A: No. Tapo Cameras can record activity either via a cloud subscription (sold separately) or by recording to an installed and formatted MicroSD card. The choice is up to you. Move and put the phone much farther away from the camera or at least put them in two different rooms and test the two-way audio again. A: It depends on the phone model and its OS. For iOS, you can still receive notifications when the Tapo App is closed, while you may not be able to receive notifications on some Android phones if the Tapo App is closed, depending on your device settings. A: Currently, we don’t have camera control software for a PC nor can we view the Tapo camera directly on the web, we can only watch Live View of the Tapo Camera on the Tapo App or sync the camera screen to devices like Echo show, fire TV, etc. Q13: What should I do if Tapo C310 still shows Tapo_Cam_XXX default Wi-Fi whilst connected via Ethernet Cable?

A: To use Tapo cameras with Google Assistant, you need a Google Chromecast, a Google Home Hub or any smart display that supports Chromecast (such as a TV with built-in Chromecast). After configured, you can watch the live feed from any Tapo cameras via a spoken command, and you can refer to this link to know the commands the camera support.If it still failed, please refer to the troubleshooting: What should I do if I fail to configure Tapo Camera? A: No, it is not possible to change the video quality of the Tapo camera when watching the video with Echo Show or Fire TV.

Newer Cameras feature a second IR mode that will be far less visible to the naked eye. Please see the specifications for your camera to see if your camera supports both 580nm and 940nm IR wavelengths. 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.A: Only the individuals who have signed into the associated Tapo camera account can view your camera and clips. You may also share a specific camera with another Tapo account through the share feature. 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.

All video streams and activities associated with your Tapo Cam are private and can only be viewed by those signed into the Tapo Camera or had the authority to access your SD card.A: Yes, go to your camera’s live view and look for the record button. Tap once to begin recording. Tap again to stop. Make sure the smartphone is always connected to the device’s Wi-Fi when App shows the smartphone is connecting to the device.