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Solution Solution: Tapo D210/TD21 Won't Wake Up Unless Watching Liveview in the Tapo App

SolutionSolution: Tapo D210/TD21 Won't Wake Up Unless Watching Liveview in the Tapo App
Solution: Tapo D210/TD21 Won't Wake Up Unless Watching Liveview in the Tapo App
2 weeks ago - last edited 2 weeks ago
Tags: #Motion Detection
Model: Tapo D210   TD21  
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This Article Applies To

Tapo D210(US/EU/JP/KP) V1.0

TD21(US/UK) V1.0

 

Description

Recently, you might have noticed that the Tapo D210 V1 or TD21 V1 doorbell has stopped detecting motion or recording events, except when you are watching the live stream in the Tapo app, where detection and recording work normally.

 

Troubleshooting Suggestions

Set the doorbell's detection sensitivity to the maximum level, then run the detection-range test on your doorbell. *We recommend conducting multiple tests to avoid coincidental or inconsistent results.

How to test the detection range of Tapo battery camera

 

If the doorbell cannot detect anything during testing, or if the detection range is noticeably limited—for example, within just 1–2 meters, the issue is likely hardware‑related, specifically with the PIR sensor. In this case, a replacement will be needed. To proceed with the warranty, please contact the retailer or local TP-Link support. Contact Technical Support

 

 

Workaround for Non-Hardware Issue

Our R&D has provided a beta firmware to address this issue. If you would like to try the beta, follow the steps below to apply it.

 

How to Apply Beta Firmware

1. Find the Mac address of your Tapo smart doorbell: Open the Tapo app and navigate to the smart doorbell's Device Settings page > Device Info.

2. Send a private message to @Wayne-TP with this format: 

[Tapo D210/TD21 PIR Detection Issue] + Mac address of the Tapo doorbell

 

 

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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Re:Solution: Tapo D210/TD21 Won't Wake Up Unless Watching Liveview in the Tapo App
2 weeks ago

@rchosen  Beta firmware 1.1.0 Build 260106 Rel.62397n has been sent to your device, you may check it 30 minutes later in the Tapo app and perform the update.

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Re:Solution: Tapo D210/TD21 Won't Wake Up Unless Watching Liveview in the Tapo App
a week ago

@TheKat  Beta firmware 1.1.0 Build 260106 Rel.62397n has been sent to your device, you may check it 30 minutes later in the Tapo app and perform the update.

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a week ago

  @Wayne-TP  my Tapo D210 has the same problem

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a week ago

@MarieP  Beta firmware 1.1.0 Build 260106 Rel.62397n has been sent to your devices, you may check it 30 minutes later in the Tapo app and perform the update.

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@Rod1987  Beta firmware has been sent to your device, you may check it 30 minutes later in the Tapo app and perform the update.

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  @Wayne-TP I sent you a message, can you please assist?

 

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@BuddyL  Beta firmware has been sent to your device, you may check it 30 minutes later in the Tapo app and perform the update.

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Hi I’m having the same problem
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22 hours ago

  @Wayne-TP I've sent over a private message with the model number and MAC address. Please let me know when you've sent the updated firmware. Thanks in advance :)

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@Samfuss3 @MrChuter  Beta firmware has been sent to your device, you may check it 30 minutes later in the Tapo app and perform the update.

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