How to create Smart Action (automation or a shortcut) of my Tapo device (smart bulb, smart plug, smart camera)

What are Tapo Smart Actions?

For Tapo devices, there are two kinds of Smart Actions—Shortcuts and Automation.

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 Tapo smart devices or Time as a trigger to control other Tapo 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.

You can set up a trigger (When something happens) and an action (Then execute the action) in an automation.

Trigger List

Trigger (When)
Trigger Manually	Shortcuts: With one tap
Trigger Time	At Sunrise	Offset（±5h59min）	e.g. When it is 7 pm every Monday to Friday
	At Sunset	Offset（±5h59min）
	At Specific Time	00:00 ~ 23:59
Trigger Device	Tapo Camera (Vary by models)	Motion Detected	e.g. When your Tapo Cam detects a motion
		Person Detected
		Baby Crying Detected
		Area Intrusion Detected
		Line Crossing Detected
		Pet Detected
		Camera Tampering Detected
		...

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

Action List

Action (Then)
Run a Shortcut	You need to create a shortcuts first.		e.g. Then run “Arrive Home” shortcut
Enable/Disable Automation	You need to create an automation first.		e.g. Then run “Turn on light” automation
Control Tapo Devices	Tapo Camera	Enable Privacy Mode
	Tapo Camera	Disable Privacy Mode
	Tapo Lighting	Turn On
		Turn Off
		Turn On/Off	e.g. Then turn on if it’s off and vice versa
		Set Lighting (Brightness/Color/Mode/Effect)	e.g. Then turn on to Christmas lighting effect
		“On” Duration	e.g. Then turn on to 20% and then turn off after 2 minutes
		Brightness +
		Brightness -
		Color Temperature +
		Color Temperature +
		Random Color
	Tapo Plug/Power Strip	Turn On
		Turn Off
		Turn On/Off
		“On” Duration	e.g. Then turn on for 2 minutes

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

How to Create Smart Actions

Option 1: Edit based on the template

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

2. Tap on a featured action. Tap EDIT to select devices and change the settings as needed. Tap APPLY to save changes.

Note: Tapo cameras only support Enable/Disable Privacy Mode.

Option 2: Create your own actions

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

2. Customize triggers/actions for your smart action.

1) Shortcuts

a. Tap + to add actions.

b. Name your shortcut and choose an icon for it. Tap Done to complete.

c. You can run the shortcut with one tap on My Actions page or on the Home page.

2) Automation

a. Tap + to add triggers (When) and actions (Then).

If there are more than 2 triggers added, you can decide when to perform the action. Tap When Any Condition is Met, and select “Any Condition is Met” or “All Conditions Are Met”.

3. Name your smart action and set the effective time when the automation will take effect.

4. Your automation will execute when triggered during the effective time.