Sage-Tips

How do I view my Tapo camera?

You can find it on your host router’s DHCP list or in the Tapo app (Go to Camera Settings and navigate to the camera details page). 3. If you want to view the live stream of the Tapo camera with a third-party app remotely, you will need to open port 554 for the camera on your host router first.

Can I access the TAPO camera from anywhere or only on the same Wi-Fi network?

Q6. 6 Can I use my Tapo camera anywhere if there is no internet? A: You can use the camera or watch the live view without an internet connection, but please ensure both your phone and the camera are connected to the same wireless network.

How do I connect my phone to Tapo?

Here we take Tapo C200 as an example.

1. Download the Tapo APP. Get the Tapo APP from the Apple APP Store or Google Play, or by scanning the QR code below.
2. Log In. Open the app, and log in with your TP-Link ID.
3. Set up the camera. Follow the APP instructions to complete the setup.

How do I watch Tapo on VLC?

The Tapo camera supports the RTSP protocol, so it can work with third-party NVR or NAS devices that also support the RTSP protocol. If a user wants to view the live stream of the camera with a third-party app like VLC Player, he will just need to input the URL of the RTSP stream on the VLC Player app.

How do I connect my Tapo camera to my laptop?

Note: Before you start, make sure the computer and your camera are connecting to the same network.

1. Step 1: Create a camera account in the Tapo app. On the home page, tap on your camera model card or tap Camera Preview > Manage to go to the Live View page.
2. Step 2: Add your Tapo camera on iSpy.

Will Tapo work without Wi-Fi?

A: No, the camera (Tapo C100, Tapo C200) can only be connected via Wi-Fi and the main features of the camera require an internet connection.

How do I connect my Tapo camera to Wi-Fi?

iOS: Go to the Settings page, click on the Wi-Fi option to connect to the Tapo Cam’s Wi-Fi manually. Android: Go to the Settings page to connect to the Tapo Cam’s Wi-Fi network. Once it’s connected, the phone will search the camera automatically.

How do I setup my Tapo camera?

How to set up the Tapo camera

1. Download the Tapo APP. Get the Tapo APP from the Apple APP Store or Google Play, or by scanning the QR code below.
2. Log In. Open the app, and log in with your TP-Link ID. If you don’t have an account, create one first.
3. Set up the camera. Follow the APP instructions to complete the setup.

How do I connect my Tapo camera to a new Wi-Fi?

How do I connect my camera to VLC?

VLC Streaming Setup

1. Connect the camera to your computer.
2. Start VLC – Click the Start menu VLC icon.
3. Setup Streaming – Click Media — Open Capture Device .
4. Capture Mode – Leave Capture Mode as DirectShow.