How to configure the spotlight of Tapo cameras

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Many Tapo outdoor cameras, such as the C320WS, C325WB, and C425, support a built-in spotlight feature. This article will guide you through various ways to set up and utilize the spotlight on your Tapo outdoor cameras.
1. Manual Spotlight Control
You can manually turn the spotlight on and off directly from the live view page on the Tapo app. This allows you to briefly illuminate the area for a few minutes as needed.
2. Automatic Spotlight for Colorful Night Vision
Go to Device Settings>>Video & Display>>Night Mode Settings and select Full-Color Mode or Smart Mode.
This will automatically activate the spotlight when the camera switches to night mode, providing a colorful image.
(Note: Depending on your camera model, the setting may be labeled "Color Mode" instead. Follow the in-app instructions to choose your desired mode.)
3. Automatic Spotlight as the alarm.
Enable the alarm feature and set the alarm type as Light or Sound & Light. This will cause the spotlight to illuminate whenever motion is detected, serving as a visual alarm.
For more details on configuring the alarm settings, please refer to How to configure the Alarm feature for the Tapo Cameras on the Tapo app | TP-Link
Related QA:
Q: How to set the spotlight if I don’t want it to light up when there is a motion?
A: Go to Device Settings>>Video & Display>>Night Mode Settings and choose Infrared Mode or Spotlight Off.
Q: How do I keep the spotlight on all night?
A: Only cameras with constant power support keeping the spotlight on at night.
Please go to Device Settings>>Video & Display>>Night Mode Settings and select Full-Color Mode.
Q: How do I make the spotlight turn on when there is motion?
A: Go to Device Settings>>Video & Display>>Night Mode Settings and choose Smart Mode or Color Mode.
For battery cameras, if you choose the Color Mode, the spotlight will activate when the camera is awakened by motion or an app operation.
Q: Why is the spotlight not turning on at night in Smart Mode?
A: Check the Video Mode setting on the Live View page. Make sure it is set to Auto or Night Mode.
If you select the Day Mode, the spotlight won’t light up at all.
If the issue still, please contact TP-Link technical support
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