Viewing Kasa Camera on PC

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Viewing Kasa Camera on PC
Viewing Kasa Camera on PC
2024-05-23 14:17:46
Model: KC420WS  
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Just installed a KC420WS and was checking on the forum whether it can be viewed on a PC, as well as my Android device.

 

Most comments are that it cannot and that it was not designed to do so.

 

HOWEVER, I've discovered that I can easily view the camera with the Alexa app on a PC.  Although we have an Alexa device,  I do not believe having such is required to establish a free Alexa account and downloading the Alexa app onto your PC.

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Re:Viewing Kasa Camera on PC
2024-06-04 22:46:29

  @AzLen can you explain what steps you took to make it work with alexa on your PC?

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2024-06-07 16:03:08

  @AzLen 

Using TP-Link Camera with Alexa 

Be aware that the Alexa app on the PC does not always connect to the camera. This may be due to limited connections to a camera imposed by TP-Link.

You will be able to view the LIVE camera on an Alexa Show device and the Alexa App on PC,  and receive verbal notifications as set on all Alexa devices.

 

SETUP

  1. Install Alexa apps on a mobile device AND PC (Alexa setup must be performed using Mobile App; Alexa app for PC is available in Microsoft Store)
  2. On Alexa Mobile app:
    1. Sign in with Amazon account info
    2. Click More, then Skills & Games
    3. Search for TP-LINK Kasa, then click ENABLE TO  USE
    4. Under SETTINGS, create/sign-in with your TP-Link account information
    5. Click Advanced Settings; Manage Smart Home Devices
    6. Click + at top right --> Add Device --> Camera --> TP-LINK Kasa
    7. Answer questions until app is is looking for devices
    8. Proceed until camera is connected
    9. Click on Camera device
    10. Select and set notification type and devices for camera to Alexa
       
  3. On Alexa App on PC
    1. Go to Devices, find your camera, click on vertical dots, and  Add to Favorites

 

Viewing TP Link camera on PC

  1. Open Alexa App
  2. Click Smart Home
  3. Click on camera

 

Viewing camera on Alexa Show...

  • "Alexa, Show [camera name, as set in TP-Link app]"

 

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Re:Viewing Kasa Camera on PC
2024-06-07 16:21:58

  @AzLen Turns out one can also use the Kasa apk app installed on Windows 11 using the Windows Subsystem for Android.

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