@kosapl Which Tapo camera or doorbell do you have? Please note that the battery-powered types do not support continuous recording.

@Intecofreds This article should be helpful, check it out. What To Do If Tapo Smart Action (Automation/Shortcut) Doesn't Take Effect or Delay?

@ChrisHitarori Is your automation a local smart rule -- marked with a Tapo icon? If not, then making it local smart might help. Your automation should be qualified as a local smart rule, if you don't...

@ArjunW Generally, if the device does not respond to a reset, it is likely bricked. You can try keeping the device powered on for a few days and placing it closer to the router. You might also...

@LightseekerIV Did the bulb quick blink 3 times after the reset? If not, then it's possible it hasn't been reset. Check this article to make sure you've done the reset procedure correctly. How to...

@Alex_MR TC85 doesn't support 24/7 capture. To better gather opinions from other users, your post has been moved to the feature request block.