Yes, you can use the camera without an SD card to view live recordings. An SD card is required to save recordings, but it is not required for live broadcasts. You can use the live view via the Tapo app as long as the camera and your device are connected to the same network.

I can't say for the Tapo C100, but there is a comparable camera from Yi and it focuses electronically from about 30cm, better 50cm.

Yes, it is possible to set a static IP address for a device on your network. ### Steps to assign a static IP address: - You need to access the settings on your router or internet box. For example, if you use Google Wifi, you can use the Google Home application to access the advanced network settings and add IP address reservations. - Select the device to which you want to assign a static IP address and enter the IP address you want to use. Make sure the IP address is within the range allowed by your network and is not already being used by another device. - Save the changes and, if necessary, disconnect and reconnect the device to the network so that the new IP address can be assigned. ### Important considerations: - Avoid using IP addresses that are reserved for DHCP or other specific devices, such as TV set-top boxes. For example, for a network using the `192.168.1.x` range, it is often recommended to use IP addresses outside the range reserved for DHCP, typically between `192.168.1.129` and `192.168.1.254`. - Ensure that the static IP address is configured correctly, including subnet mask, default gateway and DNS servers.

Maybe download the TAPO APP ? If I do something via PC then with the Home Assistant. I don't know exactly sorry.

The Tapo C100 home security camera from TP-Link can be set so that it only records when motion is detected. This is made possible by the Motion Detection and Notifications function. You can also set customised activity zones to only detect and be notified of motion in specific areas. However, it is not possible to configure the camera to record 30 seconds before the movement, during the movement and 30 seconds after the movement. The camera starts recording as soon as motion is detected and saves the corresponding video clips.

You can connect them to a server, but then you need the appropriate infrastructure. Simply embedding a link requires a server to host the link. But what works is to simply access a livestream outside the LAN via the app.

Hello I use with the cable it goes very well, happy with my purchase. Thanks galaxus 😁

If you want to use the Tapo app, the camera must be online. If you have another system to access the camera stream, this is also possible offline.

Have you tried a reset by pressing the reset button for 5 seconds with a paper clip?

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Yes but you need a generic app to access remote cameras

Hello Veronika, only someone who has the login data for Tapo can access it. Greetings columbo

Hello Adriasadid, There is an app that allows you to access a micro SD card via the internet (max. 128GB) if you have one in it. You can also use cloud storage via the app. But that costs €3.49/month or €32.99/year. Greetings Columbo

Yes, via the Tapo app, 32 cameras, each camera is displayed in a square in the app. WLan access necessary, but the chambers can be on different networks.

No, the Camara must be connected to the Internet or it will not work.

The camera also records without a network connection, i.e. directly onto the SD card. Setting up works via Bluetooth. Attention: in the settings you have to specify how long the camera should record. It is also important to ensure that the SD card is suitable and large enough (storage volume). Please do not forget to format the memory on the SD card via the app, otherwise the camera cannot save to the SD card. Picture by day and night tiptop. I have 2 in use myself and am completely satisfied.

Hello calimaro, the base is not magnetic. But there are 2 recesses for screw heads, with which you can attach the camera to the wall or ceiling. It has rubber pads at the corners and is therefore non-slip and does not cause scratches on sensitive surfaces. Greetings columbo

yes, it's possible. I use several cameras to control my mode railroad. It's one app – but You have to select the camera You want to see. I couldn't yet show 2 camera images at the same time – but may be I just didn't get it...

There is an app, but automatic saving only works with an SD card that you have to insert into the camera. The camera does not have its own memory.

I don't have a comparison to the 200, but it's not exactly good, but you can understand it pretty choppily and if you put it on the loudspeaker on your smartphone, you hear everything umpteen times... It's really bad with the language...

No on the SD card in the camera but you can download it to your mobile phone.

This can be done from anywhere via the Internet. All you have to do is register on the manufacturer's website. This is free of charge.

Unfortunately, no. - But it works wonderfully with Amazon Echo/Alexa.

Have a 64 GB and is just laid 2 GB, partly recorded all night when something moves 32 GB would have been very good enough!

The Tapo models do not have direct browser integration except in a roundabout way.

Not at all! It’s simply as on any other device... in settings just choose network and enter password...