TP-Link Tapo

Tplink · TP-Link Tapo is a smart home companion app that sets up and controls Tapo smart devices.

Unity Lifestyle TP-LINK SYSTEMS INC.
Bundle ID com.tplink.iot
Version analyzed 3.19.512
Build framework Unity
Detection confidence Medium
SDKs detected 9
Analyzed 2026-06-29
Static + runtime analysis

SDKs detected

9 SDKs found across 8 categories. Click any SDK to see every other app that uses it.

All SDKs
Animation 1 SDK
Authentication 1 SDK
Crash Reporting 1 SDK
Push Notifications 1 SDK
Storage 1 SDK
From manifest + Info.plist

Permissions requested 12 sensitive

41 permissions requested at runtime. Colors reflect platform sensitivity tier.

Scan for Bluetooth devices sensitive

Discover nearby Bluetooth devices.

Connect to Bluetooth devices sensitive

Connect to paired Bluetooth devices.

Background location restricted

Access location while the app is in the background.

Approximate location sensitive

Access approximate location (network-based).

Precise location sensitive

Access exact location via GPS, cell, and Wi-Fi.

Write storage sensitive

Write files to shared external storage. No-op for apps targeting Android 11+.

Read storage sensitive

Read files from shared external storage. Replaced by READ_MEDIA_* on Android 13+.

Microphone sensitive

Record audio from the microphone.

Post notifications sensitive

Post notifications to the system.

Nearby Wi-Fi devices sensitive

Discover and connect to nearby Wi-Fi devices.

Read phone state sensitive

Read phone state, network info, and the device's phone number.

Camera sensitive

Take pictures and record video.

Internet access standard

Open network sockets.

Bluetooth (legacy) standard

Connect to paired Bluetooth devices on Android 11 and below.

Bluetooth admin (legacy) standard

Discover and pair Bluetooth devices on Android 11 and below.

Network state standard

Read connectivity information.

Change network state standard

Change network connectivity state.

Modify audio settings standard

Modify global audio settings.

Vibrate standard

Control the vibrator.

FLASHLIGHT standard
Wake lock standard

Keep the device awake.

Display over other apps standard

Draw windows on top of other apps. Granted from system settings.

MANAGE OWN CALLS standard
Foreground service: microphone standard

Required for foreground services of type microphone.

Foreground service: location standard

Required for foreground services of type location.

Run at startup standard

Receive the BOOT_COMPLETED broadcast.

Wi-Fi state standard

Read Wi-Fi connection information.

Biometric authentication standard

Authenticate using biometric hardware.

Fingerprint authentication standard

Authenticate using fingerprint hardware.

Wi-Fi multicast standard

Receive Wi-Fi multicast packets.

BLUETOOTH PRIVILEGED standard
Foreground service standard

Run a foreground service.

Foreground service: data sync standard

Required for foreground services of type dataSync.

In-app billing standard

Use Google Play Billing for in-app purchases and subscriptions.

com.google.android.c2dm.permission.RECEIVE standard
com.google.android.gms.permission.AD ID standard
ACCESS ADSERVICES ATTRIBUTION standard
ACCESS ADSERVICES AD ID standard
com.google.android.finsky.permission.BIND GET INSTALL REFERRER SERVICE standard
com.tplink.iot.DYNAMIC RECEIVER NOT EXPORTED PERMISSION standard
Change Wi-Fi state standard

Change Wi-Fi connectivity state.

Frequently asked questions

What FlyTrap detected inside TP-Link Tapo.

What is TP-Link Tapo built with?

TP-Link Tapo by TP-LINK SYSTEMS INC. is built with Unity. FlyTrap determined this by analyzing the app's compiled binary, not from anything the developer published.

What SDKs does TP-Link Tapo use?

FlyTrap detected 9 third-party SDKs inside TP-Link Tapo, including Firebase Analytics, Firebase Cloud Messaging and Firebase Crashlytics. They span areas such as Analytics, Push Notifications, Crash Reporting and Machine Learning. The full list, grouped by category, is on this page.

What permissions does TP-Link Tapo request?

TP-Link Tapo requests 41 permissions. 12 of these are sensitive, such as Scan for Bluetooth devices, Connect to Bluetooth devices and Background location. Each is listed above with its platform sensitivity tier.

Is TP-Link Tapo safe to use?

FlyTrap reports what an app contains, it does not issue a safety verdict. TP-Link Tapo requests 41 permissions (12 sensitive) and bundles 9 third-party SDKs. Reviewing those alongside the developer helps you decide what you are comfortable granting.

What platforms is TP-Link Tapo available on?

The version FlyTrap analyzed targets Android.