TP-Link tapo TC60 User manual

User Guide
Home Security Wi-Fi Camera
TC60
© 2021 TP-Link 1910013061 REV2.0.0

Contents
About This Guide ········································································································· 1
Introduction ···················································································································· 2
Appearance ···················································································································· 3
Set Up Your Camera··································································································· 4
Set Up Using Amazon Frustration-Free Setup············································ 6
Main Camera Controls··························································································· 10
Motion Detection······································································································ 12
24-hour Recordings································································································ 16
Privacy Mode ·············································································································· 18
Authentication············································································································ 19

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About This Guide
This guide provides a brief introduction to the Home Security Wi-Fi Camera and the Tapo app, as well as regulatory information.
Please note that features available of the Tapo smart camera may vary by model and software version. The availability may also vary by region. All
images, steps, and descriptions in this guide are only examples and may not reect your actual experience.
Conventions
In this guide, the following convention is used:
Convention Description
Blue Key information appears in teal, including management page text such as menus, items, buttons and so on.
Underline Hyperlinks are in teal 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. TC60 helps you receive a notication whenever your camera detects movement
and check it in detail through the Tapo app. Also, you can personalize your security by setting motion detection zones to only notify you of what
happens in areas that you choose.
• 1080p High-Denition – Provides greater sharpness and clarity.
• Night Vision – Provides a visual distance of up to 30 ft in total darkness.
• Live View – Always keep an eye on what matters most to you—anytime, anywhere.
• Two-Way Audio – Communicate in real time through a built-in microphone and speaker.
• Alarm System – Triggers lights and sounds as an alarm when motion is detected.
• Privacy Mode - Temporarily shut down surveillance with a tap in the app.
• Sharing - Share interesting and funny videos to everyone on social media.
• Easy Setup - Follow in-app instructions to easily set up within minutes.
• Local Storage – Store up to 128 GB of video on a microSD card†, equal to 384 hours (16 days) of footage△.
†The SD card is not provided. △The data comes from TP-Link laboratory.

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Appearance
The Home Security Wi-Fi Camera has a system LED that changes color according to its status, an alert light, lens, microphone, DC power port, RESET
button and a microSD card slot. Refer below for details.
microSD Card Slot
Insert a microSD card and initialize it on the
app for local recording.
Note: Holding the card in the correct orientation,
carefully insert the SD card into the slot. Push in the SD
card until you hear a clicking sound. Do NOT insert at
an angle or use force.
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 TP-Link Cloud server
• Blinking red quickly: Camera resetting
• Blinking green quickly: Camera updating
RESET Button
Press and hold for at least 5 seconds until
the LED blinks red to reset your camera.
Alert Light
Blinks to alert you when the
activity detected.
DC Power Port
Connect the power cord provided.
Lens
Microphone
Built-in internal microphone.
Note: Do NOT insert objects into the hole.

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Set Up Your Camera
Follow the steps below to get started with your new camera.
Step 1. Download App
Get the Tapo app from the App Store or
Google Play, or by scanning the QR code
below.
OR
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.

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Step 4. Congure Camera
Follow app instructions to configure 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 screws.
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 two mounting screws with the help of mounting template.
For wall mounting, insert two anchors into holes and screw the
screws into the anchors.
3. Secure Camera
Hang your camera on the screws.
Note: Your camera might use one of the following two types of screws.
n 7.5
2 20
3.5
UNIT: mm
n 6
301.8
3.5
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.
● 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 amber 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.