TP-Link’s own pages don’t offer first responders a discount, and ID.me says it isn’t aware of one. The route that does exist is cash back through Rakuten, which pays you after the order tracks instead of lowering the price at checkout.
TP-Link describes itself as a leading smart home brand with over 50 million users worldwide, and its home page is titled “Your Smart Home, Simplified.” Its smart home menu lists Kasa Smart and Tapo Smart, and its where-to-buy menu lists online stores, distribution partners and retailers, with a Tapo Store alongside. If you’re adding plugs, cameras or other connected gear a piece at a time, the question is where to buy and how to get something back on the order.
How To Get The TP-Link First Responder Discount
There’s no discount to claim on TP-Link’s side, so there’s no code to find and no verification to complete. Rakuten is how you get something back on a TP-Link order:
- Create a free Rakuten account if you don’t have one.
- Search for TP-Link in Rakuten’s stores and open its page.
- Choose Shop Now so Rakuten sends you to TP-Link’s site, then shop the way you normally would.
- Wait for the confirmation. Rakuten says you make a qualifying purchase and it emails you when Cash Back is added to your account.
What TP-Link’s Own Pages Show
TP-Link’s home page and the Tapo Store’s home page name no first responder, military or community discount, and ID.me’s answer for TP-Link is the same. What those pages do show is open to anyone. The home page ends with a sign-up that reads “Be The First To Get Exclusive Deals & News.” The Tapo Store’s banner lists free shipping on orders of $49+, a trusted warranty with free support, and “Earn Points & Save,” where you redeem coupons with Tapo Rewards. The only community wording on the page is a “TP-Link Community” link, and it sits among the support links.
Where You Buy Matters
Rakuten tracks the purchase you make after clicking through its TP-Link page. That means the cash back belongs to that route, and an order placed through a different store or app won’t earn it. If you’re choosing between TP-Link’s direct store and a retailer, decide first where the price and shipping are better, then start from the matching Rakuten page if one is listed. Keep the Tapo Store’s own points and coupons in mind as a separate way to save, since they’re tied to that store.
What To Watch With The Cash Back
Rakuten’s TP-Link page lists a current cash back figure, and it changes, which is why this post doesn’t print one. Check it on the day you order, and make sure the order is a qualifying purchase before you rely on it. Rakuten says it pays by PayPal or check, as soon as 15 days after your first purchase and quarterly after that, so plan for a wait rather than an instant credit.
Q&A
Q: Does TP-Link have a first responder discount?
A: TP-Link’s own pages name none, and ID.me says it isn’t aware of one. The route that does exist is cash back through Rakuten.
Q: Does the cash back cover Kasa and Tapo products?
A: Rakuten lists TP-Link as one store. Kasa Smart and Tapo are both named as TP-Link’s smart home lines on its own pages, so check your cart total and the order confirmation to see what tracked.
Q: Does TP-Link’s own store offer anything?
A: The Tapo Store’s banner lists free shipping on orders of $49+, a warranty, and a rewards program where you earn points and redeem coupons.
Q: How soon do I get paid?
A: Rakuten says as soon as 15 days after your first purchase through PayPal or check, then quarterly.
Q: Is the cash back rate fixed?
A: No. Check Rakuten’s TP-Link page on the day you order.
More Information:
TP-Link’s store offers and Rakuten’s figure both change, so check each one before you order. For other smart home savings, browse our tech discounts, or see the Arlo first responder discount.
