Tapo C100 1080P Wi-Fi Indoor Security Camera

Hello Dave,

Tapo C100 1080P Wi-Fi Indoor Security Camera.


The Tapo C100 1080P Wi-Fi Indoor Security Camera is not battery-powered; it requires a 9V DC power supply to function.

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Hello Mg

Tapo C100 1080P Wi-Fi Indoor Security Camera

Yes, the Tapo C100 1080P Wi-Fi Indoor Security Camera is wireless. It operates over Wi-Fi and does not require a hub for connection.

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Hello Bert,

I can advise the following for the Tapo C100 1080P Wi-Fi Indoor Security Camera:

This is possible but also not a requirement.

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Hi Bp631.

Tapo C100 1080P Wi-Fi Indoor Security Camera:

Having looked into this, the camera mains operated and not battery operated.

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Hello Freddie,

The Tapo C100 1080P Wi-Fi Indoor Security Camera can be used through a glass window. It features night vision capabilities, allowing it to detect movements even in low-light conditions, which is beneficial for monitoring through glass surfaces.

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Hey Rio,

I can advise that the Tapo C100 is a wireless Wi-Fi camera for data transfer (streaming video), but it is not battery-powered; it is a corded electric camera that needs to be plugged into a power outlet to function, making it a "wireless" device in terms of connection, not power.

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Hello The grinch,

Tapo C100 1080P Wi-Fi Indoor Security Camera.

Troubleshooting the Tapo C100 1080P Wi-Fi Indoor Security Camera
If your Tapo C100 1080P Wi-Fi Indoor Security Camera is not connecting to WiFi, even after a reset, here are some troubleshooting steps you can try:
Check the MAC Address: Ensure the MAC address of your Tapo camera is correct and not already connected to another network.

Remove and Reconfigure: Remove the Tapo C100 from the Tapo app, reset it, and then reconfigure it to connect to your network.

LED Status: Check the LED status on the camera when starting the configuration process. It should be flashing green and red.

Hotspot Wi-Fi: Enable a hotspot Wi-Fi on your phone, reset the camera, and reconfigure it with a different phone to see if it connects successfully.

If these steps do not resolve the issue, consider reaching out to TP-Link support for further assistance.
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Hi, Pat

I can advise that the Tapo C100 1080P Wi-Fi Indoor Security Camera can be wall-mounted.

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Hello,

Yes, the Tapo C100 can record motion through a window during the daytime because its motion detection relies on changes in pixels. However, there are some limitations:
Daytime Performance
Functional: The camera can detect motion through glass and send notifications.
Customizable Zones: You can set specific motion detection zones within the Tapo app to avoid recording irrelevant movement like passers-by on a public street.
Nighttime Limitations
The main issue arises at night due to the camera's infrared (IR) night vision:
Reflection/Glare: The infrared LEDs will reflect off the glass, resulting in a blurry or completely white, unclear image that hinders effective motion detection.
PIR Sensor (If applicable): While the C100 primarily uses pixel-based motion detection, some cameras use Passive Infrared (PIR) sensors which do not work through glass because glass blocks the heat signals they detect. The pixel-based detection still works, but the IR glare at night makes the image unusable.
These resources explain how pixel-based motion detection and IR night vision affect recording through windows:

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