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C501GW - Default position drift issue when motion tracking is enabled

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

By Morm · Latest post an hour ago by Morm

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Patrol Mode not function

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

By IIIdefconIII · Latest post 2 weeks ago by IIIdefconIII

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C216 set viewpoints askew

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

By ML49 · Latest post 2 weeks ago by Solla-topee

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C260 Pan-Tilt range

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

By TheHun · Latest post 3 weeks ago by Solla-topee

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Camera last scene posetion after update

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

By Haytham_Wagdy · Latest post 2025-11-11 10:29:15 by Haytham_Wagdy

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Automatic Re-activation of Patrol Mode

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

By alexcri1996 · Latest post 2025-11-10 10:40:59 by Solla-topee

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Knowledge BaseGeneral questions about the TP-Link camera's Pan & Tilt feature

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

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Solla-topee · Latest post 2025-10-28 05:55:18 by RMart

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Tapo C510W tilt problem

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

By Satomik · Latest post 2025-10-17 11:28:34 by Solla-topee

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Not returning to patrol after AI follow

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

By Mikiee164 · Latest post 2025-09-30 02:58:34 by Solla-topee

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Tapo c200c camera detection stuck in an area not included in patrol mode marks

I have 3 tapo units in my house model c200c. This one device installed in my porch was intended enabled motion tracking, motion detection, human detection. I have installed it in a corner of my house

Activity ZonePatrol ModeMotion Detection

By GMRoble · Latest post 2025-09-16 07:30:13 by Solla-topee

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