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How to set up the Tapo camera

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How to set up the Tapo camera Follow the steps below to get started with your new camera. Here we take Tapo C200 as an example. Step 1. Download the Tapo APP Get the Tapo APP from the Apple 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. Set up the camera Follow the APP instructions to complete the setup. Note: The location permission is needed to find and connect to your camera during the setup. Grant the location permission when prompted and you can disable it after the setup. For iOS: 1. Tap the + button in the app and select Smart Camera C200 . 2. Plug in your camera and wait about 30 seconds until the LED blinks red and green. Click Next . 3. Go to your phone's Wi-Fi settings and join your camera’s network: Tapo_Cam_XXXX . Then return to this APP. 4. It will start searching for your camera. This may take a mi...
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How to create an account in Tapo app

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How to create an account in Tapo app If you have a TP-Link account: Open the  Tapo  app and enter your account information to log in. If you don’t have a TP-Link account: 1. Open the  Tapo  app and tap  Sign Up . 2. Enter a valid email address and create your own password. Then a verification email will be sent to your inbox and you need to finish the verification within an hour. 3. Open your mailbox and find the verification email. Click the  Click to Finish Registration  button in the email to activate the TP-Link account. 4. Once the account is activated, open the  Tapo  app and enter the account information just registered to log in. Get to know more details of each function and configuration please go to  Download Center  to download the manual of your product.
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How to Mount Your Tapo Pan & Tilt Camera to a Wall

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How to Mount Your Tapo Pan & Tilt Camera to a Wall TC70, Tapo C200, Tapo C210 This article will show you how to mount your camera to the wall, and how to remove your camera from the camera base. NOTE: Please install the camera base on the wall first. Do NOT install the camera base directly into the camera. How to Mount Your Camera 1. Mark Position Place the mounting template where you want the camera. For wall mounting, drill two holes through two circles. 2. Mount Base Affix the camera base using the screws. For wall mounting, insert two anchors into the holes and use the screws to affix the camera base over the anchors. 3. Secure Camera Attach the camera on the base and rotate clockwise to secure the camera. How to Uninstall Your Camera Option 1: If you mounted it on the wall Hold the main body of the camera, then rotate anticlockwise to remove the camera from the camera base. Option 2: If you didn’t mount it on the wall (For newly designed camera base) Insert...
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How to reset my Tapo camera

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How to reset my Tapo camera There are two methods to reset the Tapo camera to its default settings. Method 1: Use the RESET button Type 1: For Security Camera While the camera is powered on, press and hold the Reset button for at least 5 seconds until the LED blinks red. The camera will reset and reboot. Type 2: For Pan&Tilt Security Camera While the camera is powered on, tilt the camera lens up, then press and hold the RESET button for at least 5 seconds until the LED blinks red. The camera will reset and reboot. Type 3: For Outdoor Security Camera 1. Loosen the screws on the back panel and remove the cover. 2. Press and hold the Reset button for at least 5 seconds until the LED blinks red. Method 2: Remove the camera via the Tapo app Option 1: Go to the Home page On the home page, long tap on your camera model card. Then tap  Remove  at the bottom to remove the camera. The camera will be removed from your TP-Link account and reset to the default settings....
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How to Use Siri to Control Your Tapo Smart Devices

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How to Use Siri to Control Your Tapo Smart Devices Tapo C100, Tapo C110, Tapo C200, Tapo C210, Tapo C210P2, Tapo C310, Tapo C320WS, Tapo H100, Tapo L510B, Tapo L510B(2-pack), Tapo L510E, Tapo L510E(2-pack), Tapo L520E, Tapo L530B, Tapo L530B(2-pack), Tapo L530E, Tapo L530E(2-pack), Tapo L900-10, Tapo L900-20, Tapo L900-5, Tapo L920-10, Tapo L920-5, Tapo L930-10, Tapo L930-5, Tapo P100, Tapo P100 (2-pack), Tapo P100 (4-pack), Tapo P105, Tapo P110, Tapo P115, Tapo S200B, Tapo S210, Tapo S220, Tapo T100, Tapo T110 The Shortcuts app on your iOS device lets you quickly control your Tapo smart devices — all with just a tap or by asking Siri. It’s easy to create a new, custom shortcut using the Shortcuts app for iPhone or iPad. Before You Start: Ensure your Tapo device is set up successfully and the remote control is working. Ensure the name of your Tapo device is easy to be recognized. Each Tapo device should have a unique name. Ensure you have updated your iOS devices to iOS 12 ...
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