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How to set up the Tapo camera

Configuration Guide
Updated 07-08-2025 08:51:31 AM Number of views for this article1940248
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Follow the steps below to get started with your new camera. Here we take Tapo C211 as an example.

Step 1. Download the Tapo APP

Get the Tapo APP from the APP Store or Google Play, or by scanning the QR code below.

Scan QR code to downlod Tapo app.

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.

Log in with TP-Link ID.

Step 3. Set up the camera

Follow the APP instructions to complete the setup.

Note: The location permission is needed to find and connect to your camera during the setup. Grant the location permission when prompted and you can disable it after the setup.

For iOS:

1. Tap Add Devices or tapAdd icon. and select Add Device in the app. Then search for Tapo C211 (your device model).

Add device in app.

2. Plug in your camera and wait about 30 seconds until the LED blinks red and green. Click Already Red and Green and go to the next step.

Check LED.

3. Go to your phone's or tablet’s Wi-Fi settings and join your camera’s network: Tapo_Cam_XXXX. Then return to this APP.

Join camera's network.

4. It will start searching for your camera. This may take a minute or two.

Search for camera.

5. After the camera is found, connect the camera to your home Wi-Fi network and enter the password.

Connnect to home network.

6. Click Join on the pop-up window, and it will start pairing your camera. Make sure the LED stays solid on during the pairing.

Pairing Tapo device.

7. When the pairing is complete, give your camera a unique name and set a location for easy identification. Click Next to complete the setup.

Name and selct icon for Tapo device.

8. The “Complete” page means the camera is successfully added and tap Done to start using your camera.

Add successfully.

For Android:

1. Tap Add Devices or tap and select Add Device in the app. Then search for Tapo C211 (your device model).

Add a device on app.

2. Plug in your camera and wait about 30 seconds until the LED blinks red and green. Click Next.

Power up &check LED.

3. Grant the location access and allow the location permission to find and connect to your camera. You can disable it after the setup. Then it will start looking for your camera.

Grant location access to find camera.

4. After the camera is found, connect the camera to your home Wi-Fi network and enter the password. Click Next.

Join home network.

5. It will start pairing your camera. Make sure the LED stays solid on during the pairing.

Connect to home network.

6. When the pairing is complete, give your camera a unique name and set a location for easy identification. Click Next to complete the setup.

Rename device.

7. The “Complete” page means the camera is successfully added and tap Done to start using your camera.

Complete setup.

If it still failed, please refer to the troubleshooting: What should I do if I fail to configure Tapo Camera?

To get to know more details of each function and configuration please go to Download Center to download the manual of your product.

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