How to safely detach Tapo C200 base

[@doztenus]

I actually messed up a bit, but it's too late to reshot this. You can skip the knot part altogether and just wind up free ends tightly onto a stick. It'll do just fine.

[@dreibasilla2894]

I tried this but then any rope i used keeps on breaking. I tried one last tym BUT instead of inserting the rope in the circle holes, i inserted it in the square/rectangle holes, it worked faster, it's easier and less effort. Also I scraped the embossed thingy on the base so it is easier to remove/attach if ever I need to

[@Sanatan_Samvatsara2080]

I just got stuck with the same problem and you won't believe how I was sweating in nervousness. Now the problem is solved with your 95% and my 5% contribution. I just made a little change and things became easier. Btw thanks a lot brother

[@Me1le]

I'm just glad I wasn't the only one with this problem.

[@ВладимирРавковский-к3ъ]

The best advice I've found on the net, including the TPLink forum. The hardest part was finding the rope

[@paulinarocha6979]

I didn’t have a rope. Instead, after rotating the base counterclockwise till it stops I used a butter knife and inserted in the center slot and twist counterclockwise. Thanks for your help!

[@Raua12]

You saved me. I used scissors since they were close by (very scary. do not recommend) and I finally got it loose.

[@steveb5221]

Excellent! Thank you. Not sure why 10 people have downvoted a solution that works perfectly!

[@regwatson2017]

Good video but it won't work once you have the camera on the wall and want to take it down again. Then you obviously can't get behind the plate to use the string trick as good as it works if the baseplate is put onto the camera base before you actually mounts it. Unfortunately once up on the wall it is so tight that you can't get enough pressure with your fingers to hold the small rim at the bottom of the camera to get it off. I wouldn't like to use the furthest turn extent of the camera and then try to wrench it holding the camera body off as the locking lugs lock it so tightly you will probably damage the camera before you damage the base. You would think at least one person at TPLink might have scratched his/her head during the baseplate design process and said "Yes but what if the Customers want to remove the plate again ?". Idiots.

[@doztenus]

When it’s mounted on the wall I use its power connector to apply torque and get the base to rotate. Not the ideal solution, but the connector is pretty solid and will do for a few times you need to detach the camera. As a side note: none of my few C200 were either too tight to detach this way or loose enough to rotate with fingers pressure only.

[@NicoX_12]

@@doztenus thank you! it's what I did and am so happy I was able to detach it.

[@fanopu]

I absolutely agree with you! it's truly absurd that whoever designed this system didn't think about how to easily detach the camera from the base!

[@paolomariani2201]

I also had the same problem. I recommend removing the small plastic pins with a utility knife before attaching the camera to the base. The fixing will still be firm enough.

[@dianajanethpinedamendoza1378]

Gracias este es el mejor consejo de este tema en todo youtube 💕. Lo hice y fue excelente.

[@KedarBhatlive]

Thanks for the video. Exactly what I wanted 🙏🏻

[@Arpit_Shahi]

Thank you it was really helpful. Whoever is reading this comment, i just want them to know this might be not easy as it looks. But follow this instructions. Its helpful

[@ahami25]

Omg!! This video helped me a lot! I almost got crazy after trying to attach it and realized, i cant remove it anymore😭Jesus!!! You saved me man!

[@avikhanna3707]

I LOVE YOU BRO THANKS A MILLION xxxxxxxxx I couldn’t sleep thinking how to remove it but it’s just AMAZING AGAIN , thanks

[@anlinas]

Thank you! I ended up just using a wide flathead screwdriver in the centre of the base but this was still very helpful.

[@BubblesPothowari]

Tapo must pay you $ 2000 to you for this fix of their own crude offering. Thank you !!!!!

[@yudi.takeda]

Thank you so much I love you!!!! you saved my life!!!!🥰🥰🤩🤩🤩❤️❤️❤️❤️

[@bibo8655]

On the newer Tapo models, insert a coin in the center slot and twist counterclockwise. Its the easiest and fastest.

[@doztenus]

Great to know that, thanks!

[@kenzienikoleevans2165]

The coin doesn't work on mine. I have the newer model.

[@andresjoseandres007]

🎉

[@fanopu]

@@kenzienikoleevans2165 in mine too

[@quietri0t]

I knew YT would provide a solution. Thank you. Tested how the base might fit as well and...well...here I am 😄.

[@Rikubaba]

Ooooooh,,,, I am very much upset😢😢😢, but finally unlock it, very much informative,,, thank you very much, excellent👍👍👍👍

[@monodealambre2]

Another soul saved by your video. Thanks!

[@RAZKEN.]

Thank you so much! I thought i was doomed when i just tested the base mount! ✌️

[@JC-bt9vi]

Thank you so much, got me out of a hole after trial fitting the base 😁

[@suhanasapui662]

Thank you!!!! It's very helpful. I was so stressed😌

[@TesTesTes]

THANKS MAN, YOU ARE A LIFESAVER

[@katiaexpoplanetaazul7685]

Thank you so so much! You are our lifesaver

[@avolsm]

You save my day! The mount plate design could be better.

[@doztenus]

I agree! I also own Logitech Circle View and it’s base design is much better.

[@mhaebaltar7067]

This is a life saver😅

[@durbenhallederim6430]

Thank you very much, even make the rope go thrrough the holes is too hard, i would think that it is impossible to detach at first, I love you :)

[@13nullisecundus]

nice share bro. just done that. follow your step. thank you so much. you save my device

[@jamessimonsson5211]

Omg thank you!!! Your video helped me from going insane haha

[@francescoservilio2867]

You man are the hero

[@Hanesy]

what if it was mounted already in the ceiling? Do you have another video for that?

[@doztenus]

I don’t have such video, unfortunately. But it’s easy to remove in this case. Gently turn the camera counterclockwise until it stops then apply some force in the same direction. The camera will detach without damage.

[@Hanesy]

@@doztenus Thank you

[@KOBEGS]

Thanks a lot ! Genius solution and very explicative video. 👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻

[@paulvarga3044]

Or plug the barrel jack in, use it as a grip and twist the base as you would the lid on a jar.

[@DavidGriffiths]

That seems very risky.

[@simm231]

Legend! Thank you so much 👍

[@akhmaddhikasetiawan5545]

Thanks a lot, this is so helpful 🙏🙏🙏

[@fairylou73]

Thanks so much works a treat

[@cronicasimplacable]

Thanks a million ❤

[@annapilska1028]

But what about when the camera is on the ceiling already????

[@marquiznoahmarasigan1055]

Thank you so much 😊

[@realYambu]

What do I do if its already screwed to the wall :(

[@doztenus]

In this case it’s even easier: just rotate the camera counterclockwise by hand. No extra force required. When you hit the limiter, apply a bit more force and it’ll detach from the mount just fine.

[@viktortorok3623]

Thank you very much, you helped me a lot :-)

[@dreibasilla2894]

I tried this but then any rope i used keeps on breaking. I tried one last tym BUT instead of inserting the rope in the circle holes, i inserted it in the square/rectangle holes, it worked faster, it's easier and less effort. Also I scraped the embossed thingy on the base so it is easier to remove/attach if ever I need to

[@whitetreebluelake]

I was losing my mind to get my rope to fit in the small circles. Thank youuu

[@nicktr84]

Saved me. Thanks!

[@johannardox]

nice , now try it when it is on the Wall

[@hapham-es7hk]

Im done. Very good😊

[@ThienNguyen-kc1wh]

Thanks a lot for your video, I have fixed that :)

[@shahidshaikh6634]

Thank you so much 😊👍🏻

[@alejandracanalesrivera6039]

It works. Thanks

[@dimariolis]

Can you please tell me the dimensions of the base ? Thanks in advance!

[@doztenus]

Sure! It’s just shy of 56mm in diameter, has 3mm thick visible part (out of camera when attached) and the whole thickness is about 9mm. Round holes for screws are 40mm apart (counting between centres).

[@jaycepersttaym2364]

just use your palm, push and rotate counter-clockwise..

[@doztenus]

In my case of a few C200 models, all bases were too tight to detach this way. C210 eliminates the issue by having a coin slot in the base.

[@ashikasingh8120]

Thanks its worked

[@juggyJones-r9i]

my rope keeps on breaking , try using a coin and twist it using a plier . Huge coin btw

[@paponwappen7165]

Their mount is stupidly tight and bad design, ugh, they should have support a standard (tripod) camera mount screw.

[@giangchannguyen3406]

I don't know why I got this stupid stuck and come to google this video. But I ended it up by using chopsticks, they will be put fit in 2 holes, then rotate it easily

[@mrakhilthodeti.7351]

We kept to the wall ,and it totally attached it wont coming back

[@lenninn6620]

Gracias me sirvió de mucho y sin lastimar mi camara

[@rohantheo1290]

pakka! thanks la mapla

[@michalsabat4720]

Man, thanks! :D

[@Fatfrogsrock]

just used a flat head screwdriver and forced it, was much easier

[@larkess]

Окей, а как снять, когда камера уже смонтирована на потолок 😂

[@doztenus]

Ещё проще: аккуратно повернуть против часовой стрелки до упора, а потом приложить немного усилия в том же направлении.

[@Oredayo.ore.]

THX!!!!!!!

[@hernangonzalez4641]

Gracias me salvo el día

[@prads34]

The rope keeps breaking tried plastic rope too

[@doztenus]

That’s weird. The base isn’t supposed to be this tight. Can you probably shoot a short video with your problem and attach a direct link here?

[@prads34]

@@doztenus managed to remove it safely with a piston circlip plier at nearby garage

[@doztenus]

@@prads34 Glad to hear it! Another option would be to use a strap wrench. It's not available in all households, though.

[@ЮрийНиколаев-д7ъ]

Спасибо.

[@teaswish]

I used pliers to untwist it

[@cikgurock3278]

TERBAIK

[@mgultas]

that design is seriously flawed.

[@jackyisi]

I used a spoon to detach it. hehe. easy

[@serpecyukh]

pliers are for that 😂

[@choapark3617]

Not really helpful if the camera is already mounted.

[@doztenus]

When mounted it's even easier to detach, no tools needed! Option 1: Hold tight the bottom part on the camera, the one that is closest to the mounting plate. A slight counterclockwise turn and camera detaches in seconds. Can be tricky to hold onto that part though. Therefore option 2: Just gently turn the whole camera counterclockwise until it stops and then a bit more and it's done. Both options are safe, just don't be harsh when rotating the camera. There are small cogs inside, which can break.

[@PromoffyPH]

WRONG! easily??? no !! use your hand!! press it by your palm and turn.,, no big force needed

[@doztenus]

Unfortunately, in my case it was too tight to turn simply by hand. Maybe they’re manufactured with slightly different dimensions.

[@mmajr]

One more saved

[@HG-xz7jy]

Worst mounting design

[@tylerwolf2557]

i found a better way…Philips Screwdriver

[@glennpaul3214]

can you tell how did you do it?

[@tylerwolf2557]

@@glennpaul3214 this might scratch the body of the camera so be careful. make sure you have a philips screwdriver that fits the square hole(?). insert it and then make sure that the tip should touch the body or the camera. use the screwdriver to push the mount counterclockwise??

[@glennpaul3214]

@@tylerwolf2557 HAHAHAHA I just did it a few seconds ago and it worked!!! Thank you sir!

[@haoli3580]

TP link actually place this video link to their website, instead of really changing the design to fix it....

[@Mythics1]

Does anybody know if this will happen when it’s mounted to the door wall or is this happening just because we put the base plate on before we were supposed to?

[@doztenus]

No, this happens only without mounting. The plastic base is designed to keep in place by friction. When it’s mounted on the wall, you can easily overpower friction by turning the camera. But when the base is not attached to something, you simply don’t have enough grip to apply tension.

[@fanopu]

@@doztenus Are you sure of what you say? I very much doubt it!

[@doztenus]

@@fanopu Indeed, I am sure. It’s written in the official documentation of the camera.

[@fanopu]

@@doztenus ok

[@makingtechfriendlyindia]

This worked. @sumitprajapati