TP-LINK Tapo Outdoor Pan/Tilt Security Wi-Fi Camera

Keep an eye on what matters with the TP-LINK Tapo Outdoor Pan/Tilt Security — resolution, optics and mounting details are in the spec table.

Capture Everything Around
Outdoor Pan/Tilt Security Wi-Fi Camera

360° All-Round Protection
Track the motion with 360° horizontal & 130° vertical viewing range,
or turn on the patrol mode to keep the camera cruising among up to 8 customized points.

Advanced Person Detection for What Matters
Smart AI identifies a person accurately, reducing false alarm and sending real-time notifications through the Tapo app.

Build to Withstand Water & Dust
Tapo C500 is protected against jets of water and dust with IP65 weatherproof rating. It works well in rain, snow, dust, and heat.

Customizable Sound and Light Alarm
Craft your own audio alarm and tailor the intensity of the dual spotlights to fit your needs. Activate the integrated siren along with the spotlight alarm to deter unwelcome intruders effectively.

Secure Local & Cloud Storage
Save all your important moments to a microSD card1 (up to 512 GB) or subscribe to Tapo Care2 for cloud service after a free trial.

Up to 512 GB local storage equals 954 hours (about 40 days) of 1080P footage, freeing you from being stuck with limited built-in storage.

Receive rich notifications with snapshots, encrypted protection, data backups, and 30-day video clip history with Tapo Care cloud services.

Install Where You Value Most
Tapo C500 supports multiple installation options. You can install the camera on the wall, eave, or pole3. Monitor the area where you care the most.

Customizable Activity Zone
Customize detection zones to receive alerts for your most important areas.

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

Two-Way Audio
Communicate directly with the outdoors for your convenience.

Physical Privacy Mode
Maintains your privacy with the lens physically blocked by the housing.

Specifications

Performance
Type	IP security camera
Connectivity technology	Wireless
Placement supported	Outdoor
Virtual assistant	Amazon Alexa & Google Assistant
Design
Form factor	Dome
Product colour	Black, White
Mounting type	Ceiling/Wall/Pole
LED indicators	Yes
International Protection (IP) code	IP65
Camera
Lens viewing angle, horizontal	360°
Lens viewing angle, vertical	130°
Progressive scan	Yes
Image sensor
Sensor type	CMOS
Optical sensor size	25.4 / 3 mm (1 / 3")
Number of sensors	1
Lens system
Number of lenses	1
Night vision
Night vision	Yes
Night vision distance	30 m
LED type	IR
Infra-red wavelength	850 nm
Video
Video compression formats	H.264
Maximum resolution	1920 x 1080 pixels
Video formats supported	H.264
Supported graphics resolutions	1920 x 1080 (HD 1080)
Supported video modes	1080p
Frame rate	30 fps
Video recording	Yes
Audio
Built-in speaker(s)	Yes
Built-in microphone	Yes
Audio system	2-way
Network
Bluetooth	No
Networking standards	IEEE 802.11b, IEEE 802.11g, IEEE 802.11n
Ethernet LAN	No
Wi-Fi	Yes
Wi-Fi standards	802.11b, 802.11g, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n)
Channel bandwidth	2400 MHz
Storage
Maximum memory card size	512 GB
Card reader integrated	Yes
Built-in HDD	No
Compatible memory cards	MicroSD (TransFlash)
Security
Video motion detection	Yes
Security algorithms	WPA, WPA2-PSK
Human and vehicle targets classification	Yes
Management features
Web-based management	Yes
Cloud-managed	Yes
Power
Power source type	DC
AC input voltage	100 - 240 V
AC input frequency	50 - 60 Hz
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)	5 - 90%
Weight & dimensions
Width	123.8 mm
Depth	123 mm
Height	90 mm
Packaging content
Number of cameras	1
Mounting kit	Yes
Manual	Yes

Downloads

• Datasheet (PDF)
• Product manual / brochure (PDF)