What Type of MicroSD Card does Tapo/Kasa Camera Support?
Recommended MicroSD Card:
Form Factor |
microSDHC / microSDXC |
Speed Class |
Class 10 or higher Video Speed Class V10 or higher UHS speed class 1 or higher |
Capacity |
For Kasa Cams: 8GB - 256GB For Tapo Cams/Hubs: 8GB - 512GB |
Use Case |
High/Max Endurance Made for Home Security Cameras or Dash Cam |
Notes:
1. Please try to choose High/Max Endurance microSD cards as they are designed for continuous recording and re-recording, offering greater stability and reliability in recording and storage.
Regular SD cards are typically designed for digital cameras and may not be suitable for continuous recording. They are not recommended for use with dash cams, home monitoring, or security systems.
2. The capacity varies by camera model and hardware version. For specific information about supported capacities, please refer to the specific product’s page on our official website
Memory Card Buying Tips:
- Always make sure to buy from an authorized seller. Be careful about cheap SD cards. Do not buy used or refurbished SD cards.
- Due to the diversity of quality of the microSD card, we cannot guarantee the microSD card you purchased would be 100% compatible with our Tapo/Kasa camera. We recommend you test the microSD card instantly after your purchase. We are not obliged to offer any RMA or help to troubleshoot your microSD card. To verify Fake MicroSD Card, please refer to How to Verify Fake Micro SD Cards
- Pay attention to the Operating Temperature of the SD card, which can usually be found in the Specifications.
- microSD cards have a limited read and write lifespan. Replace microSD cards once every few years to reduce potential failure. Select High/Max Endurance microSD cards specifically designed for your home security cameras or dash cam to ensure stable performance of the camera.
- Based on our lab test results, sorry to tell that Samsung EVO is not supported on all cameras.
Maximum Recording Hours:
Video Quality |
MicroSD Card Capacity |
24-Hour Recording (hours) |
5MP (2560*1960) @15fps |
16GB |
18 |
32GB |
36 |
|
64GB |
72 |
|
128GB |
144 |
|
256GB |
288 |
|
512GB |
576 |
|
4MP (2556*1440) @15fps |
16GB |
24 |
32GB |
48 |
|
64GB |
96 |
|
128GB |
192 |
|
256GB |
384 |
|
512GB |
768 |
|
3MP (2304*1296) @15fps |
16GB |
32 |
32GB |
64 |
|
64GB |
128 |
|
128GB |
256 |
|
256GB |
512 |
|
512GB |
1024 |
|
2MP (1920*1080) @15fps |
16GB |
48 |
32GB |
96 |
|
64GB |
192 |
|
128GB |
384 |
|
256GB |
768 |
|
512GB |
1536 |
Notes:
1. The recording durations in the table are estimated based on the average video bitrate measured in the laboratory. The actual recording duration in usage may vary depending on factors such as scene complexity, proportion of dynamic scenes, frame rate settings, and the resolution supported by the camera model.
2. With Loop Recording enabled, the MicroSD card will automatically overwrite the previously recorded videos from the beginning when it becomes full.
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