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Product Overview

Tapo C420_V1_Datasheet

Manual

Tapo C420(US)_V1_Quick Installation Guide(English)

Setup Video

FAQs

How secure are Tapo devices? 12-20-2024457
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Detection Is Not Working On TP-Link Camera 03-22-202476988
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How to use a Tapo Solar Panel with Tapo Battery-Powered Security Cameras 07-22-202415524
What can I do if the Tapo app is not working properly (smart plug, smart camera, smart bulb)? 09-20-202447673
What if my Tapo Solar Panel Does Not Charge my Battery Cameras? 07-29-20247886
What are the automation and shortcut features of my Tapo device (smart bulb, smart plug, smart camera)? 09-04-202414752
How to Check and Improve the Network Connection & Stability of Tapo & Kasa Smart Devices in the Tapo App 09-04-2024147457
How to Extend the Battery Life of a Tapo Camera or Doorbell? 09-04-202447757
Tapo and Kasa Devices Unable to be Controlled in the App 08-26-202471011
How to Create Automations or Shortcuts for a Tapo Device 09-14-2023110090
What Should I Do If the Email Link has Expired After I Register a Cloud Account or Reset My Password? 08-16-202415441
What Type of MicroSD Card Does Tapo/Kasa Camera Support? 08-13-2024969915
How to use the Pan & Tilt function of the Tapo / Kasa cameras on the Tapo App 07-23-202488792
How to edit Home and Away Mode for Tapo&Kasa Cameras on the Tapo app 07-19-2024180269
How to unbind cloud account with devices in mobile App 07-01-2024138663
What can I do if I forget my password of the cloud account (Tapo smart plug, smart camera, smart bulb) 07-01-202471461
How to view the invoice for my Tapo Care subscription? 05-11-202324132
How to Enable Precise Location in the Tapo App 05-28-202416071
What should I do if I don’t receive the email when I register cloud account or reset my password？ 05-23-2024459689
What is the Wake-up Sensitivity Feature on my Battery-Operated Tapo Camera/Doorbell? 06-16-202342954
How to Integrate Tapo / Kasa Devices with Samsung SmartThings 05-20-2024494021
How Can I Subscribe to a Tapo Care Plan? 04-30-2024231833
Tapo or Kasa Devices Showing Offline After Changing or Resetting the Router 04-23-202431659
What Should I do if My Tapo Camera’s Image is Discolored? 04-23-202437768
How to set detection zone for your Tapo Camera 04-23-202423147
How to Download Videos from Tapo Devices 03-29-2024148063
What Should I do if I am Unable to View My Tapo or Kasa Camera? 03-29-2024229204
How to use the Alexa Announcement feature of the Tapo Camera and Doorbell 03-25-202431227
Getting to know your Tapo Camera App 03-22-2024195341
How to improve the connection stability of my Hub and its sub-devices 03-22-202437070
How to position my TP-Link camera for optimal performance 03-20-202423721
What should I do if the SD card cannot be formatted/recognized? 03-01-2024444060
How to use the Detection Features on Tapo & Kasa Cameras 02-29-2024312444
How to Use Siri to Control Your Tapo or Kasa Smart Devices 02-27-2024406789
How to Reduce False-Positive Motion Detection Events Caused by Rain, Snow, Insects, etc. 02-16-2024116676
How to Share Your Tapo Smart Devices (Smart Plugs, Cameras, and Lights) with Family 02-02-2024739879
How can I conduct 3DS Authentication when Subscribing to Tapo Care 12-01-202318264
Information related to the Tapo Care free trial 01-19-2024100680
What Is the Subscription Pricing of the Tapo Care Plan? 01-19-2024426691
How to upgrade or downgrade my Tapo Care subscription 01-19-202449345
How to configure the Notification feature for the Tapo & Kasa devices on the Tapo app 09-22-202352433
How to Find the IP Address of my Tapo or Kasa Camera 12-08-2023246832
How to Install a Micro SD card for my Tapo camera 12-01-2023392071
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How to Use the Room Feature in the Tapo App 09-14-202311869
What should I do if the video image is upside down on my Tapo or Kasa camera 10-13-2023197715
How to use Widgets to control your Tapo Devices and Tapo Shortcuts on iOS devices 09-29-202383662
How to configure the Alarm feature for the Tapo Cameras on the Tapo app 09-22-202370833
How to Add a Group to Your Tapo Devices 09-14-202320146
How to use the Privacy Mode of my Tapo&Kasa cameras 09-13-2023116895
How to update the firmware of the Tapo&Kasa devices on the Tapo App 09-13-2023169130
How to unbind the account (TP-Link ID) with Tapo&Kasa smart devices in the Tapo app 09-13-2023120027
Where can I find detection recordings of Tapo&Kasa cameras on the Tapo app? 09-13-202382436
Making Your Account More Secure: Introducing Two-Step Verification (2FA) for the Tapo App 09-12-202373467
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Firmware Release Note

Refer the FAQ to update firmware.

Tapo C420(US)_V1_1.2.17 Build 20240305

Published Date: 2024-03-19

Modifications and Bug Fixes:
1. Optimized the issue of the Alarm not ringing in some cases.
2. Enhanced device stability.
3. Fixed some minor bugs.

Tapo C420(US)_V1_1.2.16 Build 20240122

Published Date: 2024-02-02

Modifications and Bug Fixes:
1. Optimized the live streaming performance.
2. Optimized the AI detection performance.
3. Optimized the camera battery life.
4. Enhanced device stability.
5. Fixed some minor bugs.

Tapo C420(US)_V1_1.2.15 Build 20231013

Published Date: 2023-12-26

Modifications and Bug Fixes:
1. Added support for more functions in the Battery Status page to better know and record the battery usage details.
2. Added support for any quadrilateral area configuration under AI and Motion Detection Activity Zones.
3. Added support for different working modes with varying detection and recording parameters to balance performance and power consumption.
4. Optimized detection performance.
5. Optimized the camera battery life.
6. Fixed some minor bugs.

Tapo C420(US)_V1_1.2.14 Build 20230829

Published Date: 2023-09-15

Modifications and Bug Fixes:
1. Optimized the Motion Detection function.
2. Optimized the SD card recording function.
3. Fixed some minor bugs.

Tapo C420(US)_V1_1.2.12 Build 20230727

Published Date: 2023-08-16

Modifications and Bug Fixes:
1. Add support for customizing Image Style and Brightness under Image Settings.
2. Fix some minor bugs.

Tapo C420(US)_V1_1.2.11 Build 20230726

Published Date: 2023-07-29

Modifications and Bug Fixes:
Fix the problem of false motion detection in some cases.

Tapo C420(US)_V1_1.2.9 Build 20230626

Published Date: 2023-07-12

Modifications and Bug Fixes:
1. Added support for any quadrilateral area configuration under Activity Zones.
2. Added three new alarm tones and raise the alarm volume.
3. Optimized detection notification.
4. Improved detection clip integrity.
5. Improved PIR sensitivity.
6. Fixed some minor bugs.

Tapo C420(US)_V1_1.2.7 Build 20230426

Published Date: 2023-05-12

Modifications and Bug Fixes:
1. Optimize Detection performance.
2. Fix some minor bugs.

Tapo C420(US)_V1_1.2.6 Build 20230224

Published Date: 2023-03-29

Modifications and Bug Fixes:
1. Improve camera battery life.
2. Fix some minor bugs.

Tapo C420(US)_V1_1.2.5 Build 20230129

Published Date: 2023-02-14

Modifications and Bug Fixes:
1. Enhance stability of the camera.
2. Fix some minor bugs.

Tapo C420(US)_V1_1.2.4 Build 20221208

Published Date: 2023-01-03

Modifications and Bug Fixes:
1. Improved liveview performance.
2. Enhanced stability of the camera.
3. Improved performance of the camera.
4. Fixed some minor bugs.

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GPL Code

Tapo C420(US)_V1_GPL