TP-Link Tapo C420S2 - Smart Wire-Free Security Camera System Quick Start
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Charge the Battery
Method 1: Battery
![TP-Link - Tapo C420S2 - Charge the 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.
![TP-Link - Tapo C420S2 - Battery Inside Camera Battery Inside Camera]()
Note:
- Charge the battery before use. It will take about 5~6 hours.
- If you want to use the camera while charging the battery, we recommend purchasing another battery for your convenience.
Insert the Battery
- Twist anti-clockwise and then pull to remove the cover of the camera. Insert the battery.
![TP-Link - Tapo C420S2 - Insert the Battery - Part 1 Insert the Battery - Part 1]()
- 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.
![TP-Link - Tapo C420S2 - Insert the Battery - Part 2 Insert the Battery - Part 2]()
Set Up Hub and Camera
- Get the Tapo app from the App Store or Google Play.
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- Follow the instructions in the Tapo app to set up your hub.
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- Follow the instructions in the Tapo app to set up your camera.
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Installation Options
Option 1. Set on a Table
![TP-Link - Tapo C420S2 - Set on a Table Set on a Table]()
Option 2. Mount to the Wall
![TP-Link - Tapo C420S2 - 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.
![TP-Link - Tapo C420S2 - Drill Holes Drill Holes]()
Install the Bracket
Insert three anchors into the holes and use the screws to affix the bracket over the anchors.
![TP-Link - Tapo C420S2 - Install the Bracket Install the Bracket]()
Install the Camera
Install the camera on the mounting bracket, and adjust the camera angle.
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Camera Appearance
Front
![TP-Link - Tapo C420S2 - Front Front]()
- Spotlights
- Light Sensor
- Motion Sensor
- Status LED
Indicate the status of your camera. - Microphone
- Lens
Back
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- 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
![TP-Link - Tapo C420S2 - Hub Appearance Hub Appearance]()
- SYNC Button
Press to pair with the camera, or silence the hub when it rings. - RESET
Use a pin to press and hold for about 5 seconds until the hub LED quickly blinks red to reset the hub. - 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. - 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/
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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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