Smart light strip · Reset guide
How to reset Smart light strip
Sources checked · how we check
Smart light strips reset from the button on their controller, not the wall switch. For smart bulbs, use the smart bulb guide.
01 · Start here
Restart before erasing your setup
- For Wi-Fi problems, try a soft reset first: hold the controller button for more than 5 seconds but no more than 10, then release.
Source: Tapo: reset a Tapo light strip
02 · Factory reset
How to factory reset Smart light strip
Before you confirm
A factory reset removes the light strip from your account and restores factory defaults. The soft reset clears only Wi-Fi settings.
Tapo light strip
Controller button · at least 10 seconds
- Hold the button on the controller for at least 10 seconds, then release.
- The strip animates orange and green when the reset is complete. Some models, such as the L901, flash three times instead.
Covers TL61, TL62, TL63, L900, L901, L920 and L930 strips.
Source: Tapo: reset a Tapo light strip
Tapo app
Light strip card → Remove
- With internet access, open the app, touch the light strip card, then tap Remove at the bottom.
Source: Tapo: reset a Tapo light strip
Kasa light strip
Controller · 10 seconds or more
- Press and hold the light strip controller for 10 seconds or more, then release.
Covers KL400, KL420 and KL430. A hold of 5 to 10 seconds gives a soft reset.
After the reset
Set the light strip up again in its app.
Frequently asked questions
How long do I hold a light strip button to reset it?
At least 10 seconds for a factory reset on Kasa and Tapo strips. Between 5 and 10 seconds gives a soft reset.