TP-Link Tapo C111 User manual
User Guide
Home Security Wi-Fi Camera
©2023 TP-Link 1910013430 REV2.0.0
Contents
About This Guide ······················································································································· 1
Introduction ·································································································································· 2
Appearance ·································································································································· 3
Set Up Your Camera················································································································· 5
Set Up Using Amazon Frustration-Free Setup·························································· 6
Mount Your Camera··············································································································· 10
Authentication·························································································································· 11
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About This Guide
This guide provides a brief introduction to the Pan/Tilt 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 reect 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
• 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 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 Home Security Wi-Fi Camera helps you stay with them anytime, anywhere. Receive a notication
whenever your camera detects motion and see a video clip of this motion to check everything.
• 2K Resolution – Provides greater sharpness and clarity.
• Customizable Block Zones – Set customizable block zones to keep private areas from being monitored.
• Alarm System – Triggers sound alarms when motion, a person, or a baby crying is detected.
• Night Vision up to 30 ft – Provides a visual distance of up to 30 ft in total darkness.
• Two-Way Audio – Communicate in real time through a built-in microphone and speaker.
• Sharing – Share adorable and amusing moments with loved ones.
• Local* and Cloud** Storage – Save recorded videos to a microSD card (up to 512 GB)* or by using Tapo Care** cloud storage services.
*Subscribe for cloud storage at https://www.tapo.com/tapocare/
**microSD card purchased separately.
• Activity Zones – Set up your own activity zones to only receive alerts that matter.
• Easy Setup – Follow in-app instructions to easily set up within minutes.
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Appearance
Lens
Microphone
Alert Light
Blinks to alert you when
the activity is detected.
Reset Button
Use a pin to Press and hold for at least 5
seconds until the LED blinks red to reset
your camera.
microSD Card Slot
Identify the direction of the microSD card
and carefully insert the card into the slot.
Push in the card until you hear a clicking
sound. Then initialize it on the Tapo app
for local recording.
System LED
microSD
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System LED Indication
Blinking red and green
Blinking red slowly
Solid amber
Blinking red quickly
Solid red
Solid green
Blinking green quickly
Starting up
Connected to the cloud
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.
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. Follow the app instructions to
complete setup.
OR
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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.
● 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.
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