1/3" Progressive Scan CMOS, 1920 x 1080 px, 802.11b/g/n, 2.4 GHz Wi-Fi, IP65, 123.8 × 123 × 90 mm

Key Features

  • 360° All-Round Protection: Provides 360° horizontal & 130° vertical viewing range, eliminating blind spots
  • Person Detection: Smart AI identifies a person accurately, sending instant notifications through the Tapo app
  • 1080P Full HD: Capture more details to make every moment shine
  • Color Night Vision: Capture virant color night vision up to 30 meters away
  • IP65 Weatherproof: Tapo C500 is protected against jets of water and dust
  • Sound and Light Alarm: Activate the integrated siren along with the spotlight alarm to deter unwelcomed intruders
  • Local and Cloud Storage: Save all your important moments to a microSD card (up to 512GB) or subscribe to Tapo Care for cloud service
  • Multiple Installations: Install the camera on the wall, eave, or pole. Monitor the area where you care the most

Reasons To Buy

Tapo C500

1. Complete 360° situational awareness. Unlike fixed cameras that only see one direction, the C500 features a motorized pan and tilt system that provides full 360° horizontal and 130° vertical coverage. This allows you to eliminate blind spots by remotely rotating the lens through the Tapo app, and it even includes smart motion tracking that automatically follows a person as they move across your property, ensuring they stay in the frame until they are out of sight.


2. Smart AI detection and active deterrence. The camera is equipped with on-device AI that can distinguish between humans and other moving objects like pets or swaying branches, which significantly reduces the number of ""false"" notifications sent to your phone. To go a step further, it features a customizable sound and light alarm; you can record your own voice or a siren to play automatically when a person is detected, serving as a powerful deterrent to ward off unwanted visitors before they reach your door.


3. Robust outdoor durability with flexible storage. Built to handle the elements, the C500 has an IP65 weatherproof rating, meaning it can withstand heavy rain, snow, and dust without skipping a beat. It also offers the freedom of choice regarding your footage: you can avoid monthly subscription fees entirely by using a microSD card (up to 512GB) for local 24/7 recording, or you can opt for Tapo Care cloud storage if you prefer having an encrypted backup accessible from anywhere.

Description

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
Progressive scan Yes
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)
Ports & interfaces
Connectivity technology Wireless
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
Other features
Video compression formats H.264
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