Typical Tapo URL
rtsp://email:password@IP:554/stream1
Tapo typically requires enabling RTSP in Advanced Settings → RTSP Stream first.
What SmartRTSP helps with
SmartRTSP helps you view your existing Tapo camera on iPhone, iPad and Mac, with the Mac app as the next step for Apple Home.
Expected setup flow
1. Turn on RTSP in the Tapo app.
Open the camera settings, go to Advanced Settings, and enable RTSP streaming.
2. Add the camera to SmartRTSP.
Use your camera details to confirm live view works in SmartRTSP.
3. Continue on Mac for Apple Home.
Use SmartRTSP for Mac when you are ready to connect the camera with Apple Home.
Tapo tips
- Keep the camera and Mac on the same local network.
- Use a reserved IP lease to avoid reconfiguration later.
- Verify the Tapo account credentials used for the RTSP stream.
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