tp-link Tapo C100 Home Security Wi-Fi Camera User Guide
- June 5, 2024
- tp-link
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tp-link Tapo C100 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 of the Tapo smart camera may vary by model
and software version. The availability may also vary by region or ISP. All
images, steps, and descriptions in this guide are only examples and may not
reflect your actual experience.
Conventions
In this guide, the following convention is used:
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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, Tapo C100 helps you stay with them anytime, anywhere.
- 1080p High-Definition – Capture every detail in crystal-clear Full HD definition.
- Night Vision – Even at night, the camera can provide a visual distance of up to 30 ft.
- Live View – Always stay with what matters most to you anytime, anywhere.
- Two-Way Audio – Communicate with loved ones 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.
- Easy Setup – Set up the camera with free app within minutes.
- Safe Storage – Store up to 128 GB on a microSD card†, equal to 384 hours (16 days) of footage△. † The SD card is not provided. △The data comes from TP-Link laboratory.
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.
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Step 1. Download App
Get the Tapo app from the Apple 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 PLUS button in the app and select your model.
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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 screws.
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 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.
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
Tap Talk or Voice Call to communicate with loved ones, turn on Alarm to get
noticed when motion detected, enable the Privacy Mode to temporarily shut down
the surveillance for privacy, or go to Playback & Memory to check all
recordings and saved moments.
Camera Settings
On Live View page, tap setting button to enter the Camera Settings page. You
can Me
On this page, you can edit your account, quickly check the memorable moments
you saved, or find the FAQs of using smart camera and basic info related to
the Tapo app.
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.
- Go to Camera Settings page and tap Detection & Alerts to customize its current detection settings.
- On the Detection & Alerts page, enable the Motion Detection function. It’s recommended to enable the Notifications function to receive motion detection messages.
- Customize Camera Alarm settings. Choose Alarm Type (Sound/Light) and Alarm Sound (Siren/Tone), and set Alarm Schedule as needed.
- Customize Activity Zones and the camera will only detect motion in custom zones. Entire view is covered by default.
- Adjust Motion Sensitivity (Low/Normal/High) as needed. Increased sensitivity results in more recordings and notifications.
- After editing the detection settings for the camera, you can set the Recording Schedule for the motion detection.
- On the Live View page, tap photos 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.
- On the Live View page, tap setting to enter the Camera Settings page.
- Toggle on to enable the microSD Recording function and set the Recording Schedule for Continuous Recording (24-hour Recording) as needed.
- On the Live View page, tap photos 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 Privacy Mode to enable the Privacy Mode. When enabled, streaming and recording functions will be temporarily disabled to protect your privacy.
Authentication
FCC compliance information statement
Product Name: Home Security Wi-Fi Camera
Model Number: Tapo C100
Component Name: AC ADAPTER
Model: T090060-2B1
Responsible Party:
TP-Link USA Corporation, d/b/a TP-Link North America, Inc.
Address: 145 South State College Blvd. Suite 400, Brea, CA 92821
Website: http://www.tp-link.com/us/
Tel: +1 626 333 0234
Fax: +1 909 527 6803
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 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:
- This device may not cause harmful interference.
- 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: AC ADAPTER
Model Number: T090060-2B1
Responsible Party:
TP-Link USA Corporation, d/b/a TP-Link North America, Inc.
Address: 145 South State College Blvd. Suite 400, Brea, CA 92821
Website: http://www.tp-link.com/us/
Tel: +1 626 333 0234
Fax: +1 909 527 6803
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 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:
- This device may not cause harmful interference.
- 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.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.
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:
- This device may not cause interference.
- 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.
Safety Information
- Keep the device away from water, fire, humidity or hot environments. If you need service, please contact us.
- Do not attempt to disassemble, repair, or modify the device.
- 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 ºC~ 40 ºC (32°F ~ 104°F )
- Storage Temperature: -40ºC~70ºC (-40°F ~ 158°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
- DC voltage
- 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.
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
- | TP-Link Australia