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TP-Link Tapo Cameras

Tapo cameras require setting up a Camera Account (separate from your TP-Link cloud account) before RTSP access is possible.

Steps​

1. Open camera settings​

In the Tapo app: tap the camera → top-right ⚙ Settings → Advanced Settings.

2. Set up the Camera Account​

Tap Camera Account → set a username and password. This is the credential Superhome will use. It is not your TP-Link account password.

3. Find the camera's IP address​

In the Tapo app: camera → Settings → Device Info → IP Address. Alternatively, check your router's connected device list.

4. Build the RTSP URL​

# Main stream (1080p or 2K)
rtsp://username:password@camera-ip:554/stream1

# Sub-stream (360p–720p, lower bandwidth)
rtsp://username:password@camera-ip:554/stream2
RTSP must be enabled

Some Tapo models have RTSP disabled by default. If you get connection refused, check Advanced Settings → RTSP in the Tapo app and enable it.