How to create Smart Action (Automation or Shortcut) on Tapo app

What are Tapo Smart Actions?

Shortcuts

Shortcut lets you perform an action with a simple tap. For example, when you are ready for bed, you can turn off your Tapo devices and dim the lights with one action.

Automation

Automation allows you to use smart devices or Time as a trigger to control other devices or run a shortcut/automation task. For example, you might want to turn the lights on a few minutes before you get home from work every weekday.

Trigger List

*Triggers may vary by product models and Tapo Care plans. More devices will be supported soon.

Trigger* (When)
Time of Day	At Sunrise	Offset（±5h59min）
	At Sunset	Offset（±5h59min）
	At Specific Time	00:00 ~ 23:59
Arrive/Leave	Arrive	When the phone/tablet arrives at a specific area
(Geofencing)	Leave	When the phone/tablet leaves a specific area
Device Status Change	Plug/Lighting	Turn On
		Turn Off
		Turn On/Off
	Switch/Fan Switch	Turn On
	Switch/Fan Switch	Turn Off
	Dimmer Switch Smart Button	Single Tap
		Double Tap
		Rotate Clockwise
		Rotate Anticlockwise
	Camera (Vary by models)	Motion Detected
		Person Detected
		Baby Crying Detected
		Pet Detected
		Area Intrusion Detected
		Line Crossing Detected
		Camera Tampering Detected
		...
	Doorbell	Doorbell Is Pressed
	Hub	Ring
	Water Leak Sensor	Water Leak Detected
	Water Leak Sensor	Water Leak Solved
	Motion Sensor	Motion Detected
	Motion Sensor	No Motion Detected for a Set Time
	Contact Sensor	Open
		Close
		Triggered
		Kept Open for 1 min
		Kept Open for a Set Time
	Temperature and Humidity Sensor	Temperature over X
		Temperature below X
		Humidity over X
		Humidity below X
	Doorlock	Unlocked
		Unlocked by
		Locked
		Doorbell is pressed
		Alarm Triggered

Action List

*Actions may vary by product models. More devices will be supported soon.

Action* (Then)
Control One Device	Tapo Hub	Become Silent
	Tapo Hub	Ring
	Basic Plug/Switch	Turn On
		Turn Off
		Turn On/Off
		Remain on for a set time
	Fan Switch	Turn On
		Turn Off
		Turn On/Off
		Turn on to specified level
		Remain on for a set time
		Speed level +
		Speed level -
		Set to sleep mode
	Dimmer Switch/ White Light Bulb	Turn On
		Turn Off
		Turn On/Off
		Turn on and customize lighting
		Remain on for a set time
		Brightness +
		Brightness -
	Multicolor Lighting (Bulbs & Light Strips)	Turn On
		Turn Off
		Turn On/Off
		Turn on and customize lighting
		Remain on for a set time
		Brightness +
		Brightness -
		Color Temperature +
		Color Temperature -
		Random Color
	Smart Camera (Vary by models)	Enable Privacy Mode
		Disable Privacy Mode
		Enable/Disable Privacy Mode
		Play Sound (Default or Custom) *
		Enable Motion Tracking*
		Disable Motion Tracking*
		Enable/Disable Motion Tracking*
		Rotate to Marked Position*
		Turn On Patrol Mode*
		Turn Off Patrol Mode*
		Turn On/Off Patrol Mode*
	Smart Floodlight Camera Lighting Control (Vary by models)	Turn On*
		Turn Off*
		Turn on/Off*
		Turn on and customize lighting*
		Remain on for a set time*
		Brightness +*
		Brightness -*
	Robot	Start Cleaning
	Robot	Head home
	Doorlock	Turn on locking notifications
		Turn off locking notifications
		Turn on unlocking notifications
		Turn off unlocking notifications
	Group	Turn On
		Turn Off
		Turn On/Off
		Remain on for a set time
Control Multiple Devices	Turn Off	Turn on multiple devices at the same time
Control Multiple Devices	Turn Off	Turn off multiple devices at the same time
Run Shortcut	Run the shortcuts you've set up
Enable/Disable Automation	Enable or disable the Automations you've set up
Send Me Notifications	Enter the message for your notification
Delay	Set a delay between two actions

Condition List

Condition(If)
Type/Model	Device Status
Plug/Switch/Lighting	Device On
Plug/Switch/Lighting	Device Off
Fan Switch	Device On
Fan Switch	Device Off
Contact Sensor	Open
(T110)	Close
Temperature and humidity sensors /Room Thermostat (T310, T315, KE110)	Temperature over X
	Temperature below X
	Temperature in a specified range
	Humidity over X
	Humidity below X
	Humidity in a specified range
Camera	Privacy Mode is On
	Privacy Mode is Off
	Floodlight is On
	Floodlight is Off
Doorlock	Locked
Doorlock	Unlocked

How to Create Smart Actions

Option 1: Edit based on the template

1. Go to the Smart page and you will see the Recommended Smart Actions (Shortcut and Automation).

2. Tap on a template. Select devices according to the app instructions. Then tap Add to save the smart action.

Note: Triggers and Actions vary by models.

Option 2: Create your own actions

1. Go to the Smart page and tap + on the top right to add a Shortcut or an Automation.

2. Customize your smart action.

1) Shortcuts

Tap + to add actions. You can also set the delay action as needed. Then name your shortcut and choose an icon for it. Tap Done to complete.

You can run the shortcut with one tap on Smart > Shortcuts page or on the Home page.

2) Automation

Tap + to add triggers (When) and actions (Then). If you want the device to trigger under specific conditions, you can set the conditions (If).

Note: If there are 2 or more triggers added, any trigger will activate the automation.

Set the Effective Time when the automation will take effect, click Create to save the automation. It will execute when triggered during the effective time.