Tapo TC82 Terribe Infrared view

Tapo TC82 Terribe Infrared view

Tapo TC82 Terribe Infrared view
Tapo TC82 Terribe Infrared view
2025-05-05 21:45:25 - last edited 2025-06-12 03:48:21
Model: TC82 KIT  
Hardware Version: V1
Firmware Version: 1.0.4

Hi there, 

 

Recently purchased 3 brand new Tapo TC82 cameras for my mother to use. 

 

Unfortunately the infared night vision is terrible, with the image being mostly black in so far as nothing can be seen. Nor are they detecting any motion at night, even though they easily pick up motion during the day. This has made them useless at night as a security camera. 

 

I thought perhaps there was an issue with 1 of the cameras, but all 3 have the same problem. 

 

Appreciate any help with the above in relation to solving the issue, as other wise will need to return all 3 for refund. 

 

I have other outdoor Tapo wired cameras at my own home and none of them are this bad in regards to infrared night vision. 

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Re:Tapo TC82 Terribe Infrared view-Solution
2025-05-08 03:25:25 - last edited 2025-06-12 03:48:21

  @Tristen89 

 

Try to switch the camera to night mode (infrared mode) manually, see how it works. >> On the camera liveview page, tap the screen to show the bottom toolbar, then click 'Auto' to switch camera's video mode.

 

Can you share some camera images here?

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Re:Tapo TC82 Terribe Infrared view-Solution
2025-05-08 03:25:25 - last edited 2025-06-12 03:48:21

  @Tristen89 

 

Try to switch the camera to night mode (infrared mode) manually, see how it works. >> On the camera liveview page, tap the screen to show the bottom toolbar, then click 'Auto' to switch camera's video mode.

 

Can you share some camera images here?

Tapo P110M Matter 1.3 Release Energy Monitoring through Matter ▶ Smart HomeBase Tapo H500 - Even More Powerful Smart Hub ▶ First Smart Switch Module! Tapo S112 Smart Switch Module with Roller and Switch Dual ModesTapo Camera Image Style & Image Brightness Try out a different image style for your camera!
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