
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 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
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TC260
· Latest post Yesterday
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
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TC260
· Latest post 2 weeks ago
by Solla-topee
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OK, so you can disable Auto Tracking through smart actions. Great! But, what about the Smart Dual Tracking? That also needs to be included or else you haven't really turned off Tracking for this dual
Smart Actions and AutomationsFeature Request
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GaryParr
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I’ve been using the Tapo C425 outdoor camera for a while now, and no matter what I do, the motion detection just doesn’t work as expected. I’ve gone through all the recommended steps: Camera placement
Motion Detection / Activity ZonesNotificationsTwo-way AudioSmart Actions and Automations
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Mariposa13
· Latest post 2025-08-28 10:42:18
by Wayne-TP
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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
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bmoore1118
· Latest post 2025-08-14 02:41:44
by Wayne-TP
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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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An alert whenn my camera hears a smoke alarm would be beneficial. Another popular brand other popular brand of cameras does this. Since the camera can alert when it detects a baby crying it seems like
Feature RequestSmart Actions and AutomationsNotifications
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WhatWantstoKnoe
· Latest post 2025-07-26 02:03:41
by mattanfang
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At night I want audible notifications only when an event has been detected (in my case, a Person detected). I don't want such a noise when an automation period has begun, which is what appears to be h
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Peeledeye
· Latest post 2025-07-26 02:02:42
by mattanfang
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