The TP-Link Tapo RTSP link
| Stream | Path after the address |
|---|---|
| Main stream (best quality) | /stream1 |
| Sub-stream (lighter) | /stream2 |
The full link looks like this (replace the user, password and address with yours):
rtsp://tapouser:Str0ngPass@192.168.1.50:554/stream1Each Tapo camera has its own address; there are no channels.
Passwords with @ : / # ? must be written as %40 %3A %2F %23 %3F, or use a password with only letters and numbers. Test the link in VLC before adding it.
Camera settings
Tapo cameras stream H.264, which plays in every browser.
- The user name and password are not your TP-Link account: in the Tapo app open the camera → Settings → Advanced Settings → Camera Account and create them there.
- Battery-powered Tapo models generally don't offer RTSP.
- Home Wi-Fi connections often can't be reached from outside: push mode (a PC or Raspberry Pi at home) avoids router changes.
Stream your TP-Link Tapo camera to a website
- Create a StreamLink account and click Add camera (or Add several for a whole NVR).
- Paste the RTSP link and press Test. StreamLink shows the video format it finds.
- No public IP or port forwarding? Choose push and run the ready-made command on a PC or Raspberry Pi next to the camera. See push mode.
- Optionally add a viewer password, working hours or copy protection.
- Copy the live link, or paste the embed code into your website (WordPress, Wix, Google Sites…).
Viewers watch in any browser, on phones and computers, usually less than a second behind real time.
Questions about TP-Link Tapo cameras
What is the TP-Link Tapo RTSP URL?
rtsp://USER:PASSWORD@IP:554/stream1 for HD and /stream2 for SD, with the camera account created in the Tapo app.
Which password does Tapo RTSP use?
The camera account you create in the Tapo app (Advanced Settings → Camera Account), not your TP-Link login.
Can I put my Tapo camera on my website?
Yes: add the RTSP link to StreamLink and paste the embed code into your site.
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