Tapo-ESP32

Unofficial Tapo API client for ESP32.
Control Tapo P-series smart plugs and L-series smart lights from an ESP32.

Features

• Supports Tapo P-series (plugs) and L-series (lights)
• Compatible with the latest Tapo firmware using the KLAP algorithm
• Lightweight and simple API

Note: The Passthrough algorithm used in older firmwares is not supported. Please update to the latest version.

Tested environment

• ESP32-WROOM-32
• Tapo P105 firmware v1.4.5 (latest as of Jan 2026)
• Tapo P110 firmware v1.4.1 (latest as of Jan 2026)
• Tapo L535 firmware v1.1.7

Important: For newer firmware versions, make sure Third-Party Compatibility is turned on in the Tapo app. You can find this option by navigating to Me > Third-Party Services in the app.

Prerequisites

• Arduino IDE or PlatformIO

Installation

You can either use this project directly as a sketch, or copy the library files into your own project.

Option 1: Use as a sketch (Arduino IDE)

1. Download or clone this repository.
2. Open tapo-esp32.ino by double-clicking it (or via Arduino IDE).
3. Edit Wi-Fi and Tapo credentials, then upload.

Option 2: Copy files into your project

Copy these files into your project:

• tapo_device.h
• tapo_protocol.h
• tapo_cipher.h

Example

• tapo-esp32.ino

Contributing

Contributions are welcome.

Credits

Inspired by mihai-dinculescu/tapo