TP Link/Tapo camera setup for Olarm MAX video

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

Please note: this guide is specific to using the Tapo C200 but should be applicable to other similar cameras in the range.

Step 1: Download and setup your camera app as per manufacturer instructions

Step 2: Navigate to "camera" on the Tapo app

Step 3: Select "Settings/Advanced settings"

1. Setup a camera account
   
2. Select "Create new"
   
3. "Agree" to terms and conditions
   
4. Add a "username" and "password"
   
1. Required for the Olarm APP

Step 4: Select "Advanced settings/Network setup"

1. "Enable" the static IP
   
2. Take note of the "IP address"
   
1. Required for the Olarm APP
3. "Save" the settings
   

Step 5: Add the TP Link/Tapo camera to the Olarm APP

Follow the steps below to add the camera in the Olarm APP:

1. Open the Olarm APP
2. Navigate to the Olarm APP menu
   
3. Select "Device setup"
   
4. Tap on "Linked Cameras"
   
5. Select "Add Camera"
   
1. Name the camera
   
2. Enter the IP Address
   
3. Enter 554 for the "Port" (standard RTSP Port number)
   
4. Enter the following Live stream path/URL:
   
1. /stream2
   
5. Enter the "username" & "password" created in the Tapo App
6. Select "Test Connection"
   
7. "Save" the new camera

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