Highlights
2K QHD, Starlight Color Night Vision: Equipped with an F1.6 large-aperture lens and starlight sensor, the Tapo C520WS enhances security by revealing highly-detailed and bright-color images even under low-light conditions. This provides superior night vision compared to standard black-and-white night vision and other full-color night vision systems.
Person/Pet/Vehicle Detection and Notification: Smart AI identifies people, pets, and vehicles, notifying users as needed. This intelligent detection ensures you are alerted to relevant events.
Features
- 360° Visual Coverage: Provides 360° horizontal and 90° vertical view (180° vertical view in Privacy Mode) to capture everything around.
- IP66 Weatherproof: Offers excellent waterproof and dustproof performance for outdoor scenarios.
- Two-Way Audio: Enables communication through a built-in microphone and speaker.
- Dual Powerful Antennas: Two external antennas ensure a powerful and stable wireless connection.
- Local and Cloud Storage: Save recorded videos to an installed microSD card (up to 512 GB), or use Tapo Care cloud storage service.
- Wired/Wireless Networking: Connect the camera to your network through Ethernet or Wi-Fi for more flexible installation.
- 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.
- Customizable Sound and Light Alarm: Records your customized audio as an alarm to extend your usage. Set to trigger a light/sound alarm when detecting activity.
Specifications
Camera
- Image Sensor: 1/3" CMOS
- Lens: F/NO: 1.61±10%; Focal Length: 3.18mm±5%
- Video Definition: 2K QHD 4MP (2560 x 1440 px)
- Field of View: 360° Horizontal
- Night Vision: 850 nm IR LED (up to 98 ft), Starlight Color Night Vision
Audio
- Audio Communication: 2-way audio
- Audio Input & Output: Built-in microphone and speaker
Video
- Video Compression: H.264
- Frame Rate: Up to 25/30fps*
- Video Streaming: 2K
Activity Notifications
- Input Trigger: Motion detection, Person detection, Pet detection, Vehicle detection, Line-Crossing detection
- Output Notification: Notification, Snapshot(Tapo care), Clips(Tapo care)
Network
- Wireless Protocols: IEEE 802.11b/g/n, 2.4 GHz
- Frequency: 2.4 GHz
- Wireless Security: WPA/WPA2-PSK
- Security: 128 bit AES encryption with SSL/TLS
- Protocol: TCP/IP, ICMP, DNS, HTTPS, TCP, UDP
Hardware
- Button: RESET button
- Indicator LED: System LED
- Adapter Input: 100-240V, 50/60Hz
- Adapter Output: 9V, 0.85A (DC Power)
- Typical Power Consumption: 3.75 W
- Maximum Power Consumption: 7.65 W
- External Storage: microSD card slot (Supports up to 512 GB)†
- Dimensions (W x D x H): 4.9 x 4.8 x 3.5 in. (123.8 x 123 x 90 mm)
- Weatherproof Rating: IP66
- Power Cord Length: 3 m
Others
- Certification: CE, FCC, RoHS, RCM
- Package Contents: Tapo C520WS Camera ×1, Power Adapter ×1, Mounting Template ×1, Mounting Bracket ×1, Mounting Anchors ×4, Mounting Screws ×4, Bracket Screws × 2, Waterproof Seal ×1, Waterproof Cable Attachments ×1, Quick Start Guide
- Operating Temperature: -30 °C ~ 60 °C (-22 °F ~ 140 °F)
- Storage Temperature: -40 °C ~ 60 °C (-40 °F ~ 140 °F)
- Operating Humidity: 10%~90%RH, Non-condensing
- Storage Humidity: 0~90%RH, Non-condensing
*Frame rate varies at different frequencies. Frame Rate is up to 25fps at 50Hz and 30fps at 60Hz.
†microSD card needs to be purchased separately.
#Tapo Care needs to be subscribed separately.
For more information, please visit https://www.tapo.com/
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Appearance
1 Lens
2 White Light LEDs
3 IR LEDs
4 System LED
5 Microphone
6 Reset: Loosen the screws. While the camera is powered on, use a pin to press and hold the Reset button for at least 5 seconds until the System LED blinks red. The camera will reset and reboot.
7 microSD Card Slot: Loosen the screws and insert a microSD card*. Initialize it on the Tapo app for local recording. (*microSD card not included)
8 Speaker
9 Ethernet Port: Used to connect to a network device.
10 DC Power Connector: Used to connect to a 9V DC power adapter.
