tp-link C100 Home Security Wi-Fi Camera User Guide

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User Guide Home Security Wi-Fi Camera

About This Guide

This guide provides a brief introduction to the 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:

menus, items, buttons and so on.
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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/.

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 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.

• Always Keep an Eye on What Matters to You – Receive instant notifications and check live views when motion, a person, or a baby crying is detected. You can also set up activity zones to only monitor key areas in view.
• 1080p Full High Definition – Provides greater sharpness and clarity.
• Customizable Block Zones – Set customizable block zones to keep private areas from being monitored.
• Alarm System – Triggers sound alarms to frighten away unwanted visitors.
• Night Vision (Up to 30 ft) – Provides a visual distance of up to 30 ft in total darkness.
• Local* and Cloud* Storage – Save recorded videos on the microSD card (up to 512 GB) or by using Tapo Care cloud storage services.
  microSD card needs to be purchased separately. Actual storage capacity depends on the size of the microSD card used.
  Subscribe for cloud storage at https://www.tapo.com/tapocare/
• Two-Way Audio – Communicate in real time through a built-in microphone and speaker.
• Sharing – Share adorable and amusing moments with loved ones.
• Activity Zones – Set up your own activity zones to only receive alerts that matter.
• Easy Setup – Follow in-app instructions to easily set up within minutes.

Appearance

The Home Security Wi-Fi Camera has a system LED that changes color according to its status, an alert light, lens, microphone, 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 search for your model. Follow the app instructions to complete setup.

Mount Your Camera

When you finish adding your camera in the Tapo app, you can set it on a table or shelf. You can also mount it using the provided anchors and screws.
Follow the steps below to mount your new camera.

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

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

3. Secure Camera
   Hang your camera on the screws.

Authentication

**** FCC compliance information statement
Product Name: Home Security Wi-Fi Camera
Model Number: Tapo C100

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.
Issue Date: 2023-11-22
FCC compliance information statement
Product Name: I.T.E. Power Supply
Model Number: T090060-2B1
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.
Issue Date: 2023-11-22
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.
Restricted to indoor use.
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 licenceexempt 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 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.

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)

References

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

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