Tapo C501GW Problems & Troubleshooting

Select the problem you are experiencing to find step-by-step fix guides based on Tapo’s own support pages.

Try this first — Check the 4G signal and SIM data, or the network cable, then restart the camera.

Common Problems

OfflineFix Guide
Not Detecting MotionFix Guide
Not RecordingFix Guide
SD Card Not WorkingFix Guide
Live View Not WorkingFix Guide
Not RotatingFix Guide
Night Vision Not WorkingFix Guide