TP-LINK TAPOC320W User guide
User Guide
Outdoor Security Wi-Fi Camera
Tapo C320WS
©2021 TP-Link 1910013021 REV1.0.0
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
Install Waterproof Items ·························································· 13
Main Camera Controls ····························································· 14
Camera Detection & Alerts ···················································16
24-hour Recordings ·································································· 21
Privacy Mode ················································································23
How to Reset Your Camera ···················································24
Authentication ·············································································· 25
About This Guide
This guide provides a brief introduction to the Outdoor 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 or ISP. All images, steps,
and descriptions in this guide are only examples and may not reect your actual Tapo Camera 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/.
• The setup video and waterproof cable attachments video can be found at https://www.tp-link.com/support/setup-video/.
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Introduction
Tapo C320WS oers full-color and sharp views day and night, rain or shine. It is a full-featured weatherproof security camera that you can access
from anywhere. Receive notications and check feeds when someone crosses a boundary, enters an area you've set, or obstructs the camera. The
automatic siren system will trigger sound as alarm to frighten away unwanted visitors. The Tapo camera always protects what you love most.
• 2K High Denition – Sharp and clear 4MP high-resolution video delivers more delicate details.
• Full-Time Color – Enhance your security view with vivid colors even at night with the integrated spotlights.
• Starlight Night Vision – The highly-sensitive starlight sensor captures higher-quality images even in low-light conditions.
• Motion Detection – Get instant notications when your camera detects motion.
• Line-Crossing Detection – Set a boundary and receive an alert anytime a person crosses it from either or both directions.
• Area Intrusion Detection – Set customized activity zones around key areas for more focused monitoring.
• Camera Tampering – Receive alerts when someone obstructs the camera.
• Wired or Wireless Networking – Connect the camera to your network through Ethernet or Wi-Fi for more exible installation.
• Weatherproof – Helps Tapo C320WS perform well even in harsh environments with rain and dust.
• Two-Way Audio – Communicate with others with the built-in microphone and speaker.
• Local Storage (up to 256 GB) – Stores 4MP video directly to a local microSD card, oering convenient access to your video footage.
*microSD card needs to be purchased separately.
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Appearance
MicroSD Card Slot
Hold for 5 seconds to
reset the camera
Speaker
RESET
MIC
DC Power Connector
Used to connect to a 9V DC
power adapter
Ethernet Port
Used to connect to a
network device
System LED
Insert a microSD card
for local recording
IR LED
White Light LED
Front Panel
Bottom Panel
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System LED Description
Blinking red and green
Blinking red slowly
Solid amber
Blinking red quickly
Solid red
Solid green
Blinking green quickly
Starting up
Connected to TP-Link
Cloud server
Ready for setup
Connecting to Wi-Fi
Connected to Wi-Fi
Camera resetting
Camera updating
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Set Up Your Camera
Follow the steps below to get started with your new camera, or you can follow the setup video at https://www.tp-link.com/support/setup-video/.
Step 1. Download Tapo 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 your
model.
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Step 4. Congure 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.
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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, conrm 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 orange and green Ready for setup
Blinking orange 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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How to use Amazon Frustration-Free Setup with Tapo devices
1. Open the Amazon Alexa app. Then tap More and select Skills &
Games.
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.
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