TP-Link Tapo C310 User Manual

TP-Link Tapo C310 User Manual

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Outdoor Security Wi-Fi Camera
Tapo C310
©2020 TP-Link 1910012890 REV1.0.0

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Mark Price
February 12, 2025

I installed a Tapo C310 Camera. What type of micro SD card do I need? Also do I just install the card and it will work or do I have to do something for it to keep the images?

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Mr. Anderson
February 12, 2025

The TP-Link Tapo C310 camera supports microSD cards with a capacity of up to 128GB. To set it up for storing images, follow these steps:

1. Insert the microSD card into the camera’s card slot.
2. Access the camera settings by clicking the gear icon.
3. Navigate to "Storage and Recording."
4. Select "Local Storage" and click on "Format microSD card."
5. Confirm the format process and wait for it to complete.

Once formatted, the camera will store recorded footage on the microSD card.

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Summary of Contents for TP-Link Tapo C310

  • Page 1 User Guide Outdoor Security Wi-Fi Camera Tapo C310 ©2020 TP-Link 1910012890 REV1.0.0...
  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Contents About This Guide ··········································································· 1 Introduction ······················································································ 2 Appearance ······················································································ 3 Set Up Your Camera ····································································· 5 Quick Setup: Amazon Frustration-Free Setup ·············· 7 Install Waterproof Items ·························································· 11 Main Camera Controls ····························································· 12 Motion Detection ········································································ 14 24-hour Recordings ·································································· 18 Privacy Mode ················································································...
  • Page 3: About This Guide

    Note: 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 and waterproof cable attachments video can be found at https://www.tp-link.com/support/setup-video/.
  • Page 4: Introduction

    Introduction Tapo C310 is a full-featured weatherproof security camera that you can access from anywhere. Receive instant notifications and check feeds when the motion is detected. Moreover, the automatic siren system will trigger light and sound to frighten away unwanted visitors after the camera detects motion.
  • Page 5: Appearance

    Appearance Front Panel Bottom Panel MicroSD Card Slot Insert a microSD card for local recording RESET Hold for 5 seconds to factory reset the camera Speaker IR LED System LED DC Power Connector Used to connect to a 9V/0.6A power adapter Ethernet Port Used to connect to a network device...
  • Page 6 System LED Description Solid red Starting up Blinking red and green Ready for setup Blinking red slowly Connecting to Wi-Fi Solid amber Connected to Wi-Fi Connected to TP-Link Solid green Cloud server Blinking red quickly Camera resetting Blinking green quickly Camera updating...
  • Page 7: Set Up Your Camera

    Set Up Your Camera Follow the steps below to get started with your new camera, or you can follow the setup video at https://www.tp-link.com/support/setup-video/. Step 1. Download Tapo App Step 2. Log In Step 3. Add Your Camera Get the...
  • Page 8 Step 4. Configure Camera Step 5. Place Camera Follow app instructions to set up your camera Place your camera on a flat surface, or install it on a wall or ceiling with the provided mounting template and screws. via wired or wireless connection, and add it to your home network.
  • Page 9: Quick Setup: Amazon Frustration-Free Setup

    Quick Setup: 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: ●...
  • Page 10 How to use Amazon Frustration-Free Setup with Tapo devices 1. Open the Amazon Alexa app. Then tap on the hamburger icon in the 2. Enter Tapo in the search bar and choose Tapo. upper left corner and select Skills & Games.
  • Page 11 3. Tap the ENABLE 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.
  • Page 12 5. Power on 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.
  • Page 13: Install Waterproof Items

    Install Waterproof Items Follow the steps below to install waterproof items, or you can follow the installation video at https://www.tp-link.com/support/setup-video/. Note: Make sure each part is securely attached and the water-proofing rings are flush to keep out water. Install Waterproof Cable Attachments Install the waterproof cable attachments for the network interface when the camera is installed outdoors.
  • Page 14: Main Camera Controls

    Main Camera Controls After you successfully set up the camera, you will see your camera listed on the home page. You can view and manage your camera from anywhere at any time with the Tapo app. Home Page Live View This page lists all your cameras you've added and you can view them Talk Voice...
  • Page 15 Camera Settings On this page, you can edit your account, quickly check the memorable Live View page, tap to enter the Camera Settings page. You can moments you saved, or find the FAQs of using smart camera and basic change the settings of your camera to meet various needs, such as info related to the Tapo app.
  • Page 16: Motion Detection

    Motion Detection With motion detection, the Tapo app alerts you of activity that matters and sends notifications straight to you when motion detected. Insert a microSD card to record the clips when motion detected. Otherwise, you can only receive the notifications. Note: Initialize the SD card on the app before using it.
  • Page 17 3. Customize Camera Alarm settings. Choose Alarm Type (Sound/Light) 4. Customize Activity Zones and the camera will only detect motion in Alarm Sound (Siren/Tone), and set Alarm Schedule as needed. custom zones. Entire view is covered by default.
  • Page 18 5. Adjust Motion Sensitivity (Low/Normal/High) as needed. Increased 6. After editing the detection settings for the camera, you can set the sensitivity results in more recordings and notifications. Recording Schedule for the motion detection.
  • Page 19 7. On the Live View page, tap to find all recordings. The orange sections are recordings for motion detection. Note: The microSD card is needed for recordings. Initialize the SD card on the app before using it.
  • Page 20: 24-Hour Recordings

    24-hour Recordings The microSD card is needed for 24-hour recording and it’s suggested to initialize the SD card on the app before using it. 2. Toggle on to enable the microSD Recording function and set the 1. On the Live View page, tap to enter the Camera Settings...
  • Page 21 3. On the Live View page, tap to find all recordings. The blue sections mean continuous recording. Note: The microSD card is needed for recordings. Initialize the SD card on the app before using it.
  • Page 22: Privacy Mode

    Privacy Mode On the Live View page, tap to enable the Privacy Mode. When enabled, streaming and recording functions will be temporarily disabled to protect your privacy.
  • Page 23: Authentication

    Model Number: Tapo C310 Component Name Model AC ADAPTER T090060-2B1 Responsible Party: TP-Link USA Corporation, d/b/a TP-Link North America, Inc. Address: 145 South State College Blvd. Suite 400, Brea, CA 92821 Website: http://www.tp-link.com/us/ Tel: +1 626 333 0234 Fax: +1 909 527 6803 E-mail: sales.usa@tp-link.com...
  • Page 24 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.
  • Page 25 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.
  • Page 26 2412MHz—2472MHz (20dBm) 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.tp-link.com/en/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...
  • Page 27 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...
  • Page 28 • 請不要私自打開機殼,不要嘗試自行維修本產品,請由授權的專業人士進行此項工作。 限用物質含有情況標示聲明書 設備名稱:Outdoor Security Wi-Fi Camera 型號(型式):Tapo C310 Equipment name Type designation (Type) 限用物質及其化學符號 Restricted substances and its chemical symbols 單元 多溴二苯醚 鉛 汞 鎘 六價鉻 多溴聯苯 Unit Polybrominated diphenyl ethers Lead Mercury Cadmium Hexavalent chromium Polybrominated biphenyls (Pb)
  • Page 29 що передбачені чинними законодавчими актами України. Safety Information • Keep the device away from fire or hot environments. DO NOT immerse in water or any other liquid. • Do not attempt to disassemble, repair, or modify the device. If you need service, please contact us. •...

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