Tapo L430C E14 Multicolour Smart Candle Bulb

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Product guide

Tapo L430C E14 Multicolour Smart Candle Bulb

The Tapo L430C is an E14 smart candle bulb for indoor fixtures, with multicolour lighting, adjustable white temperature and app, remote or voice control. Its listed maximum output is 470 lumens, so it is aimed at decorative and room-level lighting rather than replacing a brighter general-purpose lamp.

At a glance

Choose from 16 million colours and dim the bulb, with white colour temperature listed as adjustable from 2,500 K to 6,500 K.
The Tapo app is described as providing schedules, timers, sound synchronisation and animated lighting effects.
The listing says it connects directly to Wi-Fi without a separate hub.
Manufacturer claims include compatibility with Alexa, Google Assistant and Samsung SmartThings.

Price

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Price checked: 12 Nov 2026

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Pros and cons

Pros

E14 fitting and candle form suit compatible small-screw fixtures where a standard smart bulb may not fit.
Colour selection, dimming and tunable white offer more lighting options than a fixed-colour bulb.
Scheduling, timer and voice-control options can make routine switching easier.

Cons

The listed maximum output is 470 lumens, which may be limiting where a brighter main-room light is needed.

Technical specifications

27 specifications

Identity and fit
Brand	Tapo
Model	Smart Light Bulb
Base	E14
Shape	Candle(C)
Bulb shape size	A15
Dimensions	38W x 115H millimetres
Light type	LED

Lighting
Light colour	Multicolor
Maximum light output	470 Lumens
Colour temperature	6500 Kelvin
Incandescent equivalent	40 Watts
Dimming and special features	Colour Changing, Dimmable, Sound Sensor, Timer
Beam angle	260 Degrees
Colour rendering index (CRI)	100.0
Energy efficiency label	F

Connectivity and controls
Wireless connection listed	Wi-Fi
Control methods listed	App, Remote, Voice

Power and lifespan
Power configuration	Corded Electric
Wattage	4.8 watts
Power consumption	5 Watts
Light source wattage	4.8 Watts
Accepted voltage and frequency	220 to 240 Volts and 60 Hertz
Average lifespan	25000 Hours

Use and construction
Sensor technology	Light Sensor
Usage	Indoor
Specific uses	Appliance, Decoration, Party
Materials	Glass, Silicon, Gallium Arsenide

What to know before buying

Listing details to confirm

Listing details are inconsistent: the title and shape identify a candle bulb, while the bulb-shape-size field says A15. Wattage is listed as both 4.8 watts and 5 Watts, colour appears as both White and Multicolor, and the details give 6500 Kelvin while a feature describes a 2,500 K to 6,500 K adjustable range. The listed 60 Hertz frequency and remote control are also not clarified for this UK-market bulb. Confirm the intended fit and specifications on the selected listing.

What’s in the box

Included

Smart candle light bulb

Who is it for?

A good fit for

People fitting an E14 candle-style bulb in an indoor lamp or decorative fixture.
Buyers who want colour effects, dimming, tunable white and app-based schedules in one bulb.
Homes using Alexa, Google Assistant or SmartThings, subject to compatibility with the selected setup.

Less suited to

Those who need a high-output bulb for bright general room lighting.
Outdoor fixtures, as the listed usage is indoor.

Tapo L430C E14 Multicolour Smart Candle Bulb · photo 2 — Additional product photo 2

Customer reviews on Amazon

4.7 / 5 · 167 ratings

5 stars85%85%
4 stars8%8%
3 stars2%2%
2 stars3%3%
1 star2%2%

Customer feedback highlights ease of setup, Alexa compatibility, colour choice and brightness. One reported use found the brightest setting adequate for a bedroom lamp. These perceptions are relevant to the bulb’s listed 470-lumen maximum and smart controls, but they do not establish performance in every fixture or room. The aggregate ratings are largely five-star, while a smaller share falls in lower categories, so experiences are not uniformly positive.

Positive themes

Customers report easy setup and use, Alexa compatibility, a broad choice of colours and useful brightness.

Frequently asked questions

What fitting does the Tapo L430C use?

The product title lists an E14 base. The details also call it a candle-shaped bulb but list its bulb shape size as A15, so check fixture clearance and the selected listing before buying.

Can the bulb change between colours and white shades?

The feature claims describe 16 million colours and adjustable white temperature from 2,500 K to 6,500 K. The details separately list 6500 Kelvin, so treat the range as a listing claim and check it against the selected product information.

Does it require a hub?

The listing says it connects directly to home Wi-Fi and does not require a separate hub.

How bright is the bulb?

The listed maximum and white brightness are both 470 Lumens. That may suit a lamp or decorative use but may not be enough for every main-lighting application.