TP-Link Tapo C200 Pan/Tilt Home Security Wi-Fi Camera Quick Start Guide
Getting Started
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Step 1: Download App
Get the Tapo app from the Apple App Store or Google Play.
Download on the App Store | GET IT ON Google Play
Scan the QR code to download the app.
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Step 2: Power Up
Plug in your camera and wait until the LED blinks red and green.
Diagram: Camera connected to a power adapter and plugged into an outlet.
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Step 3: Set Up
Tap the [Add Device] button in the app and select Smart Camera C200. Follow app instructions to complete setup.
LED Indication
LED Status | Description |
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Solid Red | Starting up. |
Solid Green | Connected to Wi-Fi. |
Blinking Red | Camera resetting. |
Blinking Red and Green | Ready for setup. |
Blinking Green Slowly | Connecting to Wi-Fi. |
Blinking Green Quickly | Camera updating. |
Mounting Kit
Components included:
- Camera Base
- Camera
- Mounting Template
- Screws
- Anchors (for wall mounting)
Diagram: Visual representation of the camera, base, template, screws, and anchors.
Mounting Instructions
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1. Mark Position
Place the mounting template where you want the camera. For wall mounting, drill two holes through the indicated circles on the template.
Diagram: Mounting template placed on a surface, showing where to drill holes for wall mounting.
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2. Mount Base
Affix the camera base using the screws. For wall mounting, insert two anchors into the drilled holes and use the screws to affix the camera base over the anchors.
Diagram: Camera base being attached to a wall using screws and anchors.
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3. Secure Camera
Attach the camera onto the base and rotate it to secure the camera in place.
Diagram: Camera being attached to the base and rotated to lock.
Appearance
Tilt the camera lens upwards to locate the RESET button and the microSD card slot.
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.
microSD Card Slot: Insert a microSD card and initialize it on the app for local recording.
Diagram: Close-up view of the camera's top showing the lens, RESET button, and microSD card slot.
Safety Information
Please read and follow the safety information below when operating the device.
- 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 chargers other than those recommended by the manufacturer.
- 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 packaging 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, as this poses a 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 healthcare facilities. Hospitals or healthcare facilities may be using equipment that could be sensitive to external RF energy.
- Do not use this product near water, for example, near a bathtub, 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, 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 it from the power outlet.
- The 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°C or greater than 40°C. 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%~95% RH, Non-condensing
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.