TP-Link Tapo C201 Manual

Introduction

When you are away from home, there is always something you care about. This is where the smart camera functions. No matter whether 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.

• Motion Detection and Tracking – Whenever a camera detects motion, it will automatically follow the subject, keeping it within the camera's field of view.
• Person Detection – Notifies you when a person is detected.
• Baby Crying Detection – Notifies you when your baby cries.
• 1080p Full High Definition – Provides greater sharpness and clarity.
• Night Vision up to 40 ft – Provides a visual distance of up to 40 ft in total darkness.
• Two-Way Audio – Communicate in real time through a built-in microphone and speaker.
• Field of View – 360º horizontal range.
• Customizable Block Zones – Set customizable block zones to keep private areas from being monitored.
• Cloud Storage Supported – Store videos by using cloud storage services.
  *Subscribe for cloud storage at https://www.tapo.com/tapocare/.
• Local microSD Storage – Store up to 512 GB of video on a microSD card.
  *microSD card needs to be purchased separately.

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. Please refer below for details.

System LED

• Solid red: Starting up
• Blinking red and green: Ready for setup
• Blinking red slowly: Connecting to Wi-Fi
• Solid amber: Connected to Wi-Fi
• Solid green: Connected to the cloud
• Blinking red quickly: Camera resetting
• Blinking green quickly: Camera updating

Microphone
Built-in microphone.
Note: Do NOT insert objects into the hole.
DC Power Port
Connect the power cord provided.
Speaker
Built-in speaker.

Set Up Your Camera

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

1. Download Tapo App
   Get the Tapo app from the 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 > Add Device in the app and search for your model. Follow the app instructions to complete the setup.
   

Install a microSD Card

Follow the steps below or or follow the setup video at https://www.tp-link.com/support/setup-video/#cloud-cameras to install the microSD card for local recording. You can go to Camera Settings > Storage & Recording > microSD Card in the Tapo app to check the card status or format your card.
Note: Please initialize the microSD card in the Tapo app first after inserting it.

1. Tilt the camera lens up and find the microSD card slot.
   
2. Identify the direction of the microSD card and carefully insert the card into the slot. Push in the card until you hear a clicking sound.
   

Mount Your Camera

When you finish adding your camera in the Tapo app, you can set it on a flat surface such as a table or shelf. You can also mount it on a wall or ceiling with the provided mounting template and screws. Follow the steps below to mount your new camera or follow the setup video at https://www.tp-link.com/support/setup-video/#cloud-cameras.
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.
   

Reset Your Camera

Follow the steps below to reset your camera via the Reset button, or you can follow the setup video at https://www.tp-link.com/support/setupvideo/#cloud-cameras. You can also go to Camera Settings in the Tapo app and tap Remove Camera at the bottom to factory reset your camera.

1. Manually rotate the camera downwards to find the Reset button.
2. Press and hold the RESET button for at least 5 seconds until the LED blinks red quickly to reset the camera.
   

Safety Information

• Keep the device away from water, fire, humidity or hot environments.
• Do not use damaged charger or USB cable to charge the device.
• Do not use any other chargers than those recommended.
• Do not use the device where wireless devices are not allowed.
• Adapter shall be installed near the equipment and shall be easily accessible.
• 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.
• For indoor use only.
• Do not disassemble, repair or modify the product.
• Do not use the product if the casing has been broken. Danger of electric shock.
• Never touch the product with wet hands.
• Do not expose to heavy rain or any type of moisture.
• Do not place near automatically controlled devices such as fire alarms. Radio waves emitted from this product may cause such devices to malfunction resulting in an accident.
• Observe restrictions on using wireless products in fuel depots, chemical plants or when blasting operations are in progress.
• 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.
• Do not use this product in health care facilities. Hospitals or health care facilities may be using equipment that could be sensitive to external RF energy.
• Do not use this product near water for example near a bath tub, wash bowl, kitchen sink or laundry tub, in a wet basement or near a swimming pool.
• The product should be kept free from excessive smoke, dust or high temperature and vibration.
• This product should not be exposed to direct sunlight.
• Do not place heavy objects on top of the product.
• When you leave the product unused for a long time unplug the product from the power outlet.
• This product may interfere with other electronic products such as TV, radios, personal computers, phones or other wireless devices.
• Operating Temperature: 0°C ~ 40°C (32°F ~ 104°F).

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. Please use this product with care and operate at your own risk.

Explanation of the symbols on the product label

Note: The product label is on the bottom of the product and its power supply. 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
	Frame or chassis
	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. User has the choice to give his product to a competent recycling organization or to the retailer when he buys a new electrical or electronic equipment.
	Caution, avoid listening at high volume levels for long periods
	Disconnection, all power plugs
m	Switch of mini-gap construction
µ	Switch of micro-gap construction (for US version) Switch of micro-gap / micro-disconnection construction (for other versions except US)
ε	Switch without contact gap (Semiconductor switching 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/.
• A Technical Community is provided for you to discuss our products at https://community.tp-link.com.
• The setup video can be found at https://www.tp-link.com/support/setup-video/#cloud-cameras.

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