Built-in or USB cameras: Built-in and USB cameras connect to SafetySense automatically and can work well in adequately lit rooms. Most do not have infrared night vision, so they may not provide reliable images in very low light or darkness.
Wi-Fi cameras: For TP-Link Tapo cameras, download the TP-Link Tapo App and use it to install your cameras. Set all cameras to use the same camera username and password. SafetySense will ask for these credentials when you connect your Wi-Fi cameras. After entering them, check the camera previews to confirm that all of your Wi-Fi cameras are connected. For overnight monitoring, use a camera with automatic night vision.
Good camera placement
Place cameras where falls are most likely and keep important walking areas and the floor clearly visible. Use the live preview while positioning each camera.
Good placementMount the camera high, near the ceiling and close to a room corner, then angle it downward to capture as much of the floor and main walking areas as possible. Add another camera when furniture or the room layout creates important blind spots.
What to avoidAvoid bright windows, blocked floor areas, angles that cut off important parts of the walking area, and cameras that cannot see clearly when the room becomes dark. In bathrooms, a lower view aimed mainly at the floor can provide more privacy.
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