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How to swich back to H.264 codec for 2K Stream

How to swich back to H.264 codec for 2K Stream
How to swich back to H.264 codec for 2K Stream
2025-03-10 03:39:59 - last edited 2025-03-26 12:05:20
Tags: #Firmware #Live View #ONVIF/RTSP
Model: Tapo C222  
Hardware Version: V1
Firmware Version: 1.3.1

Hi, the latest firmware seem to use hevc h265 for the 2560x1440 stream, and messing up with my ONVIF NVR setup, as it do not support h265. 


stream url rtsp://192.168.120.182:554/stream2
[Rebroadcast Plugin]: -hide_banner -use_wallclock_as_timestamps 1 -r 25 -rtsp_transport tcp -i rtsp:[REDACTED] -rtsp_transport tcp -vcodec copy -acodec copy -pkt_size 32000 -f rtsp rtsp://127.0.0.1:32971/f431eb34b844de3b
[Rebroadcast Plugin]: Input #0, rtsp, from 'rtsp://ZZZZ:XXXX@192.168.120.182:554/stream1':
[Rebroadcast Plugin]:   Metadata:
[Rebroadcast Plugin]:     title           : Session streamed by "TP-LINK RTSP Server"
[Rebroadcast Plugin]:   Duration: N/A, start: 1741576380.246078, bitrate: N/A
[Rebroadcast Plugin]: Stream #0:0: Video: hevc (Main), yuv420p(tv), 2560x1440, 25 fps, 29.83 tbr, 90k tbn
[Rebroadcast Plugin]:   Stream #0:1: Audio: pcm_alaw, 8000 Hz, mono, s16, 64 kb/s

 

The firmware release note make no metion about switching codes, the product description page also not updated.

 

 

 

 

How can I switch back to H264 with current firmware, and how can I downgrade the firmware if I cannot switch back to h264.

 


Thanks a lot!
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Re:How to swich back to H.264 codec for 2K Stream-Solution
2025-03-14 09:50:18 - last edited 2025-03-26 12:05:20

  @ShiiiKi 

Hi, 
There is something wrong with the latest firmware(v1.3.1) and we have a new firmware to solve the issue. Please send me(@Solla-topee) "Forum ID 759928+ Tapo C222's MAC address" via a private message if you want to try the firmware.

Before the Upgrade:
(1) Please be sure you have read the Beta Test Agreement before upgrading the Pre-release firmware!
(2) How to update the firmware of the Tapo devices on the Tapo App

Best Regards

>>How to position my TP-Link camera for optimal performance. >>What to do if the Detection feature is not working on the TP-Link Camera? >>Encrypt microSD Card: Protecting Video Recordings Stored on the SD Card.
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Re:How to swich back to H.264 codec for 2K Stream
2025-03-12 06:33:25

  @barlean 

Hi, 
We need to analyze this case further, and I have escalated it to our tech team. They will contact you via email to further assist you. Please wait patiently.
Best Regards

>>How to position my TP-Link camera for optimal performance. >>What to do if the Detection feature is not working on the TP-Link Camera? >>Encrypt microSD Card: Protecting Video Recordings Stored on the SD Card.
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Re:How to swich back to H.264 codec for 2K Stream
2025-03-13 13:40:07

  @Solla-topee I'm experiencing the same issue! The stream is now only using the H.265 codec. How can we revert back to H.264, or at least have the option to choose? My setup with Scrypted and ONVIF Manager is now broken, and I can't use anything other than the Tapo app, which is really inconvenient and disappointing!

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Re:How to swich back to H.264 codec for 2K Stream-Solution
2025-03-14 09:50:18 - last edited 2025-03-26 12:05:20

  @ShiiiKi 

Hi, 
There is something wrong with the latest firmware(v1.3.1) and we have a new firmware to solve the issue. Please send me(@Solla-topee) "Forum ID 759928+ Tapo C222's MAC address" via a private message if you want to try the firmware.

Before the Upgrade:
(1) Please be sure you have read the Beta Test Agreement before upgrading the Pre-release firmware!
(2) How to update the firmware of the Tapo devices on the Tapo App

Best Regards

>>How to position my TP-Link camera for optimal performance. >>What to do if the Detection feature is not working on the TP-Link Camera? >>Encrypt microSD Card: Protecting Video Recordings Stored on the SD Card.
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Re:How to swich back to H.264 codec for 2K Stream
2025-03-15 02:24:07

  @Solla-topee thank you. Sent you private message yes

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Re:How to swich back to H.264 codec for 2K Stream
2025-03-17 11:59:15

  @ShiiiKi 

Hi, 

The new firmware has been pushed to your camera, please update it via the Tapo app and check if it helps.

Best Regards

>>How to position my TP-Link camera for optimal performance. >>What to do if the Detection feature is not working on the TP-Link Camera? >>Encrypt microSD Card: Protecting Video Recordings Stored on the SD Card.
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Re:How to swich back to H.264 codec for 2K Stream
2025-03-20 17:02:53

I have the codec H.265 problem with my new TD25 doorbell. That codec is not supported. 

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Re:How to swich back to H.264 codec for 2K Stream
2025-03-21 09:26:43

  @Gentletom 

Hi,
1. What's the hardware and firmware version of the TD25? Could you please send me(@Solla-topee) the doorbell's MAC address via a private message?

2. How do you confirm that TD25 uses codec H.265? 


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>>How to position my TP-Link camera for optimal performance. >>What to do if the Detection feature is not working on the TP-Link Camera? >>Encrypt microSD Card: Protecting Video Recordings Stored on the SD Card.
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Re:How to swich back to H.264 codec for 2K Stream
2025-04-21 01:07:40

  @Solla-topee 

I also have the same issue with the TD25 video doorbell and the only way I can get my NVR's live view and recording working is by transcoding the video back to H.264 on-the-fly. This is quite resource intensive and I'd like to be able to switch the video encoding directly from the camera to be H.264. The TP-Link documentation for the doorbell camera also mentions that the video encoding should be H.264.
https://www.tp-link.com/us/home-networking/cloud-camera/td25/#specifications

 

To answer your questions from here:

1. Hardware version: 1.0, Firmware Version: 1.1.16
2. I use VLC to open a network stream and then view the 'Media Information' window. It shows the H.265 video codec and PCM ALAW audio codec being used.

 

If you can confirm there is a firmware fix for this issue, I will private message the MAC address for the device.

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Re:How to swich back to H.264 codec for 2K Stream
2025-04-21 10:37:06

  @brototo12 

Hi, 
In your case, it's recommended to contact the local technical team for further assistance.
Best Regards

>>How to position my TP-Link camera for optimal performance. >>What to do if the Detection feature is not working on the TP-Link Camera? >>Encrypt microSD Card: Protecting Video Recordings Stored on the SD Card.
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Re:How to swich back to H.264 codec for 2K Stream
2025-06-20 04:20:22

  @Solla-topee When will the new firmware be publicly available? I also have a C222 camera and want to use H.264 codec for the 2K stream

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