tp-link Tapo C210 Pan/Tilt Home Security Wi-Fi Camera User Guide
- June 7, 2024
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Tapo C210 Pan/Tilt Home Security Wi-Fi Camera
User Guide
Pan/Tilt Home Security Wi-Fi Camera Tapo C210
© 2021 TP-Link 1910012987 REV1.0.0
Contents
About This Guide
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Introduction
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Appearance
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Set Up Your
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Setup using Amazon Frustration-Free Setup ······················6 Main Camera
Controls···································································10
Pan & Tilt Control
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Motion
Detection··············································································13
24-hour
Recordings········································································17
Privacy Mode
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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 or ISP. 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 teal, including management page text such as menus, items, buttons and so on.
Underline
Note:
Hyperlinks are in teal and underlined. You can click to redirect to a website. 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.
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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. · 3MP High-
Definition Provide greater sharpness and clarity. · Advanced Night View
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 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 256 GB on a microSD card, equal to 512
hours (21 days) of footage.
microSD card needs to be purchased separately. The data comes from TP-Link laboratory.
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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.
System LED
· 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 TP-Link Cloud server
· Blinking red quickly: Camera resetting
· Blinking green quickly: Camera updating
Micro SD RESET
Lens
Microphone
Built-in internal microphone.
Note: Do NOT insert objects into the hole.
Speaker
The sound comes out of the camera.
DC Power Port
Connect the power cord provided.
Tilt your camera lens up to find the RESET button and microSD card slot.
· RESET Button
Press and hold for at least 5 seconds until the LED blinks red to reset your
camera.
· microSD Card Slot
Insert a microSD card and initialize it in the Tapo app for local recording.
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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 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 button in the app and select your model.
OR
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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 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.
Unit: mm
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Setup 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
LED Blinking orange and green Blinking orange Solid green
Status Ready for setup FFS setup in progress 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. )
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How to use Amazon Frustration-Free Setup with Tapo devices
1. Open the Amazon Alexa app. Then tap on the hamburger icon in the upper left corner and select Skills & Games.
2. Enter Tapo in the search bar and choose Tapo.
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3. Tap the ENABLE 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.
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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.)
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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 Day/Night Mode
Multi-Screen
View live videos from multiple cameras at
the same time
Screenshot
Full Screen Volume Record
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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.
Account Info
Change your avata, edit your name, or
modify the password
Camera Memory
Photos and videos you took will appear
here
Camera Preferences
You can choose to display the Live or Speed tag on the screen for all your
Tapo cameras
Voice Control
Set up connections with third-party services to control your Tapo devices by
voice
Device Sharing
Share your Tapo devices to your family members to manage devices together
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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Privacy Mode
On the Live View page, tap your privacy.
to enable the Privacy Mode. When enabled, streaming and recording functions will be temporarily disabled to protect
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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)
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 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.
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L’émetteur/récepteur exempt de licence contenu dans le présent appareil est
conforme aux CNR d’Innovation, Sciences et Développement économique Canada
applicables aux appareils radio exempts de licence. L’exploitation est
autorisée aux deux conditions suivantes : 1. l’appareil ne doit pas produire
de brouillage; 2. l’utilisateur de l’appareil doit accepter tout brouillage
radioélectrique subi, meme si le brouillage est susceptible d’en compromettre
le fonctionnement
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.
Déclaration d’exposition aux radiations:
Cet équipement est conforme aux limites d’exposition aux rayonnements IC
établies pour un environnement non contrôlé. Cet équipement doit être installé
et utilisé avec un minimum de 20 cm de distance entre la source de rayonnement
et votre corps.
NCC Notice & BSMI Notice:
LP0002_3.8.2
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Pan/Tilt Home Security Wi-Fi Camera
Tapo C210
Equipment name
Unit
PCB
Lead (Pb)
Mercury
(Hg)
Cadmium
(Cd)
Type designation (Type)
Restricted substances and its chemical symbols
Hexavalent chromium Polybrominated biphenyls
(Cr+6)
(PBB)
Polybrominated diphenyl ethers
(PBDE)
–
–
1. 0.1 wt % 0.01 wt %
Note 1″Exceeding 0.1 wt %” and “exceeding 0.01 wt %” indicate that the
percentage content of the restricted substance exceeds the reference
percentage value of presence condition.
2.
Note 2″” indicates that the percentage content of the restricted substance
does not exceed the percentage of reference value of presence.
3.- Note 3The “-” indicates that the restricted substance corresponds to the exemption.
, .
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Safety Information
· Keep the device away from water, fire, humidity or hot environments. · 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
Symbol
DC voltage
Explanation
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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