TP-Link tapo C425 - Smart Wire-Free Security Camera Quick Start Guide

Charge the Battery

The battery comes partially charged. We recommend that you fully charge the battery before use. It will take about five and a half hours with the included charger.

Note:

1. Remove the protective film from the camera before use.
2. When you plug in the USB charger, the LED should blink amber quickly for 3 seconds. If not, make sure the power is running and check your connection.
3. We recommend using the USB cable and charger included in the package.
4. Keep the charging port firmly covered when not in use to ensure waterproof performance.
5. Check the battery status in the Tapo app after setup.

Set Up the Camera

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

1. Press and hold on your camera for about 3 seconds to turn it on. Then follow the instructions in the Tapo app to set up your camera.
   

Mount the Camera

*Get detailed mounting instructions in the Tapo app.

Option 1: Mount to metallic surfaces

The camera includes a magnet in its base. It allows magnetically attaching to metallic surfaces.

Strong Magnet. Crushing Hazard.

Option 2. Mount to the wall

1. Stick the mounting template to a desired mounting place. Drill two holes according to the template.
   
2. Insert two anchors into the holes and use the screws to affix the metal plate over the anchors.
   Then attach the camera to the plate.
   
   
   Strong Magnet. Crushing Hazard.

Note:
At 2 meters or higher*, we recommend using the Wall Mount Bracket (not included).

Wall Mount Bracket
(Bracket Stud: 1/4"-20UNC Threads)

*This equipment shall be installed at a height of fewer than 2 meters when mounting via option 1 or option 2.

Have a Tapo Solar Panel

The Tapo Solar Panel charges your Smart Wire-Free Security Camera continuously.

If you don't yet have a Tapo Solar Panel, charge the rechargeable battery with a standard and high-quality DC 5V/2A battery charger.

Appearance

Front

1. Spotlights
2. Light Sensor
3. Motion Sensor
4. Microphone
5. Lens
6. Status LED

Side

7. Speaker

Slot & Button Explanation

microSD Card Slot

Open the cover. Insert a microSD card* and initialize it on the Tapo app for local recording.
*microSD card not included.

Reset

Open the cover. Use a pin to press and hold for at least 5 seconds to reset the camera to factory default settings.

Press and hold for about 3 seconds to turn on/off the camera.

USB Micro B

Open the cover for USB charging.

Status LED Indication

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