TP-Link Tapo C420S2 - Smart Wire-Free Security Camera System Quick Start

TP-Link Tapo C420S2 - Smart Wire-Free Security Camera System Quick Start

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TP-Link Tapo C420S2 - Smart Wire-Free Security Camera System Quick Start

Charge the Battery

Method 1: Battery

Charge the Battery

  • Charging: Solid amber
  • Fully charged: Solid green

Method 2: Battery Inside Camera

*Check the battery status in the Tapo app after setup.
Battery Inside Camera

warning Note:

  1. Charge the battery before use. It will take about 5~6 hours.
  2. If you want to use the camera while charging the battery, we recommend purchasing another battery for your convenience.

Insert the Battery

  1. Twist anti-clockwise and then pull to remove the cover of the camera. Insert the battery.
    Insert the Battery - Part 1
  2. Align the indicator line on the cover with the arrow icon on the camera body. Press and rotate clockwise to the lock position to replace the cover.
    Insert the Battery - Part 2

Set Up Hub and Camera

  1. Get the Tapo app from the App Store or Google Play.

    www.apple.com

    play.google.com
    OR

  2. Follow the instructions in the Tapo app to set up your hub.
  3. Follow the instructions in the Tapo app to set up your camera.

Installation Options

Option 1. Set on a Table

Set on a Table

Option 2. Mount to the Wall

 Mount to the Wall

Mount to the Wall

Drill Holes

Stick the mounting template to the desired mounting place. Drill 3 holes according to the template.
Drill Holes

Install the Bracket

Insert three anchors into the holes and use the screws to affix the bracket over the anchors.
Install the Bracket

Install the Camera

Install the camera on the mounting bracket, and adjust the camera angle.
Install the Camera

Camera Appearance

Front
Front

  1. Spotlights
  2. Light Sensor
  3. Motion Sensor
  4. Status LED
    Indicate the status of your camera.
  5. Microphone
  6. Lens

Back
Back

  1. SYNC/RESET Button
    While the camera is powered on:
    Press for 1 second: Pair with the hub
    Press and hold for about 5 seconds: Reset the camera

Hub Appearance

Hub Appearance

  1. SYNC Button
    Press to pair with the camera, or silence the hub when it rings.
  2. RESET
    Use a pin to press and hold for about 5 seconds until the hub LED quickly blinks red to reset the hub.
  3. microSD Card Slot
    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.

Light Indications

Hub Status LED

Solid red Starting up
Blinking red and green Ready for setup
Solid amber Connected to router
Solid green Connected to the cloud
Blinking green slowly Pairing
Blinking red quickly Hub resetting
Blinking green quickly Hub updating

Camera Status LED

Solid Red Starting up
Blinking red and green Ready for pairing
Blinking green slowly 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 Low battery
Blinking red slowly Offline

For support please visit www.tapo.com/support/

Documents / Resources

References

Download manual

Here you can download full pdf version of manual, it may contain additional safety instructions, warranty information, FCC rules, etc.

Download TP-Link Tapo C420S2 - Smart Wire-Free Security Camera System Quick Start

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