TP-Link Kasa Spot, 24/7 Recording User Guide

About This Guide

This guide provides a brief introduction to the Kasa Spot and the Kasa Smart app, as well as regulatory information. Features available in the Kasa Smart may vary by model and software version. Kasa Smart 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

More Info

• Specifications can be found on the product page at https://www.tp-link.com.
• Technical Support and troubleshooting information can be found at https://www.tp-link.com/support.
• Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) can be found at https://www.tp-link.com/support/faq.

Introduction

With the Kasa Spot connected to your home network, you can see what happens in your home even when you're away. This keeps your home safe and gives you peace of mind, all while seeing every detail on your phone. You can set up and use your Kasa Spot alone, or use it with other smart home devices like plugs, bulbs, and switches. The Kasa app provides:

• Crystal Clear Video: Sharp and clear, 1080p Full HD video ensures you never miss a thing.
• Night Vision: Kasa camera detects activity up to 30 feet away, even in total darkness.
• Live View: Keep an eye on what's important from anywhere in real time with the Kasa Smart app.
• Secure Local Storage: Save your footage on a Micro SD card* and play back with your Kasa Smart app. (*Micro SD card not included.)
• Customizable Activity Zones: Create dynamic activity zones around important areas and receive alerts for events you care about.
• Crisp Two-Way Audio: Built-in microphone and speaker connect you directly to the action.

Appearance

The Kasa Spot has a system LED that changes color according to its status, a microphone, a speaker, a micro USB port, a micro SD card slot, and a RESET button. Images may differ from the actual product.

Components

Microphone: Built-in internal microphone. Note: Do NOT insert objects into the hole.

Speaker: The sound comes out of the camera.

Micro USB Port: Connect the power cord provided.

Micro SD Card Slot: Plug in the Micro SD card.

RESET Button:

• Press and hold for 3 to 15 seconds: Reset to SoftAP mode
• Press and hold for over 15 seconds: Reset to Factory mode

System LED Status

• Solid amber: Rebooting
• Alternating amber and green: SoftAP Mode
• Flashing red: Connecting to Wi-Fi
• Flashing green: Connected to Wi-Fi
• Solid green: Bound to Cloud
• Flashing amber: Resetting to SoftAP/Factory mode

[Diagram Description: Front view of Kasa Spot showing lens, microphone hole, and LED indicator. Side view showing speaker grille, Micro USB port, Micro SD card slot, and RESET button. Back view showing speaker grille.]

Set Up Your Camera

Follow the steps below to get started with your new camera.

Step 1. Download Kasa

Get the Kasa Smart app from the Apple App Store or Google Play, or by scanning the QR code below.

[App Store Icon] [Google Play Icon] [QR Code for App Download]

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.

[App Screen Description: Welcome to Kasa screen with options to "Create account" and "Log in".]

Step 3. Start Setup

Tap the [Add a Camera Button] in the Kasa app and select Kasa Spot.

[App Screen Description: Add a Camera screen listing available Kasa devices, including Kasa Spot.]

Step 4. Configure Camera

Follow app instructions to configure your camera and add it to your home network.

[App Screen Description: Power Up Your Camera screen showing connection status and Wi-Fi signal strength.]

Step 5. Place Camera

Place your camera on a flat surface, or install it on a wall or ceiling with the provided indicator label and mounting screws.

• For cement wall: Drill two ⌀6mm holes with the help of the indicator label, insert plastic expansion tubes into holes, and screw the mounting screws into the expansion tubes.
• For soft surface: Directly screw the screws in.

[Diagram Description: Mounting bracket diagram showing dimensions (D, d, H, T) and illustration of camera mounted on a wall.]

Use Your Camera

After initial setup is complete, you can view and manage your camera with the Kasa app.

View the Live Video

You can view your camera from anywhere at any time with your phone. Go to the Devices page, then tap a camera to view the live video.

[App Screen Description: Devices List screen showing the camera, and Live Video Feed screen showing the camera's view.]

Change Camera Settings

You can change the camera's settings to meet various needs. Go to the Devices page, tap a camera, then tap the [Gear Icon for Settings] to view and change camera settings.

[App Screen Description: Device Settings screen showing options like Camera Power, Device Name, 24/7 Recording, Recent Audio, Notifications, and Activity Zones.]

Check Local Storage

Save your footage on a Micro SD card and play back with your Kasa Smart App.

[App Screen Description: Recording Playback screen showing recorded video clips with timestamps.]

Control Your Camera Smartly

You can easily control your camera together with other smart home devices. With Kasa Smart, your home is never more than a few taps away. For more information, go to the Kasa Smart app.

[Diagram Description: Illustration of a house with various smart home devices connected: Cameras, Smart Bulbs, Light Switches, and Smart Plugs.]

FCC Compliance Information

[FCC Logo]

FCC compliance information statement

Product Name: Kasa Spot, 24/7 Recording

Model Number: EC60

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: https://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:

1. This device may not cause harmful interference.
2. 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."

TP-Link USA Corporation has determined that the equipment shown has been shown to comply with the applicable technical standards, FCC part 15. There is no unauthorized change made in the equipment, and the equipment is properly maintained and operated.

Issue Date: 2020-10-12

FCC compliance information statement (AC ADAPTER)

Product Name: AC ADAPTER

Model Number: A8-501000

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: https://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:

1. This device may not cause harmful interference.
2. 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.

We, TP-Link USA Corporation, has determined that the equipment shown has been shown to comply with the applicable technical standards, FCC part 15. There is no unauthorized change made in the equipment, and the equipment is properly maintained and operated.

Issue Date: 2020-09-01

CE Mark and EU Compliance

[CE Logo]

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): 2400 MHz - 2483.5 MHz (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 is used at 20 cm from your body. Restricted to indoor use.

Canadian Compliance

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

(French translation provided in original document: 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, même si le brouillage est susceptible d'en compromettre le fonctionnement)

Radiation Exposure Statement (IC)

This equipment complies with IC radiation exposure limits set forth for an uncontrolled environment. This equipment should be installed and operated with a minimum distance of 20cm between the radiator & your body.

(French translation provided in original document: 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.)

Industry Canada Statement

CAN ICES-3 (B)/NMB-3(B)

Other Regulatory Information

Korea Warning Statements

(Korean text present: 당해 무선설비는 운용중 전파혼신 가능성이 있음. - This wireless equipment may cause radio interference during operation.)

NCC Notice & BSMI Notice

(Chinese text present, related to low-power radio-frequency devices and safety regulations.)

Restricted Substances Table

Equipment name: Kasa Spot, 24/7 Recording

Type designation (Type): EC60

Notes:

• 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.
• Note 2: “○” indicates that the percentage content of the restricted substance does not exceed the percentage of reference value of presence.
• Note 3: The “-” indicates that the restricted substance corresponds to the exemption.

(Ukrainian text present: Продукт сертифіковано згідно с правилами системи УкрСЕПРО на відповідність вимогам нормативних документів та вимогам, що передбачені чинними законодавчими актами України. - The product is certified according to the rules of the UkrSEPRO system for compliance with the requirements of normative documents and requirements stipulated by current legislative acts of Ukraine.)

Safety Information

Safety Information

• Keep the device away from water, fire, humidity, or hot environments.
• Do not attempt to disassemble, repair, or modify the device. If you need service, please contact TP-Link.
• 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.
• The 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. If you have any questions, please don't hesitate to contact TP-Link.

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.

Explanation of the symbols on the product label

Symbols for Electrical Characteristics and Usage

Symbols for Warnings and Recycling