How to set detection zone for your Tapo Camera

TC40GW, TC41, TC53, TC55, TC82, TC82 KIT, TCB82, Tapo C100, Tapo C101, Tapo C110, Tapo C110P2, Tapo C111, Tapo C120, Tapo C125, Tapo C200, Tapo C200P2, Tapo C201, Tapo C202, Tapo C210, Tapo C210P2, Tapo C212, Tapo C220, Tapo C222, Tapo C225, Tapo C310, Tapo C310P2, Tapo C320WS, Tapo C325WB, Tapo C400S2, Tapo C402, Tapo C402 KIT, Tapo C403, Tapo C410, Tapo C410 KIT, Tapo C420, Tapo C420S1, Tapo C420S2, Tapo C420S4, Tapo C425, Tapo C425 KIT, Tapo C500, Tapo C501GW, Tapo C510W, Tapo C51A, Tapo C520WS, Tapo C720, Tapo D235

04-23-2024 22,748

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.

Note: Different models have different support times and versions. Please pay attention to the official website for firmware updates.

The Detection Zone feature supports designating a specific area that you want your Tapo Cam to detect activity within. If you only need to monitor activities in a certain area, you can set custom detection zones to reduce unnecessary detections.

There are two types of detection zones:

Set for All: Monitor the designated detection area for all detection types.

Set for Each: Monitor different detection areas for each detection type.

Please follow the steps below to customize the detection zone for your Tapo Camera.

Case 1: Set for All

Step 1: Launch Tapo App and select the camera you would like to configure by selecting it and entering its live view.

Step 2: Tap Device Settings → Detection → Detection Zones.

Step3: Select Set for All and tap the Edit button to set the detection zones so they only capture detections within the specified zones.

Step 4: Tap and drag the corners of the detection zone to change its shape. Personalize detection zones by adding, deleting, and clearing zones. Then save the changes.

Case 2: Set for Each

Step 1: Launch Tapo App and select the camera you would like to configure by selecting it and entering its live view.

Step 2: Tap Device Settings → Detection → Detection Zones.

Step 3: Select Set for Each and tap the Edit button to set the detection zones so they only capture detections within the specified zones.

Step 4: Select different detection types, then tap and drag the corners of the detection zones to change their shape. Personalize detection zones by adding, deleting, and clearing zones. Then save the changes.