Tapo C500 NVR Support
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I am currently using Tapo TC70 Indoor pan/tilt cameras which are connected to a Network Video Recorder (NVR). I am interested in using the Tapo C500 for outdoor use but it is not clear if the device supports connection to a NVR.
The TC70 specification states the following protocols are supported:
TCP/IP, DHCP, ARP, ICMP, DNS, NTP, HTTP, HTTPS, UDP, ONVIF, RTSP
The C500 specification states the following protocols are supported:
TCP/IP, ICMP, DNS, HTTPS, TCP, UDP
The C500 does not appear to support ONVIF which implies it may not work with a NVR.
Any information on the Tapo C500 would be much appreciatted.
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I have now installed a Tapo C500 and can confirm that it supports RTSP/ONVIF protocol, including pan/tilt control.
The setup is exactly the same as the TC70, as described by the response by Wayne-TP.
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Thank you for the feedback. Tapo C500 supports RTSP/ONVIF protocol. We have done a test on our end and it streams normally. Your feedback has been forwarded to the related team, the datasheet should be modified soon.
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For the TC70 camera, in the Tapo App Settings/Advanced Settings/Device Account, I added a Username and Password.
I have an unbranded 8-Channel NVR/DVR. In the NVR settings I entered the username and password that had been setup in the Tapo App.
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To connect Tapo camera to NAS or NVR, here is a guidance, FYI. How can I connect my Tapo camera to a NAS or NVR？
The required username and password by the NAS/NVR can be set up in the Tapo APP ->Camera Settings -> Advanced settings ->Device Account.
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I have now installed a Tapo C500 and can confirm that it supports RTSP/ONVIF protocol, including pan/tilt control.
The setup is exactly the same as the TC70, as described by the response by Wayne-TP.
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After several hours of trying configurations, this works. Be sure to setup username and password in the Tapo app.
Parameters used by tinyCam Monitor app to access camera "http://192.168.1.214:2020"
Name: Front Porch PTZ
Vendor: (ONVIF)
Model: Profile S
Hostname: 192.168.1.214
ONVIF port: 2020
Protocol: RTSP over TCP
RTSP port: 554
HTTPS: no
Username: charles
Password: xxxxx
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