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TP-Link Tapo C520WS outdoor pan/tilt security Wi-Fi camera, two views
Image: TP-Link press materials

Does the Tapo C520WS work with HomeKit, Alexa, and Google Home?

The Tapo C520WS is an IP66 outdoor pan-tilt camera with 2K video that connects over Wi-Fi or Ethernet.

It supports RTSP and ONVIF, and it works with Alexa and Google Assistant. It suits Google Home and Alexa users, with native support through the maker's cloud. Home Assistant users reach it through an integration (local Wi-Fi control).

At a glance: works withHow this is decided: cited platform facts only
HomeKit
Unknown
Unknown
Google Home
Yes[1]
Wi-Fi cloud, native
Alexa
Yes[1]
Wi-Fi cloud, native
SmartThings
Unknown
Unknown
Home Assistant
Yes[2]
Wi-Fi local, via tplink

Key facts

Tapo C520WS facts

How facts are sourced: every cell cites its source below
FactValue
StatusCurrent[1][3]
List price$74.99[4] as of
TypeOutdoor camera: pan-tilt[1]
Resolution2K (2560 x 1440)[1]
PowerPlug-in adapter[1]
Weather ratingIP66[1]
microSD max512 GB[1]
RTSP / ONVIFRTSP and ONVIF[1][5]
HomeKitunknown
Tapo hubWorks with H200 and H500 hubs[6] (Compatibility depends on the hardware version.)
AI detectionMotion, person, pet, vehicle, line crossing, tamper[1]
Local APIRTSP and ONVIF (Profile S)[5]

Integration paths

How the Tapo C520WS connects

2 pathsHow facts are sourced: every cell cites its source below
PathRequiresiLocaliFeatures lostPlatformsi
Wi-Fi localCamera account created in the Tapo app, Camera and viewer on the same local network[5]Yes[5]unknown
Wi-Fi cloud2.4 GHz Wi-Fi network or Ethernet[1]unknownunknown
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Requires
Hardware the path needs beyond the device and a controller.
Local
Yes when control on this path keeps working with the internet down.
Platforms
The platforms that work with the device on this path: Native (out of the box), Via integration (needs an add-on) or Not supported.

Home Assistant and Homey

Ways to add the Tapo C520WS

2 routesHow facts are sourced: every cell cites its source below
PlatformLeveliIntegrationDetailsEvidenceLimitations
Home AssistantNative (local)[2][7]tplinkWi-Fi local
  • Quality: Platinum[2][7]
  • IoT class: Local Polling[2][7]
  • Works with Home Assistant: Not certified[2][7]
Model namedNone stated
Home AssistantCommunity[8][9]JurajNyiri/HomeAssistant-Tapo-ControlWi-Fi local
  • Quality: Custom[8][9]
  • Works with Home Assistant: Not certified[8][9]
Model namedNone stated
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Level
How the device gets into the platform on this route. The headline is the best route: local before cloud, direct before bridged, core before community. The methodology page lists every level.

Cite this page

Tapo C520WS. Smart Home Canon. https://smarthomecanon.com/devices/tp-link-tapo-c520ws. Last checked 2026-10-20.

Sources

  1. [1]
    MFRtapo.com / Tapo C520WS product page (tapo.com US)
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    DOChome-assistant.io / Home Assistant: TP-Link Smart Home integration
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    MFRtapo.com / Tapo US: home security product menu
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  4. [4]
    MFRus.store.tapo.com / Tapo US store: Tapo C520WS (Pan/Tilt 2K QHD IP66 Outdoor Security Camera, Tapo C520WS)
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  5. [5]
    MFRtp-link.com / TP-Link support: How to View Tapo Camera on PC, NAS, or NVR Using RTSP/ONVIF
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  6. [6]
    MFRtp-link.com / TP-Link support: Which TP-Link Tapo Cameras/Devices Are Compatible with Tapo Hub
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  7. [7]
    MFRpython-kasa.readthedocs.io / python-kasa: supported devices (the list the Home Assistant TP-Link page links to)
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  8. [8]
    DBgithub.com / GitHub: JurajNyiri/HomeAssistant-Tapo-Control (supported models)
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  9. [9]
    DBgithub.com / HACS default list: integration
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