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Product Overview

TC85(US)_V1.6_Datasheet

Manual

Setup Video

FAQs

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General Questions about Tapo Cameras 09-04-20241437977
What can I do if the Tapo app is not working properly (smart plug, smart camera, smart bulb)? 09-20-202443082
What if my Tapo Solar Panel Does Not Charge my Battery Cameras? 07-29-20245481
What are the automation and shortcut features of my Tapo device (smart bulb, smart plug, smart camera)? 09-04-202412399
How to Check and Improve the Network Connection & Stability of Tapo & Kasa Smart Devices in the Tapo App 09-04-2024137318
Tapo and Kasa Devices Unable to be Controlled in the App 08-26-202466699
What Should I Do If the Email Link has Expired After I Register a Cloud Account or Reset My Password? 08-16-202411689
How to use the Pan & Tilt function of the Tapo / Kasa cameras on the Tapo App 07-23-202483848
How to edit Home and Away Mode for Tapo&Kasa Cameras on the Tapo app 07-19-2024171688
How to unbind cloud account with devices in mobile App 07-01-2024135162
What can I do if I forget my password of the cloud account (Tapo smart plug, smart camera, smart bulb) 07-01-202465234
How to Enable Precise Location in the Tapo App 05-28-202413292
What should I do if I don’t receive the email when I register cloud account or reset my password？ 05-23-2024452912
What is the Wake-up Sensitivity Feature on my Battery-Operated Tapo Camera/Doorbell? 06-16-202340681
What Should I do if My Tapo Camera’s Image is Discolored? 04-23-202432803
What Should I do if I am Unable to View My Tapo or Kasa Camera? 03-29-2024218641
How to use the Alexa Announcement feature of the Tapo Camera and Doorbell 03-25-202426652
How to position my TP-Link camera for optimal performance 03-20-202418739
How to use the Detection Features on Tapo & Kasa Cameras 02-29-2024297600
How to Reduce False-Positive Motion Detection Events Caused by Rain, Snow, Insects, etc. 02-16-2024108809
How to Share Your Tapo Smart Devices (Smart Plugs, Cameras, and Lights) with Family 02-02-2024697318
How can I conduct 3DS Authentication when Subscribing to Tapo Care 12-01-202316426
How to configure the Notification feature for the Tapo & Kasa devices on the Tapo app 09-22-202346178
How to Find the IP Address of my Tapo or Kasa Camera 12-08-2023235911
Answers to All Your Questions on Tapo Battery Camera 11-23-202312948
How to Use the Room Feature in the Tapo App 09-14-20239344
What should I do if the video image is upside down on my Tapo or Kasa camera 10-13-2023185362
How to configure the Alarm feature for the Tapo Cameras on the Tapo app 09-22-202362211
How to use the Privacy Mode of my Tapo&Kasa cameras 09-13-2023111487
How to update the firmware of the Tapo&Kasa devices on the Tapo App 09-13-2023161406
How to unbind the account (TP-Link ID) with Tapo&Kasa smart devices in the Tapo app 09-13-2023115753
Where can I find detection recordings of Tapo&Kasa cameras on the Tapo app? 09-13-202379259

Firmware Release Note

Refer the FAQ to update firmware.

TC85(US)_V1.6_1.3.10 Build 240919

Published Date: 2024-10-17

Modifications and Bug Fixes:
1. Added support for 12-hour Time option and more timestamp formats.
2. Improved image performance.
3. Optimized loading time for remote live view.
4. Fixed the issue of the abnormal clip lengths on SD card recording.
5. Fixed the issue of no notifications when the SD card is full.
6. Fixed some minor bugs.

TC85(US)_V1.6_1.3.9 Build 240701

Published Date: 2024-07-11

Modifications and Bug Fixes:
1. Optimized the night vision image performance.
2. Fixed the issue where Network Connection information was missing on the device settings page.
3. Fixed some minor bugs.

TC85(US)_V1.6_1.3.6 Build 240327

Published Date: 2024-04-28

Modifications and Bug Fixes:
1. Added support for abnormal power consumption notification.
2. Enhanced live streaming stability in third-party client.
3. Optimized image performance in dark environment.
4. Fixed some issues causing recording and playback failures.
5. Fixed some minor bugs.

TC85(US)_V1.6_1.3.5 Build 240223

Published Date: 2024-03-15

Modifications and Bug Fixes:
1. Enhanced solar panel charging functionality for performance.
2. Improved charging efficiency and battery life.
3. Enhanced the performance of Motion Detection.
4. Fixed SD card anomalies in specific scenarios.
5. Fixed battery temperature not updating issue.
6. Fixed some minor bugs.

TC85(US)_V1.6_1.3.4 Build 231222

Published Date: 2024-01-05

Modifications and Bug Fixes:
1. Optimized the playback performance of SD card recordings.
2. Optimized the live streaming performance.
3. Enhanced device stability.
4. Fixed some minor bugs.

TC85(US)_V1.6_1.3.3 Build 231213

Published Date: 2023-12-25

Modifications and Bug Fixes:
1. Enhanced local communication security.
2. Optimized the Cloud Video performance.
3. Optimized the spotlight function.
4. Improved time synchronization accuracy.
5. Enhanced device stability.
6. Fixed some minor bugs.

TC85(US)_V1.6_1.2.13 Build 230925

Published Date: 2023-09-27

Modifications and Bug Fixes:
1. Optimized the live view image performance.
2. Optimized the network performance.
3. Fixed some minor bugs.

TC85(US)_V1.6_1.2.12 Build 230919

Published Date: 2023-09-26

Modifications and Bug Fixes:
1. Added support for more functions in Battery Status page to better know and record the battery usage details.
2. Optimized configuration experience.
3. Optimized detection performance.
4. Fixed some minor bugs.

TC85(US)_V1.6_1.2.10 Build 230817

Published Date: 2023-09-15

Modifications and Bug Fixes:
1. Added support for any quadrilateral area configuration under AI and Motion Detection Activity Zones.
2. Added support for different working modes with varying detection and recording parameters to balance performance and battery consumption.
3. Optimized the camera battery life.
4. Fixed some minor bugs.

TC85(US)_V1.6_1.2.9 Build 230811

Published Date: 2023-08-22

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

TC85(US)_V1.6_1.2.6 Build 230720

Published Date: 2023-08-02

Modifications and Bug Fixes:
1. Optimize the performance of the camera.
2. Fix some minor bugs.

TC85(US)_V1.6_1.2.5 Build 230619

Published Date: 2023-07-20

First firmware released.