Dear TP-Link / Tapo Team,

I am using a Tapo C51A camera and I would like to suggest a feature improvement regarding night mode behavior.

Currently, the camera offers:

• Infrared mode (black & white with IR LEDs)
• Full-color mode (with white spotlight)
• Smart mode (automatic switching)

However, there is no option to operate the camera at night without activating either infrared LEDs or the white spotlight.

This creates an issue when the camera is placed behind a window (which is a common use case):

• Infrared causes strong reflections on the glass, making the image unusable
• The white spotlight is too visible from outside and prevents discreet usage

Feature request:
Please add a mode allowing the camera to operate in low-light conditions without IR and without spotlight (i.e., a “passive night mode” using only ambient light and sensor gain).

This would:

• Eliminate reflections when used behind glass
• Allow discreet indoor placement facing outside
• Improve flexibility for many real-world scenarios

Thank you for considering this suggestion. I believe this feature would be very valuable for many users.

Best regards,