Tapo C520WS (EU): what it works with
TP-Link · model Tapo C520WS · For Europe
- Matter Unconfirmed
- Apple Home Unconfirmed
- Google Home Yes
- Amazon Alexa Yes
- SmartThings Unconfirmed
- Home Assistant Yes
Outdoors, the Tapo C520WS (EU) pans and tilts, records 2K QHD video and is rated IP66. It runs on a 9 V mains adapter and saves clips to a microSD card of up to 512 GB; the page lists ONVIF and RTSP. Alexa and Google Assistant are listed, and Home Assistant has a built-in integration. TP-Link's page doesn't mention Apple Home or Matter.
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Ecosystem compatibility
| Platform | Works? | Details |
|---|---|---|
| Matter | Unconfirmed | TP-Link's German page doesn't mention Matter, and we found no CSA listing. Not confirmed. |
| Apple Home | Unconfirmed | TP-Link's page doesn't mention Apple Home or HomeKit. |
| Google Home | Yes | TP-Link's page lists Google Assistant. Which features work in Google Home (live view on a display, for example) isn't spelled out.[1] |
| Amazon Alexa | Yes | TP-Link's page lists Amazon Alexa. Which features work (live view on an Echo Show, for example) isn't spelled out.[1] |
| SmartThings | Unconfirmed | No SmartThings mention on the pages we saw. |
| Home Assistant | Yes | Home Assistant's built-in TP-Link Smart Home integration lists the C520WS among Tapo cameras. Live view needs a camera account set in the Tapo app; some firmware also needs third-party access turned on in Tapo Lab.[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, Ethernet[1]
- Hub required
- No[1]
- Type
- Outdoor camera[1]
- Power
- Mains (9 V DC adapter)[1]
- Local recording
- Yes[1]
- Paid plan needed for
- Cloud clip history and snapshots (Tapo Care)[1]
- Radio: 2.4 GHz Wi-Fi (802.11b/g/n) and a 10/100 Mbps Ethernet port.
- Hub: Connects over Wi-Fi or Ethernet; the page lists no hub or base station.
- Local control: The page lists ONVIF and RTSP support and microSD recording; Home Assistant's integration polls locally.
- Type: Pan/tilt camera rated IP66, 2K QHD (2560 x 1440).
- Power: The page says the camera doesn't support solar panels.
- Local recording: microSD card up to 512 GB, sold separately.
- Paid plan needed for: Tapo Care adds cloud storage (30 days of clips) with a one-month free trial; local recording needs no plan.
Before you buy
- 2.4 GHz Wi-Fi only; use the Ethernet port for a wired link.
- Needs a 9 V mains adapter at the camera; solar isn't supported.
- Cloud clip history and snapshots need Tapo Care after the free month; microSD recording doesn't.
- Home Assistant live view needs a camera account from the Tapo app.
Quick answers
- Does the Tapo C520WS (EU) work with Apple Home?
- Not confirmed. We couldn't find an official source either way. TP-Link's page doesn't mention Apple Home or HomeKit.
- Does the Tapo C520WS (EU) work with Google Home?
- Yes. The Tapo C520WS (EU) works with Google Home directly. TP-Link's page lists Google Assistant. Which features work in Google Home (live view on a display, for example) isn't spelled out. More smart cameras for Google Home
- Does the Tapo C520WS (EU) work with Amazon Alexa?
- Yes. The Tapo C520WS (EU) works with Amazon Alexa directly. TP-Link's page lists Amazon Alexa. Which features work (live view on an Echo Show, for example) isn't spelled out. More smart cameras for Amazon Alexa
- Does the Tapo C520WS (EU) work with SmartThings?
- Not confirmed. We couldn't find an official source either way. No SmartThings mention on the pages we saw.
- Does the Tapo C520WS (EU) work with Home Assistant?
- Yes. The Tapo C520WS (EU) works with Home Assistant directly. Home Assistant's built-in TP-Link Smart Home integration lists the C520WS among Tapo cameras. Live view needs a camera account set in the Tapo app; some firmware also needs third-party access turned on in Tapo Lab. More smart cameras for Home Assistant
Sources
- Tapo C520WS — TP-Link manufacturer · accessed Oct 12, 2026
- TP-Link Smart Home - Home Assistant — Home Assistant ecosystem · accessed Oct 12, 2026
Official product page: www.tp-link.com