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Vx.0=Vx.6/Vx.8 (eg:V1.0=V1.6/V1.8)
Vx.x0=Vx.x6/Vx.x8 (eg:V1.20=V1.26/V1.28)
Vx.30=Vx.32 (eg:V3.30=V3.32)

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Outdoor Pan/Tilt Security WiFi Camera
Tapo C500

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FAQs

How can I view continuous recordings of Tapo&Kasa cameras on the Tapo app? 09-27-2024270661
General Questions about Tapo Cameras 09-04-20241418292
What can I do if the Tapo app is not working properly (smart plug, smart camera, smart bulb)? 09-20-202441831
What are the automation and shortcut features of my Tapo device (smart bulb, smart plug, smart camera)? 09-04-202411881
How to Check and Improve the Network Connection & Stability of Tapo & Kasa Smart Devices in the Tapo App 09-04-2024134126
Tapo and Kasa Devices Unable to be Controlled in the App 08-26-202465606
How to Create Automations or Shortcuts for a Tapo Device 09-14-2023100870
How to view a Tapo camera on PC/NAS/NVR through the RTSP/ONVIF Protocol 08-16-20242417020
What Should I Do If the Email Link has Expired After I Register a Cloud Account or Reset My Password? 08-16-202410756
What Type of MicroSD Card Does Tapo/Kasa Camera Support? 08-13-2024838552
How to use the Pan & Tilt function of the Tapo / Kasa cameras on the Tapo App 07-23-202482497
How to edit Home and Away Mode for Tapo&Kasa Cameras on the Tapo app 07-19-2024169302
How to unbind cloud account with devices in mobile App 07-01-2024134262
What can I do if I forget my password of the cloud account (Tapo smart plug, smart camera, smart bulb) 07-01-202463614
How to view the invoice for my Tapo Care subscription? 05-11-202320556
How to Enable Precise Location in the Tapo App 05-28-202412618
What should I do if I don’t receive the email when I register cloud account or reset my password？ 05-23-2024451032
How to Integrate Tapo / Kasa Devices with Samsung SmartThings 05-20-2024448831
How to Enable Patrol Mode on Tapo Cameras 05-13-202415224
How to Improve the Motion Tracking Function of my Camera 05-07-20247331
How Can I Subscribe to a Tapo Care Plan? 04-30-2024216901
Tapo or Kasa Devices Showing Offline After Changing or Resetting the Router 04-23-202422404
What Should I do if My Tapo Camera’s Image is Discolored? 04-23-202431371
Why can't I view the live stream of the Tapo camera continuously? 04-23-2024267951
How to set detection zone for your Tapo Camera 04-23-202417766
How to Download Videos from Tapo Devices 03-29-2024133048
What Should I do if I am Unable to View My Tapo or Kasa Camera? 03-29-2024214899
How to use the Alexa Announcement feature of the Tapo Camera and Doorbell 03-25-202425496
How to position my TP-Link camera for optimal performance 03-20-202417209
How to find the hardware and firmware version of my TP-Link device 03-11-2024698980
What should I do if the SD card cannot be formatted/recognized? 03-01-2024416073
How to use the Detection Features on Tapo & Kasa Cameras 02-29-2024293120
How to Use Siri to Control Your Tapo or Kasa Smart Devices 02-27-2024395544
How to Reduce False-Positive Motion Detection Events Caused by Rain, Snow, Insects, etc. 02-16-2024106460
How to Share Your Tapo Smart Devices (Smart Plugs, Cameras, and Lights) with Family 02-02-2024684716
How can I conduct 3DS Authentication when Subscribing to Tapo Care 12-01-202315872
What Is the Subscription Pricing of the Tapo Care Plan? 01-19-2024375078
How to upgrade or downgrade my Tapo Care subscription 01-19-202445479
How to configure the Notification feature for the Tapo & Kasa devices on the Tapo app 09-22-202344544
How to Find the IP Address of my Tapo or Kasa Camera 12-08-2023232753
How to Use the Room Feature in the Tapo App 09-14-20238634
What should I do if the video image is upside down on my Tapo or Kasa camera 10-13-2023181923
How to configure the Alarm feature for the Tapo Cameras on the Tapo app 09-22-202359569
How to Add a Group to Your Tapo Devices 09-14-202314969
How to use the Privacy Mode of my Tapo&Kasa cameras 09-13-2023109939
How to create or change the camera account on the Tapo app 09-13-2023152881
How to update the firmware of the Tapo&Kasa devices on the Tapo App 09-13-2023159217
How to unbind the account (TP-Link ID) with Tapo&Kasa smart devices in the Tapo app 09-13-2023114708
Where can I find detection recordings of Tapo&Kasa cameras on the Tapo app? 09-13-202378446

Tapo C500(US)_V1_1.3.1 Build 240820

Published Date: 2024-10-15

Modifications and Bug Fixes:
1. Added support for WPA3.
2. Added support for selecting the detection events for which you want to receive push notifications in Notifications Activity Type.
3. Optimized the cloud recordings performance.
4. Optimized the audio quality.
5. Optimized the image performance.
6. Optimized the SD card playback function.
7. Optimized the Motion Detection feature to reduce false alarms caused by rain and snow.
8. Optimized the Motion Tracking function.
9. Enhanced device stability.
10. Fixed some minor bugs.

Tapo C500(US)_V1_1.1.4 Build 240506

Published Date: 2024-06-04

Modifications and Bug Fixes:
1. Added support to fix a static IP address for the camera under Advanced Settings > Network Settings.
2. Added support for UPnP function.
3. Improved cloud recording performance.
4. Improved the live streaming performance.
5. Improved time synchronization accuracy.
6. Enhanced device stability.
7. Fixed the issue that the camera may fail to recognize the SD card after a reboot in some cases.
8. Fixed a timestamp anomaly in RTSP streaming.
9. Fixed some minor bugs.

Tapo C500(US)_V1_1.1.3 Build 231213

Published Date: 2024-01-11

Modifications and Bug Fixes:
1. Improved device performance.
2. Optimized performance of motion detection and person detection.
3. Optimized motion tracking performance.
4. Fixed some minor bugs.

Tapo C500(US)_V1_1.1.2 Build 231107

Published Date: 2023-11-21

Modifications and Bug Fixes:
1. Enhanced stability and performance.
2. Enhanced local communication security.
3. Improved time synchronization accuracy.
4. Fixed the problem of missing cloud videos in some cases.
5. Fixed some minor bugs.

Tapo C500(US)_V1_1.1.1 Build 230908

Published Date: 2023-10-12

Modifications and Bug Fixes:
1. Added support for downloading records from the SD card to the mobile phone.
2. Added support for Alexa voice announcement when motion is detected.
3. Enhanced device security.
4. Optimized performance and stability.
5. Fixed some minor bugs.

Tapo C500(US)_V1_1.0.6 Build 230609

Published Date: 2023-08-03

Modifications and Bug Fixes:
1. Add support for Patrol Mode.
2. Add support for any quadrilateral area configuration under Activity Zones.
3. Optimize the Playback function.
4. Fix some minor bugs.

Tapo C500(US)_V1_1.0.1 Build 221125

Published Date: 2023-01-31

First firmware released.

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