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 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 Friday
by Hilbert-TP
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I grabbed a pair of these to compare to the brand I already am over saturated with. Easy install, although the Power Plug doesn't seem too water proof. But could be in a manner I can't see. As a whole
Motion Detection / Activity ZonesSmart Actions and AutomationsFeature RequestLive View
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Installed Tapo app connected Camera to Tapo did firmware update went to Google Home. Tried to add device through Tapo link it adds the camera but when you go to Google Home, it says live unavailable o
Feature RequestGoogle Assistant
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Usmc03
· Latest post a week ago
by Hilbert-TP
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This behavior may be intended due to wifi connection, from previous searches, but it makes it difficult to use as a baby monitor option. The light flashes even for when briefly reconnecting. I'd ask t
Feature RequestStatus LED
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Fernando510
· Latest post 2 weeks ago
by Hilbert-TP
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I am constantly getting notifications of a person on one of my cameras. When I look, it's a crow, much smaller than any person I've ever seen. It is labeling the crow as a person. I have the camera fo
Motion Detection / Activity ZonesNotificationsFeature Request
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JosephAJ
· Latest post 2 weeks ago
by Hilbert-TP
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Is there a way to change how the camera displays the time in the videos?? I'd like to see regular time instead of military time.
Feature Request
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Linda_Marie
· Latest post 2026-04-25 06:33:51
by Solla-topee
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It would be so beneficial to have a realtime delete function on my Tapo D210 Video Doorbell Camera in order to delete unwanted videos as they are recorded.
Feature Request
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Bwr-76
· Latest post 2026-04-24 07:51:55
by Hilbert-TP
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Very disappointed with the primitive motion alert notifications from the Tapo Doorbell camera. Their FAQ #340 says that IOS limits them to only the default notification which is used by may other apps
Feature RequestNotificationsiPhone
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ButchinFL
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There is a daily event that I capture on my C113 that lasts from 15 minutes to 90 minutes. I'd like to create a single, continuous video and save it to my PC. My choices now are: Save lots of 3-minute
SD CardFeature RequestMicroSD card
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smcvey
· Latest post 2026-03-13 06:52:46
by Solla-topee
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When I set a privacy zone on a PTZ camera, the black box moves when the camera moves, it should stay positioned over the area or object I don't want the camera to see.
Motion Detection / Activity ZonesFeature Request
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Elliott2525
· Latest post 2026-03-10 05:41:56
by Solla-topee
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I think subject says all. Right now there is no option in app neither smart action options allow to achieve this . In smart action you can select privacy mode on familiars but no option to disable ala
Feature RequestSmart Actions and Automations
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TC260
· Latest post 2026-02-26 10:49:49
by Solla-topee
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I would like raising alarm, meaning the alarm will go louder and for longer time when more and more persons are detected. For example a person triggers default 5 seconds alarm. When second person is d
Feature RequestSmart Actions and Automations
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TC260
· Latest post 2026-02-11 10:15:35
by Solla-topee
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