Tapo app shows incorrect time of recordings but the timestamp in the video is correct

Tapo app shows incorrect time of recordings but the timestamp in the video is correct

Tapo app shows incorrect time of recordings but the timestamp in the video is correct
Tapo app shows incorrect time of recordings but the timestamp in the video is correct
2025-06-26 18:49:42 - last edited 2025-07-07 10:55:36
Model: Tapo C520WS  
Hardware Version: V2
Firmware Version: Version:1.1.1 Build 250515 Rel.77148n

So my Tapo app is showing incorrect time of recordings but the actual timestamp in the video is correct. I would like to get this fixed as it creates a confusion. 

 

So the timestamp in the video recording is synced correctly with my phone but for some reason the tapo app shows incorrect time of recordings. 

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Re:Tapo app shows incorrect time of recordings but the timestamp in the video is correct -Solution
2025-07-01 10:03:38 - last edited 2025-08-04 06:30:05

  @SanketSR  @Mukunthaniyer 

 

The issue discussed in this thread, 'Cloud video shows incorrect timeline but video's timestamp is correct', will be addressed in the next Tapo App release, version 3.13.109.

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Re:Tapo app shows incorrect time of recordings but the timestamp in the video is correct
2025-06-30 09:46:47

  @SanketSR 

 

Is this a problem with cloud video or local recording (SD card)? What's the time difference?

 

What's the version of your Tapo app? Please make sure it is updated.

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Re:Tapo app shows incorrect time of recordings but the timestamp in the video is correct
2025-06-30 12:28:01

  @Wayne-TP for me too, the timestamp in the video is correct, but the playback is showing the recordings in incorrect timings. I'm saving the videos to the cloud. 

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Re:Tapo app shows incorrect time of recordings but the timestamp in the video is correct
2025-06-30 15:18:45

Wayne-TP wrote

  @SanketSR 

 

Is this a problem with cloud video or local recording (SD card)? What's the time difference?

 

What's the version of your Tapo app? Please make sure it is updated.

Hi  @Wayne-TP 

 

The problem seems to be only with cloud recordings. When I open the cameras in the app and go into "Playback & Downloads" the thumbnails show incorrect time.

 

The Tapo app and camera firmware are up to date. 

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Re:Tapo app shows incorrect time of recordings but the timestamp in the video is correct -Solution
2025-07-01 10:03:38 - last edited 2025-08-04 06:30:05

  @SanketSR  @Mukunthaniyer 

 

The issue discussed in this thread, 'Cloud video shows incorrect timeline but video's timestamp is correct', will be addressed in the next Tapo App release, version 3.13.109.

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Re:Tapo app shows incorrect time of recordings but the timestamp in the video is correct
2025-07-03 05:52:34

Wayne-TP wrote

  @SanketSR  @Mukunthaniyer 

 

Our tech team has located the cause of this problem, and the relevant modifications will be added in the next app update, version 3.13.109, which should start the release soon.

 

A beta app is available now to address this issue. You can try using this app to see if it helps.

Click to Download Tapo Beta App (Tapo Trial)

Thanks  @Wayne-TP .

 

The trial version works for now. My Samsung phone seems to have got the updated version 3.13.109 but I'll have to wait for my Vivo X200 pro. 

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Re:Tapo app shows incorrect time of recordings but the timestamp in the video is correct
2025-07-31 12:36:49 - last edited 2025-07-31 12:40:26

  @Wayne-TP 

 

I'm experiencing a similar issue. My Tapo app is showing incorrect time of recordings in the "playback list" but the actual timestamp in the video is correct.

 

model: Tapo C425

firmware: see below 

Tapo app running on iPhone and iPad


All recordings are on local SD card.  I'm not using any cloud storage.

 

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Re:Tapo app shows incorrect time of recordings but the timestamp in the video is correct
2025-07-31 12:39:06
Also all recordings are on local SD card, I’m not using cloud storage.
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Re:Tapo app shows incorrect time of recordings but the timestamp in the video is correct
2025-08-04 06:31:53

tdc01 wrote

  @Wayne-TP 

 

I'm experiencing a similar issue. My Tapo app is showing incorrect time of recordings in the "playback list" but the actual timestamp in the video is correct.

 

model: Tapo C425

firmware: see below 

Tapo app running on iPhone and iPad


All recordings are on local SD card.  I'm not using any cloud storage.

 

s

  @tdc01 

 

Your case is irrelevant to this thread. For your concerns, you may check the suggestions in this article. Tapo Camera Shows Wrong Date and Time

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