Tapo (Rust/Python library) now speaks TP-Link's TPAP protocol

TP-Link’s latest firmware changes for Tapo devices can silently break third-party automations by shifting authentication and protocol behavior, creating operational risk for IoT-dependent environments. The updated Rust/Python tapo library now supports the new TPAP protocol, meaning IT teams can keep third-party compatibility disabled while still maintaining access, which reduces reliance on insecure fallback settings and avoids unexpected outages. For CIOs, this is a reminder that vendor-controlled IoT platforms can change underfoot, so device governance, firmware testing, and integration resilience need to be treated as core operational concerns.