Smart. Secure. Easy.
All-Round Protection with Vivid Colors
Outdoor Pan/Tilt Security Wi-Fi Camera
Brighter than Full-Color
TapoC520WS renders brighter images than other full-color night vision cameras with spotlights on due to its starlight sensor.
2K QHD Crystal Clear View
Now with 1.7 times more pixels than 1080p, providing clearer videos and more crisp photos.
Multiple AI Detection, All for Free!
Smart AI identifies people, pets, and vehicles, notifying users as needed. All are provided for free.
Customize Your Detection
Adjust the sensitivity of motion detection and set up activity zones/boundaries for your convenience. You can also turn on the patrol mode to keep the camera cruising between two customized points.
Reliable Networking, Flexible Connection
Dual powerful external antennas provides larger wireless coverage(up to 492 ft in open areas*) and more stable connection. You can also connect you re your camera to the network through the RJ45 Ethernet port.
Secure Local & Cloud Storage
Save recorded videos to a microSD card (up to 512 GB) or by using Tapo Care cloud services.
Enjoy 24/7 continuous recording and playback with a microSD card (up to 512 GB, equals to 680 hours of 2K QHD footage).
Receive rich notifications with snapshots, encrypted protection, data backups, and 30-day video clip history with Tapo Care cloud services.
IP66 Weatherproof
Offers excellent waterproof and dustproof performance for outdoor scenarios.
Smart Motion Tracking
Tracks motion with high-speed rotation to keep the object within the camera s view.
Two-Way Audio
Communicate directly with the outdoors for your convenience.
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.
Physical Privacy Mode
Maintains your privacy with the lens physically blocked by the housing.
Voice Activated
Enjoy your smart life and keep an eye on your vital areas with Alexa & Google Assistant supported.
| Performance | |
| Type: | IP security camera |
| Placement supported: | Indoor & outdoor |
| Connectivity technology: | Wireless |
| Auto-tracking: | Yes |
| Certification: | CE, FCC, RoHS, RCM |
| Design | |
| Mounting type: | Ceiling |
| Product colour: | Black, White |
| Form factor: | Dome |
| International Protection (IP) code: | IP66 |
| Camera | |
| Lens viewing angle, horizontal: | 360° |
| Lens viewing angle, vertical: | 130° |
| Image sensor | |
| Sensor type: | CMOS |
| Number of sensors: | 1 |
| Optical sensor size: | 25.4 / 3 mm (1 / 3") |
| Lens system | |
| Number of lenses: | 1 |
| Maximum aperture number: | 1.61 |
| Fixed focal length: | 3.18 mm |
| Night vision | |
| Night vision: | Yes |
| Night vision distance: | 30 m |
| LED type: | IR |
| Infra-red wavelength: | 850 nm |
| Video | |
| Maximum resolution: | 2560 x 1440 pixels |
| Total megapixels: | 4 MP |
| Video formats supported: | H.264 |
| Supported graphics resolutions: | 2560 x 1440 |
| Frame rate: | 30 fps |
| Audio | |
| Built-in speaker(s): | Yes |
| Built-in microphone: | Yes |
| Network | |
| Ethernet LAN: | No |
| Wi-Fi: | Yes |
| Bluetooth: | No |
| Networking standards: | IEEE 802.11b, IEEE 802.11g, IEEE 802.11n |
| Supported network protocols: | TCP/IP, ICMP, DNS, HTTPS, TCP, UDP |
| Wi-Fi standards: | 802.11b, 802.11g, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n) |
| Channel bandwidth: | 2400 MHz |
| Storage | |
| Built-in HDD: | No |
| Card reader integrated: | Yes |
| Compatible memory cards: | MicroSD (TransFlash) |
| Maximum memory card size: | 512 GB |
| Ports & interfaces | |
| DC-in jack: | Yes |
| Security | |
| Security algorithms: | 128-bit AES, WPA-PSK, WPA2-PSK |
| Management features | |
| Reset button: | Yes |
| Power | |
| Power source type: | AC |
| AC input voltage: | 100 - 240 V |
| AC input frequency: | 50 - 60 Hz |
| Power consumption (typical): | 3.75 W |
| Power consumption (max): | 7.65 W |
| DC output voltage: | 9 |
| DC output current: | 0.85 A |
| Operational conditions | |
| Operating temperature (T-T): | -30 - 60 °C |
| Storage temperature (T-T): | -40 - 60 °C |
| Operating relative humidity (H-H): | 10 - 90% |
| Storage relative humidity (H-H): | 0 - 90% |
| Weight & dimensions | |
| Width: | 123.8 mm |
| Depth: | 123 mm |
| Height: | 90 mm |
| Packaging content | |
| Number of cameras: | 1 |
| Mounting kit: | Yes |
| Mounting brackets included: | Yes |
| Screws included: | Yes |
| Manual: | Yes |
