TC85

New

Smart Wire-Free Security Camera

  • Wire-Free, Installs Almost Anywhere: Provides 100% wire-free installation. A magnetic base allows for easy adjustments and battery access.
  • Easily Adjust to the Best Angle: Monitor from any angle with the adjustable magnetic base.
  • Power that Lasts: Reduce the hassle of recharging with its 10000mAh battery ensuring up to 300 days of uninterrupted performance on a single charge.
  • 2K QHD Live View: Delivers crystal-clear and highly-detailed images with a resolution of 2560×1440, which is 1.7× more pixels than 1080p.
  • Color Night Vision: Enhances your security by revealing brighter, full-color images and vivid details even in low-light conditions with built-in spotlights and the starlight sensor.
  • See Wider, See More Details: Expands your visual coverage with a 150° super-wide FOV. 
  • Customizable Activity Zone: Set up specific detection zones to be alerted for areas that matter most. 
  • Free AI Detection: Using AI technology, the camera provides alerts as it identifies people, pets, and vehicles, reducing false alerts and unnecessary notifications.
  • IP66 Weatherproof: Offers excellent waterproof and dustproof performance for outdoor scenarios.
  • Tapo Solar Panel Supported: Keep your camera working around the clock with Tapo A200 solar panel.*

Learn more about microSD card compatibility

Feature-Rich Security.
Wire-Free Versatility.

Smart Wire-Free Indoor/Outdoor Security Camera

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100% Wire-Free
Magnetic Base
Up to 300-Day Battery Life
Free Smart AI Detection
2K QHD Crystal Clear View
Color Night Vision
with Starlight Sensor
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150° Super-Wide FOV
IP66 Weatherproof§
Local microSD Storage (Up to 512 GB)

Go Magnetic,
Snap Anywhere!

This battery-powered Wi-Fi camera provides 100% wire-free installation. Use the magnetic base to lock on to any iron surface or mount it on the wall with wire-free versatility.

Built to Last,
Indoors or Outdoors

From heavy rain to fine dust, the TC85 is ready for the outdoors with its robust IP66 weatherproofing.

Mount, Capture,
Monitor from Any Angle

Adjusting the camera angle is just as easy without the need for locking mechanisms to get the picture you need.

Power that Lasts

Reduce the hassle of recharging the batteries with its remarkable 10,000mAh battery, ensuring up to 300 days of uninterrupted performance on a single charge.

Learn more about battery life

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The time of use includes recording and watching live views. Actual battery life may vary due to device settings, usage, router specifications, and environmental factors.

Battery Life

Time of Use


300 days

230s per day


180 days

360s per day


Non-Stop Power Supply with Tapo Solar Panel*

Tapo Solar Panel Supported

Keep your TC85 working around the clock with Tapo A200 solar panel which provides a continuous power supply.*

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*Tapo solar panel purchased separately. Actual experience may vary due to placement angle, weather conditions, and camera usage.

 

2K QHD Crystal Clear View

Now with 1.7 × more pixels than 1080p, providing clearer videos and more crisp photos.

1080p
2K QHD
 

Vivid Colors, Even in Low Light

Enhances your security by revealing brighter, full-color images and vivid details even in low-light conditions with built-in spotlights and the starlight sensor.

Black & White
Night Vision
Color Night Vision with Starlight Sensor
 

See Wider, See More Details

TC85 expands your visual coverage with a 150° super-wide FOV, ensuring you can keep an eye on more vital areas.

Tapo 150° Wide FOV
Other 120° FOV

Customizable Activity Zone

Customize your activity zones to get alerted for areas that matter most.

 
 

Multiple AI Detection, All for Free!

Smart AI accurately identifies people, pets, and vehicles, reducing false alerts and unnecessary notifications.

  • Two-Way Audio

    Communicate directly with subject in frame. Be there without being there.

  • Built-in Siren & Light Alarms

    Record your own audio as an alarm and adjust the brightness of dual spotlights for customized use.

  • Voice Activated

    Works with Amazon Alexa and Google Home for hands-free automation.

  • No Hub Required

    Connect the camera to your network wirelessly with Wi-Fi for more flexible installation.

  • Secure Local & Cloud Storage

    Save recorded videos to a microSD card (up to 512 GB) or by using Tapo Care cloud services.

  • Download the Tapo app Turn on your camera Follow the in-app guide

    Dedicated Tapo App

    Live view, playback, save clips and set up-all in one app.

CAMERA
Image Sensor 1/3" Progressive Scan CMOS Starlight Sensor
Lens Focal Length: 2.1 mm
Aperture: F2.1
Field of View: 150° (Diagonal), 134°(Horizontal), 77°(Vertical)
Night Vision 850 nm IR LED (49 ft / 15 m)
Full-Color Night Vision
Lighting 4× Built-in Spotlights
Interface & Button 1× RESET Button
1× POWER Button
VIDEO & AUDIO
Maximum Resolution 2K QHD 4MP (2560 × 1440 px)
Frame Rate 15/20/(25/30) fps
Digital Zoom 12×
Video Compression H.264
Live View Yes
Image Enhancement 3DNR
WDR
Audio Input & Output Built-in Microphone and Speaker
Audio Communication Two-Way Audio with Noise Cancellation
Siren Volume 94 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)
DETECTION and NOTIFICATIONS
Sensor Single Motion Sensor (FOV: 130° horizontal)
Single Ambient Light Sensor
AI Detection Motion Detection
Person Detection
Pet Detection
Vehicle Detection
Activity Zones Yes
Output Notification System Notification
System Notification with Snapshot (Tapo Care Services)
NETWORK
Network Connectivity Connect via Wi-Fi
Wireless Connectivity IEEE 802.11b/g/n, 2.4 GHz Wi-Fi
SECURITY
Security 128-bit AES Encryption with SSL/TLS
WPA/WPA2-PSK
POWER
Power Source 10000 mAh Built-in Rechargeable Lithium-ion Battery
Optional Solar Panel: Tapo A200 (Sold separately)
Input Voltage Adapter Input: 100-240 V, 50/60 Hz
Output Voltage Adapter Output: 5.0 V, 2.0 A
GENERAL
Smart Integration Google Assistant, Amazon Alexa
Weather Resistance IP66
System Requirements Tapo App: iOS 11.0 or higher, Andriod 5.0 or higher
Mounting Options Tabletop
Ceiling-Mounted
Wall-Mounted 
Operating Temperature -20℃~45℃
Storage Temperature -20℃~60℃
Operating Humidity 10%~90% RH, Non-condensing
Storage Humidity 5%~90% RH, Non-condensing
Charging Temperature 0-45℃
Dimensions Camera Dimensions: 4.57 × 2.55 × 2.55 in (116.2 × 64.8 × 64.8mm) 
Package Contents TC85 Cameras
USB Adapter
USB Adapter Cable
Mounting Templates
Magnetic Bases
Mounting Screws
Mounting Anchors
Metal Plates
3M Adhesives
Quick Start Guide
Certifications FCC, RoHS

300-day battery life is based on TP-Link laboratory tests with 230s of use per day. Increased usage of 360s per day reduces battery life to 180 days. Actual battery life may vary due to device settings, router specifications, usage, and environmental factors.
microSD card purchased separately. Actual storage capacity depends on the size of the microSD card used.
Subscribe for cloud storage at https://www.tapo.com/tapocare/ 

§IP66 weatherproof only applies for TC85 camera.
*Tapo solar panel purchased separately. Actual experience may vary due to placement angle, weather conditions, and camera usage.
**Compatible with Alexa and Google Assistant supported displays. User experience is dependent on the connected device’s specifications.

Battery-powered camera is not designed for continuous recording. It only records motion clips when activity is detected.

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