User Guide Wire-Free Security Camera System ©2022 TP-Link 1910013237 REV1.0.
Contents About This Guide············································································ 1 Introduction······················································································· 2 Appearance-Camera···································································· 3 Appearance-Hub ·········································································· 4 Charge the Battery········································································· 7 Set Up Your Camera·············
Night Vision Mode ······································································ 20 Camera Detection & Alerts···················································· 21 Detection Recordings······························································· 24 Manual Recording········································································ 25 Privacy Mode················································································· 26 Clips Settings·················································
About This Guide This guide provides a brief introduction to the Smart Wire-Free Security Camera System and the Tapo app, as well as regulatory information. Please note that features available in Tapo may vary by model and software version. Tapo availability may also vary by region. All images, steps, and descriptions in this guide are only examples and may not reflect your actual Tapo Camera experience.
Introduction Install anywhere with long battery life. Tapo Wire-Free Security Camera System is designed to be used outdoors. Its rechargeable and removable battery with a low-power protocol extends your usage. No wires means you can place the camera wherever you like. The camera is equipped with the high resolution sensor and the fill light, catching more colors. The highly-sensitive starlight sensor captures higher-quality images even in low-light conditions.
Appearance-Camera Front Back 7 SYNC / RESET 6 1 1 2 3 4 5 1 Spotlights 2 Light Sensor 3 Motion Sensor 4 Status LED Indicate the status of your camera.
Appearance-Hub 1 SYNC Press to pair with the camera, or silence the hub when it rings. 4 2 RESET Press and hold for about 5 seconds until the hub LED quickly blinks red to reset the hub. 3 microSD Card Slot M ro ic SD 1 2 3 Insert a microSD card to record camera videos locally. Initialize the microSD card within the Tapo app first. microSD card not included. ▲ 4 Status LED Indicate the status of your hub.
Hub Status LED Solid red Blinking red and green Solid amber Solid green Blinking green slowly Blinking red quickly Blinking green quickly Starting up Ready for setup Connected to router Connected to the cloud Pairing Hub resetting Hub updating 5
Camera Status LED Solid Red Blinking red and green Blinking green slowly Starting up Ready for pairing Pairing Solid amber Connected to the hub Solid green Connected to the cloud Blinking red quickly Camera resetting Blinking green quickly Camera updating Blinking red once a minute Blinking red slowly Low battery Offline 6
Charge the Battery Method 1: Connect the battery to a power source. 5V USB Charger Charging: Solid amber Fully charged: Solid green Method 2: Insert the battery into the camera, and then connect the camera to a power source.
Set Up Your Camera Follow the steps below to get started with your new hub and camera. Step 1. Download Tapo 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 Hub First Tap the button in the app and select your model. Follow app instructions to set up your hub.
Step 4. Add Your Camera Tap the button in the app and select your model. Follow app instructions to set up your camera.
Install a microSD Card If you want the camera to record videos locally, insert a microSD card to your hub. Initialize the microSD card within the Tapo app. You can go to Camera Settings > microSD Card in the Tapo app to check the card status or format your card.
Mount Your Camera When you finish adding your camera in the Tapo app, you can place your camera on a flat surface, or mount it on a wall or ceiling with the provided mounting template and screws. Step 1. Drill Holes Stick the mounting template to the desired mounting place. Drill 3 screw holes according to the template. Step 2. Install the Bracket Insert three anchors into the holes and use the screws to affix the bracket over the anchors. Step 3.
Main Hub Controls After you successfully set up the hub and camera, you will see your devices listed on the home page. You can view and manage your hub from anywhere at any time with the Tapo app. Home Page This page lists all the devices you've added and you can view them directly and manage them easily. Tap the hub to enter the Status page. Status Page You can tap to sound an alarm. When it alarms, you can tap to silence the alarm.
Check Connected Devices Slide up to check connected devices to the hub. You can also add more devices. Check MicroSD Card Staus and Storage You can turn on Loop Recording if you want new recordings to overwrite previous recordings when storage is not enough. You can also check how much storage is used and the storage used by each connected camera/ doorbell. Tap Format when you want to format your microSD card.
Share Your Hub You can invite your family members to manage your Tapo devices together by entering the TP-Link ID (email) you want to share the devices with.
Hub Settings On Status page, tap to enter the settings page. You can change your device name and location, set siren, turn on/off status LED, set auto reboot time, etc.
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 your 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.
Camera Settings On Live View page, tap to enter the Camera Settings page. You can change your camera name, set Night Mode settings, customize detection settings and recording schedules, turn on/off notifications, set activity zones, remove camera, etc.
Check Battery Status Check current battery status, and set power saving mode as you like to save battery. Show Battery Status on Live View Go to Camera Settings page and tap Battery Status. You can set whether to show battery status on Live View. Set Power Saving Mode Set when to turn on Power Saving Mode to save battery.
Set Privacy Zones Privacy zones cannot be viewed or monitored to protect your privacy. Customize Privacy Zones Go to Camera Settings page and tap Privacy Zones. You can set zones that cannot be monitored.
