TP-Link Tapo C200 User Guide

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. Features may vary by model and software version, and availability may vary by region. Images, steps, and descriptions are examples and may not reflect your actual experience.

Conventions

More Info

• Specifications can be found on the product page at https://www.tapo.com.
• Technical Support and troubleshooting information can be found at https://www.tapo.com/support/.
• The setup video can be found at https://www.tp-link.com/support/setup-video/#cloud-cameras.

Introduction

The smart camera functions help you stay connected to what you care about, whether it's your child, pet, or home security. Receive notifications when motion is detected and view video clips to check everything.

• Smooth Pan and Tilt: 360° horizontal range and 114° vertical range.
• 1080p High-Definition: Capture every detail in crystal-clear Full HD definition.
• Advanced Night View: Provides a visual distance of up to 30 ft, even at night.
• Live View: Stay connected to what matters most from anywhere, anytime.
• Two-Way Audio: Communicate with others using the built-in microphone and speaker.
• Sound and Light Alarm: Trigger light and sound effects to deter unwanted visitors.
• Privacy Mode: Temporarily shut down surveillance to protect your privacy.
• Sharing: Share memorable moments with family and friends.
• Safe Storage: Store up to 128 GB on a microSD card*, equal to 384 hours (16 days) of footage. (*The SD card is not included in the package. Data from TP-Link laboratory.)

Appearance

The Pan/Tilt Home Security Wi-Fi Camera features a system LED, lens, microphone, speaker, DC power port, RESET button, and a microSD card slot.

System LED Status:

• 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

Microphone: Built-in internal microphone.

Note:

Speaker: The sound comes out of the camera.

DC Power Port: Connect the power cord provided.

RESET Button: Press and hold for at least 5 seconds until the LED blinks red to reset your camera.

microSD Card Slot: Insert a microSD card and initialize it in the Tapo app for local recording.

Set Up Your Camera

1. Step 1. Download Tapo App

   Get the Tapo app from the App Store or Google Play, or by scanning the QR code.

   [App Store icon] [Google Play icon]

2. Step 2. Log In

   Open the app and log in with your TP-Link ID. Create an account if you don't have one.

   [Login Screen Image Description: A screenshot of the Tapo app login screen with fields for TP-Link ID (Email) and Password, and buttons for Sign Up, Log In, and Forgot Password.]

3. Step 3. Add Your Camera

   Tap the '+' button in the app and select your model.

   [Add Your Device Screen Description: A screenshot of the Tapo app showing various device categories like Cameras, Plugs, Bulbs, etc., with specific models listed under each.]

4. Step 4. Configure Camera

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

   [Power Up & Check the LED Description: A screenshot of the Tapo app showing the camera setup process, indicating to plug in the device and wait for the LED to blink red and green. A tip suggests keeping the phone or tablet close to the device.]

   [Next Button]

5. Step 5. Place Camera

   Place your camera on a flat surface, or install it on a wall or ceiling using 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 the indicated circles.
   2. Mount Base: Affix the camera base using the screws. For wall mounting, insert anchors into the holes and use the screws to affix the camera base over the anchors.
   3. Secure Camera: Attach the camera on the base and rotate to secure it.

   [Mounting Hardware Description: An illustration showing screws, anchors, and a mounting bracket for installing the camera.]

Main Camera Controls

After setup, your camera will be listed on the home page. You can view and manage your camera from anywhere using the Tapo app.

Home Page

This page lists all added cameras. Tap a camera or go to Camera Preview > Manage to enter the Live View page.

[Home Page Description: A screenshot of the Tapo app's home page showing a list of added devices, including smart bulbs and cameras, with their status.]

Live View

Talk or Voice Call: Communicate with loved ones.

Pan & Tilt: Rotate your camera to monitor every angle of your room.

Privacy Mode: Enable to temporarily shut down surveillance for privacy.

Alarm: Turn on to get noticed when motion is detected.

Playback & Memory: Check all recordings and saved moments.

[Live View Controls Description: A screenshot of the Tapo app's Live View screen showing controls for Talk, Pan & Tilt, Voice Call, Privacy Mode, Alarm On, and Playback & Memory. It also shows options for Multi-Screen, Screenshot, Camera Settings, Day/Night Mode, Full Screen, and Volume/Record.]

Camera Settings

On the Live View page, tap the settings icon ⚙️ to enter the Camera Settings page. You can change settings such as camera name, detection settings, recording schedules, notifications, and activity zones.

[Camera Settings Screen Description: A 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

This page allows you to edit your account, check saved moments, find FAQs, and access other Tapo app features.

[Me Page Description: A screenshot of the Tapo app's 'Me' page, showing options for Account Info, Camera Memory, Camera Preferences, Voice Control, Device Sharing, Firmware Update, Notifications, Help & Feedback, and About.]

Voice Control: Set up connections with third-party services to control your Tapo devices by voice.

Device Sharing: Share your Tapo devices with family members for joint management.

Pan & Tilt Control

On the Live View page, tap the Pan & Tilt icon ⬆️ to enter the control page. Use the Pan & Tilt panel to move your camera.

Pan & Tilt Settings: Tap ⬆️ to set the degree of camera movement per tap.

Vertical Cruise: Persistently move up and down.

Horizontal Cruise: Persistently move from left to right.

Mark Position: Tap to mark your current position for quick rotation to that direction.

[Pan & Tilt Controls Description: Two screenshots showing the Tapo app's Live View interface with the Pan & Tilt controls active. One shows the directional arrows, and the other shows the 'Marks' section for saving positions.]

Motion Detection

The Tapo app alerts you to activity and sends notifications when motion is detected. Insert a microSD card to record clips when motion is detected; otherwise, you will only receive notifications.

Note:

1. Go to Camera Settings and tap Detection & Alerts to customize detection settings.
2. Enable Motion Detection and Notifications on the Detection & Alerts page for motion alerts.

[Detection & Alerts Screen Description: A screenshot of the Tapo app's Detection & Alerts page, showing toggles for Motion Detection and Notifications, and options for Camera Alarm and Activity Zones.]

[Motion Sensitivity Description: A slider in the Tapo app to adjust motion sensitivity (Low, Normal, High). Higher sensitivity results in more recordings and notifications; lower sensitivity results in fewer.

3. Customize Camera Alarm settings (Type: Sound/Light, Sound: Siren/Tone) and set an Alarm Schedule.
4. Customize Activity Zones to detect motion only in specific areas. The entire view is covered by default.
5. Adjust Motion Sensitivity (Low/Normal/High) as needed.
6. Set the Recording Schedule for motion detection after configuring detection settings.

[Recording Schedule Description: A screenshot showing the Recording Schedule interface in the Tapo app, allowing users to set specific times for continuous recording or motion detection recording.]

[Playback & Memory Description: A screenshot of the Tapo app's Playback & Memory section, showing recorded video clips with orange sections indicating motion detection recordings.

24-hour Recordings

The microSD card is needed for 24-hour recording. 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 microSD Recording and set the Recording Schedule for Continuous Recording (24-hour Recording).

[Recording Schedule for Continuous Recording Description: A screenshot of the Tapo app's Recording Schedule, showing how to set up continuous recording throughout the day.]

On the Live View page, tap the Playback & Memory icon ▶️ to find all recordings. Blue sections indicate continuous recording.

[Playback & Memory Description: A screenshot of the Tapo app's Playback & Memory section, showing recorded video clips with blue sections indicating continuous recordings.]

Privacy Mode

On the Live View page, tap the Privacy Mode icon ? to enable Privacy Mode. When enabled, streaming and recording functions are temporarily disabled to protect your privacy.

[Privacy Mode Icon Description: A screenshot of the Tapo app's Live View interface highlighting the Privacy Mode button.]

Authentication

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

Address: 10 Mauchly, Irvine, CA 92618

Website: http://www.tp-link.com/us/

Tel: +1 626 333 0234

Fax: +1 909 527 6804

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.

Issue Date: 2021-04-22

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): 2412MHz-2472MHz (20dBm)

EU Declaration of Conformity: TP-Link declares compliance with essential requirements and 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/.

RF Exposure Information: This device meets EU requirements (2014/53/EU Article 3.1a) on the limitation of exposure to electromagnetic fields. The device complies with RF specifications when used at 20 cm from your body. Restricted to indoor use.

UKCA Mark: TP-Link declares compliance with essential requirements and provisions of the Electromagnetic Compatibility Regulations 2016 and Electrical Equipment (Safety) Regulations 2016. The original UK declaration of conformity may be found at https://www.tapo.com/support/ukca/.

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

Radiation Exposure Statement: This equipment complies with IC radiation exposure limits for an uncontrolled environment. Install and operate with a minimum distance of 20cm between the radiator and your body.

Industry Canada Statement: CAN ICES-3 (B)/NMB-3(B)

Korea Warning Statements: This wireless equipment may cause radio interference during operation.

NCC Notice & BSMI Notice:

[Chinese text regarding low power radio frequency devices and regulations]

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 a damaged charger or USB cable.
• Do not use 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 be easily accessible.
• Use only power supplies provided by the manufacturer in the original packaging.

[Explanation of Symbols on Product Label: A table describing symbols: DC voltage, Indoor use only, and WEEE recycling symbol.]

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 safety information. TP-Link cannot guarantee that accidents or damage will not occur due to improper use. Use this product with care and at your own risk.