Solution What to do if the Tapo Pan/Tilt camera can't return to its original position properly after tracking
This Article Applies to:
Tapo C500 2.0/TC40 2.0
Tapo C510 2.0/TC41 2.0
Tapo C520 2.0/TC42 2.0
Tapo C530 2.0/TC43 2.0
Tapo C560WS V1
Tapo C660 V1
Phenomenon Description:
The cameras listed above aim to return to their original position when no events are detected within 30 seconds after tracking. However,
1) The camera does not return to the correct position after tracking, and its viewpoint is offset.
2) When tilting or panning the camera, the Tapo app prompts that it has reached the limit position even though it has not.
Troubleshooting Tips:
1. You can reboot the camera, or tap the Pan & Tilt Correction in the Tapo app > camera's Device Settings > Pan & Tilt page to see if this helps.
2. The R&D team has developed new firmware to address this issue. Before the official release, beta firmware is available for testing.
Click here to contact the TP‑Link technical support team and request access to the beta firmware. Please include the following information in your email when submitting your request.
- A description of the phenomenon you are experiencing.
- A description of the troubleshooting you did.
- The camera's MAC address. You can find it in the Tapo app > camera's Device Settings > Device Info page.
- A video or screenshots showing the camera's viewpoints before and after tracking.
Before the Upgrade:
(1) Please be sure you have read the Beta Test Agreement before upgrading the Pre-release firmware!
(2) How to update the firmware of the Tapo devices on the Tapo App
(3) Firmware downgrade is not supported. When a new official version is released, updating it will overwrite the beta version.
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k7ozz wrote
@Solla-topee Is there an update for this problem ? My camera still goes all the way to the right and all it sees is the building it is mounted on. Every time I look at it I have to do the correction or reboot it and manually move it to center.
Hello,
May I know the model number and hardware of your Tapo camera. In this case, you can refer to the tips in this thread to email our technical support team and try the beta firmware to see if it helps.
If the beta firmware does not resolve the issue, or if no beta version is available, please contact the support team for further assistance, such as checking warranty options.
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mafiatu7uh wrote
nothing, it seems this type of product is a failure
Hello,
Thank you for your reply!. May I know whether you are also experiencing a pan & tilt issue with your camera? If so, could you please describe the behavior in more detail?
You may also refer to the suggestions provided in this thread and contact support to check whether a beta firmware is available to address the issue. If the beta does not resolve the problem, or if no beta is available, the support team will assist you with the next steps.
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https://community.tp-link.com/en/smart-home/forum/topic/824942?replyId=1682774
I have explained it in this link.
I received an email from TP Link support, they asked for the firmware and hardware version, I replied, and it's been a week without any follow up. It's sad
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ttaidapos wrote
Same problem since I bought the c660 in November. On the latest firmware.
Camera eventually goes all the way to the right. Pan and tilt correction fixes the issue for a few hours and that's it. I've done a hard reset multiple times. Reaching out to support, they acknowledged the issue and offered a replacement. I was without a camera for 2 months! Finally got a replacement and guess what? Same problem.
New camera was good for 5 days and then resulted to it's far right position problem.
Do not buy this camera, I can't believe they're still selling them. Complete garbage.
I presume it's a software issue? When will they fix it!
Hello,
Thank you for sharing your experience, and we’re truly sorry for the frustration this issue has caused you.
We recommend that you contact our support team again. Please mention your previous case history when contacting support so they can assist you more efficiently.
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mafiatu7uh wrote
https://community.tp-link.com/en/smart-home/forum/topic/824942?replyId=1682774
I have explained it in this link.
I received an email from TP Link support, they asked for the firmware and hardware version, I replied, and it's been a week without any follow up. It's sad
Hello,
Thank you for your kind reply! We completely understand how you feel. If you have not received a response yet, we kindly suggest trying to contact them by phone, or reaching out to them again via email.
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