Tapo C120 (US): what it works with
TP-Link · model Tapo C120 (US) · For the US and Canada
Other regions: Tapo C120 (EU) (Europe)
- Matter Unconfirmed
- Apple Home Unconfirmed
- Google Home Yes
- Amazon Alexa Yes
- SmartThings Yes
- Home Assistant Yes
The Tapo C120 (US) is a plug-in 2K+ Wi-Fi camera, rated IP66 for indoor or outdoor use. TP-Link lists Alexa, Google Assistant and SmartThings, and Home Assistant supports it through the TP-Link integration. Apple Home and Matter aren't mentioned. A microSD card up to 512 GB records locally; the optional Tapo Care plan adds 30-day cloud history.
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Ecosystem compatibility
| Platform | Works? | Details |
|---|---|---|
| Matter | Unconfirmed | The US product page doesn't mention Matter and we found no CSA listing. |
| Apple Home | Unconfirmed | The US product page doesn't list Apple Home or HomeKit. |
| Google Home | Yes | The page lists Google Assistant with voice-activated live view; more is not detailed.[1] |
| Amazon Alexa | Yes | The page lists Amazon Alexa with voice-activated live view; more is not detailed.[1] |
| SmartThings | Yes | The page lists Samsung SmartThings; what works beyond live view is not detailed.[1] |
| Home Assistant | Yes | Home Assistant's TP-Link Smart Home integration lists the C120. Live view needs a camera account created in the Tapo app.[2] |
“Via Matter” means you add it with that platform's Matter controller instead of a brand skill or app. “Unconfirmed” means we couldn't find an official source either way. How we verify.
Specs that matter for setup
- Radio
- Wi-Fi[1]
- Hub required
- No[1]
- Type
- Outdoor camera[1]
- Power
- Plug-in power adapter (mains)[1]
- Local recording
- Yes[1]
- Paid plan needed for
- Optional Tapo Care plan for cloud video history[1]
- Radio: 2.4 GHz Wi-Fi only (802.11b/g/n); Bluetooth is for setup only.
- Hub: Wi-Fi camera with its own power adapter; the page mentions no hub.
- Local control: The page lists ONVIF Profile S and RTSP and Home Assistant connects over the local network, but TP-Link doesn't state that app control works without the cloud.
- Type: Sold for indoor and outdoor use, rated IP66; recorded as outdoor because that is its more capable fit.
- Power: 5 V, 1.0 A USB-C adapter with a 3 m (9.8 ft) cable.
- Local recording: microSD slot, up to 512 GB (card sold separately).
- Paid plan needed for: Tapo Care adds 30-day cloud clip history; a 30-day free trial is offered. US prices not checked.
Before you buy
- 2.4 GHz Wi-Fi only.
- It needs mains power through the 3 m adapter cable, so the spot must have an outlet.
- Home Assistant live view needs a camera account set in the Tapo app.
- Apple Home and Matter aren't mentioned on Tapo's page.
Quick answers
- Does the Tapo C120 (US) work with Apple Home?
- Not confirmed. We couldn't find an official source either way. The US product page doesn't list Apple Home or HomeKit.
- Does the Tapo C120 (US) work with Google Home?
- Yes. The Tapo C120 (US) works with Google Home directly. The page lists Google Assistant with voice-activated live view; more is not detailed. More smart cameras for Google Home
- Does the Tapo C120 (US) work with Amazon Alexa?
- Yes. The Tapo C120 (US) works with Amazon Alexa directly. The page lists Amazon Alexa with voice-activated live view; more is not detailed. More smart cameras for Amazon Alexa
- Does the Tapo C120 (US) work with SmartThings?
- Yes. The Tapo C120 (US) works with SmartThings directly. The page lists Samsung SmartThings; what works beyond live view is not detailed. More smart cameras for SmartThings
- Does the Tapo C120 (US) work with Home Assistant?
- Yes. The Tapo C120 (US) works with Home Assistant directly. Home Assistant's TP-Link Smart Home integration lists the C120. Live view needs a camera account created in the Tapo app. More smart cameras for Home Assistant
Sources
- Tapo C120 | Indoor/Outdoor Home Security Wi-Fi Camera | TP-Link — TP-Link Tapo manufacturer · accessed Oct 18, 2026
- TP-Link Smart Home - Home Assistant — Home Assistant ecosystem · accessed Oct 18, 2026
Official product page: www.tp-link.com