TP-Link Tapo C310 User manual

User Guide

Outdoor Security Wi-Fi Camera

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

How to Reset Your Camera ··················································· 14

Authentication··············································································15

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. 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/.

• The setup video and waterproof cable attachments video can be found at https://www.tp-link.com/support/setup-video/.

Introduction

Tapo C310 is a full-featured weatherproof security camera that you can access from anywhere. Receive instant notications when a person or motion

is detected to keep an eye on vital areas. The sound alarm will also trigger automatically to frighten away unwanted visitors.

Day or night, rain or shine, the Tapo camera protects what you love most.

• 2K Resolution – Reveals clearer images and more details than 1080p.

• IP66 Weatherproof – Helps Tapo C310 perform well even in harsh environments with rain and dust.

• Dual Powerful Antennas – Provides wider Wi-Fi coverage and more stable wireless connection with dual external antennas.

• Night Vision(Up to 98 ft) – Provides a visual distance of up to 98 ft (30 m) even in total darkness to always keep you safe.

• Activity Zones – Set up activity zones to only receive alerts that matter.

• Sound Alarm – Triggers sound eects to frighten away unwanted visitors.

• Local microSD Storage (Up to 512GB)* and Cloud Storage** – Save recorded videos to an installed microSD card (up to 512 GB) or by using Tapo

Care** cloud storage service.

*microSD card must be purchased separately.

**Subscribe for cloud storage at https://www.tapo.com/tapocare/

• Wired/Wireless Networking – Connect the camera to your network through Ethernet or Wi-Fi for more exible installation.

• Two-Way Audio – Communicate remotely with a delivery person in real time.

Appearance

Front Panel

microSD Card Slot

Hold for 5s to reset Wi-Fi or

10s to factory reset camera

Speaker

RESET

MIC

Bottom Panel

DC Power Connector

Used to connect to a 9V DC

power adapter

Ethernet Port

Used to connect to a

network device

System LED

IR LED

Insert a microSD card

for local recording

microSD

System LED Indication

Blinking red and green

(for Wi-Fi setup)

Blinking red slowly

(for Wi-Fi setup)

Solid amber

Blinking redquickly

Solidred

Solidgreen

Blinking greenquickly

Starting up

Connected to the cloud

Ready for setup

Connecting to Wi-Fi

Connected to Wi-Fi

or wired network

Camera resetting

Camera updating

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.

Step 4. Congure 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.

Note: For Wireless setup, if your camera is connected to your router via an Ethernet cable, please unplug the cable rst.

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.

● 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.