- 360° All-Round Protection: Provides 360° horizontal & 130° vertical viewing range, eliminating blind spots.
- Person Detection: Smart AI identifies a person accurately, sending instant notifications through the Tapo app.
- 1080P Full HD: Capture more details to make every moment shine.
- Color Night Vision: Capture virant color night vision up to 30 meters away.
- IP65 Weatherproof: Tapo C500 is protected against jets of water and dust.
- Sound and Light Alarm: Activate the integrated siren along with the spotlight alarm to deter unwelcomed intruders.
- Multiple Installations: Install the camera on the wall, eave, or pole1. Monitor the area where you care the most.
- Local and Cloud Storage: Save all your important moments to a microSD card2 (up to 512GB) or subscribe to Tapo Care3 for cloud service.
Technical Specifications
| CAMERA | |
| Image Sensor | 1/3'' |
| Lens |
Focal Length: 3.89 mm
Aperture: F2.0 Field of View: 85.5°(Diagonal), 73.5°(Horizontal), 41°(Vertical) |
| Motion Range | Pan Mechanical Range: 340° (360° Pan Coverage) Tilt Mechanical Range: 60° (130° Tilt Coverage) |
| Night Vision | 850 nm IR LED up to 98 ft/30m |
| Interface & Button | 1× RESET Button 1× MicroSD Card Slot |
| View Range | 360° horizontal and 130° vertical |
| Resolution | 1080p Full HD(1920 x 1080 px) |
| VIDEO & AUDIO | |
| Maximum Resolution | 1920 × 1080 px |
| Frame Rate | 15 fps |
| Video Compression | H.264 |
| Live View | Yes |
| Image Enhancement | 3D DNR WDR |
| Audio Input & Output | Built-in Microphone and Speaker |
| Audio Communication | Two-Way Audio with Noise Cancellation |
| Siren Volume | 90 dB (Level measured at 4-inch/10-cm distance) |
| STORAGE | |
| Local Storage |
MicroSD Card Slot on Camera (Up to 512 GB) General Information about using MicroSD Cards > |
| Cloud Storage | Tapo Care Cloud Storage Services (Subscription required) |
| VIDEO | |
| Frame Rate | 15 fps |
| Video Streaming | 1080p |
| Video Compression | H.264 |
| DETECTION AND NOTIFICATIONS | |
| AI Detection | Motion detection Person detection Tamper detection |
| Activity Zones | Yes |
| Output Notification | System Notification System Notification with Snapshot (Tapo Care Services) |
| AUDIO | |
| Audio Communication | 2-way audio |
| Audio Input & Output | Built-in microphone and speaker |
| NETWORK | |
| Network Connectivity | Connect via Wi-Fi |
| Wireless Connectivity | IEEE 802.11b/g/n, 2.4 GHz Wi-Fi |
| Protocol | TCP/IP, ICMP, DNS, HTTPS, TCP, UDP |
| Wireless Security | WPA/WPA2-PSK |
| RTSP | Yes |
| ONVIF | Yes |
| Standards and Protocols | IEEE 802.11b/g/n, 2.4 GHz |
| Security | 128 bit AES encryption with SSL/TLS |
| Frequency | 2.4 GHz |
| SECURITY | |
| Security | On-Device Machine Learning 128-bit AES Encryption with SSL/TLS WPA/WPA2-PSK |
| POWER | |
| Power Source | 12V DC Power Adapter |
| Input Voltage | 100-240 V, 50/60 Hz |
| Output Voltage | 12V, 1 A (DC Power) |
| GENERAL | |
| Smart Integration | Google Assistant, Amazon Alexa |
| Weather Resistance | IP65 |
| System Requirements | Tapo App: iOS 9.0 or higher, Andriod 4.4 or higher |
| Mounting Options |
Ceiling-Mounted
Wall-Mounted Pole-Mounted (Pole-Mounting loops required but not included) |
| Operating Temperature | -30℃~60℃ |
| Storage Temperature | -40℃~60℃ |
| Operating Humidity | 10%~90% RH, Non-condensing |
| Storage Humidity | 0~90% RH, Non-condensing |
| Dimensions | 4.9 × 4.8 × 3.5 in (123.8 × 123 × 90 mm) |
| Package Contents | Tapo C500 Camera Power Adapter Mounting Anchors Mounting Screws Bracket Screws Mounting Template Mounting Bracket Waterproof Seal Quick Start Guide |
| Certifications | CE, FCC, RoHS, RCM |
| ACTIVITY NOTIFICATIONS | |
| Input Trigger | Motion detection, Person detection |
| Output Notification | Notification,Snapshot(Tapo care),Clips(Tapo care). |
| ENVIRONMENT | |
| Operating Temperature | -30℃~60℃(-22°F ~140 °F ) |
| Storage Temperature | -40℃~60℃ (-40°F~140°F) |
| Operating Humidity | 10%~90%RH, Non-condensing |
| Storage Humidity | 5%~90%RH, Non-condensing |
| PACKAGE CONTENTS | |
| Package Contents | Tapo C500 Camera DC Power Adapter Anchors and Screws Mounting Template Waterproof Seal Quick Start Guide |
| HARDWARE | |
| Button | RESET button |
| Indicator LED | System LED |
| Adapter Input | 100-240V, 50/60Hz |
| Adapter Output | 12.0V/1.0A |
| Dimensions (W x D x H) | 4.9 x 4.8 x 3.5 in. (123.8 x 123 x 90 mm) |
| OTHERS | |
| Certification | CE, FCC, RoHS, RCM |