Hello all,

I'm writing to request what I believe is a standard and essential feature for a modern smart camera system: the ability to automatically switch between "Home" and "Away" modes based on a simple, external trigger like a Tapo Smart Plug status.

My Setup:

I have four Tapo C460 cameras and a Tapo Smart Plug.

My Goal:

I want to use a Tapo Smart Plug (or another automation trigger, e.g., geofencing/location if available) as a proxy for whether I am home or away.

When "Home" (Smart Plug ON):

Action: The cameras must continue to record on Person Detection.

Notification: The cameras must mute ALL notifications.

When "Away" (Smart Plug OFF):

Action: The cameras must continue to record on Person Detection.

Notification: The cameras must send ALL notifications.

The Current Problem:

Currently, when I arrive home, I'm constantly bombarded with person detection notifications until I manually open the Tapo app and switch the mode to "Home." This defeats the purpose of a smart home system. It's frustrating to have to fumble with my phone just to stop the notifications every time I walk through the door.

This kind of automated mode switching, especially one that allows separate control over recording (ON) and notifications (OFF), is a core feature offered by competitors like Google Nest, Arlo, and many others.

My Questions:

Is there a current way to set up an Automation/Smart Action where the action is to switch the camera Detection Mode (Home/Away) or specifically to enable/disable notifications, triggered by a Smart Plug's status?

If not, when will this feature be released?

This capability is crucial for reducing notification fatigue while maintaining essential security recording, and its absence is a major drawback for an otherwise excellent camera system. Please consider prioritizing the development of this automation action.

Thank you.