TP-Link Tapo L535B 8.6W smart bulb with HomeKit and Alexa

This smart LED bulb from Tapo brings bright, adjustable lighting to living rooms and workspaces while letting you tailor colour and warmth for different activities. With a high output that the manufacturer equates to a 75 W incandescent, it works well where clearer, more vivid illumination is needed and supports voice control across major smart platforms.

Key Points

The bulb delivers up to 1055 lumens according to the manufacturer, offering stronger light than many standard smart bulbs. It supports millions of colours and adjustable colour temperature so you can set warm white for relaxing evenings or crisp daylight tones for focused tasks. Connectivity is straightforward because the bulb joins your home Wi‑Fi directly, meaning no additional hub is required.

The Tapo L535B is compatible with voice assistants such as Alexa, Siri and Google Assistant and includes support for the Matter protocol to improve interoperability with other certified smart devices. You can schedule on/off times, use timers and activate a presence simulation mode when you are away. The companion app also shows real‑time energy consumption so you can monitor usage and running costs.

Technical Specifications

• Name: Tapo L535B Smart Bulb B22
• Power: 8.6 W
• Brightness: 1055 lumens (manufacturer equivalent to 75 W)
• Fitting: B22 bayonet cap
• Connectivity: Wi‑Fi, Matter support

Usage Recommendations

Use scenes in the app to switch quickly between presets for reading, watching films or ambient social lighting. For rooms that need brighter task lighting, select higher lumen output with a neutral or cool white temperature. For bedrooms and relaxation areas, lower the brightness and choose warm tones. Voice commands are useful for hands‑free switching or quick dimming, and scheduling helps keep lighting routines consistent while monitoring energy use in the app gives insight into consumption patterns.

Limitations and Notes

Consider that compatibility with third‑party ecosystems depends on each platform’s Matter implementation, and some advanced features in the Tapo app may not be mirrored exactly through voice assistants. The bulb requires a stable 2.4 GHz Wi‑Fi network to connect directly, and range can be affected by building layout and router placement.