TP-Link Tapo C212 User manual

User Guide
Pan/Tilt Home Security Wi-Fi Camera
©2023 TP-Link 1910013428 REV2.0.0

Contents
About This Guide ·······································································································1
Introduction ··················································································································2
Appearance ··················································································································3
Set Up Your Camera·································································································5
Set Up Using Amazon Frustration-Free Setup··········································7
Install a microSD Card··························································································11
Mount Your Camera·······························································································12
How to Reset Your Camera ···············································································13
Authentication··········································································································14

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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.
• Ethernet/Wi-Fi Networking – Choose to connect your Tapo device to your router by wire or wirelessly for setup.
• 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
Speaker
Ethernet Port
DC Power Connector

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System LED Indication
Blinking red and green
(for Wi-Fi setup)
Blinking red slowly
(for Wi-Fi setup)
Solid amber
Blinking redquickly
Solidred
Solidgreen
Blinking greenquickly
Starting up
Connected to the cloud
Ready for setup
Connecting to Wi-Fi
Connected to Wi-Fi or wired network
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.
OR

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Step 4. Congure Camera
Follow app instructions to set up your camera via wired or wireless connection (for setup only),
and add it to your home network. After setup, you can use your camera via wired connection or
wirelessly.
Note: For Wireless setup, if your camera is connected to your router via an Ethernet cable, please unplug the cable rst.

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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.