Teardown Revealed Internal Design of Tapo P110M Plug
A component analysis has detailed the shift to Arm-based processing and Matter support in the new smart plug.
Updated on Oct. 13, 2026 in Consumer Electronics
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A teardown performed on October 12, 2026, by Brian Dipert has identified the hardware components and architecture inside the TP-Link Tapo P110M smart plug. The analysis confirms the device uses an Arm-based wireless microcontroller to support the Matter connectivity standard.
Why it matters
The analysis highlights a significant shift in internal architecture compared to the previous P115 model, which relied on a RISC-V-based processor. This transition illustrates the evolving hardware choices manufacturers are making to achieve Matter interoperability.
The P110M integrates a Shanghai Belling BL0937 energy-metering IC and a Realtek RTL8720CM wireless microcontroller. These components facilitate power monitoring versus the previous generation's baseline.
The players
TP-Link
A networking and smart home device manufacturer known for its Tapo ecosystem of connected appliances.
Brian Dipert
A technology analyst specializing in hardware teardowns and component-level electronics engineering.
Realtek
A semiconductor company that designs wireless microcontrollers and communication chips.
The details
The device utilizes the BL0937 integrated circuit to monitor voltage and current, enabling the calculation of electrical power draw. The Realtek chip serves as the central manager for device operations and data transmission to the Tapo application. The board also features Eon Silicon EN25Q32B flash memory and a Churod relay to handle switching.
Timeline
October 12, 2026: Brian Dipert completed the hardware teardown of the TP-Link Tapo P110M.
The Tech Race
The transition to the Matter connectivity standard is forcing a redesign of traditional smart home hardware. This update marks a departure from the RISC-V processors used in the previous P115 model.
Users in the United States and Europe should note that the device remains limited to its regional power ratings of 1,800 watts and 3,680 watts, respectively. The integration with the Tapo application remains the primary interface for managing energy data.
The takeaway
The move to Arm-based architecture in the P110M underscores the priority manufacturers are placing on Matter compatibility. Watch for subsequent teardowns of competing smart plugs to see if a similar industry-wide migration away from RISC-V occurs.
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Source note: This article includes information reported by Electronics For You - Official Site ElectronicsForU.com.
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