Tapo C111 - Surveillance Camera TP-LINK - Free user manual and instructions

Product Type	Surveillance Camera
Brand	TP-Link
Model	Tapo C111
Resolution	1080p Full HD (1920 x 1080)
Lens	3.6mm, fixed
Field of View	110° diagonal
Night Vision	Infrared LEDs up to 9 meters (30 ft)
Audio	Two-way audio with built-in microphone and speaker
Motion Detection	Yes, with customizable zones and sensitivity
Storage	microSD card slot, supports up to 256 GB (not included)
Connectivity	Wi-Fi 2.4 GHz, 802.11 b/g/n
Power Supply	DC 9V 0.6A adapter (included)
Dimensions	5.5 x 2.8 x 2.0 inches (140 x 71 x 51 mm)
Weight	0.35 lbs (159 g)
Compatibility	Tapo app for iOS and Android
Weather Resistance	Indoor use only
Security	128-bit AES encryption
Mounting	Tabletop or wall mountable (mounting kit included)

Frequently Asked Questions - Tapo C111 TP-LINK

How do I set up the Tapo C111 camera?

Download the Tapo app from the App Store or Google Play. Create an account, then add the camera by scanning the QR code on the device. Follow the in-app instructions to connect to Wi-Fi.

What Wi-Fi network does the camera support?

The Tapo C111 requires a 2.4 GHz Wi-Fi network. 5 GHz networks are not supported.

Can I view the camera remotely?

Yes, you can access the live feed from anywhere using the Tapo app on your smartphone or tablet.

Does the camera have night vision?

Yes, it has infrared LEDs that allow clear night vision up to 30 feet in total darkness.

How do I enable two-way audio?

In the Tapo app, open the camera live view and press the microphone icon to speak through the camera's speaker. The camera's microphone allows you to hear the other side.

How does motion detection work?

The camera detects movement and sends push notifications to your phone. You can customize detection zones and sensitivity in the app settings.

Can I store recordings locally?

Yes, insert a microSD card (up to 256 GB) into the slot to record and store videos locally. Continuous or event-based recording options are available.

How do I reset the Tapo C111?

Press and hold the Reset button on the camera for about 5 seconds until the LED blinks red and green. The camera will reboot and enter setup mode.

What should I do if the camera won't connect?

Ensure your phone is connected to a 2.4 GHz Wi-Fi network. Try resetting the camera and re-adding it in the app. Check that the camera is within range of your router.

Is the camera compatible with voice assistants?

Yes, the Tapo C111 works with Amazon Alexa and Google Assistant for voice control. Enable the Tapo skill in the respective app to link your account.

USER MANUAL Tapo C111 TP-LINK

User Guide

Home Security Wi-Fi Camera

Contents

About This Guide 1

Introduction 2

Appearance 3

Set Up Your Camera 5

Set Up Using Amazon Frustration-Free Setup 6

Mount Your Camera 10

Authentication....11

About This Guide

This guide provides a brief introduction to the Pan/Tilt Home 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 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

When you are away from home, there are always things you care about. This is where the smart camera functions. No matter if your child is climbing the kitchen cabinet, or the pet is stealing snacks, the Home Security Wi-Fi Camera helps you stay with them anytime, anywhere. Receive a notification whenever your camera detects motion and see a video clip of this motion to check everything.

• 2K Resolution – Provides greater sharpness and clarity.
• Customizable Block Zones – Set customizable block zones to keep private areas from being monitored.
• Alarm System – Triggers sound alarms when motion, a person, or a baby crying is detected.
• Night Vision up to 30 ft – Provides a visual distance of up to 30 ft in total darkness.
• Two-Way Audio – Communicate in real time through a built-in microphone and speaker.
• Sharing – Share adorable and amusing moments with loved ones.
• Local* and Cloud** Storage – Save recorded videos to a microSD card (up to 512 GB)* or by using Tapo Care** cloud storage services. *Subscribe for cloud storage at https://www.tapo.com/tapocare/ **microSD card purchased separately.
• Activity Zones – Set up your own activity zones to only receive alerts that matter.
• Easy Setup – Follow in-app instructions to easily set up within minutes.

Appearance

System LED 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 resetting
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 select 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 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.)

How to use Amazon Frustration-Free Setup with Tapo devices

1. Open the Amazon Alexa app. Then tap More and select Skills & Games.

1. Enter Tapo in the search bar and choose Tapo.

1. Tap the ENABLE TO USE button.

1. 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.

1. 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.)

Mount Your Camera

When you finish adding your camera in the Tapo app, you can set it on a table or shelf. You can also mount it on a wall with the provided mounting template and screws. Follow the steps below to mount your new camera or follow the setup video at https://www.tp-link.com/support/setup-video/itcloud-cameras.

1. Mark Position

Place the mounting template where you want the camera.

For wall mounting, drill two holes through two circles.

2. Affix Screws

Affix two mounting screws with the help of the mounting template.

For wall mounting, insert two anchors into the holes and screw the screws into the anchors.

3. Secure Camera

Hang your camera on the screws.

Authentication

FCC compliance information statement

Product Name: Home Security Wi-Fi Camera

Model Number: Tapo C111

Component Name	Model
I.T.E. Power Supply	T090060-2B1

Responsible Party:

TP-Link USA Corporation

Address: 10 Mauchly, Irvine, CA 92618

Website: http://www.tp-link.com/us/

Tel: [phone]

This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures:

• Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
• Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.
• Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected.
• Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.

This device complies with part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions:

1. This device may not cause harmful interference.
2. This device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.

Any changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user's authority to operate the equipment.

Note: The manufacturer is not responsible for any radio or TV interference caused by unauthorized modifications to this equipment. Such modifications could void the user's authority to operate the equipment.

FCC RF Radiation Exposure Statement

This equipment complies with FCC RF radiation exposure limits set forth for an uncontrolled environment. This device and its antenna must not be co-located or operating in conjunction with any other antenna or transmitter.

"To comply with FCC RF exposure compliance requirements, this grant is applicable to only Mobile Configurations. The antennas used for this transmitter must be installed to provide a separation distance of at least 20 cm from all persons and must not be co-located or operating in conjunction with any other antenna or transmitter."

We, TP-Link USA Corporation, has determined that the equipment shown as above has been shown to comply with the applicable technical standards, FCC part 15. There is no unauthorized change is made in the equipment and the equipment is properly maintained and operated.

Issue Date: 2023-07-31

FCC compliance information statement

Product Name: I.T.E. Power Supply

Model Number: T090060-2B1

Responsible Party:

TP-Link USA Corporation

Address: 10 Mauchly, Irvine, CA 92618

Website: http://www.tp-link.com/us/

Tel: [phone]

This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures:

• Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
• Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.
• Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected.
• Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.

This device complies with part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions:

1. This device may not cause harmful interference.
2. This device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.

Any changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user's authority to operate the equipment.

We, TP-Link USA Corporation, have determined that the equipment shown above complies with the applicable technical standards, FCC Part 15. No unauthorized changes have been made to the equipment, and the equipment is properly maintained and operated.

Issue Date: 2023-07-31

NCC Notice & BSMI Notice

Caution!

電源供應器	-○○○○○
其他及其配件	-○○○○○
備考1.‘超出0.1wt%’及‘超出0.01wt%’係指限用物質之百分比含量超出百分比含量基準值Note 1:“Exceeding 0.1 wt %” and “exceeding 0.01 wt %” indicate that the percentage content of the restricted substance exceeds the reference percentage value of presence condition.備考2.‘○’係指該項限用物質之百分比含量未超出百分比含量基準值。Note 2:“○” indicates that the percentage content of the restricted substance does not exceed the percentage of reference value of presence.備考3.‘—’係指該項限用物質為排除項目。Note 3:The“—”indicates that the restricted substance corresponds to the exemption.

Safety Information

• Keep the device away from water, fire, humidity, or hot environments.
• Do not use a damaged charger or USB cable to charge the device.
• Do not use any other chargers than those recommended.
• Do not use the device where wireless devices are not allowed.
• The adapter shall be installed near the equipment and shall be easily accessible.
• Use only power supplies provided by the manufacturer and in the original packaging of this product. If you have any questions, please don't hesitate to contact us.
• For indoor use only.
• Do not disassemble, repair or modify the product.
• Do not use the product if the casing has been broken. Danger of electric shock.
• Never touch the product with wet hands.
• Do not expose to heavy rain or any type of moisture.
• 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.
• 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.
• 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.
• Do not use this product near water for example near a bath tub, wash bowl, kitchen sink or laundry tub, in a wet basement or near a swimming pool.
• 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.
• This product may interfere with other electronic products such as TVs, radios, personal computers, phones, or other wireless devices.
• Operating Temperature: 0°C ~ 40°C (32°F ~ 104°F)

Please read and follow the above safety information when operating the device. 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.

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.

Symbol Explanation
[BYDW]	Class II equipment
	Class II equipment with functional earthing
	Alternating current
[KBH3]	DC voltage
	Polarity of output terminals
	Indoor use only
	Dangerous voltage
[XDSX]	Caution, risk of electric shock
[2TKK]	Energy efficiency Marking
[2X78]	Protective earth
	Earth
	Frame or chassis
	Functional earthing
	Caution, hot surface
	Caution
	Operator's manual
	Stand-by
	"ON"/"OFF" (push-push)
	Fuse
	Fuse is used in neutral N
	RECYCLINGThis product bears the selective sorting symbol for Waste electrical and electronic equipment (WEEE). This means that this product must be handled pursuant to European directive 2012/19/EU in order to be recycled or dismantled to minimize its impact on the environment.User has the choice to give his product to a competent recycling organization or to the retailer when he buys a new electrical or electronic equipment.
	Caution, avoid listening at high volume levels for long periods
	Disconnection, all power plugs
m Switch of mini-gap construction
μ	Switch of micro-gap construction (for US version)Switch of micro-gap / micro-disconnection construction (for other versions except US)
ε Switch without contact gap (Semiconductor switching device)