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Do Tapo cameras work with Alexa?

Thanks to Alexa Integration, we can watch a live feed of the Tapo camera on Amazon Echo Show, Echo Spot or Fire TV with an Amazon Fire stick. If you have one of the above three Amazon devices, you can connect your Tapo camera in the Alexa app and display the live feed on the Amazon device with voice commands.

How do I get smart plugs to work on Alexa?

Here’s how to do that:

1. Open the Alexa app on your phone.
2. Tap the devices tab on the bottom-right of the page.
3. Choose “Plugs” on the top.
4. Choose the plug you want to control.
5. Tap “Create a routine” on the bottom of the page.
6. Tap the + button on the top-right of the page.
7. Tap the + button next to “When this happens.”

How do you add a device to Tapo?

Here we take Tapo camera as an example.

1. Open the Google Home app, log in and then tap the Add button.
2. Tap Set up device and tap Have something already set up?
3. Tap the search icon, search for Tapo and tap on it.
4. Log in with your TP-Link ID that have bound to your Tapo devices, and tap Authorize to allow Google to use it.

Can I connect my Tapo camera to my TV?

To use Tapo cameras with Google Assistant, you need a Google Chromecast, a Google Home Hub or any smart display that supports Chromecast (such as a TV with built-in Chromecast). After successfully connect your Tapo camera to Google Home, you can view the camera on the Chromecast-enabled TV or Google Home Hub.

What does it mean when Alexa says device is unresponsive?

If a device Alexa connected to is unresponsive, start by checking your Wi-Fi. Your home network might be inactive or unstable, causing connectivity problems between Alexa and the device in question. This is the first thing you should get out of the way. Check that the connection is active and stable.

Why won’t my smart plugs work?

If your Amazon Smart Plug stopped working, restart your device. Unplug your Amazon Smart Plug from the outlet, and then plug it back in. Reset your Amazon Smart Plug: press and hold the button on the side of the device for 12 seconds.

How do I connect my phone to my Tapo camera?

For Android:

1. Tap the + button in the app and select Smart Camera C200.
2. Plug in your camera and wait about 30 seconds until the LED blinks red and green.
3. Grant the location access and allow the location permission to find and connect to your camera.

Why is my Tapo camera not working?

Check the system LED status of the Tapo Cam and make sure it’s solid green. Otherwise, reset it by pressing and holding the RESET button for over 5s until the LED blinks red. Make certain the phone and camera are on the same Wi-Fi network, close the Tapo app and launch it again.

How can I watch Tapo camera on my computer?

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.

How do I connect my Tapo camera to WIFI?

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 stream my Tapo camera videos to Amazon Echo?

You can stream your Tapo camera videos to Amazon Echo Show or Fire TV using simple voice commands. For example: “Alexa, show my Living Room camera”. Note: Every time you change the name of the Tapo device, you will need to discover the device again to update its name.

How do I connect my Tapo device to Alexa?

1. Open the Amazon Alexa app. Then tap on the hamburger icon in the upper left corner and select Skills & Games. 2. Enter Tapo in the search bar and choose Tapo. 3. Tap the ENABLE button. 4. Log in with your TP-Link ID that has bound to your Tapo device, and tap Authorize.

How do I set up my Tapo smart plug using the app?

Follow the steps below to set up your Tapo smart plug using the Tapo app. 1. Go to Google Play or the Apple App Store or scan the QR code below to download the Tapo app. 2. Open the app and use your TP-Link ID to log in. If you don’t have a TP-Link ID, tap Sign Up to create one and the app will guide you through the rest.

How to connect Tapo P100 to the TAPO app?

Tap the + button in the Tapo app, select your model, here we take Tapo P100 as an example. 4. Plug your Tapo plug into a power outlet and wait until the LED is blinking orange and green.