How to reset Tapo Camera

Configuration Guide

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This Article Applies to:

Tapo C210P2 , Tapo C200C , Tapo C575D , TC43 , TC42 , TC41 , Tapo C435 , Tapo C710 , TC40 , Tapo C610 KIT , Tapo C310 , Tapo C530WS , TCA41 , Tapo C615L KIT , TC47 , TC46 , Tapo C1086B , Tapo C206 , Tapo C6165D , Tapo C207 , Tapo C630 KIT , Tapo C201 , Tapo C840 , Tapo C202 , Tapo C720 , Tapo C428 KIT , Tapo C560WS , Tapo C200 , Tapo C635F KIT , TC34 , TC82 KIT , TCW61 , TC90 KIT , TC40GW , Tapo C415 , Tapo C410 , TC65 , Tapo C411 , TC70P2 , Tapo C320WS , TC60 , Tapo C411 KIT , Tapo C402 KIT , Tapo C260 , TCB82 , TC68 , Tapo C200P2 , Tapo C425 , Tapo C525WB , TC92 KIT , TC55 , TC53 , Tapo C400 KIT , Tapo C2085 , Tapo C615G KIT , TCW90 KIT , Tapo C420 , Tapo C510W , Tapo C402KIT , TCB72 , Tapo C4086B , Tapo C668B KIT , Tapo C460 KIT , Tapo C620 KIT , TC80 , Tapo C325WB , Tapo C220C , Tapo C113 , Tapo C236 , TC85 , Tapo C1085 , Tapo C230 , Tapo C110 , Tapo C111 , TC82 , Tapo C232 , Tapo C645D KIT , Tapo C310P2 , TCW34 , Tapo C51A , TCW30 , Tapo C420S1 , Tapo C566WB , Tapo C245D , Tapo C420S2 , Tapo C403 , Tapo C420S4 , Tapo C220P2 , Tapo C400 , Tapo C125 , TC50 KIT , Tapo C665G KIT , Tapo C401 , Tapo C402 , TC74 , Tapo C120 , TC73 , Tapo C675D KIT , TC72 , Tapo C121 , Tapo C660 KIT , TC71 , TC70 , Tapo C110P4 , Tapo C250 , TCA72 , Tapo C110P2 , Tapo C52A , Tapo C246D , Tapo C545D , Tapo C625F KIT , Tapo C216 , Tapo C403 KIT , Tapo C217 , Tapo C212 , TC93D KIT , TC72P2 , Tapo C210 , Tapo C520WS , Tapo C211 , Tapo C100P4 , TC90G KIT , Tapo C460 , Tapo C501GW , TC80 KIT , Tapo C410 KIT , Tapo C21A , Tapo C615F KIT , TCH50 KIT , Tapo C400S1 , Tapo C401 KIT , Tapo C400S2 , Tapo C865 , Tapo C465 , Tapo C103 , Tapo C225 , Tapo C500 , Tapo C104 , TC85 KIT , Tapo C220 , Tapo C100 , Tapo C860 , Tapo C101 , Tapo C222 , TC90G , Tapo C425 KIT

Recent updates may have expanded access to feature(s) discussed in this FAQ. Visit your product's support page, select the correct hardware version for your device, and check either the Datasheet or the firmware section for the latest improvements added to your product. Please note that product availability varies by region, and certain models may not be available in your region.

Introduction

This FAQ explains how to reset your Tapo camera to its default factory settings. Resetting the camera may help resolve issues such as connection failures, configuration errors, or when you want to set the device up with a new account. The article covers different reset methods for various Tapo camera models, including security cameras, pan & tilt cameras, outdoor cameras, and battery-powered cameras, as well as how to reset the device through the Tapo app.

Configuration

Method 1: Use the RESET button/hole

Note: Ensure the camera is powered on before resetting.

Type 1: For Security Camera

Use a pin to press and hold the Reset button for at least 5 seconds until the LED blinks red. The camera will reset and reboot.

Side view of the Tapo security camera showing the RESET button on the side of the device.

Type 2: For Pan & Tilt Security Camera

Tilt the camera lens up, then press and hold the RESET button for at least 5 seconds until the LED blinks red. The camera will reset and reboot.

Illustration of a Tapo Pan & Tilt Security Camera with the camera lens tilted upward, showing the RESET button located behind the lens.

Type 3: For Outdoor Security Camera

Step 1. Loosen the screws on the back panel and remove the cover.

For an outdoor Tapo security camera, loosen the screws on the back panel using a screwdriver to remove the cover, then locate the RESET button inside the camera housing.

Step 2. Press and hold the Reset button for at least 5 seconds until the LED blinks red.

Close-up view of an outdoor Tapo security camera with the back cover removed. The RESET button is highlighted and shown being pressed using a pin tool.

Type 4: For Battery Camera

Case 1: Tapo C420/C400

Step 1. Twist anti-clockwise and then pull to remove the cover of the camera and find the reset button.

Step 2. Press and hold the SYNC/RESET Button for at least 5 seconds until the camera’s status LED blinks red.

Twist the rear cover of the Tapo battery camera counter‑clockwise to remove it and access the SYNC/RESET button inside the camera. Press and hold the SYNC/RESET button on the Tapo battery camera using a pin tool until the status LED blinks red, indicating the camera is being reset.

Case 2. Tapo C425

V1: Open the cover for SD card slot. Use a pin to press and hold the Reset Button for at least 5 seconds to reset the camera to factory default settings.

Camera diagram highlighting the microSD card slot and Reset button.

V2: Open the Cover for SD card slot. Use a pin to press and hold the Reset Button for 10 seconds to reset to factory settings.

Diagram showing the RESET button and microSD card slot inside the camera compartment. The RESET button is highlighted, indicating that it restores the camera to factory settings.

Case 3. Tapo C660

Open the cover, the reset button is a circular, raised button on the right. While the camera is on, press and hold the RESET button for 10 seconds to reset to factory settings.

Illustration of a Tapo camera battery compartment showing the SYNC/RESET button and the battery slots. The SYNC/RESET button is highlighted to indicate where to press to reset the camera.

Case 4. Tapo C630

Tilt the camera lens down to locate the silicone cover. Open the cover, the reset button is a circular, raised button on the left. While the camera is on, press and hold the RESET button for 10 seconds to reset the camera to factory settings.

Diagram of a Tapo camera showing the microSD / On/Off / Reset compartment. The RESET button is highlighted, indicating that it restores the camera to factory settings.

Case 5. Tapo C645D

Turn to the back side of the larger block to find the silicone cover. Open the cover, the reset button is a circular, raised button on the left. While the camera is on, press and hold the RESET button for 10 seconds to reset the camera to factory settings.

Diagram of a Tapo camera showing the internal control panel with the RESET, Power, and microSD card slot. The RESET button is highlighted to indicate its location for restoring the camera to factory settings.

Method 2: Remove the camera via the Tapo App

Note: The camera must be online to perform an app-based reset.

Case 1: Go to the Home page

On the home page, long-press your camera model card. Then tap the minus icon on the card. The camera will be removed from your TP-Link account and reset to the default settings.

Long‑pressing the camera card, tapping the minus icon. The location of the remove button.

Case 2: Go to Camera Settings page

Step 1. On the home page, tap on your camera model card.

The location of the camera model card.

Step 2. On the Live View page, tap the gear icon to enter the Camera Settings page.

The location of the camera settings icon. The camera settings page.

Step 3. Tap Remove Camera at the bottom to remove the camera from your TP-Link account. The camera will be removed from your account and reset to the default settings.

The location of remove camera button.

QA

Q1: What should I do if the reset fails?

A1:

Make sure your camera can be powered on.
Please do not operate after power-on, wait 10 minutes and try to reset again.

Q2: Does camera reset affect Tapo Care?

A2: The Tapo Care subscription is linked to your TP-Link ID. Resetting your camera will not affect your subscription, provided it has not expired.

However, after resetting and reconfiguring the camera, you need to add it back to the Tapo Care plan: Go to Tapo app > Me > Tapo Care page, tap Select Camera on the plan, select the camera to apply to Tapo Care and confirm the selection.

If no Tapo Care plan appears on the Tapo Care page, make sure you are logged in to the Tapo App with the TP-Link account that purchased the subscription.

Get to know more details of each function and configuration please go to Download Center to download the manual of your product.

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