How to view Tapo camera on Shinobi through RTSP/Onvif Protocol

View the official article from TP-Link here : https://www.tapo.com/en/faq/34/

Models relevant to this article as noted in the FAQ from Tapo.

TC40, TC41, TC53, TC55, TC60, TC65, TC70, TC71, TC72, TC73, Tapo C100, Tapo C101, Tapo C110, Tapo C110P2, Tapo C110P4, Tapo C111, Tapo C120, Tapo C125, Tapo C200, Tapo C200P2, Tapo C201, Tapo C202, Tapo C210, Tapo C210P2, Tapo C211, Tapo C212, Tapo C220, Tapo C225, Tapo C310, Tapo C310P2, Tapo C320WS, Tapo C325WB, Tapo C500, Tapo C510W, Tapo C520WS, Tapo C720

Recent updates may have expanded access to feature(s) discussed in this FAQ. Visit your product's support page, select the correct hardware version for your device and check either the Datasheet or the firmware section for the latest improvements added to your product.

Before you start

1. Before using this function, you need to create a camera account on the Tapo app. Set a highly secure and complex username and password that is different from your Tapo account password.

2. When adding the camera to an NVR or other third-party device, you will need the camera’s IP address. The IP address is usually assigned by your host router. You can find it on your host router’s DHCP list or in the Tapo app (go to the Device Settings page of the camera and tap Device Info to see its IP). For detailed instructions, please refer to the guide on how to find the IP address of your Tapo & Kasa cameras.

3. Ensure that the computer, NAS, NVR, and your camera are all connected to the same network or that they can access the public IP and port of your camera.

Create a camera account in the Tapo app

1. On the Home page, tap on your camera model card to go to the camera Live View page (or you can click on Cameras tab>tap Manage on your camera model to go to the Live View page).

2. On the Live View page, tap the icon at the top right corner to enter the Device Settings page.

3. Tap Advanced Settings, then select Camera Account to create an account (username and password) for camera login on other portals.

You will see a prompt like below (About Camera Account), please read it and tap Understand and Agree to Use, then you can create an account for the camera.

About Camera Account

Tapo cameras support the RTSP protocol in order to work with third-party devices such as NVRs and NAS. You will need to create a separate account for this function.

Tapo cameras' dynamic video transmission is encrypted. However, when operating with third-party devices such as NVR and NAS, the RTSP protocol is used for data transmission and local storage, which is common for such devices. The security level of the RTSP protocol is low. If used in an insecure network, there may be some risk of information being stolen.

To reduce risk:

1. Only enable this feature when needed.

2. Set a highly secure and complex username and password. The password should be different from your Tapo account password.

3. It is not recommended to use this function on public networks. Only use it on trusted local networks and make sure the Wi-Fi is encrypted.

Now you are free to add this camera to Shinobi through the ONVIF Scanner. You may need to specify port 2020 in the ONVIF Scanner of Shinobi.