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TP-Link tapo C246D User Manual
TP-Link tapo C246D User Manual

TP-Link tapo C246D User Manual

Indoor/outdoor dual lens pan/tilt

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Indoor/Outdoor Dual Lens Pan/Tilt
Security Camera
©2025 TP-Link 1900000241 REV1.0.0

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  • Page 1 User Guide Indoor/Outdoor Dual Lens Pan/Tilt Security Camera ©2025 TP-Link 1900000241 REV1.0.0...
  • Page 2 Contents About This Guide ··········································································· 1 Introduction ······················································································ 2 Appearance ······················································································ 3 Set Up Your Camera ····································································· 5 Set Up Using Amazon Frustration-Free Setup ·············· 6 Install a microSD Card ······························································ 10 Mount Your Camera··································································· 11 How to Reset Your Camera ··················································· 14 Authentication ··············································································...
  • Page 3 About This Guide This guide provides a brief introduction to the Indoor/Outdoor Dual Lens Pan/Tilt Security Camera and regulatory information. Please note that features available in Tapo may vary by model and software version. Tapo availability may also vary by region. All images, steps, and descriptions in this guide are only examples and may not reflect your actual Tapo experience.
  • Page 4 Introduction Elevate your home security with the Indoor/Outdoor Dual Lens Pan/Tilt Security Camera. Benefit from versatile placement options indoors or outdoors, and ensure comprehensive protection with two 2K 3MP lenses. Experience enhanced visibility with 3x clarity using the Telephoto lens, along with features like Synchronized Smart Tracking and One-Tap Smart Focus for a broader and clearer view. •...
  • Page 5 Appearance Front Side Back *Open the silicone cover on the side to find the System LED Speaker reset button and microSD card slot. Lens USB Type-C Power Port Reset Button • Use a pin to press and hold for 5s: Reset Wi-Fi settings White Light LED •...
  • Page 6 System LED Indication 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...
  • Page 7 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. Tap the button in the app. Select Outdoor Google Play, or by scanning the QR code If you don't have an account, create one first.
  • Page 8 Set Up Using Amazon Frustration-Free Setup What is Amazon Frustration-Free Setup? Amazon Frustration-Free Setup can help connect and set up Tapo smart devices in fewer steps, without having to remember and re-enter your Wi-Fi password on each device. To use this feature, confirm the following: •...
  • Page 9 How to use Amazon Frustration-Free Setup with Tapo devices 1. Open the Amazon Alexa app. Then tap More and select Skills & 2. Enter Tapo in the search bar and choose Tapo. Games.
  • Page 10 3. Tap the ENABLE TO USE button. 4. Log in with your TP-Link ID that has bound to your Tapo device, and tap Authorize. After authorized successfully, the message Tapo has been successfully linked will come up.
  • Page 11 5. Plug in your Tapo device and the setup will complete automatically in two minutes. For setting up more Tapo devices, just plug in and enjoy! Done! If this device displays on the Home page in the Tapo app, it indicates this device has been successfully associated with your Amazon account and joined your Wi-Fi network automatically.
  • Page 12 Install a microSD Card Follow the steps below to install the microSD card for local recording. You can go to Camera Settings > Storage & Recording in the Tapo app to check the card status or format your card. 1. Open the silicone cover on the side to find the microSD card slot. 2.
  • Page 13 Mount Your Camera When you finish adding your camera to the Tapo app, you can set it on a table or shelf. You can also mount it on a wall or ceiling with the provided mounting template and screws, or mount it on the pole with a mounting loop (not included). Option 1: Wall Mount 1.
  • Page 14 Option 2: Ceiling Mount 1. Drill Holes 2. Route the Power Cord Stick the mounting template for the ceiling Route the power cord through one of the mount to the desired place. Drill 2 screw holes grooves and the opening in the bracket. according to the template.
  • Page 15 Option 3: Pole Mount 1. Route the Power Cord 2. Install the Bracket Route the power cord through one of the Rotate the snap-fit to the position as shown grooves and the opening in the bracket. below. Mount the bracket on the pole using pole-mounting loops* (loop width ≤...
  • Page 16 How to Reset Your Camera Follow the steps below to reset your camera via the Reset button. You can also go to Camera Settings in the Tapo app and tap Remove Camera at the bottom to factory reset your camera. 1.
  • Page 17 Authentication FCC compliance information statement Product Name: Indoor/Outdoor Dual Lens Pan/Tilt Security Camera Model Number: Tapo C246D Component Name Model USB ADAPTER DSA-10PF06-05 FUS 050200 A8A-050200U-US1 Responsible party: TP-Link Systems Inc. Address: 10 Mauchly, Irvine, CA 92618 Website: http://www.tp-link.com/us/ Tel: +1 626 333 0234...
  • Page 18 We, TP-Link Systems Inc., 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 19 We, TP-Link Systems Inc., 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 20 EU Declaration of Conformity TP-Link hereby declares that the Indoor/Outdoor Dual Lens Pan/Tilt Security Camera 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. The original EU Declaration of Conformity may be found at https://www.tapo.com/en/support/ce/.
  • Page 21 (1) This device may not cause interference. (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.
  • Page 22 為避免本器材影像畫面遭偷窺或擷取,本器材使用者應先修改預設密碼,並定期更新密碼。 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。 • 不要私自拆開機殼或自行維修,如產品有故障請與原廠或代理商聯繫。 • 電源供應器应使用在环境温度低於或等於40℃的室內。 限用物質含有情況標示聲明書 設備名稱:雙鏡頭旋轉式防護攝影機 型號(型式):Tapo C246D 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 多溴聯苯 Unit...
  • Page 23 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 24 • Adapter 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. • Keep the device away from fire or hot environments. DO NOT immerse in water or any other liquid. •...
  • Page 25 產品標籤上符號的說明 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. 注意:產品標籤位於產品底部和電源供應器上。符號可能因產品而異。 Symbol/符號 Explanation/說明 Class II equipment / 二級設備 Class II equipment with functional earthing / 具有接地功能的二級設備 Alternating current / 交流電...
  • Page 26 Symbol/符號 Explanation/說明 Frame or chassis / 框架或外殼 Functional earthing / 功能接地 Caution, hot surface / 請注意,表面過熱 Caution / 警告 Operator’s manual / 操作手冊 Stand-by / 待機 “ON”/”OFF” (push-push) / “開啟”/”關閉”(按壓式 Fuse / 保險絲 Fuse is used in neutral N / 保險絲用於中性線N...
  • Page 27 Symbol/符號 Explanation/說明 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.