tp-link TC70 Pan Tilt Home Security Wi-Fi Camera User Guide

tp-link TC70 Pan Tilt Home Security Wi-Fi Camera

Product Information

The Pan/Tilt Home Security Wi-Fi Camera TC70 is a smart camera designed for home security. It allows you to monitor your home remotely using the Tapo app. The camera features a system LED, a lens, a microphone, a speaker, a DC power port, a RESET button, and a microSD card slot. Please note that the SD card is not included in the package.

• System LED
  The system LED changes color according to the camera’s status.

• Lens
  The camera lens captures the video feed.

• Microphone
  The camera has a built-in internal microphone for capturing audio.

• Speaker
  The camera has a built-in speaker for audio output.

• DC Power Port
  The DC power port is used to connect the provided power cord to the camera.

• RESET Button
  The RESET button is located on the camera lens. Press and hold it for at least 5 seconds until the LED blinks red to reset the camera.

• MicroSD Card Slot
  The microSD card slot allows you to insert a microSD card for local recording. Initialize the microSD card in the Tapo app before use.

Product Usage Instructions

• Step 1: Download Tapo App
  Download the Tapo app from the App Store or Google Play, or scan the QR code provided.

• 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 “Add Device” button in the app and select the TC70 model.

• Step 4: Configure Camera
  Follow the app instructions to configure your camera and connect it to your home network.

• Step 5: Place Camera
  Choose a suitable location for your camera and place it on a flat surface. Alternatively, you can install it on a wall or ceiling using the provided mounting template and screws. Follow these steps:

1. Mark the position: Place the mounting template where you want to mount the camera. For wall mounting, drill two holes through the two circles on the template.
2. Mount the base: Affix the camera base using the screws. For wall mounting, insert two anchors into the holes and use the screws to secure the camera base over the anchors.
3. Secure the camera: Attach the camera to the base and rotate it to secure it in place.  

Note: Make sure you affix the camera base using screws before securing the camera.

Set Up Using Amazon Frustration-Free Setup
Amazon Frustration-Free Setup is a feature that simplifies the connection and setup process for Tapo smart devices. To use this feature, ensure the following:

• The new Tapo device supports Amazon Frustration-Free Setup.
• You have an Amazon Frustration-Free Setup 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.

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. 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:

• Blue Key information appears in teal, including management page text such as menus, items, buttons and so on.
• 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 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.

• Step 4. Configure Camera
  Follow app instructions to configure your camera and add it to your home network.

• Step 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.

Note: Your camera might use one of the following two types of screws.

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.
• 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

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.

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.

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.)

Main Camera 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

AUTHENTICATION

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)
2400 MHz -2483.5 MHz(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.tp-link.com/en/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.
• Restricted to indoor use.

UKCA 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.tp-link.com/support/ukca/

Safety Information

• Keep the device away from water, fire, humidity or hot environments.
• 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 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.
• Operating Temperature: 0°C~40°C (32°F~104°F)

Explanation of the symbols on the product label

References

• Link: Simple, secure one-click payments
• WiFi Networking Equipment for Home & Business | TP-Link
• TP-Link Community
• Tapo | Smart Devices for Smart Living
• Regulatory Compliance | Tapo
• UKCA | Tapo
• Tapo Care | Tapo
• | TP-Link Australia

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