TP-Link Tapo C200 User Guide

Pan/Tilt Home Security Wi-Fi Camera

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.

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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.

*The SD card is not included in the package. The data comes from TP-Link laboratory.

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.

System LED Status:

Components:

RESET Button and Micro SD Card Slot:

Tilt your camera lens up to find the RESET button and microSD card slot.

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.

[App Store Button], [Google Play Button], [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.

[Screenshot of the Tapo app login screen]

Step 3. Add Your Camera

Tap the [Add Device Button] in the app and select your model.

[Screenshot of the Tapo app showing the "Add Your Device" screen with various TP-Link products]

Step 4. Configure Camera

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

[Screenshot of the Tapo app showing the "Power Up & Check the LED" screen with a tip to keep the phone close]

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.

[Diagrams illustrating the mounting process: marking the position, drilling holes, attaching the base with screws and anchors, and securing the camera. Includes dimensions in mm.]

3. Secure Camera

Attach the camera on the base and rotate to secure the camera.

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.

[Screenshot of the Tapo app's "My home" screen listing cameras]

Live View

Communicate with loved ones via Talk or Voice Call. Rotate your camera to monitor every angle of your room using Pan & Tilt. Enable Privacy Mode to temporarily shut down surveillance for privacy. Turn on Alarm to get noticed when motion is detected. Check all recordings and saved moments in Playback & Memory.

[Screenshot of the Tapo app's Live View screen with labels for Camera Settings, Day/Night Mode, Video Quality, Full Screen, Volume, Record, Talk, Pan & Tilt, Voice Call, Privacy Mode, Alarm, and Playback & Memory. Also shows Multi-Screen view.]

Camera Settings

On the Live View page, tap the [Settings Icon] to enter the Camera Settings page. You can change the settings of your camera to meet various needs, such as changing your camera name, customizing detection settings and recording schedules, turning on or off notifications, and setting activity zones.

[Screenshot of the Tapo app's Camera Settings page, showing options like Location, Time Zone, Invert Image, LED, Detection & Alerts, microSD Card, and microSD Recording.]

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 avatar, edit your name, or modify the password.

Camera Memory

Photos and videos you took will appear here.

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.

Pan & Tilt Control

On the Live View page, tap the [Pan & Tilt Button] to enter the control page. Tap on the Pan & Tilt panel to control your camera to move.

  • Pan & Tilt Settings: Tap the [Settings Icon] 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.

[Screenshots of the Tapo app's Pan & Tilt control interface.]

Motion Detection

With motion detection, the Tapo app alerts you of activity that matters and sends notifications straight to you when motion is detected. Insert a microSD card to record the clips when motion is detected. Otherwise, you can only receive the notifications.

Note: Initialize the SD card on the app before using it.

  1. Go to the 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.

[Screenshots showing the path to Detection & Alerts settings.]

Customizing Alarms and Zones

  1. Customize Camera Alarm settings. Choose Alarm Type (Sound/Light) and Alarm Sound (Siren/Tone), and set Alarm Schedule as needed.
  2. Customize Activity Zones and the camera will only detect motion in custom zones. Entire view is covered by default.

[Screenshot of Camera Alarm settings.]

[Screenshot of Activity Zones setup.]

Sensitivity and Recording Schedule

  1. Adjust Motion Sensitivity (Low/Normal/High) as needed. Increased sensitivity results in more recordings and notifications.
  2. After editing the detection settings for the camera, you can set the Recording Schedule for the motion detection.

[Screenshot showing Motion Sensitivity slider.]

[Screenshot of Recording Schedule settings.]

Viewing Recordings

On the Live View page, tap the [Playback & Memory Button] 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.

[Screenshots showing the Playback & Memory interface with motion detection recordings highlighted.]

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 the [Settings Icon] 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.

[Screenshots showing the microSD Recording toggle and Recording Schedule setup for continuous recording.]

On the Live View page, tap the [Playback & Memory Button] 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.

[Screenshots showing the Playback & Memory interface with continuous recordings highlighted.]

Privacy Mode

On the Live View page, tap the [Privacy Mode Button] to enable the Privacy Mode. When enabled, streaming and recording functions will be temporarily disabled to protect your privacy.

[Screenshot of the Tapo app's Live View screen with the Privacy Mode button highlighted.]

Authentication and Compliance

FCC Compliance Information Statement

Product Name: Pan/Tilt Home Security Wi-Fi Camera, Model Number: Tapo C200.

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: 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 Logo]

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. Issue Date: 2020-11-27

AC Adapter Compliance

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: 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. 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. Issue Date: 2020-11-27

CE Mark Warning

[CE Mark]

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: 1. This device may not cause interference. 2. This device must accept any interference, including interference that may cause undesired operation of the device.

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 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.

Industry Canada Statement

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

Korea Warning Statements

당해 무선설비는 운용중 전파혼신 가능성이 있음. (This wireless equipment may cause radio interference during operation.)

NCC Notice & BSMI Notice

注意! 依據 低功率電波輻射性電機管理辦法 LP0002低功率射頻器材技術規範_章節3.8.2 取得審驗證明之低功率射頻器材,非經核准,公司、商號或使用者均不得擅自變更頻率、加大功率或變更原設計之特性及功能。低功率射頻器材之使用不得影響飛航安全及干擾合法通信;經發現有干擾現象時,應立即停用,並改善至無干擾時方得繼續使用。前述合法通信,指依電信管理法規定作業之無線電通信。低功率射頻器材須忍受合法通信或工業、科學及醫療用電波輻射性電機設備之干擾。

RoHS Compliance Statement

[Note: Do not privately disassemble or repair the casing, or contact the manufacturer or agent if the product malfunctions.]

UnitLead (Pb)Mercury (Hg)Cadmium (Cd)Hexavalent chromium (Cr+6)Polybrominated biphenyls (PBB)Polybrominated diphenyl ethers (PBDE)
PCB
Enclosure-
Power Supply-
Other Accessories-

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.

Product is certified according to the UkrSEPRO system in accordance with the requirements of normative documents and requirements stipulated by current legislative acts of Ukraine.

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 °C~ 40 °C (32°F ~ 104°F)

Storage Temperature: -40°C~70°C (-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

SymbolExplanation
[DC Voltage Symbol]DC voltage
[Indoor Use Symbol]Indoor use only
[WEEE Recycling Symbol]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.
Models: Tapo C200 Pan-Tilt Home Security Wi-Fi Camera, Tapo C200, Pan-Tilt Home Security Wi-Fi Camera

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