TP-Link Tapo C400S2 User manual

User Guide

Smart Wire-Free Security Camera System

Contents

About This Guide ···········································································1

Introduction ······················································································ 2

Appearance-Camera···································································3

Appearance-Hub ········································································4

Charge the Battery········································································7

Set Up Your Camera·····································································8

Install a microSD Card······························································ 10

Installation Options···································································· 11

Mount Your Camera··································································· 12

Authentication··············································································13

About This Guide

This guide provides a brief introduction to the Smart Wire-Free Security Camera System 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/.

Introduction

Install anywhere with long battery life.

Tapo Wire-Free Security Camera System is designed to be used outdoors. Its rechargeable and removable battery with a low-power protocol extends

your usage. No wires means you can place the camera wherever you like.

• 1080p Full HD Live View – Check 24hrs clear live view through the Tapo app.

• 180 Day Long Battery Life* – The rechargeable and removable battery with a low-power protocol extends your usage.

*180-day battery life is based on TP-Link's laboratory testing with 10-20 triggered events per day. Actual battery life may vary based on device

settings, use, and environmental factors.

• Wire-Free Placement – No wires means you can place the cameras almost anywhere inside or outside - whatever works for you.

• Smart AI Detection – Detect multiple event types with smart AI algorithms. Adjust the sensitivity according to your needs.

• Sound Alarm – Trigger sound as an alarm when motion is detected.

• Motion Detection – Get instant notications when your camera detects motion.

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

• Two-Way Audio – Communicate with others with the built-in microphone and speaker.

• Activity Zone – Notify you when activity is detected in your specic zone.

• Flexible Storage Choices – Save recorded videos on the hub-installed microSD* card (up to 256 GB) or by using Tapo Care** cloud storage services.

*microSD card needs to be purchased separately.

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

Appearance-Camera

Front Back

Indicate the status of your camera. While the camera is powered on:

3Motion Sensor

4Status LED

2Light Sensor

Lens

5Microphone

SYNC/RESET Button

Press for 1 second: Pair with the hub

Press and hold for at least 5 seconds: Reset the camera

RES

SYNC

42 5

Appearance-Hub

▲

microSD card not included.

1SYNC

Press to pair with the camera, or silence the hub when it rings.

2RESET

Press and hold for at least 5 seconds until the hub LED quickly

blinks red to reset the hub.

3microSD Card Slot

Insert a microSD card to record camera videos locally.

Initialize the microSD card within the Tapo app rst.

4Status LED

Indicate the status of your hub.

microSD

1 2 3

Solid amber

Blinking red quickly

Solid red

Solid green

Blinking green quickly

Starting up

Connected to the cloud

Connected to router

Hub resetting

Hub updating

Blinking red and green Ready for setup

Blinking green slowly Pairing

Hub Status LED

Camera Status LED

Blinking red and green

Solid Red

Blinking red once a minute

Blinking green quickly Camera updating

Blinking red quickly Camera resetting

Ready for pairing

Pairing

Blinking red slowly

Blinking green slowly

Solid green Connected to the cloud

Solid amber Connected to the hub

Starting up

Low battery

Oine

Charge the Battery

Method 1:

Connect the battery to a power source.

Method 2:

Insert the battery into the camera, and then connect the camera to a power source.

Solid amber

Solid green

5V USB Charger

Charging:

Fully charged:

5V USB Charger

Set Up Your Camera

Follow the steps below to get started with your new hub and 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 Hub First

Tap the button in the app and select your

model. Follow app instructions to set up your

hub.

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