# Tapo P110M

Tapo P110M is the better Tapo plug than P125M when power use matters, but buyers should treat the energy feature as Tapo-first until their chosen Matter platform proves it exposes the data they need.

Canonical page: https://matterhome.io/devices/tapo-p110m
Markdown page: https://matterhome.io/devices/tapo-p110m.md

## Device Facts

- Brand: Tapo
- Model: P110M
- Product type: Matter Smart Wi-Fi Plug with Energy Monitoring
- Category: Smart plugs
- Connection: Matter over Wi-Fi
- Matter status: TP-Link lists Tapo P110M as a Matter-certified smart Wi-Fi plug with energy monitoring.
- Launch date: 2024-09
- Thread border router required: No
- Brand hub required: No
- Typical price range: $20-$50
- Review status: Compatibility guide
- Product image: https://matterhome.io/content-assets/devices/tapo-p110m/product.jpg
- Product image alt text: Tapo P110M smart Wi-Fi plug with energy monitoring
- Product image source: https://static.tp-link.com/upload/image-line/Tapo_P110M(4-pack)(US)1.6-139.5x92x70.5mm-7022513285_large_20240924094121q.jpg

## Ecosystem Support

- Apple Home: Supported
- Google Home: Supported
- Alexa: Supported
- SmartThings: Supported
- Home Assistant: Limited

## Best For

- Lamps and small appliances where energy use is useful context
- Tapo users who want Matter sharing without a bridge
- Buyers choosing between low-cost Wi-Fi Matter plugs

## Skip If

- Energy history must appear inside every smart home app
- You prefer Thread accessories that extend the mesh
- Your 2.4 GHz Wi-Fi coverage is unreliable at the outlet

## Setup Notes

- Use the Matter code for ecosystem setup after the plug is on a 2.4 GHz Wi-Fi network.
- Keep the Tapo app for firmware updates and energy-history views.
- Check the rating of the appliance before using the plug for heaters, motors, or heavy loads.

## Known Limitations

- Matter support does not guarantee that every platform will show real-time or historical energy data.
- Advanced schedules, billing estimates, and automation details are Tapo app features.
- Home Assistant behavior depends on the Matter server and energy-cluster support in use.

## Pros

- Direct Matter-over-Wi-Fi outlet control
- Built-in energy monitoring
- Compact plug format
- No separate hub required

## Cons

- Energy data may not appear in every Matter ecosystem
- 2.4 GHz Wi-Fi only
- Tapo app is still needed for firmware and detailed power history

## Sources

- https://www.tp-link.com/us/home-networking/smart-plug/tapo-p110m/
- https://www.tp-link.com/us/technology/matter/
- https://www.tp-link.com/us/support/faq/3520/
- https://static.tp-link.com/upload/image-line/Tapo_P110M(4-pack)(US)1.6-139.5x92x70.5mm-7022513285_large_20240924094121q.jpg

## The energy-monitoring Tapo plug

Tapo P110M adds power readings to the usual smart plug job. That makes it more useful for a dehumidifier, fan, charger, or appliance where you want to see whether the device is actually running, not just whether the outlet is on.

The Matter path is direct over Wi-Fi. There is no Thread border router requirement and no Tapo hub requirement. The part to verify is energy data, because Matter ecosystems still vary in how much power information they show.

## Setup path

Use a 2.4 GHz Wi-Fi network and add the plug with the Matter code. The Tapo app remains the place to handle firmware and richer energy views, so do not remove it from the setup plan just because the plug has a Matter logo.

If the plug is going behind furniture, pair it and update it first. The Matter code and physical button are easier to reach before the outlet is hidden.

## What to check

Use P110M when you want direct Matter control with the option to inspect energy use in Tapo. Skip it if your main requirement is fully portable, cross-platform energy history. In that case, test one plug in the exact ecosystem before buying a pack.