D210 & C410 can only be controlled locally

D210 & C410 can only be controlled locally

D210 & C410 can only be controlled locally
D210 & C410 can only be controlled locally
2025-05-14 00:04:57 - last edited 2 weeks ago
Tags: #Device Connectivity #Can only be controlled locally
Model: Tapo D210   Tapo C410 KIT  
Hardware Version: V1
Firmware Version: Latest

Looking for help with 2 new TAPO devices D210 and C410 we are trying to add to our home that are giving use "can only be controlled locally". 

 

Changed the DNS server to 8.8.8.8 as recommended but error persists

Also tried turning off firewall on router to see if this would help - but does not.

 

So then reset devices and connected the devices to a hotspot on phone. They did not give the error when connected to the phone hotspot.

While connected to hotspot updated their firmware. 

 

But after resetting and reconnecting to the Router we again get same "can only be controlled locally" error. 

With red led light on C410

Also get error message "network unstable" when trying to change some settings. But the devices were placed right next to the router.

 

Our previously connected cameras C120 and C510W do not give this error. 

We also purchased a C325WB at same time as these two giving the error, it connects with no error. 

 

MAC ADDRESSES for devices giving error: 

 

Doorbell D210 MAC address 7C:F1:7E:E1:93:B2

C410 Kit MAC address D8:44:89:35:A6:C8

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Re:D210 & C410 can only be controlled locally-Solution
2 weeks ago - last edited 2 weeks ago

For anyone who experiences the same issue as described in this thread, using the same router model, ISP, and Tapo doorbell or camera model, please get in touch with our community support team at support.forum@tp-link.com for further investigation.

 

Phenomenon
Tapo D210 or C410 can only be controlled locally (unable to access remotely).

 

Setup

  • Router: Optus 5G Modem
  • ISP: Optus (AU)
  • Device(s): Tapo D210, Tapo C410

 

Please include any relevant logs, error messages, or steps you have already tried in your email. This will help us investigate and resolve the issue more efficiently.

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Re:D210 & C410 can only be controlled locally
2025-05-14 09:35:50

  @Morshead 

 

What's the model, hardware and firmware version of your router? Who is the internet service provider? Is it the same provider of your sim card (on the phone that enables hotspot)?

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Re:D210 & C410 can only be controlled locally
2025-05-14 11:06:54 - last edited 2025-05-14 11:09:17

  @Wayne-TP 

 

Thanks for getting back to me.
 

The router is supplied by our Australian internet service provider Optus and is an Optus Ultra WiFi 5G manufactured by ZTE Australia.

Model Number:  CN24174ZX002393 

Firmware version: ZNH8091M04
Hardware version: NH8091HW1.0
https://ztemobiles.com.au/optus-ultra-wifi-5g-modem
Being a 5G Home modem / router it uses a sim card from Optus for internet connection.
 
The sim chip in the phone on which we enabled the hotspot is from the same internet service provider - Optus.
 
 
Our other 3 Tapo cameras C120, C510W and C325WB connected to the same router have no problem with connecting to the internet.
Also 4 Tapo P100 sockets with no problems.
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Re:D210 & C410 can only be controlled locally
2025-05-15 02:16:22

  @Morshead 

 

To assist with this case, a specialist will help to follow it up through email. Please check your inbox later to confirm. 

 

If the email you used to register for the TP-Link community is not your contact email or you cannot access it, please send me your contact email through private message.
 

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Re:D210 & C410 can only be controlled locally
2025-05-18 03:28:32
I have the same issues. Can you please help me with this?
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Re:D210 & C410 can only be controlled locally
2025-05-20 01:26:23

  @Lockiej 

 

You can share the details of your case here. Or post a new thread to open a discussion specifically for your case.

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Re:D210 & C410 can only be controlled locally
2025-06-03 02:25:55
Hi Wayne, I literally have the same problem. I have OPTUS 5G modem and a TP LINK C410 camera. Works on hotspot but doesn't work on Optus 5G modem. Please help. Happy to do a new query or even continue here
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Re:D210 & C410 can only be controlled locally
2025-06-04 13:47:08

  @Morshead 

 

Also seeing this. Identical situation, Optus 5G broadband connection.

 

Another TAPO device has no issues. Just this D210.

 

Need Firmware upgrade!?

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Re:D210 & C410 can only be controlled locally
2025-06-05 09:16:01

 

Model Number:  CN24174ZX002393 

Firmware version: ZNH8091M04

Hardware version: NH8091HW1.0

 

  @PasanK @alx0101 Do you have the same 5G modem? 

 

Please enable the diagnostics mode on your camera, reproduce the problem (watch camera locally then switch to remote control) then export a log for analysis. How to get the log of Tapo Camera

 

To assist with this case, a specialist will help to follow it up through email. Please check your inbox later to confirm. If the email you used to register for the TP-Link community is not your contact email or you cannot access it, please send me your contact email through private message.
 

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Re:D210 & C410 can only be controlled locally
2025-06-06 02:30:25

  @Wayne-TP 

 

Yes Optus ZTE 5G router, I'm in touch with a specialist and gave a firmware upgrade but it didn't work. I just turned on diagnostics. 

 

The problem is only with this specific camera  C410 not other devices

 

Specialist is also trying to figure out, could you help? It's frustrating. 

 

I don't want to change my Internet for one camera, I'm sure there's a reason why a specific product doesn't work 

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Re:D210 & C410 can only be controlled locally
2025-07-18 07:41:27

  @PasanK 

Hello - Did anyone get a solution for this?  I am in Melbourne and have the same problem with new C410.  Camera has latest software, and I can see image when phone is connected to Wi-Fi.  But I get the same error messages as all the posters in this thread when I try to access from away from home.

Did anyone get any answers from TP?

Thanks

Michael

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