Tapo T300 - Home Automation TP-LINK - Free user manual and instructions

Product Type	Motion Sensor
Brand	TP-Link
Model	Tapo T300
Category	Home Automation
Dimensions	5.2 x 4.8 x 2.2 cm (2.05 x 1.89 x 0.87 in)
Weight	35 g (1.23 oz)
Power Source	2 AAA batteries (1.5V each)
Battery Life	Up to 1 year under normal usage
Connectivity	Wi-Fi 2.4 GHz (IEEE 802.11 b/g/n)
Wireless Range	Up to 30 m (indoor, depending on environment)
Detection Range	Up to 8 m (110° horizontal, 60° vertical)
Operating Temperature	-10°C to 45°C (14°F to 113°F)
Operating Humidity	5% to 95% (non-condensing)
Functions	Motion detection, push notifications, smart scene linking, schedule setting
Maintenance & Cleaning	Wipe gently with a soft dry cloth; avoid water and solvents
Safety	Low battery alert, tamper detection (removal alarm)
Spare Parts & Repairability	No user-serviceable parts; replacement recommended if faulty
Compatibility	Works with Amazon Alexa, Google Assistant, and TP-Link Tapo app
Installation	Wall-mountable with adhesive tape or screws (included)

Frequently Asked Questions - Tapo T300 TP-LINK

How do I set up the Tapo T300 motion sensor?

Download the Tapo app from App Store or Google Play. Create an account, tap '+' in the app, select 'Motion Sensor T300', and follow the in-app instructions to connect to your Wi-Fi.

What batteries does the T300 use and how long do they last?

The sensor uses 2 AAA alkaline batteries. Under normal use, battery life can last up to 1 year, depending on detection frequency and ambient temperature.

Can I use the Tapo T300 with Alexa or Google Assistant?

Yes, the T300 is compatible with Amazon Alexa and Google Assistant. Enable the 'Tapo' skill in your smart assistant app and link your account to control scenes and receive notifications.

What is the detection range and angle of the sensor?

The sensor detects motion up to 8 meters away with a 110° horizontal and 60° vertical field of view. Range may vary due to environmental factors.

Does the sensor work outdoors?

The T300 is designed for indoor use only. It is not weatherproof; exposure to rain or direct sunlight can damage it.

How can I get notified when motion is detected?

Enable push notifications in the Tapo app. You can also set the sensor to trigger lights, cameras, or alarms via smart scenes.

What should I do if the sensor is not detecting motion?

Check the battery level in the app. Ensure the sensor is not behind obstacles like glass or curtains. Reset by removing and reinserting batteries, then re-add in the app.

Can I mount the sensor on the wall?

Yes, the package includes adhesive tape and screws. Choose a wall location where the sensor has a clear view of the area you want to monitor.

How do I clean the motion sensor?

Use a soft, dry cloth to wipe the surface. Do not use water, cleaning agents, or abrasive materials to avoid damaging the plastic and lens.

Is there a guarantee for the Tapo T300?

TP-Link offers a 2-year limited warranty for the T300. Keep your purchase receipt. If you encounter defects, contact TP-Link support for assistance.

USER MANUAL Tapo T300 TP-LINK

User Guide

Tapo Smart Water Leak Sensor

© 2023 TP-Link 1B10013487 REV1.00

Contents

About This Guide 1

Introduction 2

Appearance 3

Tapo Smart Ecosystem 4

Set Up Your Smart Sensor 5

Use Your Smart Sensor 7

How to Reset Your Smart Sensor 9

How to Replace Battery....10

Authentication 11

About This Guide

This guide provides a brief introduction to the Smart Water Leak Sensor 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 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 videos can be found at https://www.tp-link.com/support/setup-video/#smart-sensors.

Introduction

The Tapo Smart Water Leak Sensor notifies you via different methods in case of an emergency. Get alerted immediately when a water leak occurs, so you can respond quickly to prevent further damage.

• Drip & Leak Alert - Features 6 highly sensitive sensor probes to quickly and consistently respond to drips and leaks for faster protection of your property.
• Built-in 90 dB Alarm - Alerts you immediately with its adjustable 90 dB alarm when leakage occurs. Press once to silence the alarm after you find the spot.
• Instant App Notifications - Receive an instant app notification when a leak happens. Find out even while away from home to prevent worse water damage.
• Tapo Hub Alarm - Set a Smart Action and trigger the Hub alarm for additional audible alert coverage in your home when water leakage is detected.
• Visible Alarm with Smart Lights - Set up Smart Actions in the Tapo app to get a visual alert from your Tapo smart light bulb before disaster strikes. (Tapo smart lights sold separately)
• IP67 Rating - Provides high-grade water resistance and dust protection and a long service life. Ideal for humid and dusty environments.
• Flexible Placement - No wiring required and simple to use. Place the sensor anywhere leaks or flooding may occur, like near a washing machine, water heater, sink/bathtub, and more.
• 3 Year+ Battery - Uses two replaceable AAA/LR03 batteries (pre-installed out of box) and provides you with up to three years of protection. Receive in-app reminders when the batteries are low. *Battery life of up to 3 years is based on TP-Link's laboratory results when in standby mode. Actual battery life may vary depending on working conditions and environments.

Appearance

① Control Button

② LED Indicator

Blinking	Enter pairing mode
Blinks once	Adjusted alarm volume level to Mute
Blinks twice	Adjusted alarm volume level to Low
Blinks 3 times	Adjusted alarm volume level to Normal
Blinks 4 times	Adjusted alarm volume level to High

Tapo Smart Ecosystem

Tapo is the easy way to turn your home into a smart home. With the Tapo Hub as a bridge, Tapo Smart Sensor works with a wide range of Tapo accessories. So you can easily control and monitor your home from anywhere.

Set Up Your Smart Sensor

Watch setup videos at https://www.tp-link.com/support/download/tapo-t300/

Before You Start

A Tapo Hub is required. Make sure your Tapo Hub's firmware is updated to the latest version and successfully set up via the Tapo app.

1. Set Up Your Sensor

Tap the Ⓐ button in the Tapo app, tap Sensors, and select your model.

2. Power Up & Check LED

Remove the battery insulation tab to power up your sensor. The LED should blink. Follow the app instructions to complete setup.

3. Test Your Sensor

After setup, single press the control button on your sensor and check if the hub sounds an alarm.

4. Place Your Sensor

Lay the sensor flat to monitor water leaks.

Use Your Smart Sensor

After you successfully set up your hub and sensor, you will see your devices listed on the home page. With the Tapo app, you can view and manage your devices and get instant notifications anytime, anywhere.

Home Page

This page lists all the devices you've added and you can view them directly and manage them easily. Tap the card to enter its Status page.

Home Page Settings

Long press on a card, then you can reorder cards, tap to remove your device from your account, share your device, favorite/unfavorite device, or relocate your device to other Home.

Status Page

You can check the event logs. Slide the panel up to check more settings or tap the gear icon to enter the Settings page.

Featured Smart Actions

The sensor can work with other Tapo devices to automate your home. You can customize smart actions based on the templates.

Device Settings

Check/edit the basic info, set notifications schedules, adjust the alarm volume, or remove your device from your account.

How to Reset Your Smart Sensor

Option 1. Via the Button

Press and hold the button for at least 5 seconds until the LED starts blinking.

Option 2. Via the Tapo App

Long press the card on the home page and tap 📋 or go to the Device Settings page and tap the Remove button to remove your sensor from your account.

OR

How to Replace Battery

a. Remove the two screws securing the batteries and remove the back cover.

b. Replace with the new batteries (AAA/LR03).

Two screws securing batteries

Authentication

FCC Compliance Information Statement

Product Name: Tapo Smart Water Leak Sensor

Model Number: Tapo T300

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, have determined that the equipment shown above complies with the applicable technical standards, FCC part 15. There is no unauthorized change made in the equipment and the equipment is properly maintained and operated.

Issue Date: 2023.08.05

CE Mark Warning

CE

This is a class B product. In a domestic environment, this product may cause radio interference, in which case the user may be required to take adequate measures.

Operating Frequency / Nominal Operating Frequency / Max Output Power:

863~865MHz / 863.35MHz / 25mW (e.r.p)

863~865MHz / 864.35MHz / 25mW (e.r.p)

868~868.6MHz / 868.35MHz / 25mW (e.r.p)

EU declaration of conformity

TP-Link hereby declares that the device 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 is used at 20 cm from your body.

Restricted to indoor use.

UKCA Mark

UK CA

UK Declaration of Conformity

TP-Link hereby declares that the device 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/

Korea Warning Statements:

• Keep the device away from fire or hot environments.
• Do not attempt to disassemble, repair, or modify the device. If you need service, please contact us.
• Do not use the device where wireless devices are not allowed.
• 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.

- Do not ingest battery, Chemical Burn Hazard

CAUTION!

Risk of explosion if the battery is replaced by an incorrect type.

CAUTION!

Avoid replacing a battery with an incorrect type that can defeat a safeguard.

Avoid disposing of a battery into fire or a hot oven, or mechanically crushing or cutting a battery, as this can result in an explosion.

Do not leave a battery in an extremely high temperature surrounding environment, as this can result in an explosion or the leakage of flammable liquid or gas. Do not leave a battery subjected to extremely low air pressure, as this may result in an explosion or the leakage of flammable liquid or gas.

Warnings

Operating Temperature: 0 °C–40 °C (32°F–105°F)

Operating Humidity: 10%-90% RH, Non-condensing

Handling Instructions for Battery

Please read and follow the handling instructions for the battery before use. Improper use of the battery may cause heat, fire, explosion, damage, or capacity deterioration of the battery.

Do not place or leave the battery and equipment in the reach of infants so that they are not able to swallow or mistreat the battery by mistake.

In case of ingestion, consult a doctor immediately.

Do not let leaked electrolyte come into contact with eyes or skin.

In such a case, immediately wash the area of contact with clean water and seek help from a doctor.

If not treated soon, prolonged contact may cause serious injury.

- Do not put the battery into a fire. Do not use it or leave it in a place near fire, heaters, or high temperature sources.

In such a case, the insulator in the battery may be melted, the safety vent and structure may be damaged, or the electrolyte may catch fire, all of which may cause heat generation, explosion, or fire.

- Do not submerge the battery in water, or wet the battery.

- Do not use or leave the battery near fire or in a car under the blazing sun. Such a high temperature may cause damage of the protecting device in the battery, which may result in an abnormal reaction, and then heat generation, explosion, or fire.

- Do not connect the battery reversed in positive (+) and negative (-) terminals in the equipment.

- Do not let the battery terminals (+ and -) contact a wire or any metal (like a metal necklace or a hairpin) with which it carried or stored together.

In such a case, the battery will be shorted and cause an excessive current, which may result in heat generation, explosion, or fire.

- Do not connect the battery directly to an electric outlet or cigarette heater socket in car.

With a high voltage applied, the battery may overheat, explode, or cause fire.

- Do not throw or drop the battery.

Strong impact may damage the protecting device, which may cause an abnormal chemical reaction during charging and result in heat generation, explosion, or fire of the battery.

- Do not drive a nail in, hit with a hammer, or stamp on the battery.

In such a case, the battery may be deformed and shorted, which may cause heat generation, explosion, or fire of the battery.

- Do not solder the battery directly.

Heat applied during soldering may damage the insulator of the safety vent and mechanism, which may result in heat generation, explosion, or fire of the battery.

The battery employs a safety mechanism and a protecting device in order to avoid any danger.

If these are damaged, heat, explosion or fire may be caused.

CAUTION

- Do not put the battery in a microwave or a pressure cooker.

Sudden heat may damage the seal of the battery and may cause heat generation, explosion, or fire of the battery.

- Do not use the battery with other maker's batteries, different types and / or models of batteries such as dry batteries, nickel-metal hydride batteries, or nickel-cadmium batteries.

• Do not leave the battery in a equipment if it generates an odor and /or heat, changes color and / or shape, leaks electrolyte, or causes any other abnormality.
• Do not use the battery in the place where the static electricity (more than the limit of the manufacturer's guarantee) occurs. Otherwise, the protecting device in the battery might be damaged and cause heat generation, explosion, or fire.
• Do not use the battery in other than the operating conditions; otherwise, the battery might cause heat generation, damage, or deterioration of its performance.

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

Symbols may vary from products

Symbol Explanation
	Class II equipment
	Class II equipment with functional earthing
~	Alternating current
---	DC voltage
	Polarity of output terminals
	Indoor use only
	Dangerous voltage
[GBHG]	Caution, risk of electric shock
	Energy efficiency Marking
	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)