tp-link C510W Full Featured Weatherproof Security Camera User Guide

June 12, 2024
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tp-link C510W Full Featured Weatherproof Security Camera

User Guide: Outdoor Pan/Tilt Security Wi-Fi Camera

About This Guide
This guide provides a brief introduction to the Outdoor Pan/Tilt 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. All images, steps, and descriptions in this guide are only examples and may not reflect your actual Tapo Camera experience.

Conventions
In this guide, the following convention is used:

Convention Description
Blue Key information appears in blue, including management page text

such as menus, items, buttons and so on.
Underline| Hyperlinks are in blue 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.

Introduction
The Tapo C510W is a full-featured weatherproof security camera that you can access from anywhere. Receive instant notifications and check feeds when motion is detected. Moreover,the automatic siren system will trigger light and sound to frighten away unwanted visitors after the camera detects motion. Day or night, rain or shine, the Tapo camera protects what you love most.

Appearance

  1. White Light LEDs
  2. IR LEDs
  3. Lens
  4. System LED
  5. Microphone
  6. Reset – Use a pin to press and hold for 5 seconds to reset the camera.
  7. microSD Card Slot – Insert a microSD card for local recording. microSD card not included.
  8. Speaker

System LED Indication

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

Set Up Your Camera

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

Step 2. Log In
Open the app, and log in with your TP-Link ID. If you don’t have an account, create one first.

Step 3. Add Your Camera
Tap the button in the app and select your model. Follow app instructions to complete the setup.

Set Up Using Amazon Frustration-Free Setup
Amazon Frustration-Free Setup is a feature that allows you to easily set up your Tapo device with Alexa. To use this feature:

LED Indications during Amazon Frustration-Free Setup

LED Indication
Blinking red and green Ready for setup
Blinking amber FFS setup in progress
Solid green Working properly

How to use Amazon Frustration-Free Setup with Tapo devices

  1. Open the Amazon Alexa app. Then tap More and select Skills & Games.
  2. Enter Tapo in the search bar and choose Tapo.
  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.

Install a microSD Card
Insert a microSD card for local recording. microSD card not included.

About This Guide

This guide provides a brief introduction to the Outdoor Pan/Tilt 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. All images, steps, and descriptions in this guide are only examples and may not reflect your actual Tapo Camera experience.
Conventions
In this guide, the following convention is used:

Convention Description
Blue Key information appears in blue, including management page text such as

menus, items, buttons and so on.
Underline| Hyperlinks are in blue 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

Introduction

Tapo C510W is a full-featured weatherproof security camera that you can access from anywhere. Receive instant notifications and check feeds when the motion is detected. Moreover, the automatic siren system will trigger light and sound to frighten away unwanted visitors after the camera detects motion.
Day or night, rain or shine, the Tapo camera protects what you love most.

  • 2K Resolution, Full-Color Night Vision – Enhances your security by revealing highly-detailed images and vivid colors. Receive full-color live vieweven in total darkness with built-in spotlights.
  • 360° Visual Coverage and Motion Tracking – Provides panoramic views and enables you to keep an eye on more vital areas. Tapo C510W will also track and follow a subject smartly to keep it within the camera’s field of view.
  • Person Detection and Notification – Receive instant notification from the Tapo app when a person is detected.
  • Local microSD Storage (Up to 512GB)† and Cloud Storage – Save recorded videos to an installed microSD card (up to 512 GB)† or by using Tapo Care cloud storage service.
  • IP65 Weatherproof – Helps Tapo C510W perform well even in harsh environments with rain and dust.
  • Sound and Light Alarm – Triggers bulit-in/prerecorded sounds and light as an alarm to frighten away unwanted visitors.
  • Activity Zones – Notifies you when activity is detected in your specific zone.
  • Two-Way Audio – Communicate remotely with a delivery person in real time.
  • Multiple Installation Options – Use the mounting screws, template and loops* to install on any wall, ceiling or pole.
    • Loops (purchased separately) are needed for pole mounting.
  • Two-Way Audio – Communicate remotely with a delivery person in real time.
  • Physical Privacy Mode – Maintains your privacy with the lens physically blocked by the housing.

Appearance

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  1. White Light LEDs

  2. IR LEDs

  3. Lens

  4. System LED

  5. Microphone 6 Reset
    Use a pin to press and hold for 5 seconds to reset the camera.

  6. microSD Card Slot

  7. Insert a microSD card

  8. for local recording.

  9. microSD card not included.

  10. Speaker

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

Set Up Your Camera

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

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

  • Step 2. Log In
    Open the app, and log in with your TP-Link ID. If you don’t have an account, create one first.

  • Step 3. Add Your Camera
    Tap the  button in the app and select your  model. Follow app instructions to complete the setup.

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:

  • The new Tapo device supports Amazon FFS.
  • The new Tapo device is purchased from Amazon.
  • You have an Amazon FFS enabled Alexa device or router.
  • you have saved your Wi-Fi information to Amazon by using Alexa echo.
  • Your Tapo device and router are on the same network as your Alexa echo.

LED Indications during Amazon Frustration-Free Setup

LED Status
Blinking red and green Ready for setup
Blinking amber FFS setup in progress
Solid green Working properly

If the LED does not turn solid green after a long time, you can try to add the Tapo device manually. (Press the Reset button on your Tapo device once. Then open the Tapo app, tap the + button on the page, select your device model, and follow the app instructions. )

How to use Amazon Frustration-Free Setup with Tapo devices

  1. Open the Amazon Alexa app. Then tap More and select Skills & Games.
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  2. Enter Tapo in the search bar and choose Tapo.
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  3. Tap the ENABLE TO USE button.
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  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.
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  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.
If this device does not display on the Home page in the Tapo app, try setting it up manually. (Tap the + button on the page, select your device model, and then follow the app instructions.)

Install a microSD Card

Follow the steps below to install the microSD card for local recording.
You can go to Camera Settings > microSD Card in the Tapo app to check the card status or format your card.

  1. Manually rotate the camera downwards. Loosen the screws on the panel and remove the cover.
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  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 mount it on a wall or ceiling with the provided mounting template and screws. You can also mount it on the pole with mounting loops. Follow the steps below to mount your new camera.
Note: The camera is not waterproof when set on a table or shelf. Mount the camera via Option 1 or Option 2 when installing outdoors.

Option 1: Wall Mount or Overhang Mount

  1. Drill Holes
    Stick the mounting template to the desired mounting place. Drill four screw holes according to the template.
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  2. Mount Camera Bracket
    Route the power cord through the opening of the camera bracket. Insert four mounting anchors into the holes and use the mounting screws to affix the bracket over the anchors.
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  3. Install Camera
    Install the camera on the bracket. Use two bracket screws to affix the bracket and the camera.
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  4. Connect to Power
    Connect the camera to a power outlet using the provided power adapter. Install the waterproof seal for the power connectors.

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Option 2: Pole Mount

  1. Mount Camera Bracket
    Route the power cord through the opening of the camera bracket. Mount the camera on the pole using two pole-mounting loops (loop width ≤ 12mm).
    Pole-mounting loops are not included. Prepare the required accessories for pole mounting in advance.

  2. Install Camera
    Install the camera on the bracket. Use two bracket screws to affix the bracket and the camera.

  3. Connect to Power
    Connect the camera to a power outlet using the provided power adapter. Install the waterproof seal for the power connectors.

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Install Waterproof Items

When the camera is installed outdoors, please install waterproof items to waterproof your camera. Make sure each part is securely attached and the water-proofing rings are flush to keep out water.
Follow the steps below to install waterproof items.

Install Waterproof Seal for Power Connectors
Connect the camera to a power outlet using the provided power adapter. Install the waterproof seal for the power connectors when the camera is installed outdoors.

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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 Device at the bottom to factory reset your camera.

  1. Manually rotate the camera downwards. Loosen the screws on the panel and remove the cover.

  2. Press and hold the Reset button for at least 5 seconds until the LED blinks red.

Authentication

FCC compliance information statement
Product Name: Outdoor Pan/Tilt Security Wi-Fi Camera
Model Number: Tapo C510W

Component Name Model
I.T.E. Power Supply T120100-2B1

Responsible Party: TP-Link USA Corporation
Address: 10 Mauchly, Irvine, CA 92618
Website: http://www.tp-link.com/us/
Tel: +1 626 333 0234
Fax: +1 909 527 6804
E-mail: sales.usa@tp-link.com

This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures:

  • Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
  • Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.
  • Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected.
  • Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/ TV technician for help.

This device complies with part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions:

  1. This device may not cause harmful interference.
  2. This device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.

Any changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user’s authority to operate the equipment.

Note: The manufacturer is not responsible for any radio or TV interference caused by unauthorized modifications to this equipment. Such modifications could void the user’s authority to operate the equipment.

FCC RF Radiation Exposure Statement
This equipment complies with FCC RF radiation exposure limits set forth for an uncontrolled environment. This device and its antenna must not be co-located or operating in conjunction with any other antenna or transmitter.
“To comply with FCC RF exposure compliance requirements, this grant is applicable to only Mobile Configurations. The antennas used for this transmitter must be installed to provide a separation distance of at least 20 cm from all persons and must not be co-located or operating in conjunction with any other antenna or transmitter.”
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.

FCC compliance information statement
Product Name: I.T.E. Power Supply
Model Number: T120100-2B1
Responsible Party: TP-Link USA Corporation
Address: 10 Mauchly, Irvine, CA 92618
Website: http://www.tp-link.com/us/
Tel: +1 626 333 0234
Fax: +1 909 527 6804
E-mail: sales.usa@tp-link.com

This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures:

  • Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
  • Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.
  • Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected.
  • Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/ TV technician for help.

This device complies with part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions:

  1. This device may not cause harmful interference.
  2. This device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.

Any changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user’s authority to operate the equipment.
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.

CE Mark Warning
This is a class B product. In a domestic environment, this product may cause radio interference, in which case the user may be required to take adequate measures.
OPERATING FREQUENCY (the maximum transmitted power) 2412MHz—2472MHz (20dBm)

EU Declaration of Conformity
TP-Link hereby declares that the device 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/.

RF Exposure Information
This device meets the EU requirements (2014/53/EU Article 3.1a) on the limitation of exposure of the general public to electromagnetic fields by way of health protection.
The device complies with RF specifications when the device used at 20 cm from your body.
UKCA Mark

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.
The original UK Declaration of Conformity may be found at https://www.tapo.com/support/ukca/.

Canadian Compliance Statement
This device contains licence-exempt transmitter(s)/receiver(s) that comply with Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada’s licence-exempt RSS(s). Operation is subject to the following two conditions:

  1. This device may not cause interference.
  2. This device must accept any interference, including interference that may cause undesired operation of the device.

Radiation Exposure Statement:
This equipment complies with IC radiation exposure limits set forth for an uncontrolled environment. This equipment should be installed and operated with minimum distance 20cm between the radiator & your body.

Industry Canada Statement
CAN ICES-3 (B)/NMB-3(B)

Safety Information

  • Keep the device away from fire or hot environments. DO NOT immerse in water or any other liquid.
  • Do not attempt to disassemble, repair, or modify the device. If you need service, please contact us.
  • 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 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.
  • Adapter should be used indoors where the ambient temperature is lower than or equal to 40ºC.
  • This product uses radios and other components that emit electromagnetic fields. Electromagnetic fields and magnets may interfere with pacemakers and other implanted medical devices. Always keep the product and its power adapter more than 15 cm (6 inches) away from any pacemakers or other implanted medical devices. If you suspect your product is interfering with your pacemaker or any other implanted medical device, turn off your product and consult your physician for information specific to your medical device.
  • Operating Temperature: -30 ºC ~ 60 ºC (-22°F ~ 140°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

Symbol Explanation
Alternating current
DC voltage
Caution
Operator’s manual
Class II equipment
Polarity of output terminals
Energy efficiency Marking
Indoor use only

| 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.

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