TP-Link Tapo C400S2 User manual

User Guide
Smart Wire-Free Security Camera System
©2023 TP-Link 1910013278 REV1.0.0

Contents
About This Guide ···········································································1
Introduction ······················································································ 2
Appearance-Camera···································································3
Appearance-Hub ········································································4
Charge the Battery········································································7
Set Up Your Camera·····································································8
Install a microSD Card······························································ 10
Installation Options···································································· 11
Mount Your Camera··································································· 12
Authentication··············································································13

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About This Guide
This guide provides a brief introduction to the Smart Wire-Free Security Camera System 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
Install anywhere with long battery life.
Tapo Wire-Free Security Camera System is designed to be used outdoors. Its rechargeable and removable battery with a low-power protocol extends
your usage. No wires means you can place the camera wherever you like.
• 1080p Full HD Live View – Check 24hrs clear live view through the Tapo app.
• 180 Day Long Battery Life* – The rechargeable and removable battery with a low-power protocol extends your usage.
*180-day battery life is based on TP-Link's laboratory testing with 10-20 triggered events per day. Actual battery life may vary based on device
settings, use, and environmental factors.
• Wire-Free Placement – No wires means you can place the cameras almost anywhere inside or outside - whatever works for you.
• Smart AI Detection – Detect multiple event types with smart AI algorithms. Adjust the sensitivity according to your needs.
• Sound Alarm – Trigger sound as an alarm when motion is detected.
• Motion Detection – Get instant notications when your camera detects motion.
• Weatherproof – Helps Tapo cameras perform well even in harsh environments with rain and dust.
• Two-Way Audio – Communicate with others with the built-in microphone and speaker.
• Activity Zone – Notify you when activity is detected in your specic zone.
• Flexible Storage Choices – Save recorded videos on the hub-installed microSD* card (up to 256 GB) 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/.

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Appearance-Camera
Front Back
Indicate the status of your camera. While the camera is powered on:
1
3Motion Sensor
4Status LED
2Light Sensor
Lens
5Microphone
SYNC/RESET Button
6
Press for 1 second: Pair with the hub
Press and hold for at least 5 seconds: Reset the camera
RES
SYNC
ET
/
6
42 5
1
3

4
Appearance-Hub
▲
microSD card not included.
1SYNC
Press to pair with the camera, or silence the hub when it rings.
2RESET
Press and hold for at least 5 seconds until the hub LED quickly
blinks red to reset the hub.
3microSD Card Slot
Insert a microSD card to record camera videos locally.
Initialize the microSD card within the Tapo app rst.
4Status LED
Indicate the status of your hub.
microSD
1 2 3
4

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Solid amber
Blinking red quickly
Solid red
Solid green
Blinking green quickly
Starting up
Connected to the cloud
Connected to router
Hub resetting
Hub updating
Blinking red and green Ready for setup
Blinking green slowly Pairing
Hub Status LED

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Camera Status LED
Blinking red and green
Solid Red
Blinking red once a minute
Blinking green quickly Camera updating
Blinking red quickly Camera resetting
Ready for pairing
Pairing
Blinking red slowly
Blinking green slowly
Solid green Connected to the cloud
Solid amber Connected to the hub
Starting up
Low battery
Oine

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Charge the Battery
Method 1:
Connect the battery to a power source.
Method 2:
Insert the battery into the camera, and then connect the camera to a power source.
Solid amber
Solid green
5V USB Charger
Charging:
Fully charged:
5V USB Charger

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Set Up Your Camera
Follow the steps below to get started with your new hub and 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 Hub First
Tap the button in the app and select your
model. Follow app instructions to set up your
hub.
OR

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Step 4. Add Your Camera
Tap the button in the app and select your
model. Follow app instructions to set up your
camera.

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Install a microSD Card
If you want the camera to record videos locally, insert a microSD card to your hub.
Initialize the microSD card within the Tapo app.
You can go to Camera Settings > microSD Card in the Tapo app to check the card status or format your card.
microSD

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Installation Options
When you nish adding your camera in the Tapo app, you can place your camera on a at surface, or mount it on a wall or ceiling with the provided
mounting template and screws.
Option 1. Set on a Table Option 2. Mount to the Wall
Install
Rotate to secure
the bracket
Rotate after installing
Rotate to secure
the bracket
Rotate after installing
Install

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Mount Your Camera
When you nish adding your camera in the Tapo app, you can place your camera on a at surface, or mount it on a wall or ceiling with the provided
mounting template and screws.
Step 1. Drill Holes
Stick the mounting template to the desired
mounting place. Drill 3 screw holes according
to the template.
Step 2. Install the Bracket
Insert three anchors into the holes and use the
screws to ax the bracket over the anchors.
Step 3. Mount Camera
Install the camera to the mounting bracket,
and adjust the camera angle.
Size of Screws
1.8±0.1
30±0.5
3.5±0.1

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Authentication
FCC compliance information statement
Product Name: Smart Wire-Free Security Camera System
Model Number: Tapo C400S2
Component Name Model
I.T.E. Power Supply T090085-2B1
USB ADAPTER A8-501000
Rechargeable Lithium-ion Battery Tapo A100-INT
Responsible Party:
TP-Link USA Corporation
Address: 10 Mauchly, Irvine, CA 926181
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.

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• 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.
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: 2023-01-12
FCC compliance information statement
Product Name: I.T.E. Power Supply
Model Number: T090085-2B1
Product Name: USB ADAPTER
Model Number: A8-501000
Product Name: Rechargeable Lithium-ion Battery
Model Number: Tapo A100-INT
Responsible Party:
TP-Link USA Corporation

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Address: 10 Mauchly, Irvine, CA 926181
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:
• 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: 2023-01-12

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CE Mark Warning
This is a class B product. In a domestic environment, this product may cause radio interference, in which case the user may be required to take
adequate measures.
OPERATING FREQUENCY (the maximum transmitted power)
2412MHz—2472MHz (20dBm)
EU Declaration of Conformity
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/en/support/ce/
RF Exposure Information
This device meets the EU requirements (2014/53/EU Article 3.1a) on the limitation of exposure of the general public to electromagnetic fields by way
of health protection.
The device complies with RF specifications when the device used at 20 cm from your body.
UK Declaration of Conformity
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/
Canadian Compliance Statement
This device contains licence-exempt transmitter(s)/receiver(s) that comply with Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada’s licence-
exempt RSS(s). Operation is subject to the following two conditions:
1. This device may not cause interference.

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2. This device must accept any interference, including interference that may cause undesired operation of the device.
L’émetteur/récepteur exempt de licence contenu dans le présent appareil est conforme aux CNR d’Innovation, Sciences et Développement
économique Canada applicables aux appareils radio exempts de licence. L’exploitation est autorisée aux deux conditions suivantes :
1. l’appareil ne doit pas produire de brouillage;
2. l’utilisateurdel’appareildoitacceptertoutbrouillageradioélectriquesubi,memesilebrouillageestsusceptibled’encompromettrelefonctionnement
Radiation Exposure Statement:
This equipment complies with IC radiation exposure limits set forth for an uncontrolled environment. This equipment should be installed and operated
with minimum distance 20cm between the radiator & your body.
Déclaration d’exposition aux radiations:
Cet équipement est conforme aux limites d’exposition aux rayonnements IC établies pour un environnement non contrôlé. Cet équipement doit être
installé et utilisé avec un minimum de 20 cm de distance entre la source de rayonnement et votre corps.
Industry Canada Statement
CAN ICES-3 (B)/NMB-3(B)
Korea Warning Statements:
당해 무선설비는 운용중 전파혼신 가능성이 있음.

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Explanation of the symbols on the product label
Symbol Explanation
Alternating current
DC voltage
Caution
Operator’s manual
Class II equipment
Polarity of output terminals
Energy efficiency Marking
Indoor use only
RECYCLING
This product bears the selective sorting symbol for Waste electrical and electronic equipment (WEEE). This means
that this product must be handled pursuant to European directive 2012/19/EU in order to be recycled or dismantled to
minimize its impact on the environment.
User has the choice to give his product to a competent recycling organization or to the retailer when he buys a new
electrical or electronic equipment.