourite lighting for watching movies, Save it as a setting you can simply select for future movie nights
• Device Sharing - Share management permissions with family members for multiple control with your smart bulbs that work with alexa
• Schedules and Timers - Set schedules and timers to switch on and off automatically when you’re home or away with the Tapo remote control light bulb; Sunrise and Sunset Modes – Automatically activate your light according to your time zone

Cons

• No mention of battery backup for remote control.
• Does not specify compatibility with other smart home systems.

Pros

• Connect It Your Way - Use it with your smart assistant, a hub, or connect directly to the Tapo App. Control the Light Strip however you want.
• Wind Down at Night - Install the Light Strip to relax your body and mind through a mood-setting atmosphere.
• Voice Control - Use simple voice commands to control your light strip with Alexa or Google Assistant.
• No Hub Required - Connect to your home’s secure Wi-Fi network. No need for a hub or extra equipment.

Cons

• No Hub Required may lead to complexity in setup.
• Voice Control works only with specific assistants.