Tapo Smart Camera
Tapo smart cameras secure your home and property with smart security. Different types of cameras (Outdoor/Indoor, wired/wireless, PTZ camera, spotlight camera, etc.) with various features can let you find the one that suits your needs. Join the Tapo Smart Cameras forum to discuss the products with other users.
Tapo Smart Camera
I'm looking into buying a couple of Tapo C260 for surveilance. However one of the rooms are quite wide (10m) and I am wondering if it is possible to combine patrol mode with event tracking. What I wou
Motion DetectionPatrol ModePresales
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JStran
· Latest post 2026-05-20 02:00:33
by Hilbert-TP
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This is a great camera I have few of these using smart tracking. However, I have part of the property where I need the bottom camera (PTZ) to remain in a fixed position with no tracking. I can set a s
Motion DetectionPatrol ModeLive ViewFeature Request
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WhiteRoseAl
· Latest post 2026-05-14 07:44:52
by Hilbert-TP
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Hopefully someone can help. Ive set my camera to 2 marks for patrol mode. It returns to both marks for a while after detection but sometime after, it goes to completely different marks that I've progr
Patrol Mode
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Jaygo
· Latest post 2026-04-10 11:20:01
by Solla-topee
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I have 3 C501GW cameras installed using the overhang mount option (they are under a roof eave attached to soffit) Motion tracking is enabled and under the PAN and Tilt settings and I have Viewpoint 1
Motion DetectionActivity ZonePatrol Mode
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Morm
· Latest post 2026-01-22 03:45:40
by Solla-topee
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I have setup the patrol mode it not patrolling at al it just standing still at a even wrong exact spot. Please help im kind done with TP Links gear, even in the Omada Team there was a huge topology fa
Motion DetectionSmart ActionsPatrol Mode
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IIIdefconIII
· Latest post 2026-01-04 11:50:20
by IIIdefconIII
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Hi there, I have set three different viewpoints for the camera for manual selection and for patrolling mode. When the camera tracks movements OR when it is in patrolling mode OR when I move it manuall
Patrol Modeviewpoint
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ML49
· Latest post 2026-01-04 07:12:53
by Solla-topee
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Hi, love the C260, but the tilt range seem to be very limited. Especially on the "up" direction. It's about 45° when it could easily support I think even 75°. I am using it attached to the ceiling and
Live ViewFeature RequestRemote ControlPatrol Mode
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TheHun
· Latest post 2025-12-30 08:03:37
by Solla-topee
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After updating my TC70 device to firmware version 1.4.4, the device no longer remembers the last camera position. For example, if I adjust the pan and tilt to a specific view, the device forgets that
FirmwarePatrol ModeRemote ControlPan and tilt
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Haytham_Wagdy
· Latest post 2025-11-11 10:29:15
by Haytham_Wagdy
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Hi, I have a camera on which I want the patrol mode to stay active all the time. However, if it is manually turned off, I would like it to automatically turn back on after a few minutes. Is there any
Remote ControlPatrol Mode
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alexcri1996
· Latest post 2025-11-10 10:40:59
by Solla-topee
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TP-Link Pan & Tilt cameras support horizontal and vertical rotation, allowing users to flexibly adjust the viewing angle, providing a wider field of view and more flexible usage scenarios. The followi
OfficialHighlighted ThreadPatrol ModePan & Tilt
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I have a new c510w camera. And there is a problem with tilt operation in manual, patrol or motion following mode. After camera is moving upwards or downwards and no matter which way you choose to do i
FirmwarePatrol ModeMotion Detection
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Satomik
· Latest post 2025-10-17 11:28:34
by Solla-topee
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After doing a follow based on AI the camera doesn't return to the stay points to re enter patrol mode. This doesn't happen all the time. It has been a few days since last time it happened but once it
Motion DetectionActivity ZonePatrol Mode
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Mikiee164
· Latest post 2025-09-30 02:58:34
by Solla-topee
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