How to set up Patrol Mode on Tapo cameras

Introduction

The Patrol Mode feature allows the Tapo camera to move between your marked positions.

This article introduces how to set up Patrol Mode on Tapo cameras. Here we take Tapo C225 as an example.

Requirement

• Pan/Tilt cameras

Note: Non-stop patrolling may affect the motor life of your Tapo camera.

Configuration

Step 1. After setting up your Tapo camera successfully, tap the device card to enter the camera page.

Step 2. Tap the gear icon to enter the camera settings page.

Step 3. Tap Pan & Tilt to enter the page. You can set a Pan & Tilt Angle and tap Pan & Tilt Correction to reset your camera to the default position before entering the Patrol Mode page,

Step 4. Tap Patrol Mode to enter the page. At least two marked positions are required before toggling on Patrol Mode.

Step 5. Tap the arrows and control the camera to move up, down, left, or right to your desired position, then tap Add Mark. Change Layover Time as needed and tap Save.

Note: Layover time varies by model. For instance, the minimum layover time of battery-powered cameras is set to 1 hour to optimize power consumption.

Step 6. Repeat the above step to add more marks. At least two marks are required.

Step 7. After adding all marks, toggle on Patrol Mode.

Step 8. Tap Patrol Mode Schedule. You can choose a preset schedule or customize a schedule. Tap Save and the camera will move between your marked positions as scheduled.