Change the time zone in the Kasa app by opening device settings, selecting your camera, and choosing the correct region from the time zone menu

The Kasa app stores your camera's time zone setting in the device itself, not on TP-Link's servers. To change it, open the Kasa app on your phone, tap the camera you want to adjust, go to Device Settings, find the Time Zone option, and select your region from the list. The change takes effect immediately once you confirm.

If you're setting up a new Kasa camera for the first time, the app will ask you to choose a time zone during the initial setup process. Selecting the correct zone at that point saves you a step later. If you skip it or move to a different time zone, you can change it anytime using the steps above.

Key Takeaways

  • Open the Kasa app, select your camera, tap Device Settings, and choose Time Zone to change the setting.
  • The time zone is stored on the camera itself, so changing it in the app updates the device directly.
  • You can set the time zone during initial camera setup or change it later whenever you move or need to adjust.
  • The camera uses the correct time zone to stamp video recordings and events with accurate local time.

Why the time zone matters for your camera

The time zone setting controls the local time that appears on video recordings and in event notifications. If your camera is set to the wrong time zone, recordings will be stamped with incorrect times, making it harder to find footage from a specific moment. Event alerts will also show the wrong time, which can be confusing if you're trying to match them to something that happened in your home.

The time zone also affects any schedules you create in the Kasa app — like turning the camera on or off at certain hours. If the time zone is wrong, those schedules will run at the wrong times relative to your actual local time.

Step-by-step: changing the time zone in the Kasa app

On iPhone or Android: Open the Kasa app and make sure you're logged into your account. Tap the camera you want to adjust from your device list. Tap the three-dot menu icon (or gear icon, depending on your app version) to open Device Settings. Scroll down and tap Time Zone. A list of regions and cities will appear — select the one that matches your location. Tap Save or Confirm to apply the change.

The app will briefly show a loading indicator while the camera updates. Once it clears, the new time zone is active. You don't need to restart the camera or reconnect it to your network.

What to do if you don't see a time zone option

Older Kasa camera models may not have a time zone setting in the app. If you can't find the Time Zone option in Device Settings, check whether your camera model supports it by looking at the product manual or the TP-Link support page for your specific model.

If your camera doesn't have a time zone setting, it will use the time zone from your phone or the network it's connected to. In that case, make sure your phone's time zone is correct, and the camera should reflect the same time.

Changing time zone during initial setup

When you first add a Kasa camera to the app, the setup wizard will ask you to choose a time zone before the camera connects to your network. Select your region and city from the list at that point. If you're not sure which one to pick, you can always change it later using the Device Settings method described above.

Some users skip the time zone step during setup by accident. If that happens, the camera may default to UTC (Coordinated Universal Time) or the time zone of TP-Link's servers. Changing it in Device Settings afterward will correct this.

Time zone and cloud video storage

If you use Kasa's cloud video storage service, the time stamps on your recordings are tied to the time zone you set on the camera. Changing the time zone after you've already recorded footage won't change the time stamps on old videos — only new recordings will use the updated time zone. This is why it's worth setting the correct time zone early if you plan to store video in the cloud.

The time zone setting is separate from your account's location or language settings. Changing the camera's time zone won't affect the language the app displays or your account preferences.

Troubleshooting time zone changes that don't stick

If you change the time zone but the camera reverts to the old one, try closing the Kasa app completely and reopening it. Then check the Device Settings again to confirm the change took. If it's still wrong, restart the camera by unplugging it for 10 seconds and plugging it back in, then check the app again.

If the time zone keeps reverting even after a restart, the camera may have a software issue. Check the TP-Link support website to see if a firmware update is available for your model. Updating the camera's firmware sometimes fixes settings that won't save properly.

Frequently Asked Questions

Do I need to reconnect my camera to Wi-Fi after changing the time zone?

No. Changing the time zone in the Kasa app updates the setting on the camera without requiring you to reconnect to your network or restart anything. The change takes effect within a few seconds.

What happens to old video recordings if I change the time zone?

Old recordings keep their original time stamps. Only new recordings made after you change the time zone will use the new time zone. If you need to find footage from before the change, remember that the old videos will be stamped with the previous time zone.

Can I set different time zones for different cameras?

Yes. Each Kasa camera has its own time zone setting, so if you have multiple cameras in different locations or time zones, you can set each one independently through the Device Settings menu.

What if I don't know my exact time zone?

The Kasa app lists time zones by region and major city, so you can find your location by scrolling through the list. If you're unsure, search for your city name in the time zone menu, or look up your time zone on a website like timeanddate.com and match it to the closest option in the app.

Will changing the time zone affect my camera's internet connection?

No. The time zone is a local setting on the camera and doesn't affect how it connects to your Wi-Fi network or communicates with TP-Link's servers. Your camera will stay connected throughout the change.