Tapo Smart Cameras
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Tapo Smart Cameras
Comparing Tapo Doorbells and Tips for AI Detection Features Tapo D130 The Tapo D130 is our first wired doorbell offering a 2K 5MP view across a 180° FoV, Comprehensive AI Detection Types, and integrat
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When are the two spotlights on the C402 supposed to turn on automatically? I've tested detection by walking by the camera, and while it detects me at night, the lights don't come on. They work when I
Motion Detection / Activity ZonesNight Vision
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Setup the camera for driveway with 1gb fibernet and Tapo Care plan. many of the events that has to track the cars, start fine for 2 to 4 seconds but then misses few seconds and the video jumps the poi
Motion Detection / Activity Zones
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mail4madhan
· Latest post 2 weeks ago
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Is there a way to change the duration of the default 3-minute recording loop and frequency of notifications? Currently I use my camera for tracking pet habits to help monitor health, but they're frequ
Feature RequestMotion Detection / Activity Zones
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TakeyaD
· Latest post 2 weeks ago
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Quite confused I am helping someone configure their cameras. I have the same hardware 2.6 firmware updated as of last night 1.3.5. I can't figure out why it seems mine doesn't make any sound set to al
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Bought this doorbell and it is useless. It loses half charge in one week. I've turned off all motion activation. It only activates when doorbell is pressed. No one is even pressing it. It's had a tota
Motion Detection / Activity ZonesTapo CareBattery
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I've been very disappointed with the performance of the Tapo C675D camera. Specifically, the motion detection does not match other cameras I've owned (C325WB). If the C675D even detects the motion at
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I am on the current firmware. App up to date. Action zones well not save.
Motion Detection / Activity Zones
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Lordspower
· Latest post 2026-07-08 06:27:29
by Lordspower
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I set detection zone on the camera settings and saved it but they are still seeing to entire camera area. Ivetried multiple times and restarted the app Firmware 1.4.4 build 260303 rel 5638n
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Jimlam
· Latest post 2026-07-01 05:56:52
by Hilbert-TP
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My Tapo c420 exterior camera does not detect some obvious movement of people and vehicles. Sensitivity is set to maximum.
Motion Detection / Activity Zones
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Can you explain why you can set a schedule to detect movement across a line but not in a zone? Why would I want the line crossing scheduled but no zone detection? line crossing is not a great option b
Motion Detection / Activity ZonesFeature Request
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mostrecentuser
· Latest post 2026-06-05 08:17:07
by Hilbert-TP
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I have a C217 that I want to set up to go to different positions using automations. This is possible with my C210 V3, but not my C217. Is there an issue on my end, or is it possible to update this cam
Feature RequestSmart Actions and AutomationsMotion Detection / Activity ZonesPan/Tilt Control
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OhNo2
· Latest post 2026-05-29 00:12:35
by Hilbert-TP
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