Smart Wire-Free Security Camera
Quick Start Guide
Notes:
1. Peel o lm from the camera before use.
2. Charge the battery using the USB cable in the package.
Inappropriate cables may result in slow charging or
failure to charge.
3. When you plug in the USB charger, the LED should blink
amber quickly for 3 seconds. If not, make sure the
power is running and check your connection.
4. Warning: Do not tear o the silicone part by force as it
may aect the waterproof performance.
5. Keep the ports rmly covered when not in use to ensure
waterproof performance.
6. Check the battery status on the Tapo app after setup.
Charge the Battery
1. Get the Tapo app from the App Store or
Google Play.
OR
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Set Up the Camera
1. Avoid placing behind glass. Glass will obstruct
the motion sensor of your camera.
2. Choose a proper location to mount your
camera, or it will be triggered too often by false
alarms.
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Mounting Tips
Option 1: Attach to metallic surfaces
The camera has a magnet in its base, allowing
magnetic attachment to metallic surfaces.
Option 2: Stick to a clean wall
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Mount the Camera
Metallic Surface
Strong Magnet. Crushing Hazard.
CAUTION
Strong Magnet. Crushing Hazard.
CAUTION
1. Clean and dry the surfaces of the metal plate and
the wall until they are free of dust, dirt, oil, and
other contaminants.
3. Stick the metal plate with the adhesive to the clean
wall. Press rmly 2-3 times to work out any air
bubbles. Then, immediately apply even pressure
for 15 seconds with about 20 N/cm² of force.
4. Attach the camera to the metal plate.
Note: This applies best to smooth surfaces made of
tile, glass, marble, and metal. Sticking to coarse,
porous, and other textured surfaces may result in
damage from falling o.
2. Apply the adhesive to the back of the metal plate
properly and avoid using your hand to touch the
adhesive side. Press rmly 2-3 times to work out
any air bubbles.
Note: The adhesive is for one-time use. Avoid re-using
the adhesive to ensure its adhesion.
3M Adhesive
• Avoid pointing the camera directly at swaying trees.
• Avoid pointing the camera directly at vehicles and
pedestrians on the road.
• Avoid pointing the camera directly at street lamps
and sunlight.
1. Stick the mounting template to a desired mounting
place. Drill two holes according to the template.
Option 3. Mount to a wall
2. Insert two anchors into the holes and use the
screws to ax the metal plate over the anchors.
Then attach the camera to the plate.
Note:
At 2 meters (6.5 feet) or higher,* we recommend
using the Wall Mount Bracket (not included).
Φ=6 mm (15/64 in.)
Strong Magnet. Crushing Hazard.
CAUTION
*Recommended Installation Height:
2 ~ 3 m (7 ~ 10 ft) above the ground
Wall Mount Bracket
(Bracket Stud: 1/4"-20UNC Threads)
(Get detailed mounting instructions on the Tapo app.)
4. Tilt the camera downwards at an angle of
about 15°.
5. Do not place the camera upside down.
6. Keep the motion sensor level for best
results.
3. Mount your camera to the side so that
movement goes across the lens’ eld of view to
better trigger motion detection and AI detection.
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The battery comes partially charged. We
recommend that you fully charge the battery
before use. This will take about ve and a half
hours.
5V 2A
USB Charger
*Do not mount facing the
direction of movement.
3M
3M
15°
Note: Ensure the metal plate's concave-holed side
faces the magnetic base.
2. Press and hold on your camera for about
3 seconds to turn it on. Tap the button in
the app and select your model. Then follow
the app instructions to set up your camera.
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Setup Video
Scan QR code or visit
https://www.tp-link.com/support/
setup-video/#cloud-cameras
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*Images may dier from actual products.
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Included
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Blinking red and green
Blinking red slowly
Solid amber
Blinking red quickly
Solid red
Blinking amber quickly for 3 seconds
Solid green
Blinking green quickly
Starting up
Plugging in USB charger
Connected to the cloud
Ready for setup
Connecting to Wi-Fi
Connected to Wi-Fi
Camera resetting
Camera updating
Status LED Indication
Safety Information
• Do not use damaged charger or USB cable to charge the device.
• Do not use any other chargers than those recommended.
• Do not use the device where wireless devices are not allowed.
• Adapter shall be easily accessible.
• Use only power supplies which are provided by manufacturer and
in the original packing of this product. If you have any questions,
please don't hesitate to contact us.
• Keep the device away from re or hot environments. DO NOT
immerse in water or any other liquid.
• Do not disassemble, repair or modify the product.
• Do not place near automatically controlled devices such as re
alarms. Radio waves emitted from this product may cause such
devices to malfunction resulting in an accident.
• Observe restrictions on using wireless products in fuel depots,
chemical plants or when blasting operations are in progress.
• Do not use liquid to clean the product. Only use a dry cloth.
• Never put metal objects inside the product. If a metal object
enters the product turn o the circuit breaker and contact an
authorised electrician.
• This product is not intended to be used when providing medical
care. Consult the manufacturer of any personal medical devices,
such as pacemakers or hearing aids to determine if they are
adequality shielded from external RF (radio frequency) energy.
• Do not use this product in health care facilities. Hospitals or
health care facilities may be using equipment that could be
sensitive to external RF energy.
• Do not place heavy objects on top of the product.
• When you leave the product unused for a long time unplug the
product from the power outlet.
• This product may interfere with other electronic products such
as TV, radios, personal computers, phones or other wireless
devices.
Please read and follow the above safety information when
operating the device. We cannot guarantee that no accidents or
damage will occur due to improper use of the device. Please use
this product with care and operate at your own risk.
TP-Link hereby declares that the device is in compliance with the
essential requirements and other relevant provisions of directives
2014/53/EU, 2009/125/EC, 2011/65/EU and (EU)2015/863.
The original EU declaration of conformity may be found at
https://www.tapo.com/support/ce
TP-Link hereby declares that the device is in compliance with the
essential requirements and other relevant provisions of the Radio
Equipment Regulations 2017.
The original UK declaration of conformity may be found at
https://www.tapo.com/support/ukca/
CAUTION!
Avoid replacement of a battery with an incorrect type that can
defeat a safeguard.
Avoid disposal of a battery into re or a hot oven, or mechanically
crushing or cutting of a battery, that can result in an explosion.
Do not leave a battery in an extremely high temperature surrounding
environment that can result in an explosion or the leakage of
ammable liquid or gas; Do not leave a battery subjected to
extremely low air pressure that may result in an explosion or the
leakage of ammable liquid or gas.
• Operating Temperature: -20°C ~ 45°C (-4°F ~ 113°F)
• When mounting the camera with the magnetic base, we
recommend installing it no higher than 2 meters.
• Adapter should be used indoors where the ambient temperature
is lower than or equal to 40°C.
Visit www.tapo.com/support
for technical support, user guides,
and more information
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Appearance
Front
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Motion Sensor
Spotlights
Light Sensor
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Status LED
5
Lens
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Microphone
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Side
microSD
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USB Micro B Charging Port
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microSD Card Slot
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Speaker
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Power Button
Open the cover. Insert a microSD card*
and initialize it on the Tapo app for local
recording.
Reset Button
Open the cover. Use a pin to press and
hold for at least 5 seconds to reset the
camera to factory default settings.
Open the cover for USB charging.
*microSD card not included.
Press and hold for about 3 seconds to
turn on/o the camera.
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The Tapo Solar Panel charges your Smart Wire-Free Indoor/Outdoor Security Camera continuously.
Say goodbye to tricky wiring and dead batteries. Go solar eortlessly.
If you have a Tapo solar panel: If you don’t have a Tapo solar panel:
Charge the rechargeable battery with a
standard and high-quality DC 5V/2A battery
charger. Keep the charging port rmly
covered when fully charged.
Connection Instructions
Visit
https://www.tp-link.com/support/faq/3800/
or scan QR code
If you use a third-party solar panel to
charge this camera, we cannot guarantee
the waterproof performance.
