TP-Link's smart plug now monitors energy consumption following the latest update
The TP-Link Tapo P110M Mini Smart Wi-Fi Plug, one of TP-Link's best-selling gadgets, has recently received a significant update - the Matter 1.3 update. This update is a game-changer for smart home enthusiasts, making the Tapo P110M Mini Smart Wi-Fi Plug more versatile and potentially popular.
Before the Matter 1.3 update, users had to open the TP-Link Tapo app to see energy consumption data. However, with this latest update, the Tapo P110M Mini Smart Wi-Fi Plug now supports real-time and historical energy monitoring in any Matter-compatible app.
This means that users are no longer tied to the TP-Link Tapo app for tracking energy consumption. In fact, popular platforms like Home Assistant and Samsung SmartThings are already fully compatible with Matter 1.3, allowing users to start monitoring their energy use immediately if they use either of these platforms. Besides these, apps such as Aqara, Ikea Home Smart, and Homey are also known to support the energy monitoring feature of the Tapo P110M Mini Smart Wi-Fi Plug after the Matter 1.3 update.
For instance, Aqara shows electricity use for the day and month, plus current power readings. Ikea Home Smart displays Power Meter and Energy Meter but lacks current and voltage readings. The availability of the feature on Homey is somewhat unconfirmed, according to user reports and Matter platform support testing as of mid-2025.
It's important to note that while several Matter-enabled apps may not yet support Matter 1.3, this might prevent the new energy tracking feature from being visible. TP-Link officially verifies only Home Assistant and SmartThings at this time for full Matter energy monitoring functionality, while broader adoption by other platforms is still evolving.
In addition to the energy monitoring feature, the Matter 1.3 update also boosts security and improves Wi-Fi performance for the Tapo P110M Mini Smart Wi-Fi Plug. The update is currently rolling out to most owners, making it an exciting time for those who own this affordable and popular smart plug.
As TP-Link continues to innovate in the smart home market, with recent releases of smart security cameras, the Tapo P110M Mini Smart Wi-Fi Plug remains one of the most affordable and popular smart plugs on the market. Users can check if the update has been received by opening the Tapo app and going to Home > Tapo P110 > Device Settings > Firmware Update.
The Matter 1.3 update for the Tapo P110M Mini Smart Wi-Fi Plug has made it possible for users to monitor energy consumption in various Matter-compatible apps, such as Home Assistant, Samsung SmartThings, Aqara, Ikea Home Smart, and Homey. Moreover, with this update, the Tapo P110M Mini Smart Wi-Fi Plug now offers improved security and enhanced Wi-Fi performance, making it an even more attractive smart-home device among technology enthusiasts.
