Black screen

Black screen

Black screen
Black screen
2025-10-17 20:58:39 - last edited 2025-10-21 08:26:22
Model: Tapo C230  
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Why does my camera not show the proper picture? It keeps switching to a black screen.

 

I'm trying to record my car at night, from inside my house.

 

Check the videos attached and you will see what I mean about the black screen 

 

https://youtu.be/hYoJlydgs0I?si=RPQI4VC3lRiltE3x

 

https://youtu.be/acmndf1yzlw?si=jje3ryzMumGrbT3K

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Re:Black screen -Solution
2025-10-20 12:23:51 - last edited 2025-10-21 08:26:22

  @Pindi 

Hi, 
Below are the instructions to place a Tapo camera. Typically, we do not recommend placing a camera behind glass/window, as the infrared lights may cause reflection when the camera works in Night mode, resulting in blurry and unclear images, thereby hindering timely detection of moving objects.
How to position my TP-Link camera for optimal performance?
Best Regards

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Re:Black screen -Solution
2025-10-20 13:05:00 - last edited 2025-10-21 08:26:25

  @Solla-topee yeh, I returned my indoor camera and purchased an outdoor camera, and that has fixed the issue.

 

Thanks 🙏🏾 

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Re:Black screen -Solution
2025-10-20 12:23:51 - last edited 2025-10-21 08:26:22

  @Pindi 

Hi, 
Below are the instructions to place a Tapo camera. Typically, we do not recommend placing a camera behind glass/window, as the infrared lights may cause reflection when the camera works in Night mode, resulting in blurry and unclear images, thereby hindering timely detection of moving objects.
How to position my TP-Link camera for optimal performance?
Best Regards

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Re:Black screen -Solution
2025-10-20 13:05:00 - last edited 2025-10-21 08:26:25

  @Solla-topee yeh, I returned my indoor camera and purchased an outdoor camera, and that has fixed the issue.

 

Thanks 🙏🏾 

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2025-10-21 08:26:16

  @Pindi Glad to hear that your case is resolved~ 

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