The rechargeable and removable battery featuring a low-power protocol can greatly extend your usage time. Actual battery life may vary based on device settings, use, and environmental factors. Here are some tips to save your battery:
*This article applies to the following models Tapo C420S1 , Tapo C420S2 , Tapo D230 , Tapo D230S1 , Tapo C420
Adjust video quality to a lower resolution.
Go to Camera Settings > Video Quality to change resolution settings.
Adjust the wake-up sensitivity so your device is less sensitive to movement.
Go to Camera Settings > Detection > Wake-up Sensitivity to lower the sensitivity.
Increase the retrigger intervals between recorded events, reduce the record buffer, and the maximum clip length.
Go to Camera Settings > Clips Settings to change the relevant settings.
Reduce the viewing distance of night vision.
Go to Camera Settings > Night Mode Settings to change the viewing distance.
Lower the frame rate.
Go to Camera Settings > Advanced Settings > Frame Rate to change the frame rate.
Adjust the installation position of your camera/doorbell so it will not be woken up too often. The following instructions will help you when installing your camera/doorbell:
- Avoid pointing the camera directly at swaying trees, busy streets, and street lamps or sunlight.
- The camera should be placed 7-10 ft (2-3 m) off the ground, and tilt the camera down at about a 15°~20° angle. Keep the PIR lens level for best results.
- The camera may not detect objects moving directly towards its center. Mount the camera where the movement goes across the lens's field of view, triggering the PIR motion detection.
- Avoid installing the camera behind glasses, since glasses block the infrared light, making the camera's PIR Sensor unable to detect movement.