Tapo 4K Clarity, Every Detail, Every Moment, Captured.Pan/Tilt AI Home Security Wi-Fi Camera
Ultra-Clear 4K 8MP ViewRecords all of life's wonderful moments with exceptional clarity.
Enhance Your Security with DetailsOffers up to 18x digital zoom, enabling you to magnify images and capture finer details with exceptional clarity. Zoom in, and see more.
Accurate Face Recognition, Fewer False AlarmsTapo C260 boasts free and powerful Al that recognizes and tags strangers, family, and friends for easy identification. lt categorizes events based on recognized faces and supports event retrieval, enabling you to find related incidents involving strangers.
Free Local AI ProcessingAll facial data is processed locally instead of uploading to the cloud, ensuring your privacy and security.
Pan/Tilt ViewSmooth and Instant Viewing Experience
A wide range of coverage to capture every moment
Precise Smart Motion TrackingAlways Know What Matters Most to You
When motion activity is detected, tracks and follows the individuals and pets to keep it within view.
Clear Even in Low LightThe highly-sensitive starlight sensor captures higher-quality images even in low-light conditions.
Protect Your Privacy from the Very BeginningEnhanced Privacy ProtectionSet customizable block zones to keep certain spaces from being recorded so you never need to worry about personal moments being leaked.
Maintains your privacy to the next level—with the lens physically blocked by the housing in just one tap via the Tapo App.
Smart AI Detection and NotificationSmart AI identifies faces, person, pets, and vehicles while recognizing a baby crying and other sounds, notifying users as needed.
Customizable Activity ZoneControl what alerts you receive by creating multiple custom activity zones around areas that matter.
Flexible Storage ChoicesSave recorded videos on the microSD Card† (up to 512 GB) or by using Tapo Care‡ cloud storage services.
Two-Way AudioUse crisp two-way audio to communicate with nosy roommates, family, or even mischievous pets.
Tapo SharingShare memorable moments or distribute access to your Tapo security devices with those who matter most.
Enjoy Easy, Friendly Setup and MountingTapo app : Bluetooth OnboardingUse Bluetooth to easily onboard the camera with the Tapo App.
New Wall-Mount BracketL-Shaped Mounting Bracket, supports both ceiling and wall mounting options.
Technical specifications
Performance
| Type | IP security camera |
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| Placement supported | Indoor |
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| Connectivity technology | Wireless |
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| Wide Dynamic Range (WDR) | Yes |
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| Virtual assistant | Amazon Alexa & Google Assistant |
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| Day/night mode | Yes |
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| Infrared (IR) cut-off filter | Yes |
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| Remote viewing | Yes |
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Design
| Mounting type | Ceiling/Wall/Desk |
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| Product colour | White |
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| Country of origin | China |
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Camera
| Camera pan control | Yes |
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| Camera tilt control | Yes |
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| Lens viewing angle, horizontal | 91.5° |
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| Lens viewing angle, vertical | 46.1° |
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| Lens viewing angle, diagonal | 109.6° |
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Image sensor
| Number of sensors | 1 |
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| Optical sensor size | 25.4 / 2.7 mm (1 / 2.7") |
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| Progressive scan | Yes |
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| Sensor type | CMOS |
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Lens system
| Zoom capability | Yes |
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| Number of lenses | 1 |
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| Focal length range | 4.3 mm |
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| Maximum aperture number | 1.6 |
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| Minimum aperture number | 1.6 |
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Night vision
| Night vision | Yes |
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| Night vision distance | 12 m |
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| LED type | IR |
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| Number of illumination LEDs | 2 |
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| Infra-red wavelength | 850 nm |
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Video
| Maximum resolution | 3840 x 2160 pixels |
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| Total megapixels | 8 MP |
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| Video formats supported | H.264 |
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| Video compression formats | H.264 |
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| Supported graphics resolutions | 3840 x 2160 |
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| Supported video modes | 2160p |
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| Video recording | Yes |
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| Frame rate | 25 fps |
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| Noise reduction | Yes |
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| Image quality adjustment | DNR |
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Audio
| Built-in speaker(s) | Yes |
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| Audio system | 2-way |
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| Audio formats supported | RTSP |
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| Built-in microphone | Yes |
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Network
| Ethernet LAN | No |
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| Networking standards | IEEE 802.11b, IEEE 802.11g, IEEE 802.11n |
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| Supported network protocols | TCP/IP, DHCP, ICMP, DNS, NTP, HTTPS, TCP, UDP |
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| Wi-Fi | Yes |
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| Wi-Fi standards | 802.11b, 802.11g, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n) |
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| Bluetooth | Yes |
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| Live view | Yes |
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Storage
| Card reader integrated | Yes |
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| Compatible memory cards | MicroSD (TransFlash) |
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| Maximum memory card size | 512 GB |
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Security
| Built-in siren | Yes |
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| Siren noise level | 90 dB |
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| Video motion detection | Yes |
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| Security algorithms | 128-bit AES, SSL/TLS, WPA, WPA2-PSK, WPA3 |
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| Alert notification type | Push notification, Snapshot alert message |
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| Privacy protection | Yes |
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| Intelligent Video Surveillance (IVS) system features | Face detection, Human detection, Line crossing detection, Pet detection, Vehicle detection |
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Management features
| Cloud-managed | Yes |
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| Reset button | Yes |
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| Management software | Tapo App |
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Power
| Power source type | AC, DC |
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| AC input voltage | 100-240 V |
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| AC input frequency | 50/60 Hz |
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| Power consumption (typical) | 2.5 W |
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| Power consumption (max) | 8.65 W |
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| DC output voltage | 5 |
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| DC output current | 2 A |
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Operational conditions
| Operating temperature (T-T) | 0 - 40 °C |
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| Storage temperature (T-T) | -20 - 60 °C |
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| Operating relative humidity (H-H) | 10 - 90% |
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| Storage relative humidity (H-H) | 5 - 90% |
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System requirements
| Mobile operating systems supported | iOS 11.0, Android 5.0 |
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Weight & dimensions
| Width | 88.7 mm |
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| Depth | 118.9 mm |
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| Height | 74.6 mm |
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| Weight | 220 g |
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| Cable length | 3 m |
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Sustainability
| Compliance certificates | CE, Federal Communications Commission (FCC) |
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