Kasa app errors with "Network Unstable"
I have a number of Kasa devices in my home. Plugs, switch, bulbs and a pan/tilt camera. I installed the camera to keep an eye on my dogs while at work. Disappointingly, the Kasa app errors out with "Network Unstable" if I am connected to my work WiFi. If I drop WiFi and use cellular, I can bring up my devices and open the camera. This is not acceptable since livestreaming is a tremendous amount of data. I can reconnect WiFi while in the app and still see the camera image, but I am unable to control the camera other than to pinch to zoom. Is this known? Is it a bug/limitation?
As a side note, all the Kasa devices are operable on remote WiFi with the Alexa app save for the camera which I believe is a limitation of the Alexa app.
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I would honestly first be looking towards the wireless network at your work. I have had similar issues viewing a variety of camera streams from several platforms while at work. Your IT administrator may have set something for security purposes that does not allow the camera stream through the firewall.
Have you tried to view the camera remotely from a different wireless network to verify that this is not isolated to one network?
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I would honestly first be looking towards the wireless network at your work. I have had similar issues viewing a variety of camera streams from several platforms while at work. Your IT administrator may have set something for security purposes that does not allow the camera stream through the firewall.
Have you tried to view the camera remotely from a different wireless network to verify that this is not isolated to one network?
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@Riley_S Streaming disallowed through the firewall is a very good point, except that the app doesn't load, not just the camera. I have 10 other devices that aren't cameras that are also rendered inaccessible. I will find another wifi network today and see if the behavior persists. Thanks for the ideas.
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@Riley_S The app worked on a retail store network. Sadly it looks like work wifi is to blame.
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