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TP-Link Tapo TC85 wire-free indoor/outdoor security camera mounted on a wall
Image: TP-Link Deutschland, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons (resized only)

Does the Tapo TC85 work with HomeKit, Alexa, and Google Home?

Four spotlights sit on the Tapo TC85, a 2K battery camera for indoor or outdoor use.

Its solar panel is sold separately, and Alexa and Google Assistant work with it. It suits Google Home and Alexa users, with native support through the maker's cloud. Home Assistant users reach it through an integration (the maker's cloud).

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][3]
Wi-Fi cloud, via JurajNyiri/HomeAssistant-Tapo-Control

Key facts

Tapo TC85 facts

How facts are sourced: every cell cites its source below
FactValue
StatusCurrent[1]
TypeBattery and solar camera[1]
Resolution2K (2560 x 1440, 4 MP)[1]
PowerBattery (solar panel sold separately)[1]
Weather ratingIP66[1]
microSD max512 GB[1]
RTSP / ONVIFunknown
HomeKitunknown
Tapo hubWorks with H200 and H500 hubs[4] (Compatibility depends on the hardware version.)
AI detectionMotion, person, pet, vehicle[1]

Integration paths

How the Tapo TC85 connects

1 pathHow facts are sourced: every cell cites its source below
PathRequiresiLocaliFeatures lostPlatformsi
Wi-Fi cloud2.4 GHz Wi-Fi network[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 TC85

1 routeHow facts are sourced: every cell cites its source below
PlatformLeveliIntegrationDetailsEvidenceLimitations
Home AssistantCommunity[2][3]JurajNyiri/HomeAssistant-Tapo-ControlWi-Fi cloud
  • Quality: Custom[2][3]
  • Works with Home Assistant: Not certified[2][3]
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 TC85. Smart Home Canon. https://smarthomecanon.com/devices/tp-link-tapo-tc85. Last checked 2026-10-20.

Sources

  1. [1]
    MFRtapo.com / Tapo TC85 product page (tapo.com US)
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  2. [2]
    DBgithub.com / GitHub: JurajNyiri/HomeAssistant-Tapo-Control (supported models)
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  3. [3]
    DBgithub.com / HACS default list: integration
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  4. [4]
    MFRtp-link.com / TP-Link support: Which TP-Link Tapo Cameras/Devices Are Compatible with Tapo Hub
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