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2001:4BC9:82B:F663:2205:B7FF:FE00:E700: remove category companies

2026-03-21T03:59:04Z

remove category companies

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	[[Category:{{PAGENAME}}]]		[[Category:{{PAGENAME}}]]
	~~[[Category:Companies]]~~
	[[Category:Companies using forced arbitration clauses]]		[[Category:Companies using forced arbitration clauses]]
	[[Category:Devices requiring account for initial setup]]		[[Category:Devices requiring account for initial setup]]

Sojourna at 06:15, 19 March 2026

2026-03-19T06:15:45Z

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	==Brands Under TP-Link==		==Brands Under TP-Link==

	===Hardware===		===Hardware===
	{\| class="wikitable"		{\| class="wikitable"
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	===Tapo app===		===Tapo app===
	The TP-Link Tapo app is [[forced app download\|required]] to set up and use Tapo smart devices that aren't Matter certified. 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.<gallery>		The TP-Link Tapo app is [[forced app download\|required]] to set up and use Tapo smart devices that aren't Matter certified. 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.<gallery>
	File:Tapo ~~Opening Screen(App)~~.png\|The screen that appears when a user first opens the TP-Link Tapo app. Note that the "Continue" text is greyed out, as the user has not agreed to the terms of use and privacy policy.		File:Tapo app opening screen.png\|The screen that appears when a user first opens the TP-Link Tapo app. Note that the "Continue" text is greyed out, as the user has not agreed to the terms of use and privacy policy.
	File:Tapo ~~Opening Screen Checkbox Selected~~.png\|The screen that appears when a user first opens the TP-Link Tapo app. The user has accepted the terms of use and privacy policy documents, allowing them to proceed.		File:Tapo app opening screen checkbox selected.png\|The screen that appears when a user first opens the TP-Link Tapo app. The user has accepted the terms of use and privacy policy documents, allowing them to proceed.
	File:Tapo Terms of Use.png\|The Tapo Terms of Use document as seen in the Tapo app.		File:Tapo app Terms of Use.png\|The Tapo Terms of Use document as seen in the Tapo app.
	File:Tapo ~~Arbitration Clause~~.png\|The Arbitration Clause found within the Tapo Terms of Use document, as seen in the Tapo app.		File:Tapo app arbitration clause.png\|The Arbitration Clause found within the Tapo Terms of Use document, as seen in the Tapo app.
	</gallery>		</gallery>

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	Similarly to the Tapo app, the TP-Link Deco app is [[forced app download\|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.		Similarly to the Tapo app, the TP-Link Deco app is [[forced app download\|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.
	<gallery>		<gallery>
	File:Deco ~~Opening Screen~~.png\|The screen that appears when a user first opens the TP-Link Deco app. Note that the "Continue" text is greyed out, as the user has not agreed to the terms of use and privacy policy.		File:Deco app opening screen.png\|The screen that appears when a user first opens the TP-Link Deco app. Note that the "Continue" text is greyed out, as the user has not agreed to the terms of use and privacy policy.
	File:Deco ~~Opening Screen Checkbox Selected~~.png\|The same screen that appears when a user first opens the TP-Link Deco app. The user has accepted the terms of use and privacy policy documents, allowing them to proceed.		File:Deco app opening screen checkbox selected.png\|The same screen that appears when a user first opens the TP-Link Deco app. The user has accepted the terms of use and privacy policy documents, allowing them to proceed.
	File:Deco Terms of Use.png\|The Deco Terms of Use document as seen in the Deco app.		File:Deco app Terms of Use.png\|The Deco Terms of Use document as seen in the Deco app.
	File:Deco ~~Arbitration Clause~~.png\|The Arbitration Clause found within the TP-Link Terms of Use document, as seen in the Deco app.		File:Deco app arbitration clause.png\|The Arbitration Clause found within the TP-Link Terms of Use document, as seen in the Deco app.
	File:Deco Privacy Policy.png\|The Deco Privacy Policy document as seen in the Deco app.		File:Deco app Privacy Policy.png\|The Deco Privacy Policy document as seen in the Deco app.
	</gallery>		</gallery>

	===Kasa app===		===Kasa app===
	The TP-Link Kasa app is [[forced app download\|required]] to set up and use Kasa smart devices. This app [[Forced account\|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 [[Forced account\|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.
	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.		<gallery>
	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 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 Checkbox Selected(App)~~.png\|The account creation screen after user has accepted the terms of use and privacy policy documents. Note that the "Create Account" button is now able to be selected.		File:Kasa app account creation screen.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 ~~Updated TOS(App)~~.png\|The screen that appears in the Kasa app when a user attempts to sign into an account, but has not accepted the updated terms of service and privacy policy. The user cannot proceed past this screen without pressing "Confirm" which is not possible until the user has accepted the new terms.		File:Kasa app account creation screen checkbox selected.png\|The account creation screen after user has accepted the terms of use and privacy policy documents. Note that the "Create Account" button is now able to be selected.
	File:Kasa ~~Updated TOS Checkbox Selected(App)~~.png\|The screen that appears in the Kasa app when a user attempts to sign into an account, and has accepted the updated terms of service and privacy policy. The user can now proceed by pressing "Confirm."		File:Kasa app updated Terms of Service.png\|The screen that appears in the Kasa app when a user attempts to sign into an account, but has not accepted the updated terms of service and privacy policy. The user cannot proceed past this screen without pressing "Confirm" which is not possible until the user has accepted the new terms.
	File:Kasa Terms of Use~~(App)~~.png\|The Kasa Terms of Use document as seen in the Kasa app. There is a typo in the document, as the word "Term" in the title should presumably be "Terms."		File:Kasa app updated Terms of Service checkbox selected.png\|The screen that appears in the Kasa app when a user attempts to sign into an account, and has accepted the updated terms of service and privacy policy. The user can now proceed by pressing "Confirm."
	File:Kasa ~~Arbitration Clause(App)~~.png\|The Arbitration Clause found within the Kasa Terms of Use document, as seen in the Kasa app.		File:Kasa app Terms of Use.png\|The Kasa Terms of Use document as seen in the Kasa app. There is a typo in the document, as the word "Term" in the title should presumably be "Terms."
			File:Kasa app arbitration clause.png\|The Arbitration Clause found within the Kasa Terms of Use document, as seen in the Kasa app.
	</gallery>		</gallery>

	===Omada app===		===Omada app===
	The TP-Link Omada app is [[forced app download\|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.<gallery>		The TP-Link Omada app is [[forced app download\|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.
	File:Omada ~~Opening Screen~~.png\|The screen that appears when a user first opens the TP-Link Omada app. Note that the "Continue" text is greyed out, as the user has not agreed to the terms of use and privacy policy.		<gallery>
	File:Omada ~~Opening Screen Checked~~.png\|The screen that appears when a user first opens the TP-Link Omada app. The user has accepted the terms of use and privacy policy documents, allowing them to proceed.		File:Omada app opening screen.png\|The screen that appears when a user first opens the TP-Link Omada app. Note that the "Continue" text is greyed out, as the user has not agreed to the terms of use and privacy policy.
	File:Omada Terms of Use.png\|The Omada Terms of Use document as seen in the Omada App.		File:Omada app opening screen checked.png\|The screen that appears when a user first opens the TP-Link Omada app. The user has accepted the terms of use and privacy policy documents, allowing them to proceed.
	File:Omada ~~Arbitration Clause~~.png\|The Arbitration Clause found within the Omada Terms of Use document, as seen in the Omada app. Instructions are provided on how to opt-out of arbitration.		File:Omada app Terms of Use.png\|The Omada Terms of Use document as seen in the Omada App.
			File:Omada app arbitration clause.png\|The Arbitration Clause found within the Omada Terms of Use document, as seen in the Omada app. Instructions are provided on how to opt-out of arbitration.
	</gallery>		</gallery>

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	The TP-Link Tether app is [[forced app download\|required]] for some maintenance operation on consumer network devices like routers, access points, repeaters.		The TP-Link Tether app is [[forced app download\|required]] for some maintenance operation on consumer network devices like routers, access points, repeaters.
	The devices most of the time allow a web configuration without associating to the app, however for some of these devices the firmware section of the support site is not provided, so the only way to update the device's firmware is registration, link to the device and use the app, or login to the device itself and use the integrated update procedure. Devices are actively locked-in to allow login only from the network subnet of the device.		The devices most of the time allow a web configuration without associating to the app, however for some of these devices the firmware section of the support site is not provided, so the only way to update the device's firmware is registration, link to the device and use the app, or login to the device itself and use the integrated update procedure. Devices are actively locked-in to allow login only from the network subnet of the device.
	For instance, at date of writing (October 23 2025) the most updated firwmare file for Archer C6 v4 is 1.15.0 Build 250729 Rel.63726n(4555), which cannot be found in any TP-Link support website. The most recent I found is version Archer C6(EU)_V4_1.14.30 Build 250729 found on the [https://web.archive.org/save/https://www.tp-link.com/en/support/download/archer-c6/v4/#Firmware global TP-Link support website]. If it's good for Tether app to deploy in produts, should be good for a standard http download.		For instance, at date of writing (23 October 2025) the most updated firwmare file for Archer C6 v4 is 1.15.0 Build 250729 Rel.63726n(4555), which cannot be found in any TP-Link support website. The most recent I found is version Archer C6(EU)_V4_1.14.30 Build 250729 found on the [https://web.archive.org/save/https://www.tp-link.com/en/support/download/archer-c6/v4/#Firmware global TP-Link support website]. If it's good for Tether app to deploy in produts, should be good for a standard http download.

	==References==		==References==
	{{Reflist}}		{{Reflist}}

	[[Category:~~TP-Link~~]]		[[Category:{{PAGENAME}}]]
			[[Category:Companies]]
			[[Category:Companies using forced arbitration clauses]]
	[[Category:Devices requiring account for initial setup]]		[[Category:Devices requiring account for initial setup]]

Rudxain: link "Forced account" by replacing a link, as the latter has become a category

2026-03-16T08:51:22Z

link "Forced account" by replacing a link, as the latter has become a category

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	===Kasa app===		===Kasa app===
	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>		The TP-Link Kasa app is [[forced app download\|required]] to set up and use Kasa smart devices. This app [[Forced account\|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.
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	[[Category:TP-Link]]		[[Category:TP-Link]]
			[[Category:Devices requiring account for initial setup]]

24.202.57.108: /* Tapo app, added a mention for Matter certified products that don't need the Tapo app*/

2026-01-27T02:57:58Z

Tapo app, added a mention for Matter certified products that don't need the Tapo app

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	===Tapo app===		===Tapo app===
	The TP-Link Tapo app is [[forced app download\|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.<gallery>		The TP-Link Tapo app is [[forced app download\|required]] to set up and use Tapo smart devices that aren't Matter certified. 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.<gallery>
	File:Tapo Opening Screen(App).png\|The screen that appears when a user first opens the TP-Link Tapo app. Note that the "Continue" text is greyed out, as the user has not agreed to the terms of use and privacy policy.		File:Tapo Opening Screen(App).png\|The screen that appears when a user first opens the TP-Link Tapo app. Note that the "Continue" text is greyed out, as the user has not agreed to the terms of use and privacy policy.
	File:Tapo Opening Screen Checkbox Selected.png\|The screen that appears when a user first opens the TP-Link Tapo app. The user has accepted the terms of use and privacy policy documents, allowing them to proceed.		File:Tapo Opening Screen Checkbox Selected.png\|The screen that appears when a user first opens the TP-Link Tapo app. The user has accepted the terms of use and privacy policy documents, allowing them to proceed.

Bythmusters: Added Cargo template in place of Infobox

2026-01-11T21:38:02Z

Added Cargo template in place of Infobox

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	{{~~InfoboxCompany~~		{{CompanyCargo
	\| ~~Name~~ = ~~TP-Link~~		\|Description=Chinese hardware manufacturer specializing in networking equipment.
	~~\| Type = Private~~		\|Founded=1996
	\| Founded = 1996		\|Industry=Networking
	\| Industry = Networking		\|Logo=TPLINK.png
	\| ~~Official~~ Website = https://tp-link.com/		\|ParentCompany=
	~~\| Logo = TPLINK.png~~		\|Type=Private
			\|Website=https://tp-link.com/
	}}		}}

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

Im8685: /* References */ I have archived all references from 1-9 only reference #12 is not as the link is already of an archive

2026-01-05T06:22:52Z

References: I have archived all references from 1-9 only reference #12 is not as the link is already of an archive

88.147.19.206 at 11:12, 23 October 2025

2025-10-23T11:12:03Z

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	File:Omada Arbitration Clause.png\|The Arbitration Clause found within the Omada Terms of Use document, as seen in the Omada app. Instructions are provided on how to opt-out of arbitration.		File:Omada Arbitration Clause.png\|The Arbitration Clause found within the Omada Terms of Use document, as seen in the Omada app. Instructions are provided on how to opt-out of arbitration.
	</gallery>		</gallery>

			===Tether App===
			The TP-Link Tether app is [[forced app download\|required]] for some maintenance operation on consumer network devices like routers, access points, repeaters.
			The devices most of the time allow a web configuration without associating to the app, however for some of these devices the firmware section of the support site is not provided, so the only way to update the device's firmware is registration, link to the device and use the app, or login to the device itself and use the integrated update procedure. Devices are actively locked-in to allow login only from the network subnet of the device.
			For instance, at date of writing (October 23 2025) the most updated firwmare file for Archer C6 v4 is 1.15.0 Build 250729 Rel.63726n(4555), which cannot be found in any TP-Link support website. The most recent I found is version Archer C6(EU)_V4_1.14.30 Build 250729 found on the [https://web.archive.org/save/https://www.tp-link.com/en/support/download/archer-c6/v4/#Firmware global TP-Link support website]. If it's good for Tether app to deploy in produts, should be good for a standard http download.

	==References==		==References==

Sojourna: ref clean-up

2025-07-15T22:54:18Z

ref clean-up

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	{{InfoboxCompany		{{InfoboxCompany
	\| Name = TP-Link		\| Name = TP-Link
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	}}		}}

	Founded in 1996, '''~~[[Wikipedia:TP-Link~~\|TP-Link]]''' is a Chinese hardware company that is known for its development of smart-home and networking products.		Founded in 1996, '''{{Wplink\|TP-Link}}''' is a Chinese hardware company that is known for its development of smart-home and networking products.

	==Brands Under TP-Link==		==Brands Under TP-Link==
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	!Background Information		!Background Information
	\|-		\|-
	\|TP-Link<ref>https://www.tp-link.com/us/</ref>		\|TP-Link<ref>{{Cite web \|title=TP-Link: Your Smart Home, Simplified \|url=https://www.tp-link.com/us/ \|website=TP-Link \|access-date=15 Jul 2025 \|url-status=live}}</ref>
	\|TP-Link's overall brand, generally used for their consumer networking products.		\|TP-Link's overall brand, generally used for their consumer networking products.
	\|-		\|-
	\|TAPO<ref>https://www.tapo.com/us/</ref>		\|TAPO<ref>{{Cite web \|title=Tapo <nowiki>\|</nowiki> Smart Devices for Smart Living \|url=https://www.tapo.com/us/ \|website=TAPO \|access-date=15 Jul 2025 \|url-status=live}}</ref>
	\|Branding generally used for TP-Link's consumer line of smart-home products, including smart switches, lights, and security cameras.		\|Branding generally used for TP-Link's consumer line of smart-home products, including smart switches, lights, and security cameras.
	\|-		\|-
	\|Deco<ref>https://www.tp-link.com/us/deco-mesh-wifi/</ref>		\|Deco<ref>{{Cite web \|title=Award-Winning Best Mesh WiFi Systems By TP-Link \|url=https://www.tp-link.com/us/deco-mesh-wifi/ \|website=TAPO \|access-date=15 Jul 2025 \|url-status=live}}</ref>
	\|Branding for TP-Link's consumer line of mesh WiFi routers.		\|Branding for TP-Link's consumer line of mesh WiFi routers.
	\|-		\|-
	\|Kasa Smart<ref>https://www.kasasmart.com/us</ref>		\|Kasa Smart<ref>{{Cite web \|title=Creating a true Smart Home experience all in one App <nowiki>\|</nowiki> Kasa Smart \|url=https://www.kasasmart.com/us \|website=Kasa Smart \|access-date=15 Jul 2025 \|url-status=live}}</ref>
	\|Branding for an alternative line of smart-home products from TP-Link. Less comprehensive than the TAPO line of products.		\|Branding for an alternative line of smart-home products from TP-Link. Less comprehensive than the TAPO line of products.
	\|-		\|-
	\|Omada<ref>https://www.omadanetworks.com/</ref>		\|Omada<ref>{{Cite web \|title=Omada - Networks Empower Business <nowiki>\|</nowiki> TP-Link \|url=https://www.omadanetworks.com/ \|website=Omada Networks \|access-date=15 Jul 2025 \|url-status=live}}</ref>
	\|Branding used for TP-Link's enterprise line of networking products.		\|Branding used for TP-Link's enterprise line of networking products.
	\|-		\|-
	\|~~Vigi~~<ref>https://www.vigi.com/us/</ref>		\|VIGI<ref>{{Cite web \|title=VIGI Intelligent Surveillance Solutions <nowiki>\|</nowiki> TP-Link \|url=https://www.vigi.com/us/ \|website=VIGI \|access-date=15 Jul 2025 \|url-status=live}}</ref>
	\|Branding used for enterprise security cameras developed by TP-Link.		\|Branding used for enterprise security cameras developed by TP-Link.
	\|-		\|-
	\|Aginet<ref>https://service-provider.tp-link.com/aginet-solution/</ref>		\|Aginet<ref>{{Cite web \|title=Aginet Solution - TP-Link Service Provider \|url=https://service-provider.tp-link.com/aginet-solution/ \|website=TP-Link \|access-date=15 Jul 2025 \|url-status=live}}</ref>
	\|Branding for alternative line of TP-Link modems and routers.		\|Branding for alternative line of TP-Link modems and routers.
	\|}		\|}
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	!Background Information		!Background Information
	\|-		\|-
	\|HomeShield<ref>https://www.tp-link.com/us/homeshield/</ref>		\|HomeShield<ref>{{Cite web \|title=HomeShield <nowiki>\|</nowiki> TP-Link \|url=https://www.tp-link.com/us/homeshield/ \|website=TP-Link \|access-date=15 Jul 2025 \|url-status=live}}</ref>
	\|Branding for home-network-protection software offered by TP-Link.		\|Branding for home-network-protection software offered by TP-Link.
	\|-		\|-
	\|Tapo Care<ref>https://www.tp-link.com/us/tapocare/</ref>		\|Tapo Care<ref>{{Cite web \|title=Tapo Care <nowiki>\|</nowiki> TP-Link \|url=https://www.tp-link.com/us/tapocare/ \|website=TP-Link \|access-date=15 Jul 2025 \|url-status=live}}</ref>
	\|TP-Link's branding for their TAPO cameras' cloud-storage subscription service.		\|TP-Link's branding for their TAPO cameras' cloud-storage subscription service.
	\|}		\|}

	==Use of forced arbitration==		==Use of forced arbitration==
	TP-Link currently includes a [[forced arbitration]] clause in their terms of use agreements.<ref>https://web.archive.org/web/20241227073235/https://www.tp-link.com/us/about-us/privacy/~~<nowiki/>(December~~ 27, 2024~~) Retrieved January 15, 2025~~</ref><ref>https://web.archive.org/web/20241224185231/https://privacy.tp-link.com/web/official/terms-of-use?region=US~~<nowiki/>(December~~ 24, 2024~~) Retrieved January 15th, 2025~~</ref> This arbitration clause has been present in TP-Link's terms of use since at least 2019.<ref>https://web.archive.org/web/20190325002650/https://www.tp-link.com/us/about-us/privacy/~~<nowiki/>(March 25th,~~ 2019~~) Retrieved January~~ 15, 2025</ref>		TP-Link currently includes a [[forced arbitration]] clause in their terms of use agreements.<ref>{{Cite web \|title=TP-Link Privacy Policy - Terms of Use \|url=https://www.tp-link.com/us/about-us/privacy/ \|website=TP-Link \|date=26 Sep 2024 \|access-date=15 Jul 2025 \|url-status=live \|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20241227073235/https://www.tp-link.com/us/about-us/privacy/
			\|archive-date=27 Dec 2024}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web \|title=Terms of Use \|url=https://privacy.tp-link.com/web/official/terms-of-use?region=US \|website=TP-Link \|date=28 Aug 2024 \|access-date=15 Jul 2025 \|url-status=live \|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20241224185231/https://privacy.tp-link.com/web/official/terms-of-use?region=US \|archive-date=24 Dec 2024}}</ref> This arbitration clause has been present in TP-Link's terms of use since at least 2019.<ref>{{Cite web \|title=(Archived) TP-Link Privacy Policy - Terms of Use \|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190325002650/https://www.tp-link.com/us/about-us/privacy/ \|website=Archive.org \|date=25 Mar 2019 \|access-date=15 Jul 2025 \|url-status=live}}</ref>

	===Tapo app===		===Tapo app===
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	==References==		==References==
	~~<references />~~		{{Reflist}}

	[[Category:TP-Link]]		[[Category:TP-Link]]

Sojourna: /* Tapo app */

2025-07-15T21:18:27Z

Tapo app

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	===Tapo app===		===Tapo app===
	The TP-Link Tapo app is [[forced app download ~~experience~~\|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.<gallery>		The TP-Link Tapo app is [[forced app download\|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.<gallery>
	File:Tapo Opening Screen(App).png\|The screen that appears when a user first opens the TP-Link Tapo app. Note that the "Continue" text is greyed out, as the user has not agreed to the terms of use and privacy policy.		File:Tapo Opening Screen(App).png\|The screen that appears when a user first opens the TP-Link Tapo app. Note that the "Continue" text is greyed out, as the user has not agreed to the terms of use and privacy policy.
	File:Tapo Opening Screen Checkbox Selected.png\|The screen that appears when a user first opens the TP-Link Tapo app. The user has accepted the terms of use and privacy policy documents, allowing them to proceed.		File:Tapo Opening Screen Checkbox Selected.png\|The screen that appears when a user first opens the TP-Link Tapo app. The user has accepted the terms of use and privacy policy documents, allowing them to proceed.

Sojourna: /* Kasa app */

2025-07-15T21:18:05Z

Kasa app

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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.

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	==Brands Under TP-Link==		==Brands Under TP-Link==

	===Hardware===		===Hardware===
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	===Tapo app===		===Tapo app===
	The TP-Link Tapo app is [[forced app download\|required]] to set up and use Tapo smart devices that aren't Matter certified. 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.<gallery>		The TP-Link Tapo app is [[forced app download\|required]] to set up and use Tapo smart devices that aren't Matter certified. 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.<gallery>
	File:Tapo ~~Opening Screen(App)~~.png\|The screen that appears when a user first opens the TP-Link Tapo app. Note that the "Continue" text is greyed out, as the user has not agreed to the terms of use and privacy policy.		File:Tapo app opening screen.png\|The screen that appears when a user first opens the TP-Link Tapo app. Note that the "Continue" text is greyed out, as the user has not agreed to the terms of use and privacy policy.
	File:Tapo ~~Opening Screen Checkbox Selected~~.png\|The screen that appears when a user first opens the TP-Link Tapo app. The user has accepted the terms of use and privacy policy documents, allowing them to proceed.		File:Tapo app opening screen checkbox selected.png\|The screen that appears when a user first opens the TP-Link Tapo app. The user has accepted the terms of use and privacy policy documents, allowing them to proceed.
	File:Tapo Terms of Use.png\|The Tapo Terms of Use document as seen in the Tapo app.		File:Tapo app Terms of Use.png\|The Tapo Terms of Use document as seen in the Tapo app.
	File:Tapo ~~Arbitration Clause~~.png\|The Arbitration Clause found within the Tapo Terms of Use document, as seen in the Tapo app.		File:Tapo app arbitration clause.png\|The Arbitration Clause found within the Tapo Terms of Use document, as seen in the Tapo app.
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	Similarly to the Tapo app, the TP-Link Deco app is [[forced app download\|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.		Similarly to the Tapo app, the TP-Link Deco app is [[forced app download\|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.
	<gallery>		<gallery>
	File:Deco ~~Opening Screen~~.png\|The screen that appears when a user first opens the TP-Link Deco app. Note that the "Continue" text is greyed out, as the user has not agreed to the terms of use and privacy policy.		File:Deco app opening screen.png\|The screen that appears when a user first opens the TP-Link Deco app. Note that the "Continue" text is greyed out, as the user has not agreed to the terms of use and privacy policy.
	File:Deco ~~Opening Screen Checkbox Selected~~.png\|The same screen that appears when a user first opens the TP-Link Deco app. The user has accepted the terms of use and privacy policy documents, allowing them to proceed.		File:Deco app opening screen checkbox selected.png\|The same screen that appears when a user first opens the TP-Link Deco app. The user has accepted the terms of use and privacy policy documents, allowing them to proceed.
	File:Deco Terms of Use.png\|The Deco Terms of Use document as seen in the Deco app.		File:Deco app Terms of Use.png\|The Deco Terms of Use document as seen in the Deco app.
	File:Deco ~~Arbitration Clause~~.png\|The Arbitration Clause found within the TP-Link Terms of Use document, as seen in the Deco app.		File:Deco app arbitration clause.png\|The Arbitration Clause found within the TP-Link Terms of Use document, as seen in the Deco app.
	File:Deco Privacy Policy.png\|The Deco Privacy Policy document as seen in the Deco app.		File:Deco app Privacy Policy.png\|The Deco Privacy Policy document as seen in the Deco app.
	</gallery>		</gallery>

	===Kasa app===		===Kasa app===
	The TP-Link Kasa app is [[forced app download\|required]] to set up and use Kasa smart devices. This app [[Forced account\|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 [[Forced account\|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.
	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.		<gallery>
	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 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 Checkbox Selected(App)~~.png\|The account creation screen after user has accepted the terms of use and privacy policy documents. Note that the "Create Account" button is now able to be selected.		File:Kasa app account creation screen.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 ~~Updated TOS(App)~~.png\|The screen that appears in the Kasa app when a user attempts to sign into an account, but has not accepted the updated terms of service and privacy policy. The user cannot proceed past this screen without pressing "Confirm" which is not possible until the user has accepted the new terms.		File:Kasa app account creation screen checkbox selected.png\|The account creation screen after user has accepted the terms of use and privacy policy documents. Note that the "Create Account" button is now able to be selected.
	File:Kasa ~~Updated TOS Checkbox Selected(App)~~.png\|The screen that appears in the Kasa app when a user attempts to sign into an account, and has accepted the updated terms of service and privacy policy. The user can now proceed by pressing "Confirm."		File:Kasa app updated Terms of Service.png\|The screen that appears in the Kasa app when a user attempts to sign into an account, but has not accepted the updated terms of service and privacy policy. The user cannot proceed past this screen without pressing "Confirm" which is not possible until the user has accepted the new terms.
	File:Kasa Terms of Use~~(App)~~.png\|The Kasa Terms of Use document as seen in the Kasa app. There is a typo in the document, as the word "Term" in the title should presumably be "Terms."		File:Kasa app updated Terms of Service checkbox selected.png\|The screen that appears in the Kasa app when a user attempts to sign into an account, and has accepted the updated terms of service and privacy policy. The user can now proceed by pressing "Confirm."
	File:Kasa ~~Arbitration Clause(App)~~.png\|The Arbitration Clause found within the Kasa Terms of Use document, as seen in the Kasa app.		File:Kasa app Terms of Use.png\|The Kasa Terms of Use document as seen in the Kasa app. There is a typo in the document, as the word "Term" in the title should presumably be "Terms."
			File:Kasa app arbitration clause.png\|The Arbitration Clause found within the Kasa Terms of Use document, as seen in the Kasa app.
	</gallery>		</gallery>

	===Omada app===		===Omada app===
	The TP-Link Omada app is [[forced app download\|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.<gallery>		The TP-Link Omada app is [[forced app download\|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.
	File:Omada ~~Opening Screen~~.png\|The screen that appears when a user first opens the TP-Link Omada app. Note that the "Continue" text is greyed out, as the user has not agreed to the terms of use and privacy policy.		<gallery>
	File:Omada ~~Opening Screen Checked~~.png\|The screen that appears when a user first opens the TP-Link Omada app. The user has accepted the terms of use and privacy policy documents, allowing them to proceed.		File:Omada app opening screen.png\|The screen that appears when a user first opens the TP-Link Omada app. Note that the "Continue" text is greyed out, as the user has not agreed to the terms of use and privacy policy.
	File:Omada Terms of Use.png\|The Omada Terms of Use document as seen in the Omada App.		File:Omada app opening screen checked.png\|The screen that appears when a user first opens the TP-Link Omada app. The user has accepted the terms of use and privacy policy documents, allowing them to proceed.
	File:Omada ~~Arbitration Clause~~.png\|The Arbitration Clause found within the Omada Terms of Use document, as seen in the Omada app. Instructions are provided on how to opt-out of arbitration.		File:Omada app Terms of Use.png\|The Omada Terms of Use document as seen in the Omada App.
			File:Omada app arbitration clause.png\|The Arbitration Clause found within the Omada Terms of Use document, as seen in the Omada app. Instructions are provided on how to opt-out of arbitration.
	</gallery>		</gallery>

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	The TP-Link Tether app is [[forced app download\|required]] for some maintenance operation on consumer network devices like routers, access points, repeaters.		The TP-Link Tether app is [[forced app download\|required]] for some maintenance operation on consumer network devices like routers, access points, repeaters.
	The devices most of the time allow a web configuration without associating to the app, however for some of these devices the firmware section of the support site is not provided, so the only way to update the device's firmware is registration, link to the device and use the app, or login to the device itself and use the integrated update procedure. Devices are actively locked-in to allow login only from the network subnet of the device.		The devices most of the time allow a web configuration without associating to the app, however for some of these devices the firmware section of the support site is not provided, so the only way to update the device's firmware is registration, link to the device and use the app, or login to the device itself and use the integrated update procedure. Devices are actively locked-in to allow login only from the network subnet of the device.
	For instance, at date of writing (October 23 2025) the most updated firwmare file for Archer C6 v4 is 1.15.0 Build 250729 Rel.63726n(4555), which cannot be found in any TP-Link support website. The most recent I found is version Archer C6(EU)_V4_1.14.30 Build 250729 found on the [https://web.archive.org/save/https://www.tp-link.com/en/support/download/archer-c6/v4/#Firmware global TP-Link support website]. If it's good for Tether app to deploy in produts, should be good for a standard http download.		For instance, at date of writing (23 October 2025) the most updated firwmare file for Archer C6 v4 is 1.15.0 Build 250729 Rel.63726n(4555), which cannot be found in any TP-Link support website. The most recent I found is version Archer C6(EU)_V4_1.14.30 Build 250729 found on the [https://web.archive.org/save/https://www.tp-link.com/en/support/download/archer-c6/v4/#Firmware global TP-Link support website]. If it's good for Tether app to deploy in produts, should be good for a standard http download.

	==References==		==References==
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	!Background Information		!Background Information
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	\|TP-Link<ref>{{Cite web \|title=TP-Link: Your Smart Home, Simplified \|url=https://www.tp-link.com/us/ \|~~website~~=TP-~~Link~~ \|access-date=15 Jul 2025 \|~~url~~-~~status=live~~}}</ref>		\|TP-Link<ref>{{Cite web \|title=TP-Link: Your Smart Home, Simplified \|url=https://www.tp-link.com/us/ \|url-status=live \|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20250715002920/https://www.tp-link.com/us/ \|archive-date=15 Jul 2025 \|access-date=15 Jul 2025 \|website=TP-Link}}</ref>
	\|TP-Link's overall brand, generally used for their consumer networking products.		\|TP-Link's overall brand, generally used for their consumer networking products.
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	\|TAPO<ref>{{Cite web \|title=Tapo <nowiki>\|</nowiki> Smart Devices for Smart Living \|url=https://www.tapo.com/us/ \|~~website~~=~~TAPO~~ \|access-date=15 Jul 2025 \|~~url-status~~=~~live~~}}</ref>		\|TAPO<ref>{{Cite web \|title=Tapo <nowiki>\|</nowiki> Smart Devices for Smart Living \|url=https://www.tapo.com/us/ \|url-status=live \|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20250715124011/https://www.tapo.com/us/ \|archive-date=15 Jul 2025 \|access-date=15 Jul 2025 \|website=TAPO}}</ref>
	\|Branding generally used for TP-Link's consumer line of smart-home products, including smart switches, lights, and security cameras.		\|Branding generally used for TP-Link's consumer line of smart-home products, including smart switches, lights, and security cameras.
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	\|Deco<ref>{{Cite web \|title=Award-Winning Best Mesh WiFi Systems By TP-Link \|url=https://www.tp-link.com/us/deco-mesh-wifi/ \|~~website~~=~~TAPO~~ \|access-date=15 Jul 2025 \|~~url-status~~=~~live~~}}</ref>		\|Deco<ref>{{Cite web \|title=Award-Winning Best Mesh WiFi Systems By TP-Link \|url=https://www.tp-link.com/us/deco-mesh-wifi/ \|url-status=live \|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20250715103109/https://www.tp-link.com/us/deco-mesh-wifi/ \|archive-date=15 Jul 2025 \|access-date=15 Jul 2025 \|website=TAPO}}</ref>
	\|Branding for TP-Link's consumer line of mesh WiFi routers.		\|Branding for TP-Link's consumer line of mesh WiFi routers.
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	\|Kasa Smart<ref>{{Cite web \|title=Creating a true Smart Home experience all in one App <nowiki>\|</nowiki> Kasa Smart \|url=https://www.kasasmart.com/us \|~~website~~=~~Kasa Smart~~ \|access-date=15 Jul 2025 \|~~url-status~~=~~live~~}}</ref>		\|Kasa Smart<ref>{{Cite web \|title=Creating a true Smart Home experience all in one App <nowiki>\|</nowiki> Kasa Smart \|url=https://www.kasasmart.com/us \|url-status=live \|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20250717154835/https://www.kasasmart.com/us \|archive-date=17 Jul 2025 \|access-date=15 Jul 2025 \|website=Kasa Smart}}</ref>
	\|Branding for an alternative line of smart-home products from TP-Link. Less comprehensive than the TAPO line of products.		\|Branding for an alternative line of smart-home products from TP-Link. Less comprehensive than the TAPO line of products.
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	\|Omada<ref>{{Cite web \|title=Omada - Networks Empower Business <nowiki>\|</nowiki> TP-Link \|url=https://www.omadanetworks.com/ \|~~website~~=~~Omada Networks~~ \|access-date=15 Jul 2025 \|~~url-status~~=~~live~~}}</ref>		\|Omada<ref>{{Cite web \|title=Omada - Networks Empower Business <nowiki>\|</nowiki> TP-Link \|url=https://www.omadanetworks.com/ \|url-status=live \|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20250715094230/https://www.omadanetworks.com/ \|archive-date=15 Jul 2025 \|access-date=15 Jul 2025 \|website=Omada Networks}}</ref>
	\|Branding used for TP-Link's enterprise line of networking products.		\|Branding used for TP-Link's enterprise line of networking products.
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	\|VIGI<ref>{{Cite web \|title=VIGI Intelligent Surveillance Solutions <nowiki>\|</nowiki> TP-Link \|url=https://www.vigi.com/us/ \|~~website~~=~~VIGI~~ \|access-date=15 Jul 2025 \|~~url-status~~=~~live~~}}</ref>		\|VIGI<ref>{{Cite web \|title=VIGI Intelligent Surveillance Solutions <nowiki>\|</nowiki> TP-Link \|url=https://www.vigi.com/us/ \|url-status=live \|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20250718073428/https://www.vigi.com/us/ \|archive-date=18 Jul 2025 \|access-date=15 Jul 2025 \|website=VIGI}}</ref>
	\|Branding used for enterprise security cameras developed by TP-Link.		\|Branding used for enterprise security cameras developed by TP-Link.
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	\|Aginet<ref>{{Cite web \|title=Aginet Solution - TP-Link Service Provider \|url=https://service-provider.tp-link.com/aginet-solution/ \|~~website~~=TP-~~Link~~ \|access-date=15 Jul 2025 \|~~url~~-~~status=live~~}}</ref>		\|Aginet<ref>{{Cite web \|title=Aginet Solution - TP-Link Service Provider \|url=https://service-provider.tp-link.com/aginet-solution/ \|url-status=live \|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20250709063248/https://service-provider.tp-link.com/aginet-solution/ \|archive-date=9 Jul 2025 \|access-date=15 Jul 2025 \|website=TP-Link}}</ref>
	\|Branding for alternative line of TP-Link modems and routers.		\|Branding for alternative line of TP-Link modems and routers.
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	!Background Information		!Background Information
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	\|HomeShield<ref>{{Cite web \|title=HomeShield <nowiki>\|</nowiki> TP-Link \|url=https://www.tp-link.com/us/homeshield/ \|~~website~~=TP-~~Link~~ \|access-date=15 Jul 2025 \|~~url~~-~~status=live~~}}</ref>		\|HomeShield<ref>{{Cite web \|title=HomeShield <nowiki>\|</nowiki> TP-Link \|url=https://www.tp-link.com/us/homeshield/ \|url-status=live \|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20250713220649/https://www.tp-link.com/us/homeshield/ \|archive-date=13 Jul 2025 \|access-date=15 Jul 2025 \|website=TP-Link}}</ref>
	\|Branding for home-network-protection software offered by TP-Link.		\|Branding for home-network-protection software offered by TP-Link.
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	\|Tapo Care<ref>{{Cite web \|title=Tapo Care <nowiki>\|</nowiki> TP-Link \|url=https://www.tp-link.com/us/tapocare/ \|~~website~~=TP-~~Link~~ \|access-date=15 Jul 2025 \|~~url~~-~~status=live~~}}</ref>		\|Tapo Care<ref>{{Cite web \|title=Tapo Care <nowiki>\|</nowiki> TP-Link \|url=https://www.tp-link.com/us/tapocare/ \|url-status=live \|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20250709042516/https://www.tp-link.com/us/tapocare/ \|archive-date=9 Jul 2025 \|access-date=15 Jul 2025 \|website=TP-Link}}</ref>
	\|TP-Link's branding for their TAPO cameras' cloud-storage subscription service.		\|TP-Link's branding for their TAPO cameras' cloud-storage subscription service.
	\|}		\|}