Smart Home Community > Feature Requests > Cameras with spotlights need a feature to turn on the light when motion is detected.
< Feature Requests
 
2
Votes

Cameras with spotlights need a feature to turn on the light when motion is detected.

This thread has been locked for further replies. You can start a new thread to share your ideas or ask questions.
 
2
Votes

Cameras with spotlights need a feature to turn on the light when motion is detected.

This thread has been locked for further replies. You can start a new thread to share your ideas or ask questions.
Cameras with spotlights need a feature to turn on the light when motion is detected.
Cameras with spotlights need a feature to turn on the light when motion is detected.
2025-06-26 03:51:45
Tags: # Smart Actions #Motion Detection #Sunset/Sunrise #TC82
Model: TC82 KIT  
Hardware Version:
Firmware Version: 1.0.4

I'm baffled that this isn't a feature. So disappointing. Why hasn't this been implemented? It's ridiculous.

#1
Options
4 Reply
RE:Cameras with spotlights need a feature to turn on the light when motion is detected.
2025-06-26 03:52:12
It should be a basic feature. I'm baffled that it isn't.
#2
Options
RE:Cameras with spotlights need a feature to turn on the light when motion is detected.
2025-06-26 06:34:10

  @Rhyso 

Hi,
Typically, when the Tapo camera works in the Night mode, if you have selected the Smart mode in the Tapo app > Camera's Device Settings > Video & Display >Night Mode settings, the spotlights will turn on when the camera detects events.

 

In your situation, please describe the usage scenario you want to achieve, and I'll check if the Tapo camera can meet it.
 
Best Regards

>> Smart Home: Introduction to Common Smart Action Scenarios for Tapo Cameras >> Tapo Camera Day/Night Mode Selection Guide: Best Settings Recommendations for Different Scenarios >> Enhance Your Tapo App Experience: Introduction to Several Practical Features >> Troubleshooting for Tapo Camera's Privacy Mode Automatic Activation
#3
Options
RE:Cameras with spotlights need a feature to turn on the light when motion is detected.
2025-07-13 01:37:40 - last edited 2025-07-13 01:42:11

So I'd like to set my TC82 outdoor camera in my garden to automatically turn on the spotlight when a person or dog is detected (during the nighttime when it's dark). The setup process for this automation is fine until I get to the last part, where I have to choose which detection light to turn on. The TC82 doesn't show up, only the light at the porch of my house entrance, which is ages away. I just want the TC82's spotlight to turn on and off when detecting people in my garden, but there doesn't seem to be any feature for that, other than turning it on/off manually. I've changed the night view from infrared to colour and it has made no difference. I think there's something wrong with either my app or the camera itself, or maybe I'm just a bit dense, lol.

 

Cheers,

Rhys

#5
Options
RE:Cameras with spotlights need a feature to turn on the light when motion is detected.
2025-07-14 04:07:07 - last edited 2025-07-14 04:09:03

  @Rhyso 

Hi,
For your usage scenario, it's suggested to go to the Tapo app > Camera's Device Settings > Video & Display > Night Mode Settings page to check if the Smart Mode is available.
If so, you can select Smart Mode on the Night Mode Settings page, and then the camera will turn on the spotlight automatically when detecting events when the camera works in Night mode. Case 3 in the following instructions may help you.
How to configure the Spotlight Settings of the Tapo cameras

 

If the camera has only Infrared Mode and Full-Color mode on the Night Mode Settings page, it means the camera does not support the feature to turn on the spotlight only when detecting events at night.

 

Best Regards

>> Smart Home: Introduction to Common Smart Action Scenarios for Tapo Cameras >> Tapo Camera Day/Night Mode Selection Guide: Best Settings Recommendations for Different Scenarios >> Enhance Your Tapo App Experience: Introduction to Several Practical Features >> Troubleshooting for Tapo Camera's Privacy Mode Automatic Activation
#6
Options

Information

Helpful: 2

Views: 865

Replies: 4

Voters 2

voter's avatar
voter's avatar

Tags

Smart Actions Motion Detection Sunset/Sunrise
TC82
About Us
Press
Copyright © TP-Link Systems Inc. All rights reserved.