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by kirk39
Sun Apr 07, 2024 2:56 pm
Forum: Network cameras
Topic: TP-Link Tapo Cameras
Replies: 15
Views: 5883

Re: TP-Link Tapo Cameras

Thanks, Pogo.

I had previously thought that RTSP or ONVIF could be used to view and control cameras, but after some reading I see that RTSP is for video transport and ONVIF is for discovery & feature control, as you mentioned. Now it makes sense.
by kirk39
Sat Apr 06, 2024 10:51 pm
Forum: General discussion
Topic: Minimize PC CPU usage
Replies: 20
Views: 6001

Minimize PC CPU usage

Right now I have (3) 2k cameras set up with Blue Iris, constant recording at full resolution. File format is native Blue Iris DVR (bvr) and "use FLAC audio compression" is checked. I access Blue Iris on another PC on the LAN to occasionally review footage, using UI3 web interface on Chrome...
by kirk39
Sat Apr 06, 2024 10:35 pm
Forum: Network cameras
Topic: TP-Link Tapo Cameras
Replies: 15
Views: 5883

Re: TP-Link Tapo Cameras

I noticed that mine autoconfigured in Blue Iris to Media/video/RTSP port 554 and Discovery/ONVIF port 8999. Is that correct? The cameras are working.

I did notice another user somewhere here in the forum that seemed to be struggling getting PTZ to work for applicable cameras.
by kirk39
Sat Apr 06, 2024 8:56 pm
Forum: Network cameras
Topic: TP-Link Tapo Cameras
Replies: 15
Views: 5883

TP-Link Tapo Cameras

I've been using Amcrest wifi cameras on and off for 7 or 8 years and the wireless connection quality has always been a problem. I finally gave up and purchased a couple of the TP-Link Tapo cameras, (2) of the C110 and (1) C120. That was (3) 2k cameras for under $100 total. There were a few users tha...