Right now, I’m looking to explore and test out various camera software applications.
I came across Topo.
According to its developer, Topo is a software application designed to display feeds from Tapo security cameras on Linux. I think it’s a great piece of software. TP-Link, the manufacturer of Tapo cameras, does not provide any dedicated software for use on Linux; with Topo, users can now view live feeds from their Tapo cameras on laptops and PCs running Linux.
In this article, I’ll cover the RTSP URL for Tapo cameras, including how to find the camera’s RTSP URL and access the live stream using VLC.
What Is the RTSP URL for a Tapo Camera? Why do so many people search for the RTSP URL of Tapo cameras? In most cases, they’re looking for a way to connect their Tapo camera to a third-party device or application. For example, they may want to view their Tapo camera through a Hikvision NVR, access it using a third-party app, or connect it to a self-hosted NVR such as VibeNVR.