Tapo C420 T090085-2B1 Smart Wire-Free Security Camera User Guide

About This Guide

This guide provides a brief introduction to the Tapo Smart Wire-Free Security 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.
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

• 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 /.
• For camera setup and mounting videos, please refer to https://tp-link.com/support/setup-video/#cloud-cameras.

Introduction

Install anywhere with long battery life.
Tapo Smart Wire-Free Security Camera is designed to be used outdoors. Its rechargeable and removable battery with a low-power protocol extends your usage. No wires means you can place the camera wherever you like. The camera is equipped with the starlight sensor and the spotlights, catching more colors. The integrated spotlights help enhance your security view with vivid colors even at night.
Note: Tapo H200 Hub required and purchase separately.

• 2K QHD – Now with 7 times more pixels than 1080p, providing clearer videos and photos.
• 180 Day Long Battery Life* – The rechargeable and removable battery with a low-power protocol extends your
• *180-day battery life is based on TP-Link’s laboratory testing with 10-20 triggered events per day. Actual battery life may vary based on device settings, use, and environmental factors.
• Wire-Free Placement – No wires means you can place the cameras almost anywhere inside or outside – whatever works for
• Smart AI Detection – Detect multiple event types with smart AI Adjust the sensitivity according to your needs.
• Sound and Light Alarm – Trigger sound and light as an alarm when motion is
• Full-Color Night Vision – Enhance your security view with vivid colors even at night with the integrated
• Motion Detection – Get instant notifications when your camera detects
• Weatherproof – Helps Tapo cameras perform well even in harsh environments with rain and
• Two-Way Audio – Communicate with others with the built-in microphone and
• Flexible Storage Choices – Save recorded videos on the hub-installed microSD card (up to 256 GB) or by using Tapo Care cloud storage

*microSD card purchased separately.
**Subscribe for cloud storage at https://[www.tapo.com/tapocare/.](http://www.tapo.com/tapocare/)

Appearance

1. Spotlights
2. Status LED
3. SYNC/RESET Button
4. Indicate the status of your camera.
5. While the camera is powered on:
6. Light Sensor Motion Sensor
7. Microphone Lens
8. Press for 1 second: Pair with the hub
9. Press and hold for about 5 seconds: Reset the camera

Camera Status LED Indication

Charge the Battery

Method 1:

Connect the battery to a power source.

• Charging: Solid amber
• Fully charged:

Method 2:

Insert the battery into the camera, and then connect the camera to a power source.

Insert the Battery

1. Twist anti-clockwise and then pull to remove the cover of the camera. Insert the battery

2. Align the indicator line on the cover with the arrow icon on the camera body. Press and rotate clockwise to the lock position to replace the cover

Set Up Your Camera

Follow the steps below to set up your camera. For the setup video, please refer to https://www.tp-link.com/support/setup-video/#cloud- cameras.

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.

Mounting Tips

Read mounting tips before you mount the camera.

1. Avoid placing behind Glass will obstruct the motion sensor of your camera.
2. Choose a proper location to mount your camera, or it will be triggered too often by false

• Avoid pointing the camera directly at swaying

• Avoid pointing the camera directly at vehicles and pedestrians on the

• Avoid pointing the camera directly at street lamps and

• Mount your camera to the side so that movement goes across the len’s field of view to better trigger motion detection and AI

• The camera should be placed 7-10 ft (2-3 m) above the

• Tilt the camera downwards at an angle of about 20° ~ 25°.

• Do not place the camera upside

• Keep the motion sensor level for best

Mount Your Camera

When you finish adding your camera in the Tapo app, you can place your camera on a flat surface, or mount it on a wall or ceiling with the providedmounting template and screws.

Step 1. Drill Holes

Stick the mounting template to the desired mounting place. Drill 3 screw holes (ø=6mm) according to the template.

Step 3. Mount Camera

Install the camera to the mounting bracket, and adjust the camera angle.

Step 2. Install the Bracket

Insert three anchors into the holes and use the screws to affix th bracket over the anchors.

Size of Screws

Authentication

FCC compliance information statement

Product Name: Smart Wire-Free Security Camera Model Number: Tapo C420

Responsible Party:
TP-Link USA Corporation

Address: 10 Mauchly, Irvine, CA 926181 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
• Increase the separation between the equipment and
• Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is
• Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/ TV technician for

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
2. This device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired

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: 2024-03-25

FCC compliance information statement

Product Name: AC ADAPTER Model Number: T090085-2B1 Product Name: USB ADAPTER Model Number: A8-501000 Responsible Party:
TP-Link USA CorporationAddress: 10 Mauchly, Irvine, CA 926181 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:

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

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
2. This device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired

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: 2024-03-25
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.

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
2. This device must accept any interference, including interference that may cause undesired operation of the

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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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