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How to set up Patrol Mode on Tapo cameras

When You Set Up
Updated 07-08-2025 03:43:40 AM Number of views for this article52227
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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.

Note: Only Pan/Tilt cameras have this feature. Non-stop patrolling may affect the motor life of your Tapo camera.

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

Tap device card.

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

Tapo gear icon.

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,

Tap Pan & Tilt. Set Pan & Tilt angle.

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

Tap Patrol mode. Add mark.

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.

Tap arrow to move camera. Change layover time.

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

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

Toggle on patrol mode.

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.

Tap patrol mode schedule. Choose custom time. Set custom time.

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