TP-Link Tapo TC65 User manual
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
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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 reect your actual Tapo Camera experience.
Conventions
In this guide, the following convention is used:
Convention Description
Blue Key information appears in teal, including management page text such as menus, items, buttons and so on.
Underline Hyperlinks are in teal 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 and waterproof cable attachments video can be found at https://www.tp-link.com/support/setup-video/.
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Introduction
Tapo C310/TC65 is a full-featured weatherproof security camera that you can access from anywhere. Receive instant notications and check feeds
when the motion is detected. Moreover, the automatic siren system will trigger light and sound to frighten away unwanted visitors after the camera
detects motion.
Day or night, rain or shine, the Tapo camera protects what you love most.
• 3MP High Denition – Deliver high resolution video helping you never miss a detail.
• Motion Detection and Notications – Notify you when the camera detects movement.
• Sound and Light Alarm – Trigger light and sound eects to frighten away unwanted visitors.
• Wired or Wireless Networking – Connect the camera to your network through Ethernet or Wi-Fi for more exible installation.
• Weatherproof – Help Tapo C310/TC65 perform well even in harsh environments with rain and dust.
• Night Vision – Provide a visual distance of up to 98 ft (30 m) even in total darkness to always keep you safe.
• Two-Way Audio – Communicate with others with the built-in microphone and speaker.
• Local Storage (up to 128 GB) – Store 3MP 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
Front Panel
Bottom Panel
MicroSD Card Slot
Hold for 5s to reset Wi-Fi or
10s to factory reset 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
IR LED
Insert amicroSD card
for local recording
Micro SD
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System LED Description
Blinking red and green
(for Wi-Fi setup)
Blinking red slowly
(for Wi-Fi setup)
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 or
wired network
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 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.
OR
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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.
Note: For Wireless setup, if your camera is connected to your router via an Ethernet cable, please unplug the cable rst.
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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 amber 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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