Olarm MAX Video - How to setup a TP Link Camera

Olarm MAX Video - How to setup a TP Link Camera


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Requirements for Video on Olarm MAX
  1. The Olarm MAX and your camera setup need to be on the same Wi-Fi network
  2. The Olarm MAX won’t stream video using it’s cellular connectivity
  3. The Olarm MAX requires a good quality Wi-Fi strength to stream cameras
  4. The Olarm MAX needs to be on firmware version V.1.5.1 or later to support video
  5. Your camera setup requires an adjustable substream
  6. Ensure you camera setup has a static IP Address
  7. Playback will only work should your DVR/NVR support it
  8. Please note: this guide is specific to using the EZVIZ C8C but should be applicable to other similar cameras in the range.

Step 1: Adjust your camera settings

This is your help guide to install your TP-Link camera.
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Please note: this guide is specific to using the Tapo C200 but should be applicable to other similar cameras in the range.

  1. Download and setup your camera app as per manufacturer instructions.
  2. Navigate to camera on the app
  3. Select settings/Advanced settings
    1. setup camera account
    2. Create new
    3. Agree to terms if you wish
    4. Add a username and password
  4. Select advanced settings/network setup
    1. enable static IP
    2. take note of the IP address (screenshot)
    3. Save
  5. Open the Olarm app and follow the instructions to link a camera
    1. Select menu / Device setup
    2. Select Linked Cameras / Add Camera
      1. Name the camera as you wish (suggest Zone name - Camera view description)
      2. IP Address (as per step 4 above)
      3. Port: 554
      4. Live stream path: /stream2
      5. Username: ********
      6. Password ********
      7. Playback: Enabled
    3. Test Connection
    4. Save

Step 2: Connect your camera on Olarm MAX

Please follow the instructions to connect your camera



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