Installation and User Guide

About This Guide

This guide provides a brief introduction to the Dual Lens Pan/Tilt Security 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 reflect 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

Specifications 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.

Introduction

Elevate your home security with the Dual Lens Pan/Tilt Security Camera. Two 2K 3MP lenses work together to capture a broader perspective, minimizing blind spots and delivering all-round protection for your home. Experience enhanced visibility with 3x clarity using the Telephoto lens, along with features like Synchronized Smart Tracking and One-Tap Smart Focus for a broader and clearer view.

• Synchronized Smart Tracking – The pan/tilt camera seamlessly follows movements detected by the fixed camera, ensuring comprehensive and dynamic protection.

• Free Smart AI Detection – Identifies people, pets, vehicles and baby cry while only sending you alerts when truly needed.

• Night Vision up to 40 ft  – Provides a visual distance of up to 40 ft in total darkness.

• Two Views at Once – One camera, two areas monitored simultaneously, ensuring minimal blind spots.

• Customizable Privacy Zones – Set customizable privacy zones to keep private areas from being monitored.

• Customizable Activity Zones – Set up specific detection zones to be alerted for areas that matter most.

• One-Tap Smart Focus – Simply select an area within the wide-angle view, and the pan/tilt camera will instantly focus on that point. 

• Compact Design for Multiple Installation Methods – It can be placed on a desk, hung on a wall or mounted on the ceiling. 

• Local^† and Cloud^‡ Storage – Save recorded videos to a microSD card (up to 512 GB)^† or by using Tapo Care^‡ cloud storage services.
^†microSD card purchased separately. Actual storage capacity depends on the size of the microSD card used.
^‡Subscribe for cloud storage at https://wwwtapo.com/tapocare/​​​

Appearance

1. System LED & White LED: It shows your camera status. When light alarm is triggered, it will turn white.

2. IR LED: Provide black and white night vision when it is on.

3. Lens: For capturing things within its view.

4. Microphone: For capturing your voice.

Tilt the lens up to find the Reset button and microSD card slot.

5. Reset: While the camera is on, press and hold for 5 seconds to reset Wi-Fi settings, and 10 seconds to reset to factory settings.

6. microSD card slot: Insert a microSD card (not included) and initialize it on the Tapo app for local recording.

Turn to the back side of your camera. You can find the speaker and DC Power Port.

7. Speaker

8. DC Power Port

 

System LED Indication

LED Status	Indication
Solid red	Starting up
Blinking red and green	Ready for setup
Blinking red slowly	Connecting to Wi-Fi
Solid amber	Connected to Wi-Fi
Solid green	Connected to the cloud
Blinking red quickly	Camera updating
Blinking green quickly	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 first.

Step 3. Add Your Camera
Tap the + button in the app and search for your model. Follow the app instructions to complete setup.

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, confirm 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 blue	Ready for setup
Blinking blue	FFS setup in progress
Solid blue	Working properly

If the LED does not turn solid blue 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. )

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. 

     

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.

5. Plug in your Tapo device and the setup will complete automatically in two minutes. 
For setting up more Tapo devices, just plug in and enjoy! 
Done!
If this device displays on the Home page in the Tapo app, it indicates this device has been successfully associated with your Amazon account and joined your Wi-Fi network automatically.
If this device does not display on the Home page in the Tapo app, try setting it up manually. (Tap the + button on the page, select your device model, and then follow the app instructions.)

Install a microSD Card

Follow the steps below to install the microSD card for local recording.
You can go to Camera Settings > Storage & Recording in the Tapo app to check the card status or format your card.

1. Tilt the lens up to find the microSD card slot. 
2. 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.

 

Mount Your Camera

When you finish adding your camera to the Tapo app, you can set it on a table or shelf. You can also mount it on a wall or ceiling with the provided mounting template and screws.

Option 1: Wall Mount

1. Stick the mounting template for the wall mount to the desired place. Drill 4 screw holes according to the template.

2. Route the power cord through one of the grooves and the opening in the bracket.

3. Rotate the snap-fit to the position as shown below. Then insert 4 anchors into the holes and use the screws to affix the bracket over the anchors.

 

4. Plug the Type-C connector into the camera base. Align the snap-fit, then slide the base onto the bracket from inside out until it clicks into place.

 

Option 2: Ceiling Mount

1. Stick the mounting template for the ceiling mount to the desired place. Drill 2 screw holes according to the template.

2. Route the power cord through one of the grooves and the opening in the bracket.

3. Rotate the snap-fit to the position as shown below. Then insert 2 anchors into the holes and use the screws to affix the bracket over the anchors.

4. Plug the Type-C connector into the camera base. Align the snap-fit, then slide the base onto the bracket from inside out until it clicks into place.

Reset Your Camera

Follow the steps below to reset your camera via the Reset button. You can also go to Camera Settings in the Tapo app and tap Remove Device at the bottom to factory reset your camera.

Tilt the lens up to find the reset button. Press and hold the RESET button to reset the camera.
• Press and hold for 5 seconds until the LED blinks red slowly: Reset Wi-Fi settings only
• Press and hold for 10 seconds until the LED blinks red quickly: Reset to factory settings

 

      

Support

For technical support, the user guide, FAQs, warranty and more, please visit https://www.tapo.com/support/

Authentication

CE Mark Warning    

OPERATING FREQUENCY (the maximum transmitted power)

2412MHz—2472MHz (20dBm)

EU Declaration of Conformity
TP-Link hereby declares that Dual Lens Pan/Tilt Security Camera is in compliance with the essential requirements and other relevant provisions of directives 2014/53/EU, 2009/125/EC, 2011/65/EU and (EU)2015/863.
The original EU Declaration of Conformity may be found at https://www.tapo.com/en/support/ce/
RF Exposure Information 
This device meets the EU requirements (2014/53/EU Article 3.1a) on the limitation of exposure of the general public to electromagnetic fields by way of health protection.   
The device complies with RF specifications when the device used at 20 cm from your body.
UKCA Mark

UK Declaration of Conformity
TP-Link hereby declares that the Dual Lens Pan/Tilt Security Camera is in compliance with the essential requirements and other relevant provisions of the Radio Equipment Regulations 2017.
The original UK Declaration of Conformity may be found at https://www.tapo.com/support/ukca/.

 

Canadian Compliance Statement
This device contains licence-exempt transmitter(s)/receiver(s) that comply with Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada’s licence-exempt RSS(s). Operation is subject to the following two conditions:
(1) This device may not cause interference.
(2) This device must accept any interference, including interference that may cause undesired operation of the device.
L’émetteur/récepteur exempt de licence contenu dans le présent appareil est conforme aux CNR d’Innovation, Sciences et Développement économique Canada applicables aux appareils radio exempts de licence. L’exploitation est autorisée aux deux conditions suivantes :
1) L’appareil ne doit pas produire de brouillage;
2) L’appareil doit accepter tout brouillage radioélectrique subi, même si le brouillage est susceptible d’en compromettre le fonctionnement.

Radiation Exposure Statement: 
This equipment complies with IC radiation exposure limits set forth for an uncontrolled environment. This equipment should be installed and operated with minimum distance 20cm between the radiator & your body. 

Déclaration d’exposition aux radiations: 
Cet équipement est conforme aux limites d’exposition aux rayonnements IC établies pour un environnement non contrôlé. Cet équipement doit être installé et utilisé avec un minimum de 20 cm de distance entre la source de rayonnement et votre corps.

Industry Canada Statement
CAN ICES-003 (B)/NMB-003(B)

Korea Warning Statements:
당해 무선설비는 운용중 전파혼신 가능성이 있음.

NCC Notice & BSMI Notice
注意！ 
取得審驗證明之低功率射頻器材，非經核准，公司、商號或使用者均不得擅自變更頻率、加大功率或變更原設計之特性及功能。
低功率射頻器材之使用不得影響飛航安全及干擾合法通信；經發現有干擾現象時，應立即停用，並改善至無干擾時方得繼續使用。
前述合法通信，指依電信管理法規定作業之無線電通信。
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為避免本器材影像畫面遭偷窺或擷取，本器材使用者應先修改預設密碼，並定期更新密碼。
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請使用原裝電源供應器或只能按照本產品注明的電源類型使用本產品。
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工作溫度：0°C ~ 40°C（32°F ~ 104°F）

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Safety Information

• Keep the device away from water, fire, humidity or hot environments.
• Adapter shall be easily accessible.
• Never touch the product with wet hands. 
• Do not disassemble, repair or modify the product.
• Do not use any other chargers than those recommended. 
• Do not use damaged charger or USB cable to charge the device.
• Do not use the product if the casing has been broken. Danger of electric shock.
• Use only power supplies listed in the user instructions. Refer to the User Manual on the product support page. 
• For indoor use only.
• Do not use liquid to clean the product. Only use a dry cloth. 
• Never put metal objects inside the product. If a metal object enters the product turn off the circuit breaker and contact an authorised electrician.
• The product should be kept free from excessive smoke, dust or high temperature and vibration.
• This product should not be exposed to direct sunlight 
• Do not place heavy objects on top of the product.
• When you leave the product unused for a long time, unplug the product from the power outlet.
• Do not use the device where wireless devices are not allowed. 
• Do not place near automatically controlled devices such as fire alarms. Radio waves emitted from this product may cause such devices to malfunction resulting in an accident.
• Observe restrictions on using wireless products in fuel depots, chemical plants or when blasting operations are in progress.
• This product is not intended to be used when providing medical care. Consult the manufacturer of any personal medical devices, such as pacemakers or hearing aids to determine if they are adequately shielded from external RF (radio frequency) energy.
• Do not use this product in health care facilities. Hospitals or health care facilities may be using equipment that could be sensitive to external RF energy.
• This product may interfere with other electronic products such as TV, radios, personal computers, phones or other wireless devices.
• Operating Temperature: 0 ºC ~ 40 ºC (32 °F ~ 104 °F)
• The camera shall be installed at a height no higher than 2 meters.
Please read and follow the above safety information when operating thedevice. We cannot guarantee that no accidents or damage will occur due to improper use of the device. Please use this product with care and operate at your own risk.

Use only the power supplies listed below.

Manufacturer	Model
TP-Link	T090085-2C1
TP-Link	T090085-2B1
TP-Link	T090085-2D1
TP-Link	T090085-2E1
TP-Link	T090085-2H1

 

Explanation of the symbols on the product label
Note: The product label is on the bottom of the product and its power supply. Symbols may vary from products.

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