Tenda CT6 Outdoor Wi-Fi Camera Quick Installation Guide
Model: CT6
Package Contents
- Camera x 1
- Power adapter x 1
- Installation template x 1
- Anchor x 3 (Height: 6.6 mm, Inner diameter: 2.4 mm, Length: 26.4 mm)
- Screw x 3 (BA3 x 25 mm, Head diameter: 6.0 mm)
- Waterproof kit x 1
- Quick installation guide x 1
Appearance
The camera features the following components:
- LED indicator: Provides status information.
- IR lights: For night vision.
- Microphone: For audio capture.
- Speaker: For audio output.
- Orientation knob: Used to adjust the camera's viewing angle.
- Micro SD card slot: Located behind the cover for local storage.
- Reset button: Located behind the cover for resetting the camera.
- Ethernet port: For wired network connection (10/100Mbps auto-negotiation).
- Power port: For connecting the power adapter.
- Spotlights: For illumination.
LED Indicator Status
| Status | Description |
|---|---|
| Solid red | Initializing and starting. |
| Blinking red slowly | Disconnected from a 2.4 GHz Wi-Fi network. |
| Blinking red quickly | Connecting to a 2.4 GHz Wi-Fi network. |
| Solid blue | Connected to a 2.4 GHz Wi-Fi network. |
| Blinking blue slowly | Upgrading. |
| Blinking blue quickly | Waiting to connect to a 2.4 GHz Wi-Fi network. |
Ethernet Port: This is a 10/100Mbps auto-negotiation Ethernet port, used for connecting the router, switch, and so on.
Reset Button: Hold down the Reset button for about 5 seconds and release it when the LED indicator blinks blue quickly or you hear a prompt tone. The camera is reset successfully.
Orientation Knob: Adjust the monitoring angle for the best view via your camera.
Diagram Description: Diagram showing the Tenda CT6 camera with labels for LED indicator, IR lights, microphone, speaker, orientation knob, Micro SD card slot, reset button, Ethernet port, power port, and spotlights.
Add the Camera to TDSEE App
Tips: Before adding your camera, please ensure that the router is connected to the internet successfully and that any filter function (like MAC filtering) is disabled.
Download the TDSEE App onto your mobile device by searching for "TDSEE" in the Google Play Store or Apple App Store. Alternatively, you can scan the provided QR code.
[Google Play Store Link Placeholder] [Apple App Store Link Placeholder] [QR Code for TDSEE App Download]
Power on the camera. The LED indicator lights solid red after the camera is powered on. When the LED indicator blinks blue quickly, the camera is waiting to connect to a 2.4 GHz Wi-Fi network.
Diagram Description: Illustration depicting a router connected to the internet and a camera being powered on, with text indicating the LED status.
Run the TDSEE App and follow the on-screen instructions to complete user registration. On the Home page, tap "Add a device" or the "+" icon in the upper right corner.
Scan the QR code located on the body of the camera, and follow the instructions within the App to complete the setup. [QR Code for Camera Setup]
Install the Device
Install the Camera
The camera supports both ceiling and wall installation.
Tips:
- (1) Please make sure the ceiling is strong enough to withstand three times the weight of the camera.
- (2) You may need a hammer drill, a drill bit (6 mm diameter), a rubber hammer, a screwdriver, and a ladder for the installation.
Installation Steps:
- Place the installation template at the desired location.
- Drill screw holes and insert anchors into them. The recommended drill bit diameter is 6 mm, and the hole depth should be 28-32 mm.
- Fix the camera using the screws.
Diagram Description: Illustrations showing the steps for installing the camera: placing a template, drilling holes, inserting anchors, and mounting the camera. Includes views for both wall and ceiling installation.
Adjust the Monitoring Angle
Loosen the orientation knob, adjust the orientation of the camera as required, then tighten the knob. This allows for adjustment within a range of 0-90° vertically and 0-360° horizontally.
Diagram Description: Diagram illustrating the camera's orientation knob and indicating the adjustable angles (0-90° vertically and 0-360° horizontally).
Install Waterproof Kit
Install the waterproof kit for the Ethernet port if the camera is installed outdoors.
Tips: The included waterproof kit is not suitable for Ethernet cables with a crystal head protection cover. Refer to the example image for correct usage.
When the Ethernet port of the camera is connected to an Ethernet cable, follow these steps for waterproof installation. If not using an Ethernet cable, it is still recommended to install the kit and wrap the end with waterproof tape.
- Put the O-ring on the Ethernet port of the camera.
- Pass the Ethernet cable through the fix nut, the waterproof ring, and the waterproof jacket in the correct order. Then connect it to the Ethernet port of the camera.
- Rotate to fix the waterproof jacket to the Ethernet port of the camera, insert the waterproof ring into the waterproof jacket, and fasten the fix nut.
Diagram Description: Diagram showing the components of the waterproof kit: Ethernet cable, fix nut, waterproof ring, waterproof jacket, O-ring, and Ethernet port, with an illustration of their assembly.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
Q1. What should I do if I failed to add the camera?
A1. Try the following solutions:
- Ensure that the router is connected to the internet successfully.
- The camera only supports 2.4 GHz Wi-Fi networks. When adding the camera, ensure your smartphone is connected to a 2.4 GHz Wi-Fi network.
- Do not hide the Wi-Fi network of the router when adding the camera. You can hide the Wi-Fi network after the camera has been successfully added.
- Confirm whether the LED indicator of the camera blinks blue quickly. If not, please reset the camera and configure it again.
Reset Method: Hold down the Reset button for about 5 seconds and release it when the LED indicator blinks blue quickly or you hear a prompt tone. The camera is reset successfully.
Q2. What should I do when the video preview is not smooth?
A2. Try the following solutions:
- Check if the internet connection of the router is smooth.
- Place the router closer to the camera and adjust the antenna angle of the camera.
- When previewing the video using cellular mobile data, ensure that the internet connection of your smartphone is smooth.
- Video clarity options include Auto, Fluent, and HD. You can switch the video clarity according to the internet status.
Q3. How to store the video?
A3. Try the following methods:
- Method 1: Micro SD Card
Install a Micro SD card into the camera. The Micro SD card supports Alarm Recording and All Day Recording. By default, the recording mode is Alarm Recording; you can modify it according to your needs.
Procedure: Run the TDSEE App, select the camera on the Home page, tap Settings ⚙️ (in the upper right corner) → SD Card Recording Settings, and choose the desired mode.
- Method 2: Cloud Storage
Subscribe to the Cloud Storage Service on the TDSEE App.
Procedure: Run the TDSEE App, select the camera on the Home page, then tap Cloud ☁️ in the lower left corner. You can enjoy a free cloud storage service (7-days continuous detection recording) for 3 months upon the first activation.
Q4. How to get full-color monitoring video, day or night?
A4. Set the Night Vision Mode of the camera to Full-color Mode.
Procedure: Run the TDSEE App, select the camera on the Home page, then tap Settings ⚙️ (in the upper right corner) → Night Vision Mode, and choose Full-color Mode.
Compliance Information
CE Mark Warning
This is a Class A product. In a domestic environment, this product may cause radio interference, in which case the user may be required to take adequate measures. This equipment should be installed and operated with a minimum distance of 20cm between the device and your body. The mains plug is used as the disconnect device; the disconnect device shall remain readily operable.
NOTE: (1) The manufacturer is not responsible for any radio or TV interference caused by unauthorized modifications to this equipment. (2) To avoid unnecessary radiation interference, it is recommended to use a shielded RJ45 cable.
[CE Mark Symbol]
Declaration of Conformity
Hereby, SHENZHEN TENDA TECHNOLOGY CO., LTD. declares that the radio equipment type CT6 is in compliance with Directive 2014/53/EU. The full text of the EU declaration of conformity is available at the following internet address: http://www.tendacn.com/en/service/download-cata-101.html
Operating Frequency: 2.4 GHz: EU/2412-2472MHz (CH1-CH13)
EIRP Power (Max.): 2.4 GHz: 17.5dBm
Software Version: V1.0.X
Adapter Caution
Caution:
Adapter Model: BN073-A12012E, BN073-A12012B
Manufacture: SHENZHEN TENDA TECHNOLOGY CO., LTD.
Input: 100-240V AC, 50/60Hz 0.4A
Output: 12V DC, 1A
Type: DC Voltage
FCC Statement
This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class A digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference when the equipment is operated in a commercial environment. This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instruction manual, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. Operation of this equipment in a residential area is likely to cause harmful interference, in which case the user will be required to correct the interference at his own expense.
Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) this device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.
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Radiation Exposure Statement
This device complies with FCC radiation exposure limits set forth for an uncontrolled environment and it also complies with Part 15 of the FCC RF Rules. This equipment should be installed and operated with a minimum distance of 20cm between the device and your body.
FCC Caution
Caution!
Any changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user's authority to operate the equipment. This transmitter must not be co-located or operating in conjunction with any other antenna or transmitter.
Operating frequency: 2412-2462MHz
NOTE: (1) The manufacturer is not responsible for any radio or TV interference caused by unauthorized modifications to this equipment. (2) To avoid unnecessary radiation interference, it is recommended to use a shielded RJ45 cable.
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. The user has the choice to give their product to a competent recycling organization or to the retailer when they buy new electrical or electronic equipment.
Operating Temperature: -30°C - 60°C
Operating Humidity: (10%-95%) RH, non-condensing
[WEEE Recycling Symbol]
Technical Support
Company: Shenzhen Tenda Technology Co., Ltd.
Address: 6-8 Floor, Tower E3, NO.1001, Zhongshanyuan Road, Nanshan District, Shenzhen, China. 518052
USA hotline: 1-800-570-5892 (Toll Free: 7 x 24 hours)
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Website: www.tendacn.com
E-mail: support@tenda.com.cn
