Under Consideration Tapo App availability on Windows

Right, I know I can view my IP camera from my PC through several means, such as
1. Using Onvif or RTSP, I can stream my IP camera feed through
- 3rd party Windows apps such as iSpy, Camlytic, or just a simple VLC
- using NVR and connecting my PC to the NVR instead of connecting to my IP camera
2. using Tapo Android app that (as of now) can only be accessed by using
- Android emulator, which sometimes screws up the resolution and orientation since the app is designed for phones, not pc, and often can't be opened.
- Using Windows Android subsystem, which is only available to the USA and a few nations, and even if my nation is also included in the list, I still need to find an unofficial app from the internet since apparently (as of my knowledge) Tapo app isn't available on Amazon App Store.
Look, I also have Tp Link NC200, bought in 2016, and right now, it is still alive. In its heyday, I can view my NC200 feed from www.tplinkcloud.com. Although, right now the web is no longer usable since Adobe stopped supporting Flash Player. So, the NC series already provided an example of how to offer simplicity for user to view Tapo from a Windows PC. The Dev can make a website simmilar to the NC series, or make the Tapo App available for Windows.
I just want to access my Tapo recording from my PC. Can I only do such a thing by using an Android emulator or using NVR? Does TP-Link have any plan to expand Tapo App availability to Windows PCs in the future? Will Matter certification make any difference? Like for example, after Matter certified, can I pair my IP camera to an app that is available on Windows PC?
Note, I already gave feedback to Tapo app email, but I got no response, so I hope somebody from Tp-Link will reply to my thread.
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please implement.
Tapo app no longer working under WSA.
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@praxsi Hello,
My name is Billy. I just bought a 2 pack of your cameras yesterday. These cameras are AWESOME! I LOVE THEM! But, unfortunately, I'm always on my laptop and can't access them from there. I really agree that Tapo should somehow make them available on Windows. This way I can access them without using my phone, and I have very good points on why you make them accessible. In the following is my reasoning:
1. What if I don't have any other android devices, just my laptop, and I'm out of town on business and I need to check the cameras to make sure that dog sitter really went and walked and fed them and my phone crashes?
Now, on this note, think. I don't have an address for the phone company to send the new phone. And I can't wait 3 days to find out they have not been fed. So, now I know that they are starving, and I can't get home for another 3 days or so. That means, they are not going to get anything to eat for at least 6 days.
2. Yeah, I think that, that one, just says it all. I need to be able to check on my home from anywhere with any device at any time.
Isn't that the reason for these cameras, is so that anyone can check on their homes, property, or "LIVING THINGS" while they are away for any reason? I do believe so.
Sincerely,
Billy D.
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@praxsi Hey I need this feature , I have bought 4 tapo cameras plus planning on installing 8 cameras around farm and office areas , Won't do if Windows App won't release even a announcement for later released will work otherwise I have to purchase other brands cameras to satisfy my needs for a PC software which is honestly such a easy thing , it's beyong my comphresion why you guys haven't released one yet , also no advertisement no nothing like dude you are sitting on a goldmine of features yet nobody knows about it because zilch advertisement zilch PC support Big L !
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@Solla-topee Thx.. we all hope this gets implemented soon... there are times where I am at my PC vs my phone and rather than go to Phone Link, it would be great to just click on a Tapo app and do what I need to do... like checking sensors, quickly view a camera feed, etc... plus, having a bigger screen is HELPFUL...
Sooo... turn in another vote for a Windows 11 Tapo App...
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@praxsi I agree with others. I assumed that this product would work with Android, IOS, and Windows PCs. I know how hard it is to develop on multiple platforms, but I didn't invent the market that evolved this way. I simply decided in the early 1980s that Microsoft PCs were the way to go. (and still are). This lack of support for a MAJOR part of the market will not bode well for you!
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100% this should have been an availble PC app from the very beginning. Phone only accessability and/or relying on casting, 3rd patry hoops, special setup/imulation, etc. is NEVER a viable answer for a quality product or customer experience.
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