@Dlee19 

Hi,
You can check if the following steps will be helpful.
  1. On the Tapo app > Smart tab, add a Shortcut entry, and the detailed actions are as below. After that, when you turn on the privacy mode, you can tap the Shortcut entry, and the privacy mode will turn off after the delay time.
     a. Add a Delay Action, and set a delay time(up to 4 hours).
     b. Add an action to disable the camera's privacy mode.
     How to create Smart Action (Automation or Shortcut) on the Tapo app
 

2. If you need to turn on/off the privacy mode at a fixed time, you can add the Automation entry on the Smart tab to turn on/off the privacy mode at a fixed time.

Best Regards