Google Home App Live Feed Integration (SDM API Support)

Google Home App Live Feed Integration (SDM API Support)

Google Home App Live Feed Integration (SDM API Support)
Google Home App Live Feed Integration (SDM API Support)
2025-05-11 04:37:24 - last edited 2025-06-12 03:14:26
Model: Tapo C120  
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Dear Tapo Support Team,

 

I’ve been using Tapo cameras and appreciate the reliability and video quality. However, I’ve noticed a limitation with Google Home integration.

 

While my Tapo camera appears in the Google Home app and streams correctly on my Nest Hub or Google smart display, the live video feed does not appear in the Google Home mobile app. It shows a message stating that the live feed cannot be viewed.

 

This is a common limitation for third-party camera integrations that don’t fully utilize Google’s Smart Device Management (SDM) API. I would like to request that Tapo considers supporting this API to provide full integration, including:

 

  • Live feed viewing in the Google Home app on mobile
  • Event-based notifications and snapshots in Google Home
  • Compatibility with Google Home routines and automation triggers

 

 

This would greatly improve the user experience and make Tapo a more seamless choice for users who rely on Google’s smart home ecosystem.

 

Please let me know if this feature is planned or under consideration. I’m happy to provide further feedback if needed.

 

Thank you for your support and ongoing product improvements.

 

Best regards,

Saurabj

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2025-05-12 07:31:17 - last edited 2025-06-12 03:14:26

  @saurabhygk 

Hi,
For the problem that can't watch the camera's live feed in the Google Home app, please refer to the thread "What to do if you can't access the camera's live feed on the Google Home App".
Best Regards

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Re:Google Home App Live Feed Integration (SDM API Support)-Solution
2025-05-12 07:31:17 - last edited 2025-06-12 03:14:26

  @saurabhygk 

Hi,
For the problem that can't watch the camera's live feed in the Google Home app, please refer to the thread "What to do if you can't access the camera's live feed on the Google Home App".
Best Regards

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  @Solla-topee 

 

Let’s be real here: TP-Link knows this is misleading.

On your own forums, you admit:
 

  • “This is a known issue being followed up on the Google side to resolve…” (Apr 15 post)

  • “This issue is still being analyzed by Google side. If any solutions become available, we will update this thread accordingly.” (May 29 reply)

  • “Our Tapo Camera features the ‘works with Google Home’ logo… it’s important to note that this logo does not imply that the Tapo Camera supports viewing through the Google Home app, and it does not constitute false advertising.” (Jun 15 reply)
     

So which is it? On the product page and Amazon listings, you plaster the “Works with Google” badge and tell buyers:

“Works with Alexa and Google… use your favorite screen assistant like Alexa and Google with the D225 doorbell camera to view and answer those at your door.”

 

That clearly implies parity with Alexa. But here in the forums, you admit:

  • It doesn’t work in the Google Home app (despite the logo).

  • You have “no information” on when it will be resolved.

  • And you fall back on legalistic language about how the logo doesn’t actually mean app support.
     

That’s not just disappointing — it’s purposefully deceptive marketing. You’re selling this product as if it works with Google Home the same way it works with Alexa, but in reality customers get a broken, half-working experience and then discover in the fine print (or buried in support threads) that it’s “Google’s fault, no ETA.”

Here’s the bottom line:
 

  1. Stop advertising the D225 as “Works with Google Home” without a clear disclaimer that it only works on Nest Hub/Chromecast and not the Google Home app. Right now, it’s false advertising by omission.

  2. Give customers an honest timeline. If Google told you it may never work, say that. If you have no idea, admit it. Don’t just keep stringing people along with “we’re consulting, no ETA.”

  3. Acknowledge the trust issue. People bought this doorbell expecting Google Home parity. Instead they get a bait-and-switch. That’s why you see so many in this thread returning their cameras.
     

Until you come clean, TP-Link is burning its reputation. This isn’t about “patience”, it’s about honesty.

 

 

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  @saurabhygk 

Hi,
For the problem that can't watch the camera's live feed in the Google Home app, please refer to the thread "What to do if you can't access the camera's live feed on the Google Home App".
Best Regards

 

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