TP-Link Tapo T100 Smart Motion Sensor, Wi Fi

Update 31/01/24:TP-Link have recently made some great software/firmware updates to much of the Tapo product line.Firstly some degree of local automation is now available, when an automation is created in the Tapo app it will be identified whether or not it will continue to function without an internet connection.Even better news for some, Matter compatibility is now available on the H100 Smart Hub allowing most of the sub-devices to be connected to a Matter controller. This function is still in beta however I have found it to be working well through Home Assistant (where Matter is also still in beta). For those HA users who have been using the Tapo HACS integration I strongly recommend switching to Matter as the polling lag experienced by the Tapo HACS ... MoreUpdate 31/01/24:TP-Link have recently made some great software/firmware updates to much of the Tapo product line.Firstly some degree of local automation is now available, when an automation is created in the Tapo app it will be identified whether or not it will continue to function without an internet connection.Even better news for some, Matter compatibility is now available on the H100 Smart Hub allowing most of the sub-devices to be connected to a Matter controller. This function is still in beta however I have found it to be working well through Home Assistant (where Matter is also still in beta). For those HA users who have been using the Tapo HACS integration I strongly recommend switching to Matter as the polling lag experienced by the Tapo HACS integration does not exist using Matter and it also works entirely locally with no need to connect to TP-Link’s servers. As Matter is still rather new buttons and the water leak sensor currently aren’t supported, but I suspect this is only a matter of time.Original review:The Tapo T100 motion sensor is cheaper (at £14) than many others but as you would expect from TP-Link is a quality item. It is significantly smaller than many competitors, easy to setup and adjust via the Tapo app and thanks to a ~868MHz connection to the required Smart Hub (H100) provides decent range and battery life. Range is obviously totally dependant on obstacles and interference so will vary significantly.Whether this motion sensor will work for you will really depend on what you are trying to achieve. Within the Tapo ecosystem automation options are somewhat limited, it is certainly less customisable than other ecosystems.For those using Alexa two operations - motion detected motion not detected for chosen time period - can be utilised as triggers once the Tapo skill has been installed, which opens up far more possibilities and the capability to control devices across other ecosystems. I tested using this to control some Philips Hue lights and it worked fine, albeit with occasionally a little delay. Perhaps it works more seamlessly with Tapo bulbs which can be setup in the Tapo app without involving Alexa. I did find Alexa routines triggered by this motion sensor stopped working for no reason on more than one occasion requiring them to be deleted and recreated. Also disabling then reenabling routines caused them to break, so not great reliability using Alexa.For those using Home Assistant none of the sensors or buttons that connect to the H100 hub currently work with HA. I don't foresee an integration being developed any time soon as TP-Link does not make the API publicly available and devices that require an internet connection to function are not particularly popular within the HA community.Unlike most systems that utilise a hub/bridge/gateway, any sensors (or buttons) connected to the Smart Hub (H100) will entirely cease to function if the internet connection is lost. There is no good reason for this and in my opinion is a very poor decision by TP-Link, local functionality is an absolute necessity for a reliable smart home. Light switches or security sensors not functioning because of a lost internet connection is a really dumb problem to introduce.The advertised idea of using these in conjunction with the Smart Hub as a burglar alarm is sadly farcical. It is not loud enough to scare off anyone plus can be easily unplugged by a burglar. It is however useful as a means to alert you via your phone and it also keeps a log of triggered times, which is all I wanted it for. If you have any Tapo bulbs or plugs it can of course be used to turn these on/off also.Do a little research to ensure its capabilities meet your requirements and don’t purchase during one of Amazon’s periodic temporary price hikes and you should be satisfied.

Performance:good item.Value For Money:good itemBest Feature(s):good itemLove Tapo system. Excited to try in my home server. But experience spoilt by delivery service. Horrible delivery service. Any where leave item. Instructions on the door printer in A4 big font but just leave on front of gate barricading the door trapping people inside the house. Bad bad delivery

Best Feature:superPerformance:super goodProduct Quality:goodMotion Detection – Captures motion in your home with customization.Works with Tapo Devices – Controls other Tapo smart devices based on your movement.Instant Alerts & App Notification – Triggers alarm to warn unwanted visitors and sends you notifications.Adjustable Sensitivity –Tailor your detection coverage with 3 levels. Captures motion up to 23 ft.(7m) away.Flexible Sensor Angle - Rotate the sensor with 120° view to avoid accidental activations.Battery-Powered – Compact battery supports two years of use. No wiring required.Easy Installation – Mount it by attached 3M adhesive or the build-in magnet.Hub Required – The Tapo Hub is requried to support smart features.