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# RTSP Configuration

> Set up RTSP on Tapo C100 and access it over the Internet

# Set Up RTSP on Tapo C100 and access it over the Internet

This document explains how to set up your Tapo camera as an RTSP stream, accessible by Newton. It follows two steps: first, you set up the Tapo as an RTSP camera, and second, you make the RTSP accessible over the internet.

## 1. Enable RTSP on Tapo C100 and access it locally

<Steps>
  <Step title="Install the Tapo app">
    Install the Tapo app on your smartphone (Tested on iOS)
  </Step>

  <Step title="Add your Tapo C100 camera">
    Add your Tapo C100 camera to the app following the Tapo instructions
  </Step>

  <Step title="Navigate to Camera Account Settings">
    Go to: **Camera Settings → Advanced Settings (little gear on the top right) → Camera Account → Turn it on, and edit Account Information**
  </Step>

  <Step title="Create an RTSP account">
    Create an RTSP account (username & password)

    * This is different from your Tapo app account and will be used for RTSP authentication
    * For example: username and password as `testingwithatai` and `testingwithatai`
  </Step>

  <Step title="Find the Camera IP address">
    Go to camera > Device Info > IP Address
  </Step>
</Steps>

## RTSP Stream URLs

You should be able to see your RTSP stream (running locally) in these links:

<CodeGroup>
  ```bash Main Stream (HD) theme={"system"}
  rtsp://USERNAME:PASSWORD@CAMERA_IP:554/stream1
  ```

  ```bash Sub Stream (Lower Quality) theme={"system"}
  rtsp://USERNAME:PASSWORD@CAMERA_IP:554/stream2
  ```
</CodeGroup>

For example:

```bash theme={"system"}
rtsp://testingwithatai:testingwithatai@192.168.1.101:554/stream1
```

### Testing the Stream

You can test it locally with VLC: **Media → Open Network Stream → paste the RTSP URL** or go to the browser and pass the link, it'll redirect you to VLC.

## 2. Make the RTSP Stream Accessible Over the Internet via Port Forwarding

<Warning>
  This exposes the camera directly to the internet, and the camera has microphone integrated. This is a security risk and should be used just for testing purposes.
</Warning>

### Port Forwarding Setup

<Steps>
  <Step title="Access Router Admin Panel">
    Log in to your router's admin panel (check Router Access Data on your router, it should look like this)

    <img src="https://mintcdn.com/archetypeai-bd6fb3cf/kyv1LPQxMXR1pPkK/code-examples/telegram-alerts/images/router_pic.jpg?fit=max&auto=format&n=kyv1LPQxMXR1pPkK&q=85&s=e52ccdad949b34ca150f514230be57c6" alt="Router Access Information" width="946" height="378" data-path="code-examples/telegram-alerts/images/router_pic.jpg" />
  </Step>

  <Step title="Navigate to Port Forwarding">
    Go to **Port Forwarding / Virtual Server** settings
  </Step>

  <Step title="Create Forwarding Rule">
    Forward **TCP port 554** to the local IP of your camera (e.g., `192.168.1.101`)

    Example rule:

    * **External Port:** 554
    * **Internal Port:** 554
    * **Internal IP:** 192.168.1.101
    * **Protocol:** TCP
  </Step>

  <Step title="Find Your Public IP">
    Find your public IP address (Google "what is my IP" or use [whatismyip.com](https://whatismyip.com))
  </Step>

  <Step title="Test External Access">
    Access the stream externally using:

    ```bash theme={"system"}
    rtsp://USERNAME:PASSWORD@PUBLIC_IP:554/stream1
    ```
  </Step>
</Steps>

### Example External URL

For example:

```bash theme={"system"}
rtsp://testingwithatai:testingwithatai@79.158.9.105:554/stream2
```

<Note>
  Replace `79.158.9.105` with your actual public IP address, and use your actual RTSP credentials.
</Note>

## Security Considerations

<Warning>
  **Important Security Notes:**

  * Port forwarding exposes your camera directly to the internet
  * The camera not only streams images, but also sound
</Warning>