TP-Link A8A-050200U-US1 User manual

User Guide
Smart Wire-Free Security Camera
©2023 TP-Link 1910013461 REV1.0.0

Contents
About This Guide ······························································································1
Introduction ·········································································································2
Appearance ·········································································································3
Charge the Battery···························································································5
Set Up Your Camera························································································6
Set Up Using Amazon Frustration-Free Setup·································7
Mounting Tips··································································································11
Mount Your Camera······················································································12
Work with Tapo Solar Panel······································································15
Authentication·································································································16

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About This Guide
This guide provides a brief introduction to the Smart Wire-Free Security Camera and the Tapo app, as well as regulatory information.
Please note that features available in Tapo may vary by model and software version. Tapo availability may also vary by region. All images, steps, and
descriptions in this guide are only examples and may not reect your actual Tapo Camera experience.
Conventions
In this guide, the following convention is used:
Convention Description
Blue Key information appears in blue, including management page text such as menus, items, buttons and so on.
Underline Hyperlinks are in blue and underlined. You can click to redirect to a website.
Note: Ignoring this type of note might result in a malfunction or damage to the device.
More Info
• Specications can be found on the product page at https://www.tapo.com.
• Our Technical Support and troubleshooting information can be found at https://www.tapo.com/support/.

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Introduction
Smart Wire-Free Security Camera is a full-featured weatherproof security camera that you can access from anywhere. Receive instant notications and
check feeds when the motion is detected. Moreover, the automatic siren system will trigger light and sound to frighten away unwanted visitors after the
camera detects motion.
Day or night, rain or shine, the Tapo camera protects what you love most.
• Free Person/Pet/Vehicle Detection – Smart AI accurately identies people, pets, and vehicles, reducing false alerts and unnecessary notications,
which also extends battery life.
• 2K QHD Live View – Now with 1.7× more pixels than 1080p, providing clearer videos and more crisp photos.
• Person Detection and Notication – Receive instant notication from the Tapo app when a person is detected.
• Local* and Cloud** Storage – Save recorded video on a microSD card (up to 512 GB)*, no subscription required. Cloud storage** is also supported
for exibility.
*microSD card must be purchased separately. Actual storage capacity depends on the size of the microSD card used.
**Subscribe for cloud storage at https://www.tapo.com/tapocare/
• Full-Color Night Vision – Enhances your security by revealing vivid colors with built-in spotlights and starlight sensor.
• 150° Super-Wide FOV – Expands your visual coverage and ensures you to keep an eye on more vital areas.
• Customizable Sound and Light Alarm – Record your own audio as an alarm and adjust the brightness of dual spotlights for your customized use.
• 10000mAh Rechargeable Battery – The built-in 10000mAh rechargeable battery leads to a long-lasting life (up to 300 days)∆, extending your
usage.
• Activity Zones – Set customized detection areas to only let what matters alert you.
• IP66 Weatherproof – Performs well even in harsh environments with rain and dust, ideal for indoor/outdoor scenarios.

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Appearance
Front
5
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9
10
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1 2 3 4 1 8
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Side
microSD
9microSD Card Slot
8Speaker
7Power Button
Open the cover. Insert a microSD card*
and initialize it on the Tapo app for local
recording.
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11 USB Micro B Charging Port
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.
Motion Sensor
Spotlights
Light Sensor
6Status LED
5Lens
4Microphone
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1
2

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Status LED Indication
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

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Charge the Battery
The battery comes partially charged. We recommend that you fully charge the battery before use. This will take about ve and a half hours with the
included charger.
5V 2A USB Charger
Note:
1. Peel o lm from the camera before use.
2. Warning: Do not tear o the silicone part by force as it may aect the waterproof performance.
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. Charge the battery using the USB cable and charger included in the package. Inappropriate cables may result in slow charging or failure to charge.
5. Keep the ports rmly covered when not in use to ensure waterproof performance.
6. Check the battery status in the Tapo app after setup.

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Set Up Your Camera
Follow the steps below to get started with your new camera.
Step 1. Download Tapo App
Get the Tapo app from the App Store or
Google Play, or by scanning the QR code
below.
Step 2. Log In
Open the app, and log in with your TP-Link ID.
If you don't have an account, create one rst.
Step 3. Add Your Camera
Tap the button in the app and select your
model. Follow app instructions to complete
the setup.
OR

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Set Up Using Amazon Frustration-Free Setup
Note: Amazon Frustration-Free Setup is only available for Tapo C425. TC85 doesn't support Amazon Frustration-Free Setup.
What is Amazon Frustration-Free Setup?
Amazon Frustration-Free Setup can help connect and set up Tapo smart devices in fewer steps, without having to remember and re-enter your Wi-Fi
password on each device.
To use this feature, conrm the following:
● The new Tapo device supports Amazon FFS.
● The new Tapo device is purchased from Amazon.
● You have an Amazon FFS enabled Alexa device or router.
● You have saved your Wi-Fi information to Amazon by using Alexa echo.
● Your Tapo device and router are on the same network as your Alexa echo.
LED Indications during Amazon Frustration-Free Setup
LED Status
Blinking red and green Ready for setup
Blinking amber FFS setup in progress
Solid green Working properly
If the LED does not turn solid green after a long time, you can try to add the Tapo device manually. (Press the Reset button on your Tapo device once.
Then open the Tapo app, tap the + button on the page, select your device model, and follow the app instructions. )

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1. Open the Amazon Alexa app. Then tap More and select Skills &
Games.
How to use Amazon Frustration-Free Setup with Tapo devices
2. Enter Tapo in the search bar and choose Tapo.

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3. Tap the ENABLE TO USE button. 4. Log in with your TP-Link ID that has bound to your Tapo device, and tap Authorize. After authorized
successfully, the message Tapo has been successfully linked will come up.

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5. Plug in your Tapo device and the setup will complete automatically in two minutes.
For setting up more Tapo devices, just plug in and enjoy!
Done!
If this device displays on the Home page in the Tapo app, it indicates this device has been successfully associated with your Amazon account and
joined your Wi-Fi network automatically.
If this device does not display on the Home page in the Tapo app, try setting it up manually. (Tap the + button on the page, select your device model,
and then follow the app instructions.)

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Mounting Tips
Read mounting tips before you mount 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.
• 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.
3. Mount your camera to the side so that movement goes across the len’s eld of view to better trigger motion detection and AI detection.
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.
*Do not mount facing the direction of movement.
15°

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Mount Your Camera
When you nish adding your camera in the Tapo app, you can follow the steps below to mount the camera.
Note: You can always get detailed mounting instructions in the Tapo app.
Option 1: Mount to metallic surfaces
The camera has a magnet in its base, allowing magnetic attachment to metallic surfaces.
Metallic Surface
Strong Magnet. Crushing Hazard.
CAUTION

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Option 2: Stick to a clean wall
1. Attach the included adhesive to the back of the metal plate properly.
Note: The adhesive is for one-time use. Avoid re-using the adhesive to ensure its adhesion.
2. Wipe o the dust from the surface, stick the metal plate with the adhesive to the clean wall, and press it down for 15 seconds to ensure the plate is
rmly attached. Then attach the camera to the plate.
Note: This is applicable with tile, glass, marble, metal, stainless steel, and hard wall surfaces. Sticking to other surfaces may result in damage from falling o.
3M
3M
Strong Magnet. Crushing Hazard.
CAUTION
3M Adhesive

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Option 3. Mount to a wall
1. Stick the mounting template to a desired mounting place. Drill two holes according to the template.
2. Insert two anchors into the holes and use the screws to ax the metal plate over the anchors. Then attach the camera to the plate.
Note: The front with concave holes of the metal plate should face the magnetic base.
Note: At 2 meters (6.5 feet) or higher,* we recommend using the Wall Mount Bracket (not included).
*Recommended Installation Height: 2 ~ 3 m (7 ~ 10 ft) above the ground
Φ=6 mm (15/64 in.)
Strong Magnet. Crushing Hazard.
CAUTION
Wall Mount Bracket (Bracket Stud: 1/4"-20UNC Threads)
3±0.1
30±0.5
Ø6 +0
-0.5
3.6 REF
90°+2°
-0°
0.8+0.15
-0
Depth of Phillips: 0.91~1.43mm
2Max

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Work with Tapo Solar Panel
The Tapo Solar Panel charges your Smart Wire-Free Security Camera continuously.
If you don’t yet 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.
Note: If you use a third-party solar panel to charge this camera, we cannot guarantee the waterproof performance.

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Authentication
FCC compliance information statement
Product Name: Smart Wire-Free Security Camera
Model Number: Tapo C425/TC85
Component Name Model
USB ADAPTER A8A-050200U-US1
Responsible Party:
TP-Link USA Corporation
Address: 10 Mauchly, Irvine, CA 92618
Website: http://www.tp-link.com/us/
Tel: [phone]
Fax: [phone]
E-mail: [email protected]om
This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are
designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses and can radiate
radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications.
However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio
or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by
one or more of the following measures:
• Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
• Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.
• Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected.
• Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/ TV technician for help.
This device complies with part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions:

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1. This device may not cause harmful interference.
2. This device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.
Any changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user’s authority to operate the
equipment.
Note: The manufacturer is not responsible for any radio or TV interference caused by unauthorized modifications to this equipment. Such modifications
could void the user’s authority to operate the equipment.
FCC RF Radiation Exposure Statement
This equipment complies with FCC RF radiation exposure limits set forth for an uncontrolled environment. This device and its antenna must not be
co-located or operating in conjunction with any other antenna or transmitter.
“To comply with FCC RF exposure compliance requirements, this grant is applicable to only Mobile Configurations. The antennas used for this
transmitter must be installed to provide a separation distance of at least 20 cm from all persons and must not be co-located or operating in conjunction
with any other antenna or transmitter.”
We, TP-Link USA Corporation, has determined that the equipment shown as above has been shown to comply with the applicable technical standards,
FCC part 15. There is no unauthorized change is made in the equipment and the equipment is properly maintained and operated.
Issue Date: 2023-07-21
FCC compliance information statement
Product Name: USB Adapter
Model Number: A8A-050200U-US1
Responsible Party:
TP-Link USA Corporation
Address: 10 Mauchly, Irvine, CA 92618
Website: http://www.tp-link.com/us/
Tel: [phone]
Fax: [phone]
E-mail: [email protected]om
This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are

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designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses and can radiate
radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications.
However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio
or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by
one or more of the following measures:
• Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
• Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.
• Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected.
• Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/ TV technician for help.
This device complies with part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions:
1. This device may not cause harmful interference.
2. This device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.
Any changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user’s authority to operate the
equipment.
We, TP-Link USA Corporation, has determined that the equipment shown as above has been shown to comply with the applicable technical standards,
FCC part 15. There is no unauthorized change is made in the equipment and the equipment is properly maintained and operated.
Issue Date: 2023-07-21