TP-Link Tapo C211 User manual

User Guide
Pan/Tilt Home Security Wi-Fi Camera
©2023 TP-Link 1910013431 REV2.0.0

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About This Guide
This guide provides a brief introduction to the Pan/Tilt Home Security Wi-Fi 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/.
• The setup video can be found at https://www.tp-link.com/support/setup-video/#cloud-cameras.

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Introduction
When you are away home, there are always something you care about. This is where the smart camera functions. No matter your child is climbing
the kitchen cabinet, or the pet is stealing snacks, the Pan/Tilt Home Security Wi-Fi Camera helps you stay with them anytime, anywhere. Receive a
notication whenever your camera detects motion and see a video clip of this motion to check everything.
• Motion Detection and Tracking – Whenever a camera detects motion, it will automatically follow the subject, keeping it within the camera’s eld of
view.
• Person Detection – Noties you when a person is detected.
• Night Vision up to 30 ft – Provides a visual distance of up to 30 ft in total darkness.
• Two-Way Audio – Communicate in real time through a built-in microphone and speaker.
• Baby Crying Detection – Noties you when your baby cries.
• Field of View – 360º horizontal range.
• Customizable Block Zones – Set customizable block zones to keep private areas from being monitored.
• 2K Denition – Provides more crisp details.
• Cloud Storage Supported – Store videos by using cloud storage services.
*Subscribe for cloud storage at https://www.tapo.com/tapocare/
• Local microSD Storage – Store up to 512 GB of video on a microSD card.
**microSD card purchased separately.

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Appearance
Lens
Micro SD RESET
Micro SD RESET
microSD

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System LED Indication
Blinking red and green
Blinking red slowly
Solid amber
Blinking red quickly
Solid red
Solid green
Blinking green quickly
Starting up
Connected to the cloud
Ready for setup
Connecting to Wi-Fi
Connected to Wi-Fi
Camera resetting
Camera updating

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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 the app instructions to
complete setup.
OR

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Set Up Using 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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Install a microSD Card
Follow the steps below to install the microSD card for local recording.
You can go to Camera Settings > microSD Card in the Tapo app to check the card status or format your card.
1. Manually rotate the camera downwards and nd the microSD card
slot.
2. Identify the direction of the microSD card and carefully insert the card
into the slot. Push in the card until you hear a clicking sound.
Micro SD RESET Micro SD RESET
microSD

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Mount Your Camera
When you nish adding your camera in the Tapo app, you can set it on a table or shelf. You can also mount it on a wall or ceiling
with the provided mounting template and screws. Follow the steps below to mount your new camera or follow the setup video at
https://www.tp-link.com/support/setup-video/#cloud-cameras.
Place the mounting template where you
want the camera. For wall mounting, drill
two holes through two circles.
1. Mark Position
Attach the camera on the base
and rotate to secure the camera.
3. Secure Camera
2. Mount Base
Ax the camera base using the screws.
For wall mounting, insert two anchors
into the holes and use the screws to
ax the camera base over the anchors.

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How to Reset Your Camera
Follow the steps below to reset your camera via the Reset button.
You can also go to Camera Settings in the Tapo app and tap Remove Device at the bottom to factory reset your camera.
1. Manually rotate the camera downwards to nd the Reset button.
2. Press and hold the RESET button to reset the camera.
• Press and hold for 5s until the LED blinks red slowly: Reset Wi-Fi settings only
• Press and hold for 10s until the LED blinks red quickly: Reset to factory
settings
Micro SD RESET Micro SD RESET
Reset Button