Tapo C200 User Manual

Tapo C200 User Manual

Pan/tilt home security wi-fi camera
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Pan/Tilt Home Security Wi-Fi Camera
Tapo C200
1910012633 REV1.0.0

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Neren Manilall
April 23, 2025

Hi. Last year, I purchased a C200 camera. Do i now have to pay monthly to use it??

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Mr. Anderson
May 11, 2025

No, the Tapo C200 camera does not require a monthly subscription fee for usage. You can use it with a microSD card without any subscription. However, some features are only available through the Tapo Care cloud subscription.

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Summary of Contents for Tapo C200

  • Page 1 User Guide Pan/Tilt Home Security Wi-Fi Camera Tapo C200 1910012633 REV1.0.0...
  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Contents About This Guide ···················································· 1 Introduction ······························································· 2 Appearance ······························································· 3 Set Up Your Camera ·············································· 4 Main Camera Controls ········································· 6 Pan & Tilt Control ···················································· 9 Motion Detection ··················································10 24-hour Recordings ············································14 Home Mode & Away Mode ······························16 Privacy Mode ··························································20 Authentication ························································21...
  • Page 3: About This Guide

    This guide provides a brief introduction to the Pan/Tilt Home Security Wi-Fi Camera and the Tapo Camera app, as well as regulatory information. Please note that features available in Tapo Camera may vary by model and software version. Tapo Camera availability may also vary by region or ISP. All images, steps, and descriptions in this guide are only examples and may not reflect your actual Tapo Camera experience.
  • Page 4: Introduction

    Introduction When you are away from home, there are always people and things you will worry about. With the Pan/Tilt Home Security Wi-Fi Camera connected to your home network, you can get the full picture of any space in your apartment, dorm or home. Let the camera help you stay with them anytime, anywhere.
  • Page 5: Appearance

    Appearance The Pan/Tilt Home Security Wi-Fi Camera has a system LED that changes color according to its status, a lens, microphone, speaker, DC power port, RESET button and a Micro SD card slot. Refer below for details. Lens System LED •...
  • Page 6: Set Up Your Camera

    Apple App Open the app, and log in with your TP-Link ID. Tap the button in the app and select C200. Store or Google Play, or by scanning the QR If you don't have an account, create one first.
  • Page 7 Step 4. Configure Camera Step 5. Place Camera Follow app instructions to configure your Place your camera on a flat surface, or install it on a wall or ceiling with the provided mounting template and mounting screws. camera and add it to your home network. 1.
  • Page 8: 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 Camera app. Camera Page Live View...
  • Page 9: Camera Settings

    Camera Settings Detection Page View your camera detection settings and customize preferences for On the Camera Live View page, tap to enter the Camera Settings individual cameras. You can also tap to activate the Home or Away page. You can change the settings of your camera to meet various needs, Mode with preset settings for when you're home or away.
  • Page 10 Memory Photos and videos you take yourself will appear here. You can edit your account, find the basic info related to the Tapo Camera app, or check the frequently asked questions and answers.
  • Page 11: Pan & Tilt Control

    Pan & Tilt Control On the Live View page, tap to enter the control page. Tap on the Pan & Tilt panel to control your camera to move. Pan & Tilt Settings: to set how many degrees the camera will move per tap of the Pan & Tilt. Vertical Cruise: Persistently move up and down.
  • Page 12: Motion Detection

    Motion Detection With motion detection, the Tapo Camera app alerts you of activity that matters and sends notifications straight to you when motion detected. 1. Go to Detection page and tap Current Settings, or go to Camera 2. Choose a camera and enable Motion Detection function.
  • Page 13 3. Customize Camera Alerts settings. Choose Alert Type (Sound/Light) 4. Customize Activity Zones and the camera will only detect motion in Alert Sound (Alarm/Tone), and set Alert Schedule as needed. custom zones. Entire view is covered by default.
  • Page 14 5. Adjust Motion Sensitivity (Low/Normal/High) as needed. Increased 6. After editing the detection settings for the camera, you can set sensitivity results in more recordings and notifications. Recording Schedule on the Camera Settings page for Motion Detection as needed.
  • Page 15 7. On the Live View page, tap to find all recordings. The orange sections are recordings for motion detection.
  • Page 16: 24-Hour Recordings

    24-hour Recordings Micro SD card is needed for 24-hour recording and it’s suggested to format the Micro SD card before inserting it into the camera. 2. Toggle on to enable the Local Recording function and set the 1. On the Camera Live View page, tap...
  • Page 17 3. On the Live View page, tap to find all recordings. The blue sections mean continuous recording.
  • Page 18: Home Mode & Away Mode

    Home Mode & Away Mode On the Detection page, you can edit the Home Mode Away Mode for the cameras. Current Settings: View the current detection settings of all your cameras and customize preferences for individual cameras. Home Mode & Away Mode: Preset the detection settings for when you are home or away and tap to activate the Home Mode or Away Mode for all your cameras with a simple tap.
  • Page 19 1. On the Detection page, tap Home Mode. 2. Enable Motion Detection function and toggle on to turn on the Notifications function if needed. Note: Here we take Home Mode as an example.
  • Page 20 3. Customize Camera Alerts settings. Choose Alert Type (Sound/Light) 4. Customize Activity Zones and the camera will only detect motion in Alert Sound (Alarm/Tone), and set Alert Schedule as needed. custom zones. Entire view is covered by default.
  • Page 21 5. Adjust Motion Sensitivity (Low/Normal/High) as needed. Increased 6. After complete presetting the Home Mode or Away Mode, you sensitivity results in more recordings and notifications. can tap the icon on Detection page to switch all of your cameras’ detection settings to the mode you want.
  • Page 22: 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.
  • Page 23: Authentication

    Authentication COPYRIGHT & TRADEMARKS Specifications are subject to change without notice. Tapo is a registered trademark of TP-Link Technologies Co., Ltd. Other brands and product names are trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective holders. No part of the specifications may be reproduced in any form or by any means or used to make any derivative such as translation, transformation, or...
  • Page 24 FCC compliance information statement Product Name: Pan/Tilt Home Security Wi-Fi Camera Model Number: Tapo C200 Component Name Model FCC Identifier number AC ADAPTER DC-005 Responsible Party: TP-Link USA Corporation, d/b/a TP-Link North America, Inc. Address: 145 South State College Blvd. Suite 400, Brea, CA 92821 Website: http://www.tp-link.com/us/...
  • Page 25 Note: The manufacturer is not responsible for any radio or TV interference caused by unauthorized modifications to this equipment. Such modifications could void the user’s authority to operate the equipment. FCC RF Radiation Exposure Statement This equipment complies with FCC RF radiation exposure limits set forth for an uncontrolled environment. This device and its antenna must not be co-located or operating in conjunction with any other antenna or transmitter.
  • Page 26 FCC compliance information statement Product Name: AC ADAPTER Model Number: DC-005 Responsible Party: TP-Link USA Corporation, d/b/a TP-Link North America, Inc. Address: 145 South State College Blvd. Suite 400, Brea, CA 92821 Website: http://www.tp-link.com/us/ Tel: +1 626 333 0234 Fax: +1 909 527 6803 E-mail: sales.usa@tp-link.com This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to part 15 of the FCC Rules.
  • Page 27 CE Mark Warning This is a class B product. In a domestic environment, this product may cause radio interference, in which case the user may be required to take adequate measures. OPERATING FREQUENCY (the maximum transmitted power) 2412MHz—2472MHz (20dBm) EU Declaration of Conformity TP-Link hereby declares that the device is in compliance with the essential requirements and other relevant provisions of directives 2014/53/EU, 2009/125/EC, 2011/65/EU and (EU)2015/863.
  • Page 28 Radiation Exposure Statement: This equipment complies with IC radiation exposure limits set forth for an uncontrolled environment. This equipment should be installed and operated with minimum distance 20cm between the radiator & your body. Déclaration d’exposition aux radiations: Cet équipement est conforme aux limites d’exposition aux rayonnements IC établies pour un environnement non contrôlé. Cet équipement doit être installé...
  • Page 29 限用物質含有情況標示聲明書 限用物質及其化學符號 產品元件名稱 鉛 鎘 汞 六價鉻 多溴聯苯 多溴二苯醚 CrVI PBDE ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ 外殼 ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ 電源供應器 — ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ 備考 1. " 超出 0.1 wt %" 及 " 超出 0.01 wt %" 系指限用物質之百分比含量超出百分比含量基準值。 備考...
  • Page 30 • Use only power supplies which are provided by manufacturer and in the original packing of this product. If you have any questions, please don’t hesitate to contact us. Please read and follow the above safety information when operating the device. We cannot guarantee that no accidents or damage will occur due to improper use of the device.

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