Tapo C230 - Live View Freezes After 2-3 Minutes, Requires Constant Reboo
The Problem
My Tapo C230 has a persistent issue with live view freezing. After a reboot, the live stream works perfectly for approximately 2-3 minutes, then freezes completely and shows "loading forever." The camera does not disconnect from Wi-Fi - I can still send a reboot command remotely. Rebooting gives me another 2-3 minutes of working live view, then the cycle repeats.
What I Have Tried (Without Success)
| Action | Result |
|---|---|
| Verified Wi-Fi signal (RSSI -39 dBm) | Excellent signal, not the issue |
| Changed from Continuous Recording to Event Recording | Still freezes |
| Formatted SD card inside Tapo app | Works for ~15 minutes, then freezes again |
| Confirmed firmware is up to date | No change |
My Setup
| Component | Details |
|---|---|
| Camera | Tapo C230 |
| Router | Huawei B315 (2.4GHz only) |
| SD Card | ADATA High Endurance 128GB (V30, U3, Class 10, A2) |
What I Have Observed
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The camera records fine - Playback of recorded videos works perfectly after reboot
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Cloud trial worked perfectly - During the 30-day Tapo Care trial, there were no freezes
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The freezing is time-based - Almost exactly 2-3 minutes after reboot, live view dies
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Formatting helps temporarily - After formatting the SD card, the camera works for ~15 minutes before freezing again
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Less data on card = longer working time - When the card has less data, it works longer before freezing
The Problem
My Tapo C230 has a persistent issue with live view freezing. After a reboot, the live stream works perfectly for approximately 2-3 minutes, then freezes completely and shows "loading forever." The camera does not disconnect from Wi-Fi - I can still send a reboot command remotely. Rebooting gives me another 2-3 minutes of working live view, then the cycle repeats.
What I Have Tried (Without Success)
| Action | Result |
|---|---|
| Verified Wi-Fi signal (RSSI -39 dBm) | Excellent signal, not the issue |
| Changed from Continuous Recording to Event Recording | Still freezes |
| Formatted SD card inside Tapo app | Works for ~15 minutes, then freezes again |
| Confirmed firmware is up to date | No change |
| Removed and re-added camera | No change |
My Setup
| Component | Details |
|---|---|
| Camera | Tapo C230 |
| Router | Huawei B315 (2.4GHz only) |
| SD Card | ADATA High Endurance 128GB (V30, U3, Class 10, A2) |
| Internet | Unchanged from when camera worked properly |
What I Have Observed
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The camera records fine - Playback of recorded videos works perfectly after reboot
-
Cloud trial worked perfectly - During the 30-day Tapo Care trial, there were no freezes
-
The freezing is time-based - Almost exactly 2-3 minutes after reboot, live view dies
-
Formatting helps temporarily - After formatting the SD card, the camera works for ~15-30 minutes before freezing again
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Less data on card = longer working time - When the card has less data, it works longer before freezing
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Has anyone else experienced this exact issue with the C230?
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Is this a known firmware bug with continuous recording?
