TP-Link tapo C420 User Manual

TP-Link tapo C420 User Manual

Smart wire-free security camera
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Smart Wire-Free Security Camera
©2024 TP-Link 1910013649 REV1.1.0

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  • Page 1 User Guide Smart Wire-Free Security Camera ©2024 TP-Link 1910013649 REV1.1.0...
  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Contents About This Guide ··········································································· 1 Introduction ······················································································ 2 Charge the Battery ········································································ 5 Set Up Your Camera ····································································· 6 Mounting Tips ················································································· 7 Mount Your Camera······································································ 8 Authentication ················································································· 9...
  • Page 3: About This Guide

    Ignoring this type of note might result in a malfunction or damage to the device. Note: More Info • Specifications can be found on the product page at https://www.tapo.com. • Our Technical Support and troubleshooting information can be found at https://www.tapo.com/support/. • For camera setup and mounting videos, please refer to https://www.tp-link.com/support/setup-video/#cloud-cameras.
  • Page 4: Introduction

    • 180 Day Long Battery Life* – The rechargeable and removable battery with a low-power protocol extends your usage. *180-day battery life is based on TP-Link's laboratory testing with 10-20 triggered events per day. Actual battery life may vary based on device settings, use, and environmental factors.
  • Page 5 Appearance Front Back SYNC Spotlights Status LED SYNC/RESET Button Indicate the status of your camera. While the camera is powered on: Light Sensor Press for 1 second: Pair with the hub Microphone Press and hold for about 5 seconds: Reset the camera Motion Sensor Lens...
  • Page 6 Status LED Camera Status LED Indication 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...
  • Page 7: Charge The Battery

    Charge the Battery Insert the Battery Method 1: 1. Twist anti-clockwise and then pull to remove the cover of the camera. Insert the battery. Connect the battery to a power source. 5V USB Charger SYNC Charging: Solid amber Fully charged: Solid green 2.
  • Page 8: Set Up Your Camera

    Set Up Your Camera Follow the steps below to set up your camera. For the setup video, please refer to https://www.tp-link.com/support/setup-video/#cloud-cameras. Step 1. Download Tapo App Step 2. Log In Step 3. Add Your Camera Get the Tapo app from the App Store or Open the app, and log in with your TP-Link ID.
  • Page 9: Mounting Tips

    Mounting Tips Read mounting tips before you mount the camera. 1. Avoid placing behind glass. Glass will obstruct the motion sensor of your camera. 2. Choose a proper location to mount your camera, or it will be triggered too often by false alarms. •...
  • Page 10: 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. Step 2. Install the Bracket Step 1.
  • Page 11: Authentication

    Authentication FCC compliance information statement Product Name: Smart Wire-Free Security Camera Model Number: Tapo C420 Component Name Model AC ADAPTER T090085-2B1 USB ADAPTER A8-501000 Responsible Party: TP-Link USA Corporation Address: 10 Mauchly, Irvine, CA 926181 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 12 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 13 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 14 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 15 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 16 BSMI Notice 安全諮詢及注意事項 • 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。 限用物質含有情況標示聲明書 設備名稱:Smart Wire-Free Security Camera 型號(型式):Tapo C420 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 六價鉻...
  • Page 17 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 18 • Do not use liquid to clean the product. Only use a dry cloth. • Never put metal objects inside the product. If a metal object enters the product turn off the circuit breaker and contact an authorised electrician. • This product is not intended to be used when providing medical care. Consult the manufacturer of any personal medical devices, such as pacemakers or hearing aids to determine if they are adequality shielded from external RF (radio frequency) energy.
  • Page 19 Explanation of the symbols on the product label Note: Symbols may vary from products. Symbol Explanation Class II equipment Class II equipment with functional earthing Alternating current DC voltage Polarity of output terminals Indoor use only Dangerous voltage Caution, risk of electric shock Energy efficiency Marking Protective earth Earth...
  • Page 20 Symbol Explanation Functional earthing Caution, hot surface Caution Operator’s manual Stand-by “ON”/”OFF” (push-push) Fuse Fuse is used in neutral N RECYCLING This product bears the selective sorting symbol for Waste electrical and electronic equipment (WEEE). This means that this product must be handled pursuant to European directive 2012/19/EU in order to be recycled or dismantled to minimize its impact on the environment.
  • Page 21 Symbol Explanation Switch of mini-gap construction Switch of micro-gap construction (for US version) µ Switch of micro-gap / micro-disconnection construction (for other versions except US) ε Switch without contact gap (Semiconductor switching device)

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