Okay, so I bought this Tapo camera the other day, thinking it’d be a breeze to set up. I mean, how hard could it be, right? Well, turns out, it was a bit of a pain in the neck. I followed the instructions to a T, but this thing just wouldn’t connect to my Wi-Fi.
I spent a good hour trying to figure it out. First, I made sure my phone was connected to a good Wi-Fi signal. Then I double-checked, triple-checked, and quadruple-checked the Wi-Fi password, even changed it once, you know, just in case. Nope, still nothing. The camera kept blinking like it was trying to tell me something, but I couldn’t understand its Morse code. I even tried switching to a different network, thinking maybe my Wi-Fi was just having a bad day. Still no luck.
I was starting to get a little frustrated, to be honest. I mean, I’m not a total tech noob, I can usually figure these things out. But this camera was testing my patience. I looked on the box, but it didn’t help much. I almost gave up, but then I decided to do a little digging online.
After some searching, I realized I wasn’t the only one with this problem. I even found a few posts that mentioned something about signal strength. I found a few forums with some helpful tips, and guess what I discovered? My camera was placed in a spot where my Wi-Fi signal was a bit weak. It wasn’t totally out of range, but it wasn’t strong enough for the camera to get a stable connection.
Moving the Camera
So, I moved the camera closer to my router, to a spot where the signal was much stronger. And guess what? It worked! It finally connected to the internet, and I could see the live feed on my phone. I was so relieved!
It’s kind of annoying that the camera is so sensitive to the Wi-Fi signal. You’d think it would be able to handle a slightly weaker signal, but I guess not.
- Make sure the camera is within range of your router.
- Check that your phone is connected to the internet.
- Try a different network if yours is weak or unstable.
Anyway, I learned my lesson. Next time I set up a smart device, I’ll make sure to double-check the signal strength in the area before I start. I wanted to share this little adventure with you all, maybe it’ll save someone else a bit of a headache.