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- Page 1 User Guide Outdoor Security Wi-Fi Camera ©2023 TP-Link 1910013363 REV1.0.0...
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Page 2: Table Of Contents
Contents About This Guide ···································································································································································1 Introduction ··············································································································································································2 Appearance ··············································································································································································3 Set Up Your Camera ·····························································································································································5 Set Up Using Amazon Frustration-Free Setup ······································································································7 Install a microSD Card ······················································································································································11 Mount Your Camera···························································································································································12 Install Waterproof Items ··················································································································································14 Main Camera Controls ·····················································································································································16 Camera Detection & Alerts ···········································································································································18 24-hour Recordings ··························································································································································23 Manual Recording ·······························································································································································25 Spotlight Settings ······························································································································································26... -
Page 3: About This Guide
This guide provides a brief introduction to the Outdoor Security Wi-Fi Camera and 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. -
Page 4: Introduction
Introduction Tapo C325WB is the first outdoor security camera among the Tapo cameras series to adopt ColorPro night vision. It is ideal for various outdoor scenarios, such as patios, gardens, garages, and farms. With a resolution of 2688×1520 (2K QHD), it can reveal vivid colors even without spotlights during pitch-black nights. -
Page 5: Appearance
Appearance Front Side microSD Card Slot Insert a microSD card for local recording RESET Hold for 5s to reset Wi-Fi or 10s to factory reset camera Speaker White Light System LED DC Power Connector Used to connect to a 9V DC power adapter Ethernet Port Used to connect to a... - Page 6 Ready for setup (for Wi-Fi setup) Blinking red slowly Connecting to Wi-Fi (for Wi-Fi setup) Connected to Wi-Fi or Solid amber wired network Connected to TP-Link Solid green Cloud server Camera resetting Blinking red quickly Blinking green quickly Camera updating...
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Page 7: Set Up Your Camera
Set Up Your Camera Follow the steps below to get started with your new camera, or you can follow the setup video at https://www.tp-link.com/support/setup-video/. Step 1. Download Tapo App Step 2. Log In Step 3. Add Your Camera Get the... - Page 8 Step 4. Configure Camera Follow app instructions to set up your camera via wired or wireless connection (for setup only), and add it to your home network. After setup, you can use your camera via wired connection or wirelessly. Note: For wireless setup, if your camera is connected to your router via an Ethernet cable, please unplug the cable first.
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Page 9: Set Up Using Amazon Frustration-Free Setup
Working properly If the LED does not turn solid green after a long time, you can try to add the Tapo device manually. (Press the Reset button on your Tapo device once. Then open the Tapo app, tap the + button on the page, select your device model, and follow the app instructions. ) - Page 10 How to use Amazon Frustration-Free Setup with Tapo devices 1. Open the Amazon Alexa app. Then tap More and select Skills & 2. Enter Tapo in the search bar and choose Tapo. Games.
- Page 11 3. Tap the ENABLE TO USE button. 4. Log in with your TP-Link ID that has bound to your Tapo device, and tap Authorize. After authorized successfully, the message Tapo has been successfully linked will come up.
- Page 12 Wi-Fi network automatically. If this device does not display on the Home page in the Tapo app, try setting it up manually. (Tap the + button on the page, select your device model, and then follow the app instructions.)
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Page 13: Install A Microsd Card
Follow the steps below to install the microSD card for local recording, or follow the installation video at https://www.tp-link.com/support/setup-video/. You can go to Camera Settings > microSD Card in the Tapo app to check the card status or format your card. -
Page 14: Mount Your Camera
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. Follow the steps below to mount your new camera, or follow the setup video at https://www.tp-link.com/support/setup-video/. - Page 15 Step 3. Connect to Power Connect the camera to a power outlet using the provided power adapter. Install the waterproof seal for the power connectors. Male Power Connector Waterproof Seal Female Power Connector...
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Page 16: Install Waterproof Items
When the camera is installed outdoors, please install waterproof items to waterproof your camera. Make sure each part is securely attached and the water-proofing rings are flush to keep out water. Follow the steps below to install waterproof items, or follow the installation video at https://www.tp-link.com/support/setup-video/. •... - Page 17 • The Ethernet port does not connect to a network device. Fix Nut Waterproof Waterproof Network Ring + Plug Jacket Interface 1. Insert the waterproof plug into the waterproof ring, then insert them into the waterproof jacket. 2. Attach the network interface with the waterproof jacket, then twist to lock. Rotate the fix nut to secure it to the waterproof jacket.
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Page 18: Main Camera Controls
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 Live View... - Page 19 FAQs of using smart camera and basic change your camera name, set spotlights settings, customize detection info related to the Tapo app. settings and recording schedules, turn on/off notifications, set activity zones, remove camera, etc.
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Page 20: Camera Detection & Alerts
Receive notifications and check feeds when the camera detects a motion, or when someone crosses a boundary, enters an area you've set, or obstructs the camera. Insert a microSD card or subscribe to Tapo Care serviceto record the clips when activity detected. Otherwise, you can only receive the notifications. - Page 21 AI Detection Customize your AI detection setting to only capture people, pets, or vehicle that come into your camera's view with a samrt AI algorithms and adjust detection sensitivity.
- Page 22 Line-Crossing Detection Camera Tampering Detection Add one or more lines that should not be crossed, then if the set line is When the camera view is blocked, it will send you notifications or even crossed, the camera will send you notifications or even sound an alarm. sound an alarm.
- Page 23 Step 2. Turn On Activity Notifications Step 3: Customize Alarm Settings Turn on Activity Notifications to get instant alerts when your camera Customize Camera Alarm settings to trigger a light/sound alarm to detects activities. You can customize the time when the camera sends frighten away unwanted visitors when your camera detects activities.
- Page 24 Step 4: Set Recording Schedule Step 5: Check Recordings After editing the detection settings for the camera, you can set the On the Live View page, tap to find all recordings. Tap the colored Recording Schedule for Detection Recording. sections or the video clips below to check the activity detected. Note: The microSD card is needed for recordings.
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Page 25: 24-Hour Recordings
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. 2. Toggle on to enable the microSD Recording function and set the 1. On the Live View page, tap to enter the Camera Settings... - Page 26 3. On the Live View page, tap to find all recordings. Tap the colored sections or the video clips below to check the activity detected. Note: The microSD card is needed for recordings. Initialize the SD card on the app before using it.
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Page 27: Manual Recording
Manual Recording When watching live or playback, you can take screenshots and record video clips anytime you want. Photos and videos you take will appear in the Memory page, and you can download them to your phone or share with your family. 2. -
Page 28: Spotlight Settings
Spotlight Settings Tapo C325WB offers more significant night vision performance than traditional color night vision cameras, capturing vivid colors under ultra low-light conditions. You can turn on Spotlight at Night and adjust the white light brightness as needed. Note: HDR is not recommended for an environment with minor contrast, or it may affect picture quality. - Page 29 2. Adjust Spotlight Brightness and On/Off Duration Go to Camera Settings > Spotlight Settings to adjust the brightness on On/Off duration. You set a desired On/Off duration for temporarily turning on/off the spotlight. For brightness settings, the higher the value, the brighter the spotlight.
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Page 30: Hdr Mode
HDR Mode Thanks to its High-Dynamic Range technology, Tapo C325WB delivers sharper images when overexposed or underexposed. You can enable it to reveal more vivid details in both shadows and highlights. Note: HDR is not recommended for an environment with minor contrast, or it may affect picture quality. -
Page 31: Privacy Mode
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. You can tap Disable Privacy Mode to exit Privacy Mode and the camera will be back to work. -
Page 32: How To Reset Your Camera
How to Reset Your Camera Follow the steps below to reset your camera via the Reset button, or follow the installation video at https://www.tp-link.com/support/setup-video/. You can also go to Camera Settings in the Tapo app and tap Remove Device at the bottom to factory reset your camera. -
Page 33: Authentication
Authentication FCC compliance information statement Product Name: Outdoor Security Wi-Fi Camera Model Number: Tapo C325WB / TC68 Component Name Model I. T .E Power Supply 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... - Page 34 We, TP-Link USA Corporation, has determined that the equipment shown as above has been shown to comply with the applicable technical standards, FCC part 15. There is no unauthorized change is made in the equipment and the equipment is properly maintained and operated.
- Page 35 We, TP-Link USA Corporation, has determined that the equipment shown as above has been shown to comply with the applicable technical standards, FCC part 15. There is no unauthorized change is made in the equipment and the equipment is properly maintained and operated.
- Page 36 The device complies with RF specifications when the device used at 20 cm from your body. UK declaration of conformity TP-Link hereby declares that the device is in compliance with the essential requirements and other relevant provisions of the Radio Equipment Regulations 2017.
- Page 37 2. This device must accept any interference, including interference that may cause undesired operation of the device. L’émetteur/récepteur exempt de licence contenu dans le présent appareil est conforme aux CNR d’Innovation, Sciences et Développement économique Canada applicables aux appareils radio exempts de licence. L’exploitation est autorisée aux deux conditions suivantes : 1.
- Page 38 • 請使用原裝電源供應器或只能按照本產品注明的電源類型使用本產品。 • 清潔本產品之前請先拔掉電源線。請勿使用液體、噴霧清潔劑或濕布進行清潔。 • 注意防潮，請勿將水或其他液體潑灑到本產品上。 • 插槽與開口供通風使用，以確保本產品的操作可靠並防止過熱，請勿堵塞或覆蓋開口。 • 請勿將本產品置放於靠近熱源的地方。除非有正常的通風，否則不可放在密閉位置中。 • 請不要私自打開機殼，不要嘗試自行維修本產品，請由授權的專業人士進行此項工作。 • 電源供應器应使用在环境温度低於或等於40℃的室內。 限用物質含有情況標示聲明書 設備名稱：Outdoor Security Wi-Fi Camera 型號（型式）：Tapo C325WB / TC68 Equipment name Type designation (Type) 限用物質及其化學符號 Restricted substances and its chemical symbols 單元 多溴二苯醚 鉛 汞 鎘...
- Page 39 備考 1.〝超出 0.1 wt %〞及〝超出 0.01 wt %〞係指限用物質之百分比含量超出百分比含量基準值 Note 1：“Exceeding 0.1 wt %” and “exceeding 0.01 wt %” indicate that the percentage content of the restricted substance exceeds the reference percentage value of presence condition. 備考 2.〝○〞係指該項限用物質之百分比含量未超出百分比含量基準值。 Note 2：“○” indicates that the percentage content of the restricted substance does not exceed the percentage of reference value of presence.
- Page 40 This product uses radios and other components that emit electromagnetic fields. Electromagnetic fields and magnets may interfere with pacemakers and other implanted medical devices. Always keep the product and its power adapter more than 15 cm (6 inches) away from any pacemakers or other implanted medical devices.