TP-Link Tapo 1080P Indoor Security Camera User Guide

TP-Link Tapo 1080P Indoor Security Camera

About TP-Link
TP-Link, a leading manufacturer of dependable networking hardware and accessories, was established in 1996 and is present in all facets of modern life. IDC, an analytical agency, has ranked the company as the top seller of Wi-Fi equipment for continuous 12 years*, with distribution to more than 170 nations and services to billions of people globally.

With a track record of stability, performance, and value, TP-Link has chosen a range of products to satisfy every user’s networking requirements. Now, as the connected lifestyle continues to develop, the business is growing to meet and surpass demands for the future.

About This Guide

This guide provides a brief introduction to the Home Security Wi-Fi Camera and the Tapo app, as well as regulatory information. Please note that features available of the Tapo smart camera may vary by model and software version. The availability may also vary by region. All images, steps, and descriptions in this guide are only examples and may not reflect your actual experience.

Conventions

In this guide, the following convention is used:

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Underline	Hyperlinks are in teal and underlined. You can click to redirect to a website.
Note:	Ignoring this type of note might result in a malfunction or damage to the device.

 

More Info

• Specifications can be found on the product page at https://www.tapo.com.
• Our Technical Support and troubleshooting information can be found at https://www.tapo.com/support/.
• The setup video can be found at https://www.tp-link.com/support/setup-video/#cloud-cameras.

Introduction

When you are away from home, there is always something you care about. Tapo C100 helps you receive a notification whenever your camera detects movement and check it in detail through the Tapo app. Also, you can personalize your security by setting motion detection zones to only notify you of what happens in areas that you choose.

• 1080p High-Definition – Provides greater sharpness and clarity.
• Night Vision – Provides a visual distance of up to 30 ft in total darkness.
• Live View – Always keep an eye on what matters most to you—anytime, anywhere.
• Two-Way Audio – Communicate in real-time through a built-in microphone and speaker.
• Alarm System – Triggers lights and sounds as an alarm when motion is detected.
• Privacy Mode – Temporarily shut down surveillance with a tap in the app.
• Sharing – Share interesting and funny videos with everyone on social media.
• Easy Setup – Follow in-app instructions to easily set up within minutes.
• Local Storage – Store up to 128 GB of video on a microSD card†, equal to 384 hours (16 days) of footage.

The SD card is not provided. The data comes from the TP-Link laboratory.

Appearance

The Home Security Wi-Fi Camera has a system LED that changes color according to its status, an alert light, lens, microphone, DC power port, RESET button, and a microSD card slot. Refer to below for details.

Set Up Your Camera

• Step 1. Download App
  Get the Tapo app from the App Store or Google Play, or by scanning the QR code below.
• Step 2. Log In
  Open the app, and log in with your TP-Link ID. If you don’t have an account, create one first.
• Step 3. Add Your Camera
  Tap the button in the app and select your model.
• Step 4. Configure Camera
  Follow the app instructions to configure your camera and add it to your home network.
• Step 5. Place Camera
  Place your camera on a flat surface, or install it on a wall or ceiling with the provided mounting screws.

Main Camera Controls

After you successfully set up the camera, you will see your camera listed on the home page. You can view and manage your camera from anywhere at any time with the Tapo app.

Home Page

This page lists all the cameras you’ve added and you can view them directly and manage them easily. Tap the camera or go to Camera Preview > Manage to enter the Live View page.

Live View

Tap Talk or Voice Call to communicate with loved ones, turn on the Alarm to get noticed when motion is detected, enable the Privacy Mode to temporarily shut down the surveillance for privacy, or go to Playback & Memory to check all recordings and saved moments.

Camera Settings

On the Live View page, tap to enter the Camera Settings page. You can change the settings of your camera to meet various needs, such as changing your camera name, customizing detection settings and recording schedules, turning on or off notifications, setting activity zones, etc.

Me

On this page, you can edit your account, quickly check the memorable moments you saved, or find the FAQs about using a smart camera and basic info related to the Tapo app.

Motion Detection

With motion detection, the Tapo app alerts you of activity that matters and sends notifications straight to you when motion is detected. Insert a microSD card to record the clips when motion is detected. Otherwise, you can only receive the notifications.
Note: Initialize the SD card on the app before using it.

1. Go to the Camera Settings page and tap Detection & Alerts to customize its current detection settings.
2. On the Detection & Alerts page, enable the Motion Detection function. It’s recommended to enable the Notifications function to receive motion detection messages.
3. Customize Camera Alarm settings. Choose the Alarm Type (Sound/Light) and Alarm Sound (Siren/Tone), and set the Alarm Schedule as needed.
4. Customize Activity Zones and the camera will only detect motion in custom zones. The entire view is covered by default.
5. Adjust Motion Sensitivity (Low/Normal/High) as needed. Increased sensitivity results in more recordings and notifications.
6. After editing the detection settings for the camera, you can set the Recording Schedule for the motion detection.
7. On the Live View page, tap to find all recordings. The orange sections are recordings for motion detection.

Note: The microSD card is needed for recordings. Initialize the SD card on the app before using it.

24- hour Recordings

The microSD card is needed for 24-hour recording and it’s suggested to initialize the SD card on the app before using it.

1. On the Live View page, tap to enter the Camera Settings page.
2. Toggle on to enable the microSD Recording function and set the Recording Schedule for Continuous Recording (24-hour Recording) as needed.
3. On the Live View page, tap to find all recordings. The blue sections mean continuous recording.

Note: The microSD card is needed for recordings. Initialize the SD card on the app before using it.

Privacy Mode

On the Live View page, tap to enable the Privacy Mode. When enabled, streaming and recording functions will be temporarily disabled to protect your privacy.

FCC STATEMENT

This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures:

• Increase the separation between the equipment and the receiver.
• Connect the equipment to an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected.
• Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/ TV technician for help.

This device complies with part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions:

1. This device may not cause harmful interference.
2. This device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.

FCC compliance information statement Product Name: AC ADAPTER
Model Number: T090060-2B1 Responsible Party:
TP-Link USA Corporation
Address: 10 Mauchly, Irvine, CA 92618 Website: http://www.tp-link.com/us/Tel: +1 626 333 0234
Fax: +1 909 527 6804
E-mail: sales.usa@tp-link.com

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