Smart home devices are becoming more popular, and TP-Link’s Tapo cams are a great way to make your home safer of any size. Getting your Tapo camera set up and connected to wifi is a simple process. When you first set up the Tapo, the app will walk you through each step. However, you might not be able to complete all of the steps because of some issues. To connect a Tapo camera to wifi, read this blog. It will also tell you what to do if you get stuck on a step.
1: The standard way to connect:
First, open the box and turn it on. Take a picture. First, take your Tapo camera out of the box. Usually, you’ll find the following inside the package:
- What is the camera unit
- A plug-in
- A quick start guide
Using the adapter that came with the camera, plug it into a wall port. Wait until the camera’s LED light starts blinking red and green. This means it’s ready to be set up.
Step 2: Get the Tapo app.
You’ll need the Tapo app to set up the camera:
- You can get the app from either the Apple App Store or the Google Play Store.
- If you don’t already have one, open the app and make a TP-Link account. Sign in to the app.
Step 3: Connect your video camera
- To add a new device, open the app and tap the “+” button.
- Pick out the type of camera you want from the list.
- To put your camera in setup mode, follow the steps shown on the screen. It’s already in setup mode if the light blinks red and green. If not, hold down the camera’s reset button until it blinks.
Step 4: Hook up your camera
The app will ask you to link your phone to the camera’s wifi network. There will be a network called “Tapo_Cam_XXXX” that you can find in your phone’s wifi settings. Sign in and choose it. When you’re done, go back to the Tapo app.
Step 5: Hook up the camera to wifi
Pick out and enter the password for your home wifi network in the app. Your camera will try to connect to your wifi. When it works, the LED light will turn full green.
Step 6: Finish and change the settings
You can name the camera something like “Living Room” or “Front Door” after it links to your wifi. Change options like how sensitive the motion detection is, how you want to be notified, and how you want to record.
Question No. 2: The problem message “unable to connect to your Tapo camera wifi” is shown on the app.
Step 1
Put the phone close to the device to make sure it has a strong enough Wi-Fi connection (full bars of Wi-Fi).
Step 2
Make sure the phone doesn’t have any VPN sites or apps like Lookout and AdGuard. If the phone has a VPN running, turn it off.
Step 3
On your iPhone or iPad, go to “Settings” and find the Tapo APP. Press the “Local Network” button to make it work. Open the app again and try again. Please go back to the app and hit “I’ve already given Local Network Permission” if you can’t find “Local Network” permission.
Pick the correct wifi network to join. The SSID for this network should be”Tapo_Cam_XXXX.” The last four bits of a device’s MAC address are often written as XXXX.
Step 4
When you add a device to the Tapo app, make sure you pick the right model.
Step 5
Make sure the phone is always linked to the device’s wifi when the app shows that the phone is linked to the device.
I can’t find the router’s wifi name.
Step 1:
Make sure the 2.4GHz wifi network is protected. Tapo Cam doesn’t work with 5GHz and can’t link to a network that isn’t encrypted. Your wifi connection should be strong enough. If it’s not, move the camera closer to your router.
Step 2:
If the name of your router’s wifi network doesn’t show up automatically, hit “Rescan” to try again and see if you can find it.
Step 3:
If the router’s SSID is hidden, select “Other” and enter the SSID and password by hand.
Step 4:
Use a different phone to set up the Tapo Cam.
Step 5:
To reset the camera, press and hold the RESET button for more than 5 seconds or until the red LED blinks. Then, do the steps all over again.
Problem 4: The app says it can’t connect the Tapo Cam to the router’s network.
Step 1:
Put the smart device close to the router to get a strong signal, and then enter the correct wifi password into the app.
Step 2:
Make sure that the VPN is turned off on both the phone and the computer.
Step 3:
Make sure your phone is always connected to the router’s separate 2.4G wifi when the app adds your smart device to your home network.
Step 4:
Set up the camera and connect it to the leading wifi network if it is linked to a range extension.
Step 5:
Change your phone and router. Tapo Cam could be linked to a separate 2.4 G Guest wifi/Hotspot to test it out.
Step 6:
Press and hold the RESET button for more than 5 seconds until the LED blinks red. This should reset the camera. Now, start the setup process again.
How to Fix Problems
- If you’re having problems, make sure your wifi is set up on a 2.4 GHz network. Tapo cams don’t work with wifi that runs on 5 GHz.
- While setting up, put the camera close to your computer.
- Make sure your wifi password is correct by typing it again.
- Holding down the reset button for 5 to 10 seconds will reset the camera if you need to.
Fun with your Tapo camera
Excellent work! Now that your Tapo camera is linked to wifi, you can use it. The Tapo app lets you watch live videos, get alerts, and change settings all from one place. Visit the Tapo Support Page for more information or to get help with problems.
Conclusion:
How to connect a Tapo camera to wifi: It’s easy and quick to connect a Tapo camera to this type of network. First, turn on the camera. Then, get the Tapo app and follow the setup steps. Finally, connect the camera to your home’s 2.4 GHz wifi network. If you follow these steps, your camera will be ready to help keep your home safer in no time!
