Tp-link C100 User Manual
User Guide
Home Security Wi-Fi Camera
Tapo C100
1910012700 REV1.0.0
Contents
About This Guide ···················································· 1
Introduction ······························································· 2
Appearance ······························································· 3
Set Up Your Camera ·············································· 4
Main Camera Controls ········································· 6
Motion Detection ···················································· 8
24-hour Recordings ············································12
Privacy Mode ··························································14
Authentication ························································15
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 or ISP. All
images, steps, and descriptions in this guide are only examples and may not reect your actual experience.
Conventions
In this guide, the following convention is used:
Convention Description
Blue
Underline
Note:
Ignoring this type of note might result in a malfunction or damage to the device.
Key information appears in teal, including management page text such as menus, items, buttons and so on.
Hyperlinks are in teal and underlined. You can click to redirect to a website.
More Info
• Specications 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
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, Tapo C100 helps you stay with them anytime, anywhere.
• 1080p High-Denition – Capture every detail in crystal-clear Full HD denition.
• Night Vision – Even at night, the camera can provide a visual distance of up to 30 ft.
• Live View – Always stay with what matters most to you anytime, anywhere.
• Two-Way Audio – Communicate with loved ones with the built-in microphone and speaker.
• Sound and Light Alarm – Trigger light and sound eects to frighten away unwanted visitors.
• Privacy Mode - Shut down the surveillance to protect your privacy.
• Sharing - Share the memorable moments with your family and friends.
• Easy Setup - Set up the camera with free app within minutes.
• Safe Storage – Store up to 128 GB on a microSD card
†
The SD card is not provided. △The data comes from TP-Link laboratory.
†
, equal to 384 hours (16 days) of footage△.
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Appearance
The Home Security Wi-Fi Camera has a system LED that changes color according to its status, a alert light, lens, microphone, DC power port, RESET
button and a microSD card slot. Refer below for details.
Lens
Microphone
Built-in internal microphone.
Note: Do NOT insert objects into the hole.
Alert Light
Blinks to alert you the events when
motion detected.
DC Power Port
Connect the power cord provided.
RESET Button
Press and hold for at least 5 seconds until
the LED blinks red to reset your camera.
microSD Card Slot
Insert a microSD card and initialize it on the
app for local recording.
System LED
• Solid red:
Starting up
• Blinking red and green:
Ready for setup
• Blinking green slowly:
Connecting to Wi-Fi
• Solid green:
Connected to Wi-Fi
• Blinking red:
Camera resetting
• Blinking green quickly:
Camera updating
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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 Apple 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 Smart
Camera C100.
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Step 4. Congure Camera
Step 5. Place Camera
Follow app instructions to configure your
camera and add it to your home network.
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
Ax 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.
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Main Camera Controls
After you successfully set up the camera, you will see your camera listed on the home page. You can view and manage your camera from anywhere at
any time with the Tapo app.
Home Page
This page lists all your cameras you've added and you can view them
directly and manage them easily. Tap the camera or go to Camera
Preview > Manage to enter the Live View page.
Live View
Tap Talk or Voice Call to communicate with loved ones, turn on Alerts
to get noticed when motion detected, enable the Privacy Mode to
temporarily shut down the surveillance for privacy, or go to Playback &
Memory to check all recordings and saved moments.
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