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Feature Request – Expand Automation Triggers in Tapo App

 
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Feature Request – Expand Automation Triggers in Tapo App

Feature Request – Expand Automation Triggers in Tapo App
Feature Request – Expand Automation Triggers in Tapo App
2025-05-30 09:00:54 - last edited 2025-06-03 10:06:04
Model: Tapo C210  
Hardware Version: V1
Firmware Version: 1.3.14

Dear Team,  

 

I’m a user of the Tapo C210 camera and I love the Automation feature in the Tapo app. However, I believe adding more trigger options would significantly enhance its functionality. Currently, the only available trigger is "Event Detect" which limits automation potential.  

 

Suggested New Triggers: 

1. "When Night Mode is On/Off" – Automate actions based on day/night vision switching. (Implement function to turn on or off night mode manually too)

 

2. "When Another Automation is Activated" – Chain automations for advanced routines. (e.g., When Automation 2 is on or off)

 

3. "Time-Based Triggers" – Schedule actions at specific times (e.g., enable recording at night).

 

4. "When Sound is Detected" – Trigger actions based on audio.

 

5. "Camera Online/Offline Status" – Notify if the camera disconnects unexpectedly. 

 

Implement these trigger in camera Action too.

These additions would make Tapo more competitive with other smart ecosystems (like Google Home or Alexa Routines) while offering users greater flexibility. Many in the Tapo community (including myself) would love to see this implemented!  

 

Thank you for considering this feedback. 

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Re:Feature Request – Expand Automation Triggers in Tapo App
2025-06-03 10:05:13 - last edited 2025-06-03 10:05:26

  @CJ99 

Hi,
Thank you very much for your feedback here. Currently, on the Tapo app > Smart tab > Automation page, you can set a time to trigger an action by selecting the Time of Day option when adding an Automation entry, and if the camera supports sound detection types(such as Baby Crying Detection, Dog Barking Detection, etc.,), you can select such a detection type as a trigger.

 

For the other triggers, I'll log them and forward them to the relevant team for evaluation. I moved this conversation into the 'Feature Request (Tapo)' area for better visibility, and if other users have the same request, please vote on this thread and leave your detailed usage scenario for evaluation.

 

Best Regards

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RE:Feature Request – Expand Automation Triggers in Tapo App
2025-06-29 18:29:38
+1
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Re:Feature Request – Expand Automation Triggers in Tapo App
3 weeks ago

We need this feature. Option on setting day and night mode manually, added on smart action options etc.

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