TP-Link Tapo
TP-Link Tapo

TP-Link Tapo

Lifestyle

| TP-LINK SYSTEMS INC.

Play on PC with BlueStacks or from our cloud

  • Overview
  • How to Download

Page Modified On: November 26, 2025

Run TP-Link Tapo on PC or Mac

Get freedom from your phone’s obvious limitations. Use TP-Link Tapo, made by TP-LINK SYSTEMS INC., a Lifestyle app on your PC or Mac with BlueStacks, and level up your experience.

Tapo comes across like a calm, all-in-one remote for TP-Link smart plugs, bulbs, maybe a camera or two, without a lot of fuss. Someone sets things up in a few minutes, then everything sits on one screen with big, clear toggles. Turn lamps on from the office, shut the heater when leaving, that kind of stuff, and it works from wherever there is internet. If a house is tied into Google Home or Amazon Echo, voice control handles the basics so the phone can stay in the pocket. There is a simple “away” option that flips lights on and off so the place looks lived in, which feels smarter than just leaving one lamp on all night.

Timers and schedules are the best part: pick a time, pick the device, and forget about it. A countdown can shut something off after a movie or brew, which saves a bit of power without babysitting. Families can be invited so everyone has access and nobody is yelling across the room to hit a switch. On a PC with BlueStacks, the layout feels even easier to manage because editing schedules and typing device names on a keyboard is just quicker, and it is nice to keep the window open next to work stuff. The app is straightforward, fast to learn, and does what a smart home app should without getting in the way.

Big screen. Bigger performance. Use BlueStacks on your PC or Mac to run your favorite apps.

How to Download and Run TP-Link Tapo on PC or Mac

  • Download and install BlueStacks on your PC or Mac

  • Complete Google sign-in to access the Play Store, or do it later

  • Look for TP-Link Tapo in the search bar at the top right corner

  • Click to install TP-Link Tapo from the search results

  • Complete Google sign-in (if you skipped step 2) to install TP-Link Tapo

  • Click the TP-Link Tapo icon on the home screen to start playing

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Minimum System Requirements

With BlueStacks 5, you can get started on a PC that fulfills the following requirements.

  • Operating System

    Microsoft Windows 7 or above, macOS 11 (Big Sur) or above

  • Processor

    Intel, AMD or Apple Silicon Processor

  • RAM

    at least 4GB

  • HDD

    10GB Free Disk Space

Note:

* You must be an Administrator on your PC. Up to date graphics drivers from Microsoft or the chipset vendor.

TP-Link Tapo - FAQs

  • How to Run TP-Link Tapo on Windows PC & Mac?

    Run TP-Link Tapo on your PC or Mac by following these simple steps.

    • Click on ‘Download TP-Link Tapo on PC’ to download BlueStacks
    • Install it and log-in to Google Play Store
    • Launch and run the app.
  • Why is BlueStacks the fastest and safest platform to play games on PC?

    BlueStacks respects your privacy and is always safe and secure to use. It does not carry any malware, spyware, or any sort of additional software that could harm your PC.

    It is engineered to optimize speed and performance for a seamless gaming experience.

  • What are TP-Link Tapo PC requirements?

    Minimum requirement to run TP-Link Tapo on your PC

    • OS: Microsoft Windows 7 and above:
    • Processor: Intel or AMD Processor:
    • RAM: Your PC must have at least 2GB of RAM. (Note that having 2GB or more disk space is not a substitute for RAM):
    • HDD: 5GB Free Disk Space.
    • You must be an Administrator on your PC.