Quick Start Guide
Home Security Wi-Fi Camera
Setup Steps
STEP 1: DOWNLOAD APP
Get the Tapo app from the Apple App Store or Google Play.
[QR code for Tapo app download]
STEP 2: POWER UP
Plug in your camera and wait until the LED blinks red and green.
[Illustration of camera power adapter and cable connected to a power outlet]
STEP 3: SET UP
Tap the button in the app and select your model. Follow app instructions to complete setup.
[Illustration of the Tapo camera on its stand]
LED Indication
LED Status | Description |
---|---|
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 |
Mounting Kit
- Camera
- Mounting Template
- Screws
- Anchors (for wall mounting)
Mounting Instructions
1. Mark Position
Place the mounting template where you want the camera. For wall mounting, drill two holes through two circles.
[Illustration showing placement of mounting template and drilling guide for wall mounting]
2. Affix Screws
Affix two mounting screws with the help of the mounting template. For wall mounting, insert two anchors into holes and screw the screws into the anchors.
[Illustration showing screws being attached to the wall/ceiling, with anchors inserted for wall mounting]
3. Secure Camera
Hang your camera on the screws.
[Illustration showing the camera being mounted onto the screws]
Appearance
Reset Button
While the camera is powered on, press and hold the Reset button for at least 5 seconds until the LED blinks red. The camera will reset and reboot.
[Illustration of the Tapo camera highlighting the reset button]
microSD Card Slot
Insert a microSD card and initialize it on the Tapo app for local recording.
[Illustration of the Tapo camera highlighting the microSD card slot]
Support and Information
For technical support, the user guide and more information, please visit:
Safety Information
- Keep the device away from water, fire, humidity or hot environments.
- Do not use a 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 provided by the manufacturer and in the original packing of this product.
- 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 authorized electrician.
- This product is not intended for use when providing medical care. Consult the manufacturer of any personal medical devices, such as pacemakers or hearing aids, to determine if they are adequately 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 leaving the product unused for a long time, unplug the product from the power outlet.
- Product should be kept away from heat sources such as radiators, cookers, etc. It should not be placed in rooms where the temperature is less than 0 degrees or greater than 40 degrees. Damp basements should also be avoided.
- This product may interfere with other electronic products such as TVs, radios, personal computers, phones, or other wireless devices.
Operating Temperature: 0 °C ~ 40 °C (32 °F ~ 104 °F)
Operating Humidity: 10%~90% RH, Non-condensing
Please read and follow the above safety information when operating the device. TP-Link 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.
Declarations of Conformity
TP-Link declares that the device complies with 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/
TP-Link declares that the device complies with 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/