Yes, there is an app called "Tapo App" with which you can view and control the camera. The app enables live view, motion detection, two-way audio, notifications and other functions of the camera. You can download the Tapo app from the Apple App Store or Google Play.
Scope of delivery: 1x Xiaomi Smart Camera C300, 1x charging cable, 1x user manual
The camera must be permanently supplied with power, there is no built-in battery.
This camera can be used without internet access by recording locally to a microSD card, but initial setup and full functionality require the Tapo app and a temporary internet connection. After setup, it can record offline to the microSD card without Wi-Fi, but features like remote viewing and motion alerts will not work without internet. Direct connection to the camera via the Tapo app without Wi-Fi is possible if your device connects to the camera’s own Wi-Fi network, but the app is still needed. Using the camera completely without the Tapo app is not supported.
Yes, it is possible to connect and view the video with an iPhone. This network camera is compatible with iOS 9.0 or higher and can be used via the Tapo application on the iPhone. It also offers integration with Apple HomeKit Secure Video, enabling video to be viewed directly from the iPhone via the Apple Home app or the Tapo app.
Yes, it is possible to view several cameras on the same Tapo application. You can add several cameras to the Tapo application, configuring each one with a unique name for easy identification, and then view them all from the same interface. The sharing function also allows several TP-Link accounts to access the cameras, but each camera must be added individually to the application.
The exact storage space consumption of a microSD card during continuous recording with the Tapo C220 depends on the quality of the recordings and the compression. In general, however, it can be assumed that a 4MP recording over 12 hours could consume around 20 to 40 GB of storage space, depending on the compression and the actual recording quality.
The Tapo C220 camera does not natively support RTSP and ONVIF protocols. Some users have reported difficulties using these protocols with this particular model. For more information, please consult the official TP-Link support or the community forum for updates or alternative solutions.
You can control and monitor multiple Tapo cameras simultaneously in the Tapo app. There is no quantitative limit to the number of cameras that can be managed from one account.
In addition to cloud storage, you can also use an SD card to store local recordings. This is optional, but it offers additional flexibility when storing your data.
The motion sensor on this camera is designed to detect movement within its field of view, but it may not work effectively if the camera is placed behind a window. This is because the motion sensor typically relies on detecting changes in the environment, which can be obstructed by glass. For optimal performance, the camera should be positioned to have a clear line of sight to the area you want to monitor. If you need to monitor outside, consider placing the camera outside or using a different setup that allows for unobstructed detection.
No, you don't need an SD card to operate the Tapo C220 camera. You can use the camera for live surveillance without needing an SD card, as it works perfectly well without recording videos on a memory card.