# TP-LINK tpCamera

> View your cameras anywhere and anytime

Canonical page: [https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.tplink.skylight](https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.tplink.skylight)

## Overview

- **ID:** `com.tplink.skylight`
- **Platform:** Android
- **Type:** Android app
- **Status:** Available
- **Publisher:** TP-LINK SYSTEMS INC.
- **Category:** LIBRARIES\_AND\_DEMO
- **Downloads:** 1,320,818
- **Rating:** 4.07 / 5 (21,479 ratings)
- **Version:** 3.2.19
- **Last updated:** 2026-08-18
- **First published:** 2014-11-25
- **Publisher country:** US
- **Size:** 34 MB
- **Data as of:** 2026-09-17
- **Store listing:** [Google Play Store](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.tplink.skylight)
- **Website:** [http://www.tp-link.com](http://www.tp-link.com/)
- **Privacy policy:** [https://www.tplinkcloud.com/PrivacyPolicy.php](https://www.tplinkcloud.com/PrivacyPolicy.php)

## Description

**TP-LINK tpCamera** is a cloud-based video monitoring Chrome extension designed to keep you connected to your home, family, or pets no matter where you are. With this app, you can easily view live video streams from multiple TP-LINK cloud cameras remotely via the internet, ensuring you never miss an important moment.

Key features include free lifetime cloud service, quick and simple setup, the ability to manage and stream live videos from multiple cameras, and cloud storage for photos and videos. Compatible with devices including NC200, NC210, NC220, NC230, NC250, NC260, and NC450, TP-LINK tpCamera supports multiple languages such as English, French, German, Spanish, Portuguese, Italian, Russian, Polish, Traditional Chinese, and Korean. It's the simplest way to stay connected and monitor what matters most.

## Rankings

- #58,200 — Overall
- #28 — Libraries and demo (Free)

## Permissions and access

### Permissions

- `android.permission.ACCESS_COARSE_LOCATION`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_FINE_LOCATION`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_NETWORK_STATE`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_WIFI_STATE`
- `android.permission.CHANGE_WIFI_MULTICAST_STATE`
- `android.permission.INTERNET`
- `android.permission.POST_NOTIFICATIONS`
- `android.permission.READ_MEDIA_AUDIO`
- `android.permission.READ_MEDIA_IMAGES`
- `android.permission.READ_MEDIA_VIDEO`
- `android.permission.READ_MEDIA_VISUAL_USER_SELECTED`
- `android.permission.RECORD_AUDIO`
- `android.permission.WAKE_LOCK`
- `com.google.android.c2dm.permission.RECEIVE`
- `com.tplink.skylight.DYNAMIC_RECEIVER_NOT_EXPORTED_PERMISSION`

## Review summary

Users largely praise the app when it works, citing strong security features and a generally positive experience. However, there are frequent reliability problems: login/authentication issues, persistent offline/connectivity glitches after updates, and various bugs across devices and Android versions. Compatibility with newer devices and OS versions is a recurring pain point, and some users worry about default password behavior after resets. Overall, TP-Link tpCamera has solid core functionality and brand trust, but stability and compatibility problems significantly affect the user experience.

### Pros

- Generally good usability and performance when the app works
- Strong security and privacy features emphasized by the developers
- Updates have improved reliability for many users
- TP-Link brand trust and long-term value for camera setups

### Cons

- Repeated login/authentication failures (difficulty using correct or default credentials)
- Connectivity/offline problems, especially after updates
- Bugs and instability (lags, glitches, unreliable behavior)
- Compatibility issues with latest Android versions/devices (e.g., Android 14, Pixel 7)
- Security risk due to default/admin password remaining after reset

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Source: [Chrome-Stats](https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.tplink.skylight)