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Need to change Wifi SSID without resetting the Cameras

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Need to change Wifi SSID without resetting the Cameras

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RE:Need to change Wifi SSID without resetting the Cameras
2026-04-25 20:16:30
This would be tremendously helpful
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Re:Need to change Wifi SSID without resetting the Cameras
2026-04-30 15:16:51 - last edited 2026-04-30 15:17:18

Why is this not done yet???
Hundreds of comments and votes and still nothing. What's the point of feature requests if you don't listen?
Never mind just being able to change the network - how about the devices actively switching if a stronger signal exists!

#333
Re:Need to change Wifi SSID without resetting the Cameras
2026-05-01 07:04:42

  @MartinConroy TP-Link isn't even reading because this feature request has status 'closed' since a long time.

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Re:Need to change Wifi SSID without resetting the Cameras
2026-05-01 08:43:36

  @C4Vette Yes - I know it was pointless given the lack of action anyway - just needed to vent :D

#335
RE:Need to change Wifi SSID without resetting the Cameras
2026-05-01 08:46:56
This function more easier for us
#336
RE:Need to change Wifi SSID without resetting the Cameras
2026-05-01 08:49:57
Get this feature implemented ASAP!
#337
RE:Need to change Wifi SSID without resetting the Cameras
3 weeks ago
I need the same feature due to camera location
#338
RE:Need to change Wifi SSID without resetting the Cameras
3 weeks ago
This is very basic. Currently my camera is watching over a nest and I don't want to manually reset because I dont want to scare the birds. I tried to have the camera offline, but since it was showing the wrong time and i cant select the NTP server (which is another request) I allowed internet for a while, but then it updated... and then i changed my Home Assitant configuration and needed to add the integration again and then it does not work, and now I want to change the network to my usual Wifi (even though I STRONGLY dislike giving internet access to devices that do not need it) but now I can't. Overall, I think you are pushing to things "certain way" (mainly, using the cloud) and that is putting off many users. I think it would be way better to make the device configurable, so each user can use it as they please.
#339
RE:Need to change Wifi SSID without resetting the Cameras
3 weeks ago

  @iserp 

 

If you enable 'Camera Account' you can then use the RTSP protocol to view your camera *locally* without requiring Internet access.

 

The problem (which TP-Link refuse to address) is changing the WiFi connection details in the camera *WITHOUT* performing a total reset of the camera setup.

#340
Re:Need to change Wifi SSID without resetting the Cameras
3 weeks ago
Unbelievable that this is open! I wish I knew this limitation before purchasing 5 cameras!
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