Tapo Smart Sensor Starter Kit Review
Summary: The Tapo Smart Sensor Starter Kit is the perfect solution to start your smarting your house!
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Affordable smarts!
The Tapo Smart Sensor Starter Kit by TP-Link is designed to enhance your home security and automation. The kit includes a Tapo Hub, a motion sensor, and two contact sensors, making it a versatile solution for monitoring different areas of your home. The kit is compatible with popular smart home platforms like Apple HomeKit, Amazon Alexa (reviewed), and Google Assistant, providing seamless integration into your existing smart home ecosystem.
The Tapo Smart Sensor Starter Kit boasts a sleek and modern design. Further, the sensors are compact, unobtrusive, and blend well with any home decor. The build quality is solid, and the sensors feel durable and well-made. The Tapo Hub is also compact and easy to place discreetly in your home.
Installation and Setup
Setting up the Tapo Smart Sensor Starter Kit is straightforward. The Tapo app guides you through the installation process step-by-step. Here are the key steps:
- Tapo Hub: Connect the hub to your Wi-Fi network using the app.
- Motion Sensor: Place the motion sensor in the desired location and pair it with the hub.
- Contact Sensors: Attach the contact sensors to doors or windows and pair them with the hub.
The entire setup process takes about 15-20 minutes. The app’s intuitive interface makes it easy to configure and customize the sensors to suit your needs.
The Tapo Smart Sensor Starter Kit delivers reliable performance. The motion sensor is highly responsive and can detect movement up to 7 meters away with a 120-degree field of view. It sends instant notifications to your smartphone when motion is detected, allowing you to monitor your home in real-time.
Further, the contact sensors are sensitive and provide instant alerts when doors or windows are opened or closed. They are ideal for securing entry points and ensuring you are notified of any unauthorized access. Lastly, the sensors are powered by CR2032 batteries, which provide a long battery life of up to 2 years, depending on usage.
As you may have guess, one of the standout features of the Tapo Smart Sensor Starter Kit is its compatibility with popular smart home platforms. For me I tested it with Amazon Alexa and the devices could not be faulted and voice controls worked well. The hardest part was installing and setting up the skills for Alexa which can be a little time consuming but this is for all smart assistances.
In terms of connectivity, I had no issues with these devices in my home. Of course, when the power does go down, you lose the functionality, but this is really a moot point. The contact sensors work great, and I trialed this on our fridge which is constantly being left option and also a main door. No issues whatsoever and given the battery life, it’s a great investment. Additionally, the motion sensor is great to add an extra layer of security in your home or naughty pets that walk into the wrong areas of the home.
Final Thoughts?
The Tapo Smart Sensor Starter Kit is an excellent choice for anyone looking to enhance their home security and automation. It offers reliable performance, easy installation, and seamless integration with popular smart home platforms and is affordably priced.
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