TP-Link Tapo-C225 User manual

User Guide
Pan/Tilt AI Home Security Wi-Fi Camera
© 2023 TP-Link 1910013231 REV1.0.0

Contents
About This Guide ·········································································································1
Introduction ····················································································································2
Appearance ····················································································································3
Set Up Your Camera···································································································4
Set Up Using Amazon Frustration-Free Setup············································6
Authentication············································································································10

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About This Guide
This guide provides a brief introduction to the Pan/Tilt AI 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.
• Flexible Storage Choices – Save recorded videos on the microSD card* (up to 512GB) or by using Tapo Care** cloud storage services.
*microSD card needs to be purchased separately.
**Subscribe for cloud storage at https://www.tapo.com/tapocare/
• Physical Privacy Mode – Maintain privacy with the lens blocked by the housing when physical privacy mode is enabled.
• Smart AI Detection and Notication – Smart AI identies people, pets, and vehicles while also recognizing abnormal sounds, notifying users as
needed.
• 850nm or 940nm Night Vision – Switch to the 940nm IR LED to watch over your baby without interrupting their sleep.
• Privacy Zone – Block customizable zones from being recorded.
• Sound and Light Alarm – Trigger sounds and light as an alarm when motion is detected.
• Smart Motion Tracking – Tracks and follows a subject, keeping it within the camera's eld of view.
• Activity Zone – Noties you when activity is detected in specic zones.
• Two-Way Audio – Enables communication through a built-in microphone and speaker.
• Field of View - 360° horizontal range.
• Cross-Line Detection – Noties you when passing set boundaries.
• Easy Setup – Follow the in-app instructions to easily set up in minutes.

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Micro SD RESET
microSD
Appearance
The Pan/Tilt AI Home Security Wi-Fi Camera has a system LED that changes color according to its status, a lens, microphone, speaker, DC power port,
RESET button, Privacy Mode button, and a microSD card slot. Refer below for details.
Note: Tilt the camera lens up to nd the microSD card slot and the RESET button.
RESET Button
While the camera is on, press and hold the
RESET button for at least 5 seconds until the
LED blinks red.
microSD Card Slot
Insert a microSD card and initialize it in the Tapo
app for local recording.
System LED
• Solid red:
Starting up
• Blinking red and green:
Ready for setup
• Blinking red slowly:
Connecting to Wi-Fi
• Solid amber:
Connected to Wi-Fi
• Solid green:
Connected to the cloud
• Blinking red quickly:
Camera resetting
• Blinking green quickly:
Camera updating
Microphone
Built-in internal microphone.
Note: Do NOT insert objects into the hole.
Privacy Mode Button
Press the button to turn Privacy Mode on and
o. When Privacy Mode is on, the camera lens is
hidden.
Lens

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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 congure your
camera and add it to your home network.
Step 5. Place Camera
Place your camera on a at surface, or install it on a wall or ceiling with the provided mounting
template and screws.
Note: Make sure you ax the camera base using screws before securing the camera.
1. Mark Position
Place the mounting template where you want the camera.
For wall mounting, drill two holes through two circles.
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.
3. Secure Camera
Attach the camera on the base and rotate to secure the
camera.
Unit: mm

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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.