# Tapo TCW61

*Tapo / TCW61*

> Tapo TCW61 is a fixed 1080p camera with an IP65 rating for indoor or outdoor use. It supports RTSP and ONVIF, and it works with Alexa. It suits Alexa users, with native support through the maker's cloud.

- Canonical page: https://smarthomecanon.com/devices/tp-link-tapo-tcw61
- Last checked: 2026-10-10

## Key facts

| Fact | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Brand | [Tapo](https://smarthomecanon.com/brands/tp-link-tapo) |
| Category | Camera |
| Model numbers | TCW61 |
| Status | Current[^1] |
| Type | Indoor/outdoor camera: fixed[^1] |
| Resolution | 1080p (1920 x 1080)[^1] |
| Power | Plug-in adapter (USB-C)[^1] |
| Weather rating | IP65[^1] |
| microSD max | 512 GB[^1] |
| RTSP / ONVIF | RTSP and ONVIF[^2][^1] |
| HomeKit | unknown |
| Tapo hub | unknown |
| AI detection | Motion, person, baby cry[^1] |

## Integration paths

**How the Tapo TCW61 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[^2] | Yes[^2] | unknown |
| [Wi-Fi cloud](https://smarthomecanon.com/protocols/wifi-cloud) | 2.4 GHz Wi-Fi network[^1] | unknown | unknown |

**Platform support for the Tapo TCW61**

| Path | Platform | Support | Integration |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Wi-Fi cloud | [Amazon Alexa](https://smarthomecanon.com/platforms/alexa) | 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)

## Sources

[^1]: Tapo TCW61 product page (tapo.com US). https://www.tapo.com/us/product/smart-camera/tcw61/ (manufacturer, checked 2026-10-10)
[^2]: 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 2026-10-10)