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Product Overview

Tapo C520WS_V1_Datasheet

Manual

Outdoor Pan/Tilt Security Wi-Fi Camera
Tapo C520WS

Setup Video

How to Set Up Your Outdoor Pan&Tilt Security Wi-Fi Camera (Tapo C520WS)

Tapo Outdoor Security Wi-Fi Camera is a full-featured weatherproof security camera that you can access from anywhere. High resolution videos deliver crystal-clear images while smart motion detection and instant notifications make sure you never miss a thing. Moreover, the automatic siren system will trigger light and sound to frighten away unwanted visitors after the camera detects motion. Finally local storage with a microSD card provides security, convenience, and peace of mind. Day or night, rain or shine, the Tapo camera protects what you love most.

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How to Mount Your Outdoor Pan&Tilt Security Wi-Fi Camera (Tapo C500/TC40/Tapo C510W/Tapo C520WS)

Tapo Outdoor Security Wi-Fi Camera is a full-featured weatherproof security camera that you can access from anywhere. High resolution videos deliver crystal-clear images while smart motion detection and instant notifications make sure you never miss a thing. Moreover, the automatic siren system will trigger light and sound to frighten away unwanted visitors after the camera detects motion. Finally local storage with a microSD card provides security, convenience, and peace of mind. Day or night, rain or shine, the Tapo camera protects what you love most.

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Install Waterproof Attachments for Your Outdoor Camera (Tapo C520WS/Tapo C325WB/TC68)

Tapo Outdoor Security Wi-Fi Camera is a full-featured weatherproof security camera that you can access from anywhere. High resolution videos deliver crystal-clear images while smart motion detection and instant notifications make sure you never miss a thing. Moreover, the automatic siren system will trigger light and sound to frighten away unwanted visitors after the camera detects motion. Finally local storage with a microSD card provides security, convenience, and peace of mind. Day or night, rain or shine, the Tapo camera protects what you love most.

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FAQs

How to configure the spotlight of Tapo cameras 10-17-20248917
How can I view continuous recordings of Tapo&Kasa cameras on the Tapo app? 09-27-2024277566
General questions about Tapo Cameras 09-20-20241442930
What can I do if the Tapo app is not working properly (smart plug, smart camera, smart bulb)? 09-20-202443478
Simultaneous Camera Viewing on the Tapo App for Pad 08-23-20247706
What Type of microSD Card does Tapo/Kasa Camera Support? 08-08-2024876536
How to view Tapo camera on PC/NAS/NVR through RTSP/Onvif Protocol 08-07-20242466664
What should I do if the email shows that the link expired when I register cloud account or reset my password? 08-02-202411962
How to use the Pan & Tilt function of the Tapo / Kasa cameras on the Tapo App 07-23-202484228
How to edit Home and Away Mode for Tapo&Kasa Cameras on the Tapo app 07-19-2024172339
How to unbind cloud account with devices in mobile App 07-01-2024135456
What can I do if I forget my password of the cloud account (Tapo smart plug, smart camera, smart bulb) 07-01-202465756
What're the automation and shortcut of my Tapo device (smart bulb, smart plug, smart camera)? 07-01-202412640
How to check and improve the network connection stability of Tapo&Kasa smart devices 07-01-2024138207
How can I get the invoice for my Tapo Care/Kasa Care subscription? 06-05-202421632
How to do Pan & Tilt Correction on Tapo cameras 06-05-20247720
What should I do if I don’t receive the email when I register cloud account or reset my password？ 05-23-2024453400
How to Configure Tapo / Kasa Devices to Work with Samsung SmartThings 04-17-2024460691
Cannot use the Tapo/Kasa app to control my smart devices 04-01-202467028
How to set up Patrol Mode on Tapo cameras 03-29-202416514
How to use the Alexa Announcement feature of the Tapo Camera and Doorbell 03-25-202426938
How to position my TP-Link camera for optimal performance 03-20-202419090
What should I do if I experience issues when watching playback videos from an SD card? 03-13-202431338
How to find the hardware and firmware version of my TP-Link device 03-11-2024703466
What should I do if the SD card cannot be formatted/recognized? 03-01-2024424465
How to Use Siri to Control Your Tapo or Kasa Smart Devices 02-27-2024397753
How can I subscribe to a Tapo Care Plan? 02-26-2024221238
How to turn on Precise Location for the Tapo App 02-23-202413523
How to improve the motion tracking effect of my camera 02-18-20247964
How to reduce motion detections from rain, snow or insects,etc 01-29-2024109553
How can I conduct 3DS authentication when purchasing Tapo Care 01-22-202416577
What Is the Subscription Pricing of the Tapo Care Plan? 01-19-2024390364
What to do if the Tapo Camera image color is abnormal? 01-16-202433247
How to set detection zone for your Tapo Camera 01-10-202419356
Why can't I view the live stream of the Tapo camera continuously? 01-08-2024272305
How to save and download videos from Tapo devices 12-25-2023137313
How to configure the Notification feature for the Tapo & Kasa devices on the Tapo app 12-13-202346619
How to share my Tapo Smart Devices with family 12-01-2023700470
How can I find the IP address of my Tapo&Kasa camera 11-29-2023236769
How to Use the Room Feature in the Tapo App 11-22-20239563
What should I do if I can't view the Tapo&Kasa camera? 11-07-2023219510
How to use the Detection function of the Tapo&Kasa cameras 09-13-2023298786
How to configure the Alarm feature for the Tapo Cameras on the Tapo app 09-13-202362940
How to use the Privacy Mode of my Tapo&Kasa cameras 09-13-2023111919
How to create or change the camera account on the Tapo app 09-13-2023155666
How to update the firmware of the Tapo&Kasa devices on the Tapo App 09-13-2023162039
How to unbind the account (TP-Link ID) with Tapo&Kasa smart devices in the Tapo app 09-13-2023116095
Where can I find detection recordings of Tapo&Kasa cameras on the Tapo app? 09-13-202379521
What can I do if the video image is upside down on my Tapo&Kasa camera 09-13-2023186158
How to Add A Group for Your Tapo Devices 09-08-202316303

Firmware Release Note

Refer the FAQ to update firmware.

Tapo C520WS(EU)_V1_1.2.8 Build 240606

Published Date: 2024-07-15

Modifications and Bug Fixes:
1. Fixed the issue where the spotlight would not light up in some cases.
2. Fixed the issue of missing cloud recordings in some cases.
3. Improved cloud recording performance.
4. Optimized the Motion Detection feature to reduce false alarms caused by rain and snow.
5. Optimized the Line-Crossing Detection feature to reduce false alarms caused by car lights.
6. Enhanced device stability.
7. Fixed some minor bugs.

Tapo C520WS(EU)_V1_1.2.7 Build 240306

Published Date: 2024-04-11

Modifications and Bug Fixes:
1. Added support for any quadrilateral area configuration under Activity Zones.
2. Added support for Alexa voice announcement when motion is detected.
3. Improved microphone reception.
4. Enhanced detection function.
5. Enhanced stability and performance.
6. Improved time synchronization accuracy.
7. Fixed some minor bugs.

Tapo C520WS(EU)_V1_1.2.6 Build 231130

Published Date: 2024-01-12

Modifications and Bug Fixes:
1. Improved time synchronization accuracy.
2. Enhanced network connection stability.
3. Fixed some minor bugs.

Tapo C520WS(EU)_V1_1.2.5 Build 231109

Published Date: 2023-11-22

Modifications and Bug Fixes:
1. Enhanced local communication security.
2. Optimized the Cloud Video performance.
3. Enhanced device stability.
4. Fixed some minor bugs.

Tapo C520WS(EU)_V1_1.0.4 Build 230318

Published Date: 2023-05-18

Modifications and Bug Fixes:
1. Improve the camera performance.
2. Fix some minor bugs.