TP-Link KASA camera in Blue Iris?

[TuckNTruck]

I have a TP-Link KC120 that I bought several years ago that I'd like to add to blue iris. It's a wifi camera that connects directly to my wifi (no hub). Any ideas if this is compatible with BI?

 

[fenderman]

I have a TP-Link KC120 that I bought several years ago that I'd like to add to blue iris. It's a wifi camera that connects directly to my wifi (no hub). Any ideas if this is compatible with BI?

Unfortunately this camera does not support rtsp or onvif protocols and therefore can be used with anything else other than the kasa app.

 

[JG1212]

I know this is a very old thread, however, it is the top Google search result, so I wanted to add an update and show anyone searching how to get it working. I recently got my KASA camera working in Blue Iris by running the stream through go2rtc.
1. Install Docker on a computer that needs to be always running, most likely the computer running Blue Iris.
2. Create a folder for the docker-compose.yml file and go2rtc.yaml file to live. Lets use C:\go2rtc\
3. Create the two files below and place them in that folder.
4. Open a command window and navigate to C:\go2rtc\ . Type docker compose up to create and start the the go2rtc docker container.
5. In Blue Iris create a new camera and set it up for rtsp:/ <ip_of_computer_where_docker_is_running_or_localhost>:8554/kasacam1
Set Media/video/RTSP port to 8554
Set Audio to 64 kbps G.711 u-law

docker-compose.yml

services:
  go2rtc:
    image: alexxit/go2rtc
    restart: unless-stopped  # autorestart on fail or config change from WebUI
    environment:
      - TZ=    America/New_York  # timezone in logs
    volumes:
      - "c:/go2rtc:/config"   # local folder for go2rtc.yaml file
    ports:
      - "1984:1984" #WEB INTERFACE
      - "8554:8554" #RTSP STREAM

go2rtc.yaml

streams:
  kasacam1:
  - "kasa:/<your_kasa_email>:<your_kasa_password>=@<your_cameras_ip_address>:19443/https/stream/mixed?video=h264&audio=g711&resolution=hd"
  - "ffmpeg:kasacam1#video=h264#audio=opus"

 

[TonyR]

Just in case someone performs a search for inexpensive, Wi-Fi cameras such as the TP-LINK Kasa line that can stream RTSP to Blue Iris, VLC, etc. I just wanted to mention that the similar (inexpensive, Wi-Fi only) TP-LINK Tapo has several models that will stream directly to Blue Iris via RTSP, no cloud needed and no additional programs needed (such as "go2rtc" or "Docker") and no additional programming skills required. And FWIW, the $16 (currently) Tapo C-110 can have a static IP with recent f/w update. Instructions below:

Post in thread 'Blue Iris Camera Compatibility.'

Dec 10, 2022

Oh god that sounds like a pain in the ass running Ispy and all that. I do not want to run through RTSP

OK, I got a TP-LINK Tapo C110 last week and have it streaming RTSP to Blue Iris 5 and also VLC. Not bad looking for a $25 wireless only, little cam with 2-way audio and selectable 720p/1080p/2K resolution.

As I stated in post 6, no iSpy needed. Here's how:

How to stream RSTP from TP-LINK Tapo C110 camera to Blue Iris or VLC

1. Install the Tapo app on your phone, open it and power up the Tapo cam. Refer to the included instructions if needed.
2. Configure...

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