TP-Link Tapo C200 - Home Security Wi-Fi Camera Manual

About This Guide

This guide provides a brief introduction to the Pan/Tilt Home Security Wi-Fi Camera and the Tapo app, as well as regulatory information.
Please note that features available in Tapo may vary by model and software version. Tapo 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.

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In this guide, the following convention is used:

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Underline	Hyperlinks are in teal and underlined. You can click to redirect to a website.
Note:	Ignoring this type of note might result in a malfunction or damage to the device.

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/.
• The setup video can be found at https://www.tp-link.com/support/setup-video/#cloud-cameras.

Introduction

When you are away home, there are always something you care about. This is where the smart camera functions. No matter your child is climbing the kitchen cabinet, or the pet is stealing snacks, the Pan/Tilt Home Security Wi-Fi Camera helps you stay with them anytime, anywhere. Receive a notification whenever your camera detects motion and see a video clip of this motion to check everything.

• Smooth Pan and Tilt – 360° horizontal range and 114° vertical range.
• 1080p High -Definition – Capture every detail in crystal-clear Full HD definition.
• Advanced Night View – Even at night, the camera can provide a visual distance of up to 30 ft.
• Live View – Always stay with that matters most to you from anywhere, anytime.
• Two-Way Audio – Communicate with others with the built-in microphone and speaker.
• Sound and Light Alarm – Trigger light and sound effects to frighten away unwanted visitors.
• Privacy Mode - Shut down the surveillance to protect your privacy.
• Sharing - Share the memorable moments with your family and friends.
• Safe Storage – Store up to 128 GB on a microSD card*, equal to 384 hours (16 days) of footage^△.

*The SD card is not included in the package. ^△The data comes from TP-Link laboratory.

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 microSD card slot. Refer below for details.

Set Up Your Unit

Follow the steps below to get started with your new camera.

1. Download Tapo App
   Get the Tapo app from the Apple App Store or Google Play, or by scanning the QR code below.
   

2. Log In
   Open the app, and log in with your TP-Link ID. If you don't have an account, create one first.
   
3. Add Your Camera
   Tap the button in the app and select your model.
   
4. Configure Camera
   Follow app instructions to configure your camera and add it to your home network.
   
5. Place Camera
   Place your camera on a flat surface, or install it on a wall or ceiling with the provided mounting template and screws.
   Note: Make sure you affix the camera base using screws before securing the camera.
   1. Mark Position
      Place the mounting template where you want the camera.
      For wall mounting, drill two holes through two circles.
      
   2. Mount Base
      Affix the camera base using the screws.
      For wall mounting, insert two anchors into the holes and use the screws to affix the camera base over the anchors.
      
   3. Secure Camera
      Attach the camera on the base and rotate to secure the camera.
      
      

Main Unit 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
This page lists all your cameras you've added and you can view them directly and manage them easily. Tap the camera or go to Camera Preview > Manage to enter the Live View page.

Live View
Talk or Voice Call: Communicate with loved ones
Pan & Tilt: Rotate your camera to monitor every angle of your room
Privacy Mode: Enable to temporarily shut down the surveillance for privacy
Alarm: Turn on to get noticed when motion detected
Playback & Memory: Check all recordings and saved moments

Camera Settings
On Live View page, tap to enter the Camera Settings page. You can change the settings of your camera to meet various needs, such as change your camera name, customize detection settings and recording schedules, turn on or off notifications, set activity zones, etc.

Me
On this page, you can edit your account, quickly check the memorable moments you saved, or find the FAQs and other features related to the Tapo app.

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: Tap to set how many degrees the camera will move per tap of the Pan & Tilt.
Vertical Cruise: Persistently move up and down.
Horizontal Cruise: Persistently move from left to right.
Mark Position: Tap to mark your current position, and then you can quickly rotate your camera to the marked direction with just a tap.

Motion Detection

With motion detection, the Tapo app alerts you of activity that matters and sends notifications straight to you when motion detected. Insert a microSD card to record the clips when motion detected. Otherwise, you can only receive the notifications.

Note: Initialize the SD card on the app before using it.

1. Go to Camera Settings page and tap Detection & Alerts to customize its current detection settings.
   
2. On the Detection & Alerts page, enable the Motion Detection function. It's recommended to enable the Notifications function to receive motion detection messages.
   
3. Customize Camera Alarm settings. Choose Alarm Type (Sound/Light) and Alarm Sound (Siren/Tone), and set Alarm Schedule as needed.
   
4. Customize Activity Zones and the camera will only detect motion in custom zones. Entire view is covered by default.
   
5. Adjust Motion Sensitivity (Low/Normal/High) as needed. Increased sensitivity results in more recordings and notifications.
   
6. After editing the detection settings for the camera, you can set the Recording Schedule for the motion detection.
   
7. On the Live View page, tap to find all recordings. The orange sections are recordings for motion detection.
   

Note: The microSD card is needed for recordings. Initialize the SD card on the app before using it.

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.

1. On the Live View page, tap to enter the Camera Settings page.
   
2. Toggle on to enable the microSD Recording function and set the Recording Schedule for Continuous Recording (24-hour Recording) as needed.
   
3. On the Live View page, tap to find all recordings. The blue sections mean continuous recording.
   

Note: The microSD card is needed for recordings. Initialize the SD card on the app before using it.

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.

Documents / Resources

References

• Tapo | Smart Devices for Smart Living
• Support | Tapo
• App Store - Apple
• Google Play

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