Installation and User Guide

About This Guide

This guide provides a brief introduction to the Smart Floodlight Camera 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 Camera experience.

Conventions

In this guide, the following convention is used:

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 can be found at https://www.tp-link.com/support/setup-video/#cloud-cameras.

Introduction

The Tapo C720 is a 2800-lumen floodlight camera featuring 2K QHD live view and a 150° field of view for clear monitoring. It provides 24/7 security with hardwired power, motion activation across a 270° area, and customizable settings through the Tapo app. Smart AI detection minimizes false alarms by identifying people, pets, and cars. Users can set custom alarms and choose local or cloud storage, with activity zones for specific alerts. It is also weather-resistant with an IP65 rating.

2800-Lumen Ultra-Bright Floodlight: Tapo C720's powerful, fully adjustable floodlight and color night vision sees up to 30 feet away, so you can sleep soundly knowing your surroundings are safe.

2K QHD Live View: No blind spots, only sharp details. See every inch of your home with the wide 150° field of view, enhanced by the high-definition 2K QHD resolution.

24/7 Monitoring with Hardwired Power: Tapo C720 provides unwavering security, keeping your family safe around the clock.

Motion-Activated Floodlight: With hawk-like precision in darkness, C720 detects transient motions, activating a floodlight over a sweeping 270° area.

Adjustable Floodlight Control: From setting schedules to adjusting brightness and activation triggers, the Tapo app is your one-stop shop for smart floodlight customization.

Smart AI Detection: Smart AI tells moving people, pets, and cars apart, silencing false alarms and keeping your inbox clear of irrelevant activity notifications.

Set Custom Alarms: Record a custom warning or sound a high-pitched alarm to scare off intruders the moment motion is detected.

Local or Cloud Storage: Save and store footage locally on a microSD card^† (up to 512 GB) or access recordings anytime, anywhere with Tapo Care cloud storage.^‡
†microSD card purchased separately. Actual storage capacity depends on the size of the microSD card used.
^‡Subscribe for cloud storage at https://www.tapo.com/tapocare/

Activity Zones: Smart zones, smarter alerts. Get instant alerts when something happens in your customized activity zones.

IP65 Weatherproof: Braves the elements, rain or shine. Built to withstand all types of weather the outdoors throws your way.

Appearance

1 Floodlights

2 Camera Lens

3 System LED

4 Motion Sensor

5 Light Sensor

6 Microphone: For capturing your voice.

7 Speaker

8 Reset Button: While the camera is powered on, press and hold the RESET button for at least 5 seconds until the System LED blinks red. The camera will reset and reboot.

9 Shaft: Refrain from over-rotating the shafts in one direction to prevent cutting the internal wires.

10 Camera Adjustment Knob

11 microSD card slot: Loosen the screws to remove the cover and find the microSD card slot. Insert a microSD card (not included) and initialize it on the Tapo app for local recording.

System LED Indication

Mount Your Camera

Before You Start

WARNING: Risk of Electric Shocks
Disconnect power at the fuse or circuit breaker before installing. 
Verify that the power supply voltage is correct. Connect fixture to a 100-240 VAC 50/60 Hz power source.
Always follow code standards when installing wired connections.
Install only on a UL-listed junction box or on a wall with a Neutral wire and a Line wire.
An all-pole mains switch shall be incorporated in the electrical installation of the building. And the contact separation of the switch shall not be less than 3 mm.
You can always find detailed wiring and mounting instructions in the Tapo app.

If you are unfamiliar with basic electrical wiring, please consult a licensed electrician.

NOTICE
Do not install near combustible or flammable surfaces.
Do not connect this light fixture to a dimmer switch or timer.

Mounting Options

Recommended Mounting Height: 2.5-3 m (8-10 ft) above the ground
You can mount your floodlight camera vertically on a wall or overhang under an eave. Make sure the area has a strong Wi-Fi signal.
We recommend mounting on flat walls. For uneven walls, please apply waterproof glue (not included) between the Tapo device and the walls after mounting.

For Wall Mount: Ensure the UP arrow on the bracket points up.
*To install horizontally, adjust the bracket to ensure the air bubble in the level is centered.

For Eave Mount: Point the UP arrow on the bracket towards your house.

Connect Wires and Install Floodlight Camera

*Wire colors vary by region. If you are unfamiliar with basic electrical wiring, please consult a licensed electrician.
*The outer diameter of the AC wires should be 1-3 mm (0.04-0.11 in.).
*You can insert a microSD card for local recording before installation.

Option 1: Install on an existing junction box

The floodlight camera can be mounted on a junction box on a wall or under an eave.

1. Turn off the circuit breaker. Make sure the power is off by turning your light on and off a few times.

2. Remove the existing floodlight camera and disconnect wires from the junction box.

3. Choose a pair of plate screws based on your junction box. Install the mounting plate to the junction box.

4. Cover the Ground wire (usually green/green and yellow) with a wire nut or insulating tape. Route the Neutral wire (usually white/blue) and the Line wire (usually black/brown/red) through the mounting bracket.
Note: To identify wire colors, you can refer to https://www.tp-link.com/support/faq/3474/

5. Connect the Neutral and Line wires (recommended strip length: 10-15 mm [0.4-0.6 in.]) to the silicone holes in the bracket. Secure the wires with a slotted screwdriver.
Note: Do not expose stripped wires outside the waterproof silicone holes. When the wires are too short, stiff, or soft to connect, you can refer to https://www.tp-link.com/support/faq/3883/

6. Hide the wires in the junction box. Attach the bracket to the mounting plate on the junction box with the bracket screw.

7. Insert the camera screws into the screw holes. Align the mounting posts on the bracket with the holes on the floodlight camera. Tighten the camera screws in the screw holes to secure the floodlight camera to the bracket. Insert the screw caps into the screw holes.  

8. Adjust the camera and light position to the desired angles.

9. Turn on the circuit breaker. Wait until the System LED blinks red and green for setup.
Note: Floodlights are auto-on in darkness upon power-up. Avoid direct eye contact at close range to prevent eye injury.

Option 2: Install with existing electrical wires

Install where the Neutral wire and Line wire are available.

1. Turn off the circuit breaker. Make sure the power is off by turning your light on and off a few times.

2. Route the wires through the mounting template sticker and place the template. Drill two holes where indicated.

3. Insert two anchors into the holes. Route the wires through the mounting bracket. Use the mounting screws to affix the bracket over the anchors.

Mounting Screw Size: 

4. Cover the Ground wire (usually green/green and yellow) with a wire nut or insulating tape. 
Note: To identify wire colors, you can refer to https://www.tp-link.com/support/faq/3474/

5. Connect the Neutral (usually white/blue) and the Line (usually black/brown/red) wires (recommended strip length: 10-15 mm [0.4-0.6 in.]) to the silicone holes in the bracket. Secure the wires with a slotted screwdriver.
Note: Do not expose stripped wires outside the waterproof silicone holes. When the wires are too short, stiff, or soft to connect, you can refer to https://www.tp-link.com/support/faq/3883/

6. Hide the wires in the bracket. Insert the camera screws into the screw holes. Align the mounting posts on the bracket with the holes on the floodlight camera. Tighten the camera screws in the screw holes to secure the floodlight camera to the bracket. Insert the screw caps into the screw holes.  

7. Adjust the camera and light position to the desired angles.

8. Turn on the circuit breaker. Wait until the System LED blinks red and green for setup.

Set Up Your Camera

Tapo C720 is a hardwired floodlight camera. After mounting, please follow the steps below to set it up.

Step 1. Download Tapo App
Get the Tapo app from the App Store or Google Play, or by scanning the QR code below.

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.

Step 3. Add Your Camera
Tap the ＋ button, choose Add Device in the app, and search for your model. Follow the app instructions to complete the setup.

Set Up Using 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:
● The new Tapo device supports Amazon FFS.
● The new Tapo device is purchased from Amazon.
● You have an Amazon FFS enabled Alexa device or router.
● You have saved your Wi-Fi information to Amazon by using Alexa echo.
● Your Tapo device and router are on the same network as your Alexa echo.

LED Indications during Amazon Frustration-Free Setup

If the LED does not turn solid blue after a long time, you can try to add the Tapo device manually. (Press the Reset button on your Tapo device once. Then open the Tapo app, tap the + button on the page, select your device model, and follow the app instructions. )

How to use Amazon Frustration-Free Setup with Tapo devices

1. Open the Amazon Alexa app. Then tap More and select Skills & Games.

2. Enter Tapo in the search bar and choose Tapo. 

3. Tap the ENABLE TO USE 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.

5. Plug in 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.
If this device does not display on the Home page in the Tapo app, try setting it up manually. (Tap the + button on the page, select your device model, and then follow the app instructions.)

Support

For technical support, the setup videos, FAQs, warranty and more, please visit https://www.tapo.com/support/

Authentication

FCC compliance information statement

Product Name: Smart Floodlight Camera
Model Number: Tapo C720

Responsible Party: 
TP-Link Systems Inc.
Address: 10 Mauchly, Irvine, CA 92618
Website: http://www.tp-link.com/us/
Tel: +1 626 333 0234
Fax: +1 909 527 6804
E-mail: sales.usa@tp-link.com

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 Systems Inc., 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.

Issue Date: 2026-01-07

CE Mark Warning    

OPERATING FREQUENCY (the maximum transmitted power)
2400 MHz-2483.5 MHz (20 dBm)
EU Declaration of Conformity
TP-Link hereby declares that the Smart Floodlight Camera 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 used at 20 cm from your body.

UKCA Mark

UK Declaration of Conformity
TP-Link hereby declares that the Smart Floodlight Camera 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/.

Canadian Compliance Statement
This device contains licence-exempt transmitter(s)/receiver(s) that comply with Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada’s licenceexempt
RSS(s). Operation is subject to the following two conditions:
1. This device may not cause interference.
2. This device must accept any interference, including interference that may cause undesired operation of the device.
L’émetteur/récepteur exempt de licence contenu dans le présent appareil est conforme aux CNR d’Innovation, Sciences et Développement
économique Canada applicables aux appareils radio exempts de licence. L’exploitation est autorisée aux deux conditions suivantes :
1. L’appareil ne doit pas produire de brouillage;
2. L’utilisateur de l’appareil doit accepter tout brouillage radioélectrique subi, meme si le brouillage est susceptible d’en compromettre le fonctionnement
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 et utilisé avec un minimum de 20 cm de distance entre la source de rayonnement et votre corps.
Industry Canada Statement
CAN ICES-005(B)/NMB-005(B)

Korea Warning Statements:
당해 무선설비는 운용중 전파혼신 가능성이 있음.

NCC Notice & BSMI Notice
注意！  
取得審驗證明之低功率射頻器材，非經核准，公司、商號或使用者均不得擅自變更頻率、加大功率或變更原設計之特性及功能。
低功率射頻器材之使用不得影響飛航安全及干擾合法通信；經發現有干擾現象時，應立即停用，並改善至無干擾時方得繼續使用。
前述合法通信，指依電信管理法規定作業之無線電通信。
低功率射頻器材須忍受合法通信或工業、科學及醫療用電波輻射性電機設備之干擾。
為避免本器材影像畫面遭偷窺或擷取，本器材使用者應先修改預設密碼，並定期更新密碼。
安全諮詢及注意事項
請使用原裝電源供應器或只能按照本產品注明的電源類型使用本產品。
清潔本產品之前請先拔掉電源線。請勿使用液體、噴霧清潔劑或濕布進行清潔。
注意防潮，請勿將水或其他液體潑灑到本產品上。
插槽與開口供通風使用，以確保本產品的操作可靠並防止過熱，請勿堵塞或覆蓋開口。
請勿將本產品置放於靠近熱源的地方。除非有正常的通風，否則不可放在密閉位置中。
不要私自拆開機殼或自行維修，如產品有故障請與原廠或代理商聯繫。
請勿將本產品浸入水或者其他液體中。
工作溫度：-20 ºC ~ 45 ºC (-4 °F ~ 113 °F )

限用物質含有情況標示聲明書

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Safety Information

• Keep the device away from fire or hot environments. DO NOT immerse in water or any other liquid.
• Do not disassemble, repair or modify the product.
• Do not use the device where wireless devices are not allowed. 
• Do not use the product if the casing has been broken. Danger of electric shock.
• Never touch the product with wet hands. 
• It is NOT recommended to expose this product to heavy rain or any type of moisture. 
• Do not place near automatically controlled devices such as fire alarms. Radio waves emitted from this product may cause such devices to malfunction resulting in an accident.
• Observe restrictions on using wireless products in fuel depots, chemical plants or when blasting operations are in progress.
• Do not use liquid to clean the product. Only use a dry cloth. 
• Never put metal objects inside the product. If a metal object enters the product turn off the circuit breaker and contact an authorised electrician.
• This product is not intended to be used when providing medical care. Consult the manufacturer of any personal medical devices, such as pacemakers or hearing aids to determine if they are adequately shielded from external RF (radio frequency) energy.
• Do not use this product in health care facilities. Hospitals or health care facilities may be using equipment that could be sensitive to external RF energy.
• The product should be kept free from excessive smoke, dust or high temperature and vibration.
• Avoid direct sunlight for better performance. 
• Do not place heavy objects on top of the product.
• This product may interfere with other electronic products such as TV, radios, personal computers, phones or other wireless devices. 
• The light source of this luminaire is not replaceable; when the light source reaches its end of life the whole luminaire shall be replaced.
• To reduce the risk of strangulation the flexible wiring connected to this luminaire shall be effectively fixed to the wall if the wiring is within arm's reach.
• The product can only be installed by skilled person.
• Operating Temperature: -20 °C ~ 45 °C (-4 °F ~ 113 °F)
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.

This product contains a light source of energy efficiency class E. (For EU Version Only)

Explanation of the symbols on the product label
Note: The product label is on the back of the product. Symbols may vary from products.

Symbol         符號解釋	Explanation 解釋
	Class II equipment Class II 設備
	Class II equipment with functional earthing 具有功能接地的Class II 設備
	Alternating current 交流電
	DC voltage 直流電壓
	Polarity of output terminals 輸出端子極性
	Indoor use only 僅限室內使用
	Dangerous voltage 危險電壓
	Caution, risk of electric shock 注意，有觸電危險
	Energy efficiency Marking 能源效率標示
	Protective earth 保護地線
	Earth 地線
	Frame or chassis 機架接地
	Functional earthing 功能地線
	Caution, hot surface 警告，表面高溫
	Caution 警告
	Operator’s manual 操作手冊
	Stand-by 待機
	“ON”/”OFF” (push-push) 「開」/「關」 ( 按壓式)
	Fuse 保險絲
	Fuse is used in neutral N 保險絲用於中性線N
	RECYCLING This 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. 回收利用 本產品標示有「廢棄電氣電子設備（WEEE）」的分類回收標誌。這表示本產品必須依據歐盟指令 2012/19/EU 進行妥善回收或拆 解，以減少對環境的影響。 使用者可選擇將本產品交給合格的回收機構，或在購買新電器或電子設備時，交回給零售商進行回收處理。
	Caution, avoid listening at high volume levels for long periods 注意，避免長時間以高音量收聽
	Disconnection, all power plugs 斷開所有電源插頭