Tapo C420
Tapo Smart Wire-Free Camera
- 2K QHD-Now with 1.7 times more pixels than 1080p, providing clearer videos and photos.
- 180-Day Battery Life*-The rechargeable and removable battery with a low-power protocol extends your usage.
- Full-Colour Night Vision-Reveal high-fidelity details and colour at night with the starlight sensor.
- Smart AI Detection and Notification-Smart AI identifies people, pets, and cars, notifying users as needed.
- Wire-Free Placement-No wires mean you can place the cameras almost anywhere inside or outside-whatever works for you!
- Light and Sound Alarm-Triggers sound and light as an alarm when motion is detected.
- Two-Way Audio-Enables communication through a built-in microphone and speaker.
- Flexible Storage Choices-Save recorded videos on the hub-installed microSD card† (up to 512 GB) or by using Tapo Care** cloud storage services.
- IP65 Water&Dust Resistant-Offers excellent waterproof and dustproof performance for outdoor scenarios.
Smart. Secure. Easy.
Install Anywhere with Long Battery Life
Smart Wire-Free Security Camera System
Tapo C420
180-Day Long Battery Life*
The rechargeable and removable battery with low power protocol can largely extend your usage time.
*Battery life of up to 180 days is based on TP-Link’s laboratory testing triggering 10-20 events per day. Actual battery life may vary based on device settings, use, and environmental factors.
Greater Aperture
Low-Power
Protocols Supported
Starlight Sensor
Removable Battery
- 2K QHD
- Full-Colour Night Vision
- Starlight Sensor
2K QHD Crystal Clear View
Now with 1.7 times more pixels than 1080p, providing clearer videos and more crisp photos.
Full-Colour Night Vision
Generates full-colour images at night with embedded light.
Starlight Sensor
Captures high-quality images with vivid colours even in low-light conditions.
Smart AI Detection and Notification
Smart AI identifies people, pets, and vehicles, notifying users as needed.
Sound and Light Alarm
Trigger the sound and light alarm to frighten
away unwanted visitors.
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Set the Camera On the Table
Set your camera anywhere(Indoor / Outdoor) you want.
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Two-Way Audio
Communicate directly with the outdoors.
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Customisable Activity Zone
See what matters most to you.
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Secure Local Storage
Save recorded videos on the hub-installed microSD card (Up to 512GB) or using Tapo Care cloud storage service.
Notes: Hub purchased separately.
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Cloud Storage
Tapo Care supported. Enjoy your cloud storage with unlimited spaces.
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Water & Dust Resistant - IP65
Resistant to outdoor weather-related factors.
Wire-Free Installation, Easy Setup
Set up your camera through the Tapo app within minutes.
Charging
100%
Charge the battery to 100% (LED will turn green)
Download the Tapo app. Please ensure that your Tapo hub is successfully added using the Tapo app.
Turn on your camera
Follow the in-app guide
| CAMERA | |
|---|---|
| Image Sensor | 1/3“ |
| Lens | F/NO: 1.61±10%; Focal Length: 3.18mm±5% |
| Night Vision | 850 nm IR LED up to 15m |
| Viewing Angle | 113° |
| Resolution | 2K QHD (2560 × 1440 px) |
| AUDIO | |
|---|---|
| Audio Communication | 2-way audio |
| Audio Input & Output | Built-in microphone and speaker |
| NETWORK | |
|---|---|
| Protocol | TCP/IP, ICMP, DNS, HTTPS, TCP, UDP |
| Wireless Security | WPA/WPA2-PSK |
| Wi-Fi Protocol | IEEE 802.11b/g/n, 2.4 GHz |
| Frequency | 2.4 GHz |
| ACTIVITY NOTIFICATIONS | |
|---|---|
| Input Trigger | Motion detection, Person detection, Pet detection, Vehicle detection. |
| Output Notification | Notification,Snapshot(Tapo care),Clips(Tapo care). |
| ENVIRONMENT | |
|---|---|
| Operating Temperature | -20℃~45℃(-4°F ~113 °F ) |
| Storage Temperature | -20℃~60℃ (-4°F~140°F) |
| Operating Humidity | 10%~90%RH, Non-condensing |
| Storage Humidity | 5%~90%RH, Non-condensing |
| PACKAGE CONTENTS | |
|---|---|
| Package Contents | Tapo C420 Cameras (Battery Included) USB Adapter USB Adapter Cable Mounting Screws Mounting Templates Camera Brackets Quick Start Guide |
| HARDWARE | |
|---|---|
| Button | Camera Button: Reset/SYNC Button Hub Button: Reset Button; SYNC Button |
| Indicator LED | Camera Indicator LED: System LED Hub Indicator LED: System LED |
| Adapter Input | Camera Adapter Input: 100-240V, 50/60Hz Hub Adapter Input: 100-240V, 50/60Hz, 0.3A |
| Adapter Output | Camera Adapter Output: 5.0V, 1.0A Hub Adapter Output: 9.0V, 0.85A |
| Dimensions (W x D x H) | Camera Dimensions: 4.35 x 2.52 x 2.52in. (110.6*64.2*64.2mm) Hub Dimensions (L x W x H): 2.8 x 2.8 x 1.2 in. (71.45*71.45*31.25mm) |
| VIDEO/IMAGE | |
|---|---|
| Video Compression | H.264 |
| Frame Rate & Resolutions | 15/20 fps |
| Video Streaming | 2K QHD |
*Battery life of up to 180 days is based on TP-Link’s laboratory testing triggering 10-20 events per day. Actual battery life may vary based on device settings, use, and environmental factors.
†microSD card needs to be purchased separately. Tapo H200 hub needs to be purchased separately. Connect up to 4 cameras to a hub.
**Subscribe: https://www.tapo.com/en/tapocare/
Battery-powered camera is not designed for continuous recording. It only records motion clips when activity is detected.