0
Votes

The motion sensor in the C425 camera

  This repeated request has been merged into the main thread camera motion detection with google home automation. Please vote on the main thread.

 
0
Votes

The motion sensor in the C425 camera

  This repeated request has been merged into the main thread camera motion detection with google home automation. Please vote on the main thread.
The motion sensor in the C425 camera
The motion sensor in the C425 camera
Wednesday - last edited Monday
Model: Tapo C425  
Hardware Version:
Firmware Version: 1.2.27

(Hardware V 1.2)

 

Hello,

 

I have a question regarding the motion sensor in the camera.

 

"When Tapo Camera detects motion turn on light"

 

Until 1 of August it was possible thru a third party (ITFFF) use the motion sensor in the camera when activated to turn on third party light.

This option is no longer possible since Tapo no longer collaborates with ITFFF.

 

When asking AI I get conflicting answers:

 

-It says it's possible to access the motion sensor by using for example Google home.

-Not possible because Tapo does not allow access to the Motion Sensor.

 

When trying to do this automation in Google home the only "activation trigger" that is available is "Battery level". (I have 5 cameras, when trying to do this automation. On 4 of my cameras the only activaton trigger was the "battery level", but on one camera the "Motion detected" turned up. But after "syncing my devices" the "Motion detected" option disappeard).

 

So my questions:

 

Is it possible as before to make the Motion sensor to turn on third party lights and if possible how/using what?

 

Best regard Geza

 

 

 

#1
Options
1 Reply
Re:The motion sensor in the C425 camera
Monday - last edited Monday

  @Clownen72 

 

I'm afraid this is not a supported feature. However, if you have an idle smart plug, a workaround is available to meet your needs -- check the solution shared by another user here: https://community.tp-link.com/en/smart-home/forum/topic/870008?replyId=1719504.

 

Other users have also brought up this feature, and there’s a dedicated feature request post here: camera motion detection with google home automation. Feel free to give it a vote and jump into the discussion. Our product team reviews feature requests regularly. Popular topics that include detailed context, like specific use cases and why you do (or don’t) want a feature, get prioritized for review.

> Try the New Device Sharing 2.0 Feature Today!
#2
Options

Information

Helpful: 0

Views: 38

Replies: 1