Smart Bulb, Dimmable White
Tapo L510 Review

E27 (L510E) or B22 (L510B)  |  Soft warm white  |  Dimmable 1-100%  |  No hub needed  |  Alexa and Google

Overview

The Tapo L510 is a dimmable warm white smart bulb, sold as the L510E (E27 screw) and the L510B (B22 bayonet). It connects straight to your Wi-Fi with no hub, and dims from 1 to 100%.

Tapo lists schedules, sunrise and sunset timing and an away mode, and it works with Alexa and Google. Tapo’s store page does not give a lumen or wattage figure for it.

Key Features

✓E27 (L510E) or B22 (L510B)
✓Soft warm white
✓Dimmable 1-100%
✓No hub needed
✓Schedules, sunrise/sunset and away mode
✓Alexa and Google

Pros & Cons

Pros

+ Simple white smart bulb
+ B22 and E27 versions
+ No hub needed
+ Away mode

Cons

− White only, no colour
− No lumen figure on Tapo’s page
− 2.4GHz Wi-Fi only

Which Version Should You Buy?

✓Tapo L510E (E27) — Screw fitting. Check latest price
✓Tapo L510B (B22) — Bayonet fitting. Check latest price

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 L510 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 who wants a basic dimmable smart bulb on a schedule.

Verdict

The L510 is a no-fuss white smart bulb in both UK fittings. For colour, look at the L530.

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