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Product Overview

TC85(US)_V1.6_Datasheet

Manual

Setup Video

FAQs

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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.

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