Smart Candle Bulb, Multicolour
Tapo L430C Review

E14 candle  |  16 million colours  |  2500-6500K  |  470 lm  |  Dimmable to 1%

Overview

The Tapo L430C is an E14 candle bulb with 16 million colours and tunable white from 2500K to 6500K. Tapo rates it at 470 lumens (49W equivalent), dimmable down to 1%.

It connects to Wi-Fi with no hub and works with Alexa, Google and SmartThings, with schedules.

Key Features

✓E14 candle fitting
✓16 million colours
✓Tunable white 2500K to 6500K
✓470 lm (49W equivalent)
✓Dimmable to 1%
✓No hub needed
✓Alexa, Google and SmartThings
✓Schedules

Pros & Cons

Pros

+ Fits chandeliers and small lamps
+ Colour and tunable white
+ SmartThings support
+ Dims very low

Cons

− E14 only
− No Matter
− 2.4GHz Wi-Fi only

Setup & Installation

Fit the bulb, switch it on at the wall, then add it in the Tapo app on 2.4GHz Wi-Fi. Tapo says its smart bulbs do not support 5GHz.

Keep the wall switch on: a smart bulb needs power all the time to stay connected.

Common Problems & Fixes

Running into issues? Our Tapo L430C troubleshooting guide covers step-by-step fixes taken from Tapo’s own guides, including won’t connect to Wi-Fi, offline, how to reset it.

Who Should Buy It

Anyone with E14 candle fittings who wants colour smart lighting.

Verdict

The L430C brings Tapo colour lighting to candle fittings, with very low dimming and SmartThings support.

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