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Product Overview

TC85(US)_V1.6_Datasheet

Manual

Setup Video

FAQs

Tapo Smart Hub Compatible Camera List 07-21-202592306
What should I do if I don’t receive the email when I register cloud account or reset my password？ 07-09-2025509285
How to unbind cloud account with devices in mobile App 07-09-2025169296
What is TP-Link ID and how to create a TP-Link ID? 07-09-20256233523
Cannot use the Tapo/Kasa app to control my smart devices 07-09-2025105896
Cannot make my TP-Link smart devices work with Alexa 07-09-2025114159
The most frequent asked questions about TP-Link Sales 07-09-202538460
How to share my Tapo Smart Devices with family 07-08-20251043576
How can I find the IP address of my Tapo&Kasa camera 07-08-2025322917
How to edit Home and Away Mode for Tapo&Kasa Cameras on the Tapo app 07-08-2025242220
How to update the firmware of the Tapo&Kasa devices on the Tapo App 07-08-2025225530
How to use the Detection function of the Tapo&Kasa cameras 07-08-2025425750
How can I delete my TP-Link cloud account? 07-08-2025229680
How to unbind the account (TP-Link ID) with Tapo&Kasa smart devices in the Tapo app 07-08-2025154974
What can I do if I forget my password of the cloud account (Tapo smart plug, smart camera, smart bulb) 07-08-2025122675
How to set up the Tapo camera 07-08-20251984199
What're the automation and shortcut of my Tapo device (smart bulb, smart plug, smart camera)? 07-08-202537180
General questions about Tapo Cameras 07-08-20251922204
What should I do if I can't view the Tapo&Kasa camera? 07-08-2025320396
How to use the Privacy Mode of my Tapo&Kasa cameras 07-08-2025170203
How to check and improve the network connection stability of Tapo&Kasa smart devices 07-08-2025228370
How to reduce motion detections from rain, snow or insects,etc 07-08-2025166664
How to Use the Room Feature in the Tapo App 07-08-202536298
How to turn on Precise Location for the Tapo App 07-08-202541252
How to configure the Notification feature for the Tapo & Kasa devices on the Tapo app 07-08-2025108839
How can I conduct 3DS authentication when purchasing Tapo Care 07-08-202536986
What to do if the Tapo Camera image color is abnormal? 07-08-202591363
How to position my TP-Link camera for optimal performance 07-08-202561154
What should I do if I experience issues when watching playback videos from an SD card? 07-08-202599159
What should I do if my battery-powered camera can't detect the motion? 06-30-202524496
How to configure Alarm feature for Tapo Cameras on Tapo app 06-18-2025135879
How to use the Alexa Announcement feature of the Tapo Camera and Doorbell 05-21-202566697
How to unlink third-party accounts from your TP-Link ID 05-19-202511494
Frequently asked questions about the "Third-Party Compatibility" feature 04-22-202514802
How to verify if it’s the hardware issue of TP-Link smart home 04-15-202534263
What if I fail to sign up or activate the TP-Link ID? 04-15-2025163137
Why does TP-Link require my email address? 04-15-2025193026
Where can I find detection recordings of Tapo & Kasa cameras on the Tapo app? 03-21-2025114868
Why do I receive a "We Noticed a New Login" email? 03-11-202524505
How to test the detection range of Tapo battery camera 03-07-202530245
How secure are Tapo devices? 03-06-202543160
How to create 3D Map in the Tapo App for Pad 01-15-202525114
How to use the Home feature and Room feature in the Tapo App 01-15-202526121
How to set privacy zone for your Tapo Camera 12-30-202429997
How to use Tapo Solar Panel with Tapo Battery Security Cameras 11-13-202462537
What can I do if the Tapo app is not working properly (smart plug, smart camera, smart bulb)? 09-20-202482476
Tapo Solar Panel fails to charge the Battery Cameras 09-05-202434015
What should I do if the email shows that the link expired when I register cloud account or reset my password? 08-02-202448912
What is the Wake-up Sensitivity of my battery camera/doorbell? 05-23-202467131
Cannot make TP-Link smart devices work with Google Home 03-26-2024152507
Tapo/Kasa Devices are showing offline after changing or resetting the router. 01-26-2024100090
Tapo Care Cancellation and Refund 01-19-2024154247
Answers to All Your Questions on Tapo Battery Camera 11-23-202354159

Firmware Release Note

Refer the FAQ to update firmware.

TC85(US)_V1.6_1.3.12 Build 250228

Published Date: 2025-03-19

Modifications and Bug Fixes:
1. Enhanced cloud storage and device stability.
2. Fixed some minor bugs.

TC85(US)_V1.6_1.3.11 Build 241025

Published Date: 2024-11-21

Modifications and Bug Fixes:
1. Added support for AI Empower when connected to H500.
2. Added support for Screen Mirror when connected to H500.
3. Enhanced device stability.
4. Fixed some minor bugs.

TC85(US)_V1.6_1.3.10 Build 240919

Published Date: 2024-10-17

Modifications and Bug Fixes:
1. Added support for 12-hour Time option and more timestamp formats.
2. Improved image performance.
3. Optimized loading time for remote live view.
4. Fixed the issue of the abnormal clip lengths on SD card recording.
5. Fixed the issue of no notifications when the SD card is full.
6. Fixed some minor bugs.

TC85(US)_V1.6_1.3.9 Build 240701

Published Date: 2024-07-11

Modifications and Bug Fixes:

1. Added support for Tapo Hub connection, supporting Wi-Fi connection with Tapo Hub H200 and store video clips to the Hub.

2. Optimized the night vision image performance.

3. Fixed the issue where Network Connection information was missing on the device settings page.

4. Fixed some minor bugs.

TC85(US)_V1.6_1.3.6 Build 240327

Published Date: 2024-04-28

Modifications and Bug Fixes:
1. Added support for abnormal power consumption notification.
2. Enhanced live streaming stability in third-party client.
3. Optimized image performance in dark environment.
4. Fixed some issues causing recording and playback failures.
5. Fixed some minor bugs.

TC85(US)_V1.6_1.3.5 Build 240223

Published Date: 2024-03-15

Modifications and Bug Fixes:
1. Enhanced solar panel charging functionality for performance.
2. Improved charging efficiency and battery life.
3. Enhanced the performance of Motion Detection.
4. Fixed SD card anomalies in specific scenarios.
5. Fixed battery temperature not updating issue.
6. Fixed some minor bugs.

TC85(US)_V1.6_1.3.4 Build 231222

Published Date: 2024-01-05

Modifications and Bug Fixes:
1. Optimized the playback performance of SD card recordings.
2. Optimized the live streaming performance.
3. Enhanced device stability.
4. Fixed some minor bugs.

TC85(US)_V1.6_1.3.3 Build 231213

Published Date: 2023-12-25

Modifications and Bug Fixes:
1. Enhanced local communication security.
2. Optimized the Cloud Video performance.
3. Optimized the spotlight function.
4. Improved time synchronization accuracy.
5. Enhanced device stability.
6. Fixed some minor bugs.

TC85(US)_V1.6_1.2.13 Build 230925

Published Date: 2023-09-27

Modifications and Bug Fixes:
1. Optimized the live view image performance.
2. Optimized the network performance.
3. Fixed some minor bugs.

TC85(US)_V1.6_1.2.12 Build 230919

Published Date: 2023-09-26

Modifications and Bug Fixes:
1. Added support for more functions in Battery Status page to better know and record the battery usage details.
2. Optimized configuration experience.
3. Optimized detection performance.
4. Fixed some minor bugs.

TC85(US)_V1.6_1.2.10 Build 230817

Published Date: 2023-09-15

Modifications and Bug Fixes:
1. Added support for any quadrilateral area configuration under AI and Motion Detection Activity Zones.
2. Added support for different working modes with varying detection and recording parameters to balance performance and battery consumption.
3. Optimized the camera battery life.
4. Fixed some minor bugs.

TC85(US)_V1.6_1.2.9 Build 230811

Published Date: 2023-08-22

Modifications and Bug Fixes:
1. Optimize the Detection performance.
2. Fix some minor bugs.

TC85(US)_V1.6_1.2.6 Build 230720

Published Date: 2023-08-02

Modifications and Bug Fixes:
1. Optimize the performance of the camera.
2. Fix some minor bugs.

TC85(US)_V1.6_1.2.5 Build 230619

Published Date: 2023-07-20

First firmware released.

Apps

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GPL Code

TC85(US)_V1.6_GPL