TP-Link Kasa Spot (KC400) User Guide

This guide provides comprehensive instructions for setting up and using your TP-Link Kasa Spot (KC400) smart camera. It covers its features, operation, and integration with the Kasa Smart ecosystem.

Introduction

The Kasa Spot camera connects to your home network, allowing you to monitor your home remotely via the Kasa Smart app. It offers peace of mind by letting you see every detail on your phone.

The Kasa Spot can be used independently or integrated with other Kasa smart home devices like plugs, bulbs, and switches. The Kasa app facilitates this integration and provides access to the camera's features:

• Crystal Clear Video: Offers sharp and clear 4 MP high resolution for detailed visuals, even when zoomed.
• Night Vision: Detects activity up to 30 feet away in complete darkness.
• Live View: Allows real-time monitoring from anywhere using the Kasa Smart app.
• Secure Local Storage: Footage can be saved on a microSD card (not included) and accessed via the Kasa Smart app. The camera will overwrite the oldest files when the card's memory is full.
• Kasa Care Cloud Storage: Optional subscription service to store video clips in the cloud for backup and enhanced features. Plan availability may vary by region.
• Customizable Activity Zones: Create specific zones for motion detection to receive targeted alerts.
• Crisp Two-Way Audio: Features a built-in microphone and speaker for direct communication.

Appearance

The Kasa Spot features a system LED that indicates its status, a microphone, a speaker, a micro USB port, a microSD card slot, and a RESET button.

[Description of Kasa Spot camera: Front view shows the lens, microphone grille, and LED indicator. Side views show the speaker grille, micro USB port, and microSD card slot. The base allows for positioning.]

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

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

Speaker: Emits sound from the camera.

Micro USB Port: Connect the provided power cord here.

Micro SD Card Slot: Insert a microSD card to save recorded videos locally.

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

Insert a microSD Card

For video recording, you can use a microSD card. The camera will overwrite the oldest files when the card's memory is full. A Kasa Care Plan is available for cloud storage.

Instructions:

1. Locate the SD card slot on the side panel of your Kasa Spot.
2. Hold the microSD card correctly and carefully insert it into the slot until you hear a click.

[Diagram showing a hand inserting a microSD card into the side slot of the Kasa Spot camera.]

Set Up Your Camera

Follow these steps to set up your new camera:

Step 1: Download Kasa

Download the Kasa Smart app from the Apple App Store or Google Play, or scan the QR code provided.

[App Store and Google Play icons, followed by a QR code.]

Step 2: Log In

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

[Screenshot of the Kasa app's welcome screen with options to 'Create Account' and 'Log In'.]

Step 3: Start Setup

Tap the [Add Icon] button in the Kasa app and select "Kasa Spot".

[Screenshot of the Kasa app's 'Add a Camera' screen, listing various Kasa camera models including Kasa Spot, Kasa Spot Pan Tilt, Kasa Cam, etc.]

Step 4: Configure Camera

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

[Screenshot of the Kasa app showing 'Power Up Your Camera' with instructions to plug in the camera and place it in an area with a strong Wi-Fi signal, followed by a 'Next' button.]

Step 5: Place Camera

Position your camera on a flat surface or mount it on a wall or ceiling using the provided indicator label and mounting screws.

For cement walls: Drill two ⌀6mm holes, insert plastic expansion tubes, and screw in the mounting screws. For soft surfaces, screw directly.

[Diagram showing mounting options: a flat surface placement, and wall/ceiling mounting with an indicator label showing screw hole placement and dimensions (e.g., ⌀6mm, separation distances).]

Main Device Controls

After setup, the Kasa Smart app's home page displays all your added Kasa devices. Tap your camera to enter the live view page for management.

Home Page

View all your Kasa devices listed on the Home page.

[Screenshot of the Kasa app Home page showing a list of devices, including 'Living Room Cam'.]

Turn on/off your camera

Quickly turn your camera on or off by tapping the switch on the home page. When off, the camera is in privacy mode and will not stream live video.

[Screenshot of the Kasa app Home page showing the 'Living Room Cam' with its status toggle, illustrating turning the camera off.]

Set Schedules

Set schedules to automatically turn your camera on or off at specific times according to your daily routine.

To set a schedule:

1. Tap your camera on the Home page to enter the live view page, then tap the [Schedule Icon].

[Screenshot of the Kasa app live view page with a 'Schedule' icon at the bottom.]

2. Tap the [+] icon in the top right corner.

[Screenshot of the Schedule page showing 'Your schedule is empty.' with a '+' button.]

3. Configure the schedule: Select the action (e.g., Turn Off Power), set the time, and choose repeat days. For example, to turn off the camera daily at 8:00 PM.

[Screenshot of the 'New Schedule' screen in the Kasa app, showing options to set 'ACTION' (Turn Off Power), 'TIME' (e.g., 8:00 PM), and 'REPEAT' (days of the week).]

4. Tap 'Save'. Your schedule will appear on the Schedule Page. You can add more schedules following the same steps.

[Screenshot showing the saved schedule (e.g., 8:00 PM, SMTWTFS) on the Schedule page.]

5. You can turn off any schedule at any time from the Schedule page.

[Screenshot of the Schedule page showing a saved schedule with an 'OFF' toggle.]

Set 24/7 Recording

When 24/7 Recording is enabled, your camera records continuously, ensuring you never miss an event. Ensure your microSD card is formatted in the Kasa Smart app before use.

To set up 24/7 Recording:

1. Navigate to the 24/7 Recording section in the app.

[Screenshot of the Kasa app explaining 24/7 Recording, showing options to zoom in/out on the timeline and view detected events.]

2. Check recorded videos in 24/7 Recording mode.

[Screenshot of the Kasa app live view page with a '24/7 Recording' option highlighted.]

3. Enable or disable 24/7 Recording in the Device Settings. You can also check your microSD card storage status here. Encryption can be enabled to restrict access to recorded videos to this camera only.

[Screenshot of the Kasa app 'Device Settings' menu, showing the '24/7 Recording' toggle and 'SD CARD' details like 'Available Storage' and 'Total Storage'.]

Manage Device Settings

Access and adjust various settings for your Kasa Spot camera through the Kasa Smart app.

1. Turn Camera On/Off:

In the live view page, tap the settings icon [Gear Icon]. You can turn the camera off to enable privacy mode, preventing live view and recording.

[Screenshot of the Kasa app live view page with the settings icon highlighted.]

2. Device Settings Menu:

Access the main device settings screen from the live view page.

[Screenshot of the Kasa app 'Device Settings' menu, showing options like 'Camera', 'Device Name', 'Detection & Sensitivity', '24/7 Recording', 'Record Audio', 'Notifications', 'Activity Zones', and 'Video Quality'.]

3. Edit Device Name:

Change the name of your camera for easier identification (e.g., "Living Room Camera").

[Screenshot of the Kasa app 'Name Your Device' screen, with an input field for the device name and a 'Save' button.]

4. Set Detection and Sensitivity:

Configure motion and sound detection. Enable 'Detect Motion'/'Detect Person' and adjust sensitivity. Enable 'Listen for Sound'/'Detect Baby Crying' and adjust sensitivity for sound detection.

[Screenshots showing the 'Detection & Sensitivity' settings in the Kasa app, with toggles for 'Detect Motion', 'Detect Person', 'Listen for Sound', 'Detect Baby Crying', and sliders for motion and sound sensitivity.]

5. Record Audio:

Enable 'Record Audio' to capture sound along with video.

[Screenshot of the Kasa app 'Device Settings' menu highlighting the 'Record Audio' toggle.]

6. Manage Notifications:

Choose which events trigger notifications (Person Detected, Baby Crying Detected, All Other Motion & Sound). You can set notification times and enable 'Automatically Limit Notifications' to reduce frequent alerts.

[Screenshots showing the 'Notifications' settings in the Kasa app, with options to select notification types and set frequency.]

7. Set Activity Zones:

Create custom activity zones to receive alerts only for specific areas of interest.

[Screenshot of the Kasa app 'Device Settings' showing the 'Activity Zones' option and a live view with customizable zones being drawn.]

8. Choose Video Quality:

Select the video resolution (e.g., 720P, 1080P, 2K). Higher quality provides better visuals but requires more bandwidth and storage.

[Screenshot of the Kasa app 'Video Quality' settings, showing options like 1080P and 720P.]

9. Choose Video Rotation:

Rotate the video feed if needed (e.g., 'Normal' or 'Upside Down').

[Screenshot of the Kasa app 'Video Rotation' settings, showing 'Normal' and 'Upside Down' options.]

10. Choose Night Vision:

Set night vision to 'Automatic' (switches based on light), 'Off', or 'Always On'.

[Screenshot of the Kasa app 'Night Vision' settings, showing 'Automatic', 'Off', and 'Always On' options.]

11. Turn Status LED On/Off:

Control the status LED on the camera.

[Screenshot of the Kasa app 'Device Settings' menu highlighting the 'Status LED' toggle.]

12. Additional Guides:

Access further information on wall-mounting or 24/7 recording by tapping 'Wall-Mount Guide' or '24/7 Recording Guide'.

[Screenshot of the Kasa app 'Device Settings' showing 'ADVANCED' options including 'Welcome Guide', 'Wall-Mount Guide', '24/7 Recording Guide', and 'Device Info'.]

Reset Your Camera

TP-Link provides two methods to reset your camera to factory settings:

Method 1: Via the Kasa App

1. On the Home page, swipe left on your camera and tap 'Delete'.
2. Tap 'Remove Device' in the confirmation prompt. Your camera will be removed from your Kasa account and reset.

[Screenshots showing the Kasa app Home page with a swipe-left action on a device to reveal a 'Delete' option, and then the 'Remove Kasa Cam' confirmation dialog with steps and a 'Remove Device' button.]

Method 2: Via Device Settings

1. Navigate to the 'Device Settings' page for your camera.
2. Tap 'Remove Device' at the bottom of the settings menu. Your camera will be removed from your Kasa account and reset.

[Screenshot of the Kasa app 'Device Settings' menu with the 'Remove Device' button highlighted at the bottom, and the 'Remove Kasa Cam' confirmation dialog.]

Smart Actions - Motion Sensing

Smart Actions enable device interconnections and home automations, making your smart home safer and more comfortable. For your Kasa Smart Camera, you can set up 'Motion Sensing' smart actions.

To set up a Motion Sensing action:

1. In the Kasa app, tap 'Smart Actions' at the bottom, then tap 'Add an Action'.

[Screenshot of the Kasa app Smart Actions screen with an 'Add an Action' button.]

2. Select 'Motion Sensing' as the automation type.

[Screenshot of the Kasa app showing automation type options: 'Motion Sensing', 'Control With a Switch', 'Schedule a Scene', 'Auto-Off Timer'.]

3. Example: Turn on a light when motion is detected.
• Tap 'Motion Sensing', then select your Kasa camera (e.g., 'Living Room Cam').
• Select the device you want to control (e.g., 'Living Room Light' connected to a Kasa Smart Plug).
• Set the notification preference (e.g., 'Always' or 'Custom Time').
• Optionally, set an 'Auto-Off Timer' for the action.
• Name your action (e.g., "Motion-light") for easy identification.
• Tap 'Done' or 'Complete' to save the action.

[Sequence of screenshots showing the process: selecting camera, selecting device (light), setting time range for action, naming the action, and a success confirmation message.]

Types of Smart Actions:

• Motion Sensing: Triggers actions when a Kasa camera detects motion.
• Control With a Switch: Use a Smart Switch to control multiple Kasa devices simultaneously.
• Schedule a Scene: Activate a 'Scene' automatically at a specified time.
• Auto-Off Timer: Automatically turns off a smart device after a set duration.

Discover Kasa

Integrate your Kasa devices with popular smart home platforms for enhanced control and automation.

Launch the Kasa Smart app, navigate to the sidebar, and tap 'Works with Kasa'. You can find detailed instructions for integrating with:

• Amazon Alexa: Control devices using voice commands.
• Google Assistant: Control devices with your voice.
• IFTTT: Create custom automations and connect Kasa devices to other services.
• Samsung SmartThings: Manage your smart home devices and create automations.

[Screenshot of the Kasa app sidebar menu and the 'Works with Kasa' screen, listing integration options like Amazon Alexa, Google Assistant, IFTTT, and Samsung SmartThings.]

Compliance Information

FCC Compliance

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. It generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy. If not installed and used correctly, it may cause harmful interference to radio communications. The device complies with FCC Part 15, subject to two conditions: it must not cause harmful interference, and it must accept any interference received.

Product Name: Kasa Spot, 24/7 Recording

Model Number: KC400

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FCC RF Radiation Exposure Statement: This equipment complies with FCC RF radiation exposure limits for an uncontrolled environment. The device and its antenna must not be co-located or operating with any other antenna or transmitter. Installation requires a separation distance of at least 20 cm from all persons.

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EU Declaration of Conformity

TP-Link declares that this device complies with essential requirements and provisions of directives 2014/53/EU, 2009/125/EC, 2011/65/EU, and (EU)2015/863. The original declaration can be found at https://www.tp-link.com/en/ce.

Operating Frequency: 2400 MHz - 2483.5 MHz (maximum transmitted power 20dBm).

RF Exposure Information: Meets EU requirements for public exposure to electromagnetic fields when used at 20 cm from the body. Restricted to indoor use.

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UKCA Mark

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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: no interference, and acceptance of any interference.

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Radiation Exposure Statement: Complies with IC radiation exposure limits for uncontrolled environments. Requires minimum 20cm separation between the radiator and body.

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NCC Notice & BSMI Notice

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Safety Information

Please read and follow the safety information provided. Improper use may lead to accidents or damage.

• 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.
• Use only recommended chargers and power supplies provided by the manufacturer.
• Do not use the device where wireless devices are not allowed.
• The adapter should be installed near the equipment and be easily accessible.
• Operating Temperature: 0°C~40°C (32°F~104°F).

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Note 3: The "-" indicates that the restricted substance corresponds to an exemption.

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