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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 secure are Tapo devices? 12-20-2024681
General questions about Tapo Cameras 12-20-20241500535
How to find the hardware and firmware version of my TP-Link device 12-19-2024715930
How to get the log of Tapo app 12-04-20242804
How to configure the spotlight of Tapo cameras 10-17-202414003
How can I view continuous recordings of Tapo&Kasa cameras on the Tapo app? 09-27-2024293890
What can I do if the Tapo app is not working properly (smart plug, smart camera, smart bulb)? 09-20-202447768
Simultaneous Camera Viewing on the Tapo App for Pad 08-23-202410962
What Type of microSD Card does Tapo/Kasa Camera Support? 08-08-2024971515
How to view Tapo camera on PC/NAS/NVR through RTSP/Onvif Protocol 08-07-20242586732
What should I do if the email shows that the link expired when I register cloud account or reset my password? 08-02-202415522
How to use the Pan & Tilt function of the Tapo / Kasa cameras on the Tapo App 07-23-202488895
How to edit Home and Away Mode for Tapo&Kasa Cameras on the Tapo app 07-19-2024180429
How to unbind cloud account with devices in mobile App 07-01-2024138746
What can I do if I forget my password of the cloud account (Tapo smart plug, smart camera, smart bulb) 07-01-202471586
What're the automation and shortcut of my Tapo device (smart bulb, smart plug, smart camera)? 07-01-202414806
How to check and improve the network connection stability of Tapo&Kasa smart devices 07-01-2024147628
How can I get the invoice for my Tapo Care/Kasa Care subscription? 06-05-202424192
How to do Pan & Tilt Correction on Tapo cameras 06-05-20249554
What should I do if I don’t receive the email when I register cloud account or reset my password？ 05-23-2024459807
How to Configure Tapo / Kasa Devices to Work with Samsung SmartThings 04-17-2024494716
Cannot use the Tapo/Kasa app to control my smart devices 04-01-202471094
How to set up Patrol Mode on Tapo cameras 03-29-202420308
How to use the Alexa Announcement feature of the Tapo Camera and Doorbell 03-25-202431317
How to position my TP-Link camera for optimal performance 03-20-202423817
What should I do if I experience issues when watching playback videos from an SD card? 03-13-202438006
What should I do if the SD card cannot be formatted/recognized? 03-01-2024444471
How to Use Siri to Control Your Tapo or Kasa Smart Devices 02-27-2024406936
How can I subscribe to a Tapo Care Plan? 02-26-2024232030
How to turn on Precise Location for the Tapo App 02-23-202416126
How to improve the motion tracking effect of my camera 02-18-202410191
How to reduce motion detections from rain, snow or insects,etc 01-29-2024116874
How can I conduct 3DS authentication when purchasing Tapo Care 01-22-202418324
What Is the Subscription Pricing of the Tapo Care Plan? 01-19-2024427313
What to do if the Tapo Camera image color is abnormal? 01-16-202437874
How to set detection zone for your Tapo Camera 01-10-202423229
Why can't I view the live stream of the Tapo camera continuously? 01-08-2024283096
How to save and download videos from Tapo devices 12-25-2023148286
How to configure the Notification feature for the Tapo & Kasa devices on the Tapo app 12-13-202352596
How to share my Tapo Smart Devices with family 12-01-2023740727
How can I find the IP address of my Tapo&Kasa camera 11-29-2023247081
How to Use the Room Feature in the Tapo App 11-22-202311930
What should I do if I can't view the Tapo&Kasa camera? 11-07-2023229407
How to use the Detection function of the Tapo&Kasa cameras 09-13-2023312730
How to configure the Alarm feature for the Tapo Cameras on the Tapo app 09-13-202370986
How to use the Privacy Mode of my Tapo&Kasa cameras 09-13-2023117025
How to create or change the camera account on the Tapo app 09-13-2023162979
How to update the firmware of the Tapo&Kasa devices on the Tapo App 09-13-2023169283
How to unbind the account (TP-Link ID) with Tapo&Kasa smart devices in the Tapo app 09-13-2023120121
Where can I find detection recordings of Tapo&Kasa cameras on the Tapo app? 09-13-202382512
What can I do if the video image is upside down on my Tapo&Kasa camera 09-13-2023197919
How to Add A Group for Your Tapo Devices 09-08-202320237

Firmware Release Note

Refer the FAQ to update firmware.

Tapo C520WS(EU)_V1_1.2.10 Build 241025

Published Date: 2024-12-03

Modifications and Bug Fixes:
1. Optimized the live streaming performance.
2. Enhanced device stability.
3. Fixed some minor bugs.

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.

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GPL Code

Tapo C520WS(EU)_V1_GPL