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
Knowledge BaseHow to Install and Configure Battery-Powered Cameras for Optimal Detection Performance
As we all know, battery-powered cameras provide flexibility and convenience. However, compared to wired cameras, they may have limitations when it comes to continuous recording and event detection. Un
Motion DetectionAI DetectionActivity Zone
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I have been experiencing issues with the vertical tilt, sometimes it goes all the way up to the max mechanical stop, other times shows the message (max tilt reached) even though I know it can go furth
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Renato79
· Latest post Thursday
by Hilbert-TP
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Hello, new owner of C560WS, very nice camera and better options than Xiaomi which was my 2nd option. I have one question, I made DETECTION ZONE so road in front is not triggered as cars contantly driv
AI DetectionActivity ZoneFeature RequestMotion Detection
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KarambaOcha
· Latest post 2026-06-04 02:32:19
by Hilbert-TP
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I’m thinking about setting up a simple home monitoring system and came across the Tapo smart cameras on tp-link.com. The features like live view, motion detection, and mobile alerts seem practical for
Activity ZoneHome/Away ModeAutomation TrickshomesecurityPresales
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Hi Why do the C710 and C720 have different floodlight settings? On the C710 I can choose what trigger the light on the camera settings person,pet, whatever. On the C720 you can only choose camera and
Motion DetectionActivity ZoneFeature Request
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themute
· Latest post 2026-05-14 02:37:27
by Hilbert-TP
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Why is it the C200 indoor camera which is older has the ability to automate going to a "marked" location at a givien time using the automation feature on the app. Yet the C500 and C510W doesnt have th
Tapo App RelatedActivity ZoneAutomation Tricks
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Philsbits
· Latest post 2026-04-13 07:13:24
by Solla-topee
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Hi, what is the best way to stop the TC82 camera from detecting clothes on the washing line as movement? I've had over 100 detections in the space of 2 hours. Cheers.
Motion DetectionActivity ZoneRecording
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djmagnifique
· Latest post 2026-04-07 07:16:14
by Wayne-TP
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This is a dual lens camera. You set the detection zones for each camera. Fixed and Tracking. Tracking Zone detection to adjust is pointless as if your fixed on an object zoomed in but if the camera mo
FirmwareMotion DetectionLive ViewActivity Zone
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AMG43
· Latest post 2026-03-18 07:36:35
by Solla-topee
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I have encountered some issues with the smart doorbell over the past few months as below: While checking on the doorbells, I find that frequently the devices are set to privacy mode by themselves, whi
Activity ZoneRecordingDoorbell
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I have contacted Tapo support and what they get back to me has NOTHING to do with the Scan camera photos and videos being so overexposed i can barely make out any details. Ai is a big joke !
Live ViewFeature RequestActivity Zone
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Izzak
· Latest post 2026-02-09 08:27:58
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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My Tapo td21 smart doorbell camera, is not detecting anything unless I open the app on my phone. Once I open the app it starts to detect, otherwise it doesn't. Any solution to this? My firmware is upt
Motion DetectionRecordingActivity Zone
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Needsomehlp1
· Latest post 2025-11-24 08:49:22
by Solla-topee
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