TP-Link Tapo C100 Home Security Camera Quick Start Guide

: June 9, 2024
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Table of Contents

TP-Link Tapo C100 Home Security Camera
How to Connect
LED Indication
Mounting Kit
Mounting Instructions
Appearance
Frequently Asked Questions
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TP-Link Tapo C100 Home Security Camera

How to Connect

STEP 1

DOWNLOAD APP
Get the Tapo app from the Apple App Store or Google Play.

Scan to download

STEP 2

POWER UP
Plug in your camera and wait until the LED blinks red and green.

STEP 3

SET UP
Tap the button in the app and select your model. Follow app instructions to complete setup.

LED Indication

Solid Red
Starting up.
Solid Green
Connected to Wi-Fi.
Blinking Red
Camera resetting
Blinking Red and Green
Ready for setup.
Blinking Green Slowly
Connecting to Wi-Fi.
Blinking Green Quickly
Camera updating.

Mounting Kit

Mounting Instructions

Mark Position

Place the mounting template where you want the camera. For wall mounting, drill two holes through two circles.

Affix Screws

Affix two mounting screws with the help of the mounting template. For wall mounting, insert two anchors into holes and screw the screws into the anchors.

Secure Camera

Hang your camera on the screws.

Appearance

Reset Button
While the camera is powered on, press and hold the Reset button for at least 5 seconds until the LED blinks red. The camera will reset and reboot.

MicroSD Card Slot
Insert a microSD card and initialize it on the Tapo app for local recording.

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For technical support, the user guide, and more information, please visit https://www.tapo.com/support/

Keep the device away from water, fire, humidity, or hot environments.
Do not use a damaged charger or USB cable to charge the device.
Do not use any other chargers than those recommended.
Do not use devices where wireless devices are not allowed.
The adapter shall be installed near the equipment and shall be easily accessible.
Use only power supplies provided by the 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.
The 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 authorized 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 healthcare facilities. Hospitals or healthcare facilities may be using equipment that could be sensitive to external RF energy.
Do not use this product near water for example near a bathtub, wash bowl, kitchen sink, laundry tub, in a wet basement, or near a swimming pool.
The product should be 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.
The product should be kept away from heat sources such as radiators, cookers, etc. – it should not be placed in rooms where the temperature is less than 0 degrees or greater than 40 degrees. Damp basements should also be avoided.
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)
Operating Humidity: 10%~95%RH, Non-condensing
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 device use. Please use this product with care and operate at your own risk.