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Shortcut to enable/disable notifications for specific cameras

 
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Shortcut to enable/disable notifications for specific cameras

Shortcut to enable/disable notifications for specific cameras
Shortcut to enable/disable notifications for specific cameras
2025-02-16 12:00:09 - last edited 2025-03-02 10:16:41

I have my cameras configured to record only on detection, as this prevents the microSD cards from wearing out too quickly. When I'm at home, I want my cameras to record events without notifications, and when I'm out I need the cameras to record events AND send notifications. Currently, the only two actions available for cameras are "Enable Privacy Mode" and "Disable Privacy Mode". Privacy mode disables recording and notifications, which is not what I want.

 

There is a setting inside the camera configuration to disable notifications, but getting to it and toggling it for each camera every time is very tedious and easy forget. It would be nice to be able to toggle this using a shortcut and to be able to automate it as well. Thank you!

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Re:Shortcut to enable/disable notifications for specific cameras-Solution
2025-02-17 11:06:50 - last edited 2025-03-02 10:16:41

  @RandyAndy 

Hi,
Thank you very much for your feedback, I'll log it and forward it to the relevant team for evaluation.

 

Alternatively, you can use the Home/Away mode on the Tapo app to change several cameras' detection and notification settings simultaneously if needed.
How to edit Home and Away Mode for Tapo Cameras on the Tapo app?

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Re:Shortcut to enable/disable notifications for specific cameras-Solution
2025-02-17 11:06:50 - last edited 2025-03-02 10:16:41

  @RandyAndy 

Hi,
Thank you very much for your feedback, I'll log it and forward it to the relevant team for evaluation.

 

Alternatively, you can use the Home/Away mode on the Tapo app to change several cameras' detection and notification settings simultaneously if needed.
How to edit Home and Away Mode for Tapo Cameras on the Tapo app?

Best Regards

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RE:Shortcut to enable/disable notifications for specific cameras
2025-04-05 06:28:52
Support this as it is a pain to open the app each time, however better still ensure home and away can be ennabled via automation so that it can be controlled by geolocation and other triggers... thx
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Re:Shortcut to enable/disable notifications for specific cameras
2 weeks ago

@Solla-topee Issue with Home/Away mode is that it only controls cameras, AND it'll change the detection zone. I need some ability to maybe copy all my detection settings to home and away?

 

I agree with the person, what I really need is the ability to control camera notification and alarm in smart action/shortcut/automation.

 

For example, I have 5 motion sensors. I can make a smart action to turn on all 5 motion sensor notification, but then I have to use home/away to turn all 5 camera notification. (The Home/Away only controls cameras, AND it'll change the detection zone. I need some ability to maybe copy all my detection settings to home and away? ) I would like only 1 shortcut button to do all at same time. The current smart action for camera notification only sends a message but when you click, it doesn't take you directly to camera.

 

Also, I need more shortcuts than Home/Away. Because when I'm home I want notification in backyard. But maybe I work backyard, then I need a new shortcut that turns off all back yard camera notification. Or maybe I sleep I want to turn on certain motion sensor and camera. So I can just make as many shortcuts as I need.

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