1/3" Progressive Scan CMOS, 1920 x 1080 px, 802.11b/g/n, 2.4 GHz Wi-Fi, IP65, 123.8 × 123 × 90 mm
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.
| Performance |
|---|
| Type |
IP security camera |
| Placement supported |
Outdoor |
| Connectivity technology |
Wireless |
| Virtual assistant |
Amazon Alexa & Google Assistant |
| Design |
|---|
| Form factor |
Dome |
| Mounting type |
Ceiling/Wall/Pole |
| Product colour |
Black, White |
| LED indicators |
Yes |
| International Protection (IP) code |
IP65 |
| 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") |
| Progressive scan |
Yes |
| 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 |
|---|
| Maximum resolution |
1920 x 1080 pixels |
| Video formats supported |
H.264 |
| Video compression formats |
H.264 |
| Supported graphics resolutions |
1920 x 1080 (HD 1080) |
| Supported video modes |
1080p |
| Video recording |
Yes |
| Frame rate |
30 fps |
| Audio |
|---|
| Built-in speaker(s) |
Yes |
| Audio system |
2-way |
| Built-in microphone |
Yes |
| Network |
|---|
| Ethernet LAN |
No |
| Wi-Fi |
Yes |
| Bluetooth |
No |
| Networking standards |
IEEE 802.11b, IEEE 802.11g, IEEE 802.11n |
| 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 |
| Security |
|---|
| Human and vehicle targets classification |
Yes |
| Security algorithms |
WPA, WPA2-PSK |
| Video motion detection |
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% |
| General |
|---|
| Product family |
Tapo |
| Weight & dimensions |
|---|
| Width |
123.8 mm |
| Depth |
123 mm |
| Height |
90 mm |
| Packaging content |
|---|
| Number of cameras |
1 |
| Mounting kit |
Yes |
| Manual |
Yes |
