# Tapo C125

*Tapo / C125*

> HomeKit is listed for the Tapo C125, a fixed 2K camera that plugs in. It also supports RTSP and ONVIF for local viewing, and it works with Alexa and Google Assistant. It suits HomeKit, Google Home and Alexa users, with native support through the maker's cloud.

- Canonical page: https://smarthomecanon.com/devices/tp-link-tapo-c125
- Last checked: 2026-10-09

## Key facts

| Fact | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Brand | [Tapo](https://smarthomecanon.com/brands/tp-link-tapo) |
| Category | Camera |
| Model numbers | C125 |
| Status | Current[^1][^2] |
| Type | Home camera: fixed[^1] |
| Resolution | 2K (2560 x 1440, 4 MP)[^1] |
| Power | Plug-in adapter[^1] |
| Weather rating | unknown |
| microSD max | 512 GB[^1] |
| RTSP / ONVIF | RTSP and ONVIF[^3][^1] |
| HomeKit | Yes[^1] |
| Tapo hub | Works with H200 and H500 hubs[^4] |
| AI detection | Motion, person, line crossing, tamper, baby cry, vehicle, pet, meow, bark, glass breaking[^1] |
| Local API | RTSP and ONVIF (Profile S)[^3] |

## Integration paths

**How the Tapo C125 connects**

| Path | Requires | Local | Features lost |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| [Wi-Fi local](https://smarthomecanon.com/protocols/wifi-local) | Camera account created in the Tapo app, Camera and viewer on the same local network[^3] | Yes[^3] | unknown |
| [Wi-Fi cloud](https://smarthomecanon.com/protocols/wifi-cloud) | 2.4 GHz Wi-Fi network[^1] | unknown | unknown |

**Platform support for the Tapo C125**

| Path | Platform | Support | Integration |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Wi-Fi cloud | [Amazon Alexa](https://smarthomecanon.com/platforms/alexa) | Native[^1] |  |
| Wi-Fi cloud | [Google Home](https://smarthomecanon.com/platforms/google-home) | Native[^1] |  |
| Wi-Fi cloud | [HomeKit](https://smarthomecanon.com/platforms/homekit) | Native[^1] |  |

## Related pages

- [TP-Link Tapo cameras and doorbells](https://smarthomecanon.com/lines/tp-link-tapo-cameras) (line)
- [Tapo](https://smarthomecanon.com/brands/tp-link-tapo) (brand)
- [Wi-Fi with local control](https://smarthomecanon.com/protocols/wifi-local) (protocol)
- [Wi-Fi through a cloud service](https://smarthomecanon.com/protocols/wifi-cloud) (protocol)
- [Amazon Alexa](https://smarthomecanon.com/platforms/alexa) (platform)
- [Google Home](https://smarthomecanon.com/platforms/google-home) (platform)
- [HomeKit](https://smarthomecanon.com/platforms/homekit) (platform)

## Sources

[^1]: Tapo C125 product page (tapo.com US). https://www.tapo.com/us/product/smart-camera/tapo-c125/ (manufacturer, checked 2026-10-09)
[^2]: Tapo US: home security product menu. https://www.tapo.com/us/smart-home/home-security/ (manufacturer, checked 2026-10-09)
[^3]: TP-Link support: How to View Tapo Camera on PC, NAS, or NVR Using RTSP/ONVIF. https://www.tp-link.com/us/support/faq/2680/ (manufacturer, checked 2026-10-09)
[^4]: TP-Link support: Which TP-Link Tapo Cameras/Devices Are Compatible with Tapo Hub. https://www.tp-link.com/us/support/faq/4191/ (manufacturer, checked 2026-10-09)