TP-Link Tapo Smart Wi-Fi Power Strip (P300) Matter Reference

The TP-Link Tapo Smart Wi-Fi Power Strip (part P300) is a Wi-Fi smart power strip with three individually switchable 230–240V AC outlets, one USB-C PD port, and two USB-A QC3.0 charging ports. It pairs over Matter as a plug/outlet device and connects directly to 2.4GHz Wi-Fi; no hub or Thread border router is required. Dated reviews and retail listings confirm Apple Home, Amazon Alexa, and Google Home support, while MatterCheck's plug/outlet type matrix also shows Yes pairing for SmartThings, Home Assistant, Homey, and Hubitat.

Tapo P300 Matter transport and CSA certification facts

The CSA DCL model record for the Tapo Smart Wi-Fi Power Strip lists part number P300 and maps to the plug/outlet device type. MatterCheck's SKU record adds CSA certificate CSA22374MAT40374-24, certified 2022-12-23. It is a Wi-Fi device, not Thread, so it uses your existing 2.4GHz network and does not need a Thread border router or a TP-Link hub. The Good Guys listing and GadgetGuy describe a hub-free 2.4GHz 802.11b/g/n connection; Bluetooth is used only for initial setup.

Tapo P300 Matter plug/outlet platform matrix

These are MatterCheck's type-level matrix answers for the plug_outlet device type, not product-specific lab results. The full type page is at MatterCheck plug/outlet type coverage. For practical pairing help, see the Matter smart plug support guide.

In the dated sources, Apple Home, Amazon Alexa, and Google Home are the named ecosystems for the P300. The remaining platform rows are MatterCheck's plug/outlet type values; no product-specific SmartThings, Home Assistant, Homey, or Hubitat report appears in the available sources.

Tapo P300 across the seven Matter platforms

At the plug_outlet type level, MatterCheck lists Yes for pairing and control on all seven platforms. The only non-Yes value is Amazon Alexa's automation-start cell, which is Unknown; Apple Home, Google Home, SmartThings, Home Assistant, Homey, and Hubitat are all Yes for starting automations and as automation targets. Dated P300 reviews specifically show Apple Home control and Siri voice, while TP-Link and retail pages list Alexa and Google Assistant support.

Tapo P300 setup steps, specs, and reported limits

Tapo P300 setup in Apple Home and the Tapo app

The TP-Link setup guide says to get the Tapo app from the App Store or Google Play, log in, plug in the strip, wait 2 seconds, tap the + button, and select the power strip model. In GadgetGuy's 20 Feb 2024 review, reviewer Valens Quinn found that an iPhone automatically recognized the P300 and offered Apple Home setup, imported Wi-Fi settings without asking, and offered the option of displaying each socket as a separate tile. Quinn renamed the outlets TV, Xbox, and lamp, made a location-based Apple Home automation, and used the Siri command "Hey Siri, turn off my lamp."

The EU user guide also covers Amazon Frustration-Free Setup and Certified for Humans; The Good Guys and TP-Link pages list Google Assistant and Alexa support, but no Google app step-by-step appears in these sources. If a pairing fails, start with MatterCheck's device-not-pairing guide.

Tapo P300 specs and limits from TP-Link and reviewers

• Outlets: three individually controllable smart AC outlets; smart features apply only to the outlets, not the USB ports (TP-Link community post, GadgetGuy, Impulse Gamer).
• USB ports: one USB-C PD and two USB-A QC3.0 ports, each up to 18W. When two or more USB ports are connected, total max output is 5V/3A shared (TP-Link community/user guide).
• Electrical and size: rated 230–240V~, 50/60Hz; maximum load 2400W/10A; dimensions 260 × 64 × 38mm; 1.5m cable; flame-retardant PC V-0 casing (GadgetGuy, The Good Guys).
• Safety and internals: GadgetGuy and Impulse Gamer list surge, overload, overcurrent, and overheat protection. Elektroda's 2 Apr 2026 teardown found 10A A1-S-105IA2F relays, side overcurrent protection, Torx screws, an RTL8720CM Wi-Fi SoC, EN25QH32 32Mbit SPI flash, and a CMS8S5880 MCU.
• Observed charging: Elektroda measured more than 3.5A at 5V and, with a Xiaomi device, under 2A at 9V; USB QC works, and voltage can drop to 5V when a second USB device is attached.
• Review limits: GadgetGuy's 20 Feb 2024 review notes no USB switching, no 60W+ laptop USB-C charging, difficult voice-command discovery, and a plug that is not low-profile. Impulse Gamer's 21 Jan 2025 review adds WPA3 Network Security and repeats that USB ports are not app-controlled.
• Price seen: AU$69 RRP in GadgetGuy (Feb 2024); AU$79 at The Good Guys; PLN140 in Elektroda (Apr 2026).

Tapo P300: buy-if and skip-if points

• Buy if you want three individually scheduled or voice-controlled AC outlets with Matter and hub-free 2.4GHz Wi-Fi in Apple Home, Alexa, or Google Home.
• Buy if you will use the USB-C PD and USB-A QC3.0 18W ports as an always-on charging strip.
• Skip if you need switchable USB ports or per-outlet energy monitoring; the sources say USB ports are always on and no energy monitoring is included.
• Skip if you need laptop-level USB-C charging; GadgetGuy notes the port is not 60W or more.
• Skip if you need a low-profile plug for a tight gap behind furniture; GadgetGuy says the P300's plug sticks out.