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[SOLUTION] Huge issues with TAPO C520WS! Firstly, the camera is acting so weird when connected to LAN (ethernet). It worked perfectly well when i initially setup the camera, until the app suggested th

Motion DetectionSmart ActionsAutomation Tricks

By adelphiaUK · Latest post 2025-02-16 11:08:20 by adelphiaUK

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automate alarm setting on

i would like to create an automation that sets the camera alarm setting on. how to do it?

Smart ActionsAutomation Tricks

By Snnn · Latest post 2025-02-08 12:55:06 by Solla-topee

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Turning and tilting camera using rtsp on remote Ubuntu system

Hello i have my camera sitting on a robot dog, i was wondering if there is a way to tilt and rotate it using rtsp or if there is any API or SDK that would allow me to do that

Feature RequestInstallationAutomation Tricks

By gigilan · Latest post 2025-01-21 07:40:36 by Solla-topee

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Automation doesn't run top to bottom.

Hi.. why my automation not run in order? Attached some pic.. thanks sir

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By ZulGuaMusang · Latest post 2025-01-16 13:01:25 by Solla-topee

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Alert for when motion stops

Is there anyway to get an alert sent when motion stops? I'm monitoring the water by my boat where a de-icer (underwater pump) is running and keeps the water from freezing. I need an alert to tell me i

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By JillGob · Latest post 2025-01-08 07:16:52 by Solla-topee

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Tapo C225 V2 Sync Homekit Away status with Tapo App Away Mode

Hi, I have a problem with synchronizing Tapo Away Mode with HomeKit's Away status. I have a different camera from another brand, and after adding that camera to HomeKit, when I change the home status

FirmwareHomeKitHome/Away ModeAutomation Tricks

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Routine

Hi. Could somebody help me with this issue, please...I would like to create a routine that when I arrive at home, my cameras (4) Tapo 420 turns off(privacy mode) for like 5 mins? And vs turns ON when

Smart ActionsAutomation Tricks

By JF72 · Latest post 2024-12-20 08:00:45 by Wayne-TP

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Tapo C425 - Remote access to stored recordings for backup

I have just bought numerous Tapo C425 Cameras (mixed with some solar panels). Sadly, it looks like i have made this decision off the back of old information and functionality supposedly available in p

Device ConnectivityFirmwareAutomation Tricks

By xDx · Latest post 2024-12-19 11:33:11 by Solla-topee

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Automate turning off Detection Modes

Is there a way to automate turning off the detection modes? I have automated turning off and on Privacy mode on arriving and leaving but I'm quite happy to leave Live mode active when I'm home. I'd ju

Motion DetectionLive ViewNotificationAutomation Tricks

By MalcolmSu · Latest post 2024-12-13 09:17:09 by Solla-topee

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Home/Away mode automation

Hi all, I've 3 Tapo cameras around the property and set up the home/away modes correctly for them. 2 questions: 1. Are the modes working together with mu geofencing? So will it be on away mode when i'

Feature RequestSmart ActionsAutomation TricksHome/Away Mode

By Gumojo · Latest post 2024-12-09 09:52:58 by Solla-topee

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