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Manually deleting video from SD card

 
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Manually deleting video from SD card

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RE:Manually deleting video from SD card
2025-06-30 18:17:57

Good news, I can delete records from SD card on my new c260 camera so maybe all of them soon will be updated.

 

 

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Re:Manually deleting video from SD card
2025-07-03 00:00:18

  @Phil-TC85 Very disappointed that this function is not available. This should be a no brainer.

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RE:Manually deleting video from SD card
2025-07-03 19:23:04 - last edited 3 weeks ago

I can't believe this is still under consideration from first being logged in 2023, surely by now this feature should be included, or is this a ploy to make money by making people move to a subscription. I expect the individual delete function for a clip in the cloud was to keep costs down. 

We are able to manually delete notifications, please include the same into the app for the video's.

Also our uk gov website provides guidance for domestic cctv.

3.5 Storing the recorded information

Ensure you bear the following in mind when storing the information you record on your CCTV system:

 

you should make sure that the date and time on your system are accurate

it is important to check that you have enough recording space

you should not store any information or images for longer than is necessary to protect your property which means you should delete the information once it is no longer required

you should make sure that the information recorded is used only for the purpose for which your system was installed (for example it will not be appropriate to share any recordings on social media sites)

you must keep the recordings secure and keep access to them to a minimum (remember that you are responsible for what happens with the information)

in certain circumstances, the information you record may be used as evidence by the police in an investigation (therefore, if you are not sure, it is important to check with your installer or local police authority that the information you record can be used for this purpose when required)

Therefore please include a delete function. 

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RE:Manually deleting video from SD card
2025-07-04 17:25:14
Just do it.
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Re:Manually deleting video from SD card
2025-07-04 18:23:04

As far as I can see, this topic has the 2nd highest number of votes in the feature request forum...

 

But still no action.

 

Is there anyone from Tapo who will comment?

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RE:Manually deleting video from SD card
2025-07-06 15:18:28
The devices are connected to wifi, there is no reason why the storage shouldn’t be managed through the app. This includes deletion (cleanup) and saving to another device. Who wants to keep opening the device to get to the card, risking losing the weather seal, stripping the tiny screws, etc…
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RE:Manually deleting video from SD card
2025-07-08 18:39:45
I want to be able to use the camera remotely to delete clips remotely
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RE:Manually deleting video from SD card
2025-07-10 22:18:31
A must have feature. Come on Tapo.
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RE:Manually deleting video from SD card
2025-07-13 15:03:13
From a privacy point of view, there are certain videos that I need to delete, but am unable to do so easily. This function is essential for most users, and should be very easy to implement. Please move this feature to the high-priority list. Thank you.
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Re:Manually deleting video from SD card
2025-07-17 23:08:17 - last edited 2025-07-17 23:08:41

 I would also like to see the deletion function implemented from the app, without having to format the micro SD card.

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