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Tapo C500

Outdoor Pan/Tilt Security WiFi Camera

  • 1080p Full HD Live View: Reveals clear and sharp images with more details.
  • Person Detection and Motion Tracking: Smart AI identifies a person while tracking motion with high-speed rotation, notifying users as needed.
  • 360° Visual Coverage: Provides 360° horizontal & 130° vertical range to cover every corner.
  • Night Vision (up to 98 ft): Ensures your safety by providing a clear visual distance of up to 98 ft even in total darkness.
  • IP65 Weatherproof: Offers excellent waterproof and dustproof performance for outdoor scenarios.
  • Multiple Installation Options: Use the mounting screws, template and loops‡ to install on any wall, ceiling or pole for the perfect view—wherever you want.
  • Flexible Storage Choices: Save recorded videos to an installed microSD card(up to 512 GB)†, or use Tapo Care** cloud storage service.
  • Customizable Sound Alarm: Record  your customized audio as an alarm  to extend your usages.
  • Physical Privacy Mode: Maintains your privacy with the lens physically blocked by the housing.
  • Two-Way Audio: Enables communication through a built-in microphone and speaker.

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Overview

Smart. Secure. Easy.

Capture Everything Around

Outdoor Pan/Tilt Security Wi-Fi Camera

Tapo C500

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360°
Motion Tracking and Person Detection

1080p
Full High Definition

Customizable Sound Alarm

IP65 Weatherproof

Local Storage†
(Up to 512GB)

Night Vision
(up to 98 ft)

Two-Way Audio

Person Detection and Motion Tracking

Smart AI identifies a person while tracking motion with high-speed rotation, notifying users as needed.

  • 360° Visual Coverage

  • 1080p Full HD

  • Sharp Night Vision

360° Visual Coverage

Provides 360° horizontal & 130° vertical view range to capture everything around.

 

1080p Full HD, Clear Every Second

Capture more details to make every moment shine.

720P HD 1080P FHD

Sharp Night Vision(up to 98 ft)

Ensures your safety by providing a clear visual distance of up to 98 ft even in total darkness.

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IP65 Water & Dust Resistant

Offers excellent waterproof and dustproof performance for outdoor scenarios.

Customizable Sound Alarm

Record your customized audio as an alarm to extend your usages.

No Parking Here！

  • The courier is delivering the courier.The owner talks to the courier through tapo c500 Could you leave it at the door, please? No problem!

    Two-Way Audio

    Communicate directly with the outdoors for your convenience.

  • a record videos icon,a SD card icon,a timer icon 24/7 Recording Local Storage(up to 512 GB)† Recording Schedule & Timer

    Secure Local Storage

    Record videos 24/7 and create your customized recording schedule with an installed micro SD card(up to 512 GB)†.

  • The Tapo C500,a tapocare icon, and the Tapo app is being displayed on a phone.

    Cloud Storage

    Tapo Care** supported. Enjoy your cloud storage with unlimited spaces.

  • Tapo C500 are install at different positions

    Multiple Installation Options

    Use the mounting screws, template and loops‡ to install on any wall, ceiling or pole for the perfect view—wherever you want.

  • A man and a woman is talking while drinking. Alexa, show me my backyard camera.

    Voice Activated

    Enjoy your smart life and keep an eye on your vital areas with Alexa & Google Assistant supported.

  • The lens physically blocked by the housing.

    Physical Privacy Mode

    Maintains your privacy with the lens physically blocked by the housing.

Specifications

CAMERA
Image Sensor 1/3''
Lens Focal Length: 3.89 mm
Aperture: F2.0
Field of View: 85.5°(Diagonal), 73.5°(Horizontal), 41°(Vertical)
Motion Range Pan Mechanical Range: 340° (360° Pan Coverage)
Tilt Mechanical Range: 60° (130° Tilt Coverage)
Night Vision 850 nm IR LED up to 98 ft/30m
Interface & Button 1× RESET Button
1× MicroSD Card Slot
View Range 360° horizontal and 130° vertical
Resolution 1080p Full HD(1920 x 1080 px)
VIDEO & AUDIO
Maximum Resolution 1920 × 1080 px
Frame Rate 15 fps
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 90 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)
VIDEO
Frame Rate 15 fps
Video Streaming 1080p
Video Compression H.264
DETECTION and NOTIFICATIONS
AI Detection Motion detection
Person detection
Tamper detection
Activity Zones Yes
Output Notification System Notification
System Notification with Snapshot (Tapo Care Services)
AUDIO
Audio Communication 2-way audio
Audio Input & Output Built-in microphone and speaker
NETWORK
Network Connectivity Connect via Wi-Fi
Wireless Connectivity IEEE 802.11b/g/n, 2.4 GHz Wi-Fi
Protocol TCP/IP, ICMP, DNS, HTTPS, TCP, UDP
Wireless Security WPA/WPA2-PSK
RTSP Yes
ONVIF Yes
Standards and Protocols IEEE 802.11b/g/n, 2.4 GHz
Security 128 bit AES encryption with SSL/TLS
Frequency 2.4 GHz
SECURITY
Security On-Device Machine Learning
128-bit AES Encryption with SSL/TLS
WPA/WPA2-PSK
POWER
Power Source 12V DC Power Adapter
Input Voltage 100-240 V, 50/60 Hz
Output Voltage 12V, 1 A (DC Power)
ACTIVITY NOTIFICATIONS
Input Trigger Motion detection, Person detection
Output Notification Notification,Snapshot(Tapo care),Clips(Tapo care).
HARDWARE
Button RESET button
Indicator LED System LED
Adapter Input 100-240V, 50/60Hz
Adapter Output 12.0V/1.0A
Dimensions (W x D x H) 4.9 x 4.8 x 3.5 in. (123.8 x 123 x 90 mm)
GENERAL
Smart Integration Google Assistant, Amazon Alexa
Weather Resistance IP65
System Requirements Tapo App: iOS 9.0 or higher, Andriod 4.4 or higher
Mounting Options Ceiling-Mounted
Wall-Mounted
Pole-Mounted (Pole-Mounting loops required but not included)　
Operating Temperature -30℃~60℃
Storage Temperature -40℃~60℃
Operating Humidity 10%~90% RH, Non-condensing
Storage Humidity 0~90% RH, Non-condensing
Dimensions 4.9 × 4.8 × 3.5 in (123.8 × 123 × 90 mm)
Package Contents Tapo C500 Camera
Power Adapter
Mounting Anchors
Mounting Screws
Bracket Screws
Mounting Template
Mounting Bracket
Waterproof Seal
Quick Start Guide
Certifications CE, FCC, RoHS, RCM
PACKAGE CONTENTS
Package Contents Tapo C500 Camera
DC Power Adapter
Anchors and Screws
Mounting Template
Waterproof Seal
Quick Start Guide
ENVIRONMENT
Operating Temperature -30℃~60℃(-22°F ~140 °F )
Storage Temperature -40℃~60℃ (-40°F~140°F)
Operating Humidity 10%~90%RH, Non-condensing
Storage Humidity 5%~90%RH, Non-condensing
OTHERS
Certification CE, FCC, RoHS, RCM
For additional version information, please go to the support page.

Support

†microSD card needs to be purchased separately.

‡Loops (purchased separately) are needed for pole mounting.

*Compatible with Alexa and Google Assistant supported displays. User experience is dependent on the connected device's specifications.

**Subscribe: https://www.tapo.com/en/tapocare/

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