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===Kasa app===
===Kasa app===
The TP-Link Kasa app is [[forced app download experience|required]] to set up and use Kasa smart devices. This app [[List of devices requiring account for initial setup|requires an account]] and agreement to the TP-Link terms of use, which includes an arbitration clause in order to continue setup or to access Kasa smart devices.<gallery>
The TP-Link Kasa app is [[forced app download|required]] to set up and use Kasa smart devices. This app [[List of devices requiring account for initial setup|requires an account]] and agreement to the TP-Link terms of use, which includes an arbitration clause in order to continue setup or to access Kasa smart devices.<gallery>
File:Kasa App Opening Screen.png|The first screen that appears upon opening the Kasa app. Note that there is no option to proceed without an account.
File:Kasa App Opening Screen.png|The first screen that appears upon opening the Kasa app. Note that there is no option to proceed without an account.
File:Kasa Account Creation Screen (App).png|The screen that appears when a user tries to create an account in the Kasa app. Note that the "Create Account" text is greyed out, as the user has not agreed to the terms of use and privacy policy.
File:Kasa Account Creation Screen (App).png|The screen that appears when a user tries to create an account in the Kasa app. Note that the "Create Account" text is greyed out, as the user has not agreed to the terms of use and privacy policy.

Revision as of 21:18, 15 July 2025

TP-Link
Basic information
Founded 1996
Legal structure Private
Industry Networking
Official website https://tp-link.com/


Founded in 1996, TP-Link is a Chinese hardware company that is known for its development of smart-home and networking products.

Brands Under TP-Link

Hardware

Brand Background Information
TP-Link[1] TP-Link's overall brand, generally used for their consumer networking products.
TAPO[2] Branding generally used for TP-Link's consumer line of smart-home products, including smart switches, lights, and security cameras.
Deco[3] Branding for TP-Link's consumer line of mesh WiFi routers.
Kasa Smart[4] Branding for an alternative line of smart-home products from TP-Link. Less comprehensive than the TAPO line of products.
Omada[5] Branding used for TP-Link's enterprise line of networking products.
Vigi[6] Branding used for enterprise security cameras developed by TP-Link.
Aginet[7] Branding for alternative line of TP-Link modems and routers.

Software

Brand Background Information
HomeShield[8] Branding for home-network-protection software offered by TP-Link.
Tapo Care[9] TP-Link's branding for their TAPO cameras' cloud-storage subscription service.

Use of forced arbitration

TP-Link currently includes a forced arbitration clause in their terms of use agreements.[10][11] This arbitration clause has been present in TP-Link's terms of use since at least 2019.[12]

Tapo app

The TP-Link Tapo app is required to set up and use Tapo smart devices. This app requires agreement to the TP-Link terms of use, which includes an arbitration clause in order to continue setup or to access Tapo smart devices.

Deco app

Similarly to the Tapo app, the TP-Link Deco app is required to set up and use Deco mesh routers. This app requires agreement to the TP-Link terms of use, which includes an arbitration clause in order to continue setup or to access Deco mesh routers.

Kasa app

The TP-Link Kasa app is required to set up and use Kasa smart devices. This app requires an account and agreement to the TP-Link terms of use, which includes an arbitration clause in order to continue setup or to access Kasa smart devices.

Omada app

The TP-Link Omada app is required to set up and use Omada networking equipment. This app requires agreement to the TP-Link terms of use, which includes an arbitration clause in order to continue setup or to access Omada devices, however, the arbitration clause within the Omada app does provide an option for the user to opt-out, as well as instructions on how to do so. Arbitration is still opted-in by default.

References