TAPO TPlink P100 Smart plug

General
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Hi,

Very new to Node-Red, I am trying to integrate a TAPO P100 Smart plug into Node-Red.

I have installed the node-red-contrib-tplink-tapo-connect-api nodes and followed some basic instruction I have found online.

When I deploy the flow, below the 'Toggle' node appears "Communication Error". I have checked the Username and Password, aswell as the Smart plug IP address however still receive this "communication error".

Can anyone please point me in the right direction.

Thanks,
Jamie

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Welcome to the forums @Jamie.Williams

I think that is an old Node - that fell victim to a change TP Link made, and the author didn't update it

I would suggest using this one - which I do, without issue
I also use P100 plugs - and this (new/fixed Node) has no issue for me

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Thank you for this updated version. The communication error has resolved, however replaced with a handshake error. I've checked the basic's once again, however continues.

Any ideas appreciated.

Jamie

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Yes - That handshake error is due to the old Node no longer working.
you're much off better using the newer Node I suggested.

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Even with the new node, the handshake error exists

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Oh I see - Sorry!

Have you updated the P100's firmware?
TP Link changed some things a while ago.

And what was needed is a change to the Node (the new one I linked to) and a firmware update (I think), unless another update by TPL has broken it again (but mine work oddly).

Are you behind a proxy/HA that maybe getting in the way with comms?

Here is mine (P100 x 4) all working

Removed my account and my Plugs IP of course

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I haven't updated my FW for a while - and I wont after seeing your issue :grimacing:

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I believe the FW updated automatically upon connecting with the Tapo App. I'll see if I can revert the FW to an older version. Appreciate your input, Thank you

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This is why I block my IoT network from the Internet :wink:

Hope it all works out - but seems TP Link may have broke it again - Hopefully not