Tapo Smart Cameras
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Tapo Cameras make it easier than ever to keep an eye on your home, no matter where you are
We welcome you to create a new post if you need help understanding what your camera is capable of, what camera would best fit your home, or how automations can make you more comfortable at home.
Tapo Smart Cameras
I am new to the Tapo line of products and came from Wyze. Curious about a doorbell feature. When I am home, I would like to still get the doorbell to ring in the house, will this work even in privacy
NotificationsMotion Detection / Activity ZonesSmart Actions and Automations
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bmoore1118
· Latest post 2025-08-14 02:41:44
by Wayne-TP
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Tapo C720 – Smart Floodlight Camera Features and Availability At long last, Tapo has released the C720 Floodlight Camera! This camera was first seen at CES, and we have received many questions about a
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I have cameras in two houses. I want to have the "Home" and "Away" features available for locations. How do I do that? It looks like I can't create Home/Away modes for the two locations, only one pair
Motion Detection / Activity ZonesFeature RequestSmart Actions and Automations
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trepazoid
· Latest post 2025-07-28 12:45:11
by Solla-topee
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I would like the ability to increase the pre-detection video buffer captured so there can be more lead-in video prior to the detection event. In my application, the motion can be subtle, then become l
Feature RequestMotion Detection / Activity Zones
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DaftWullie
· Latest post 2025-07-16 08:11:37
by Solla-topee
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I have 3 c425 cameras. One is set to notifications off. But when notifications off it does not capture events at all.
Motion Detection / Activity Zones
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I have a Tapo C425 kit
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I've tried everything and I still can't get the cameras to record at night. Yes, tried "auto" and even set to night mode. Also set on highest sensitivity. Very frust
Motion Detection / Activity ZonesNight Vision
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Steelchair
· Latest post 2025-06-17 19:01:27
by Carl
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As of last night my recordings won't save on my living room camera but is working just fine on my bedroom camera. I don't know what to do. I was not getting alerts last night for movement but this mor
Motion Detection / Activity Zones
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Bella211
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Why is it that two cameras covering the same detection area but only one camera gives notification
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Babbtap
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I have the camera in a room where our cats hang out. I have the detection zones for pet and motion basically covering the whole room and the sensitivity set to 10 (highest). The only time the camera r
Motion Detection / Activity Zones
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TooManyCats
· Latest post 2025-06-06 21:06:29
by Riley_S
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