TP-Link Tapo C216 Indoor/Outdoor Wired Home Security Camera

Add security to your home - wherever, whenever

Enjoy flexible placement indoors or outdoors with the Tapo C216 Wired (DC powered) security camera. Get all-round protection with a 2K 3MP live view, displaying vivid colours even at night.

Motion detection and tracking

Whenever the camera detects motion, it will automatically follow the subject.

IP65 Weatherproof

Performs well even in harsh environments with rain and dust, ideal for indoor/outdoor scenarios.

Compact design for multiple installation methods

It can be placed upright or upside down, on a desk, hung on a wall or mounted on the ceiling. A 2-metre power cord is included to reach your nearest power outlet.

Smart AI detection and notifications

Smart AI identifies people and detects crying babies, notifying users as needed.

Alarm System

Trigger lights and sounds as an alarm when motion is detected.

Colour Night Vision with spotlights

Reveals high-fidelity details and colour at night with the embedded spotlights.

Customisable Block Zones

Set customisable block zones to keep private areas from being monitored.

Local and Cloud Storage

Save recorded videos to a microSD card inserted into the camera (up to 512GB microSD cards supported, sold separately), the Tapo H500 Smart HomeBase (sold separately) or by subscribing to Tapo Care cloud storage services (subscription required, sold separately).

Activity Zones

Set up your own activity zones to only receive alerts that matter.

Camera

• Image Sensor: 1/2.8" Progressive Scan CMOS Starlight Sensor
• Lens: Focal Length: 4 mm ± 5%
• Aperture: F2.0 ± 5%
• Field of View: 98° (Diagonal), 83° (Horizontal), 47° (Vertical)
• Night Vision: 850 nm IR LED (40 ft / 12 m), Colour Night Vision
• Day/Night Switch: IR-Cut Filter with Auto-Switching
• Interface and Button: RESET Button
• microSD Card Slot: Up to 512 GB (sold separately)
• Hub Compatibility: Tapo H500 Smart HomeBase (sold separately)
  

Video and audio

• Maximum Resolution: 2304 x 1296px
• Frame Rate: 30 fps
• Video Compression: H.264
• Live View: Yes
• Image enhancement: 3DNR, WDR
• Audio Input & Output: Built-in Microphone and Speaker
• Audio Communication: Two-Way Audio with Noise Cancellation
• Siren Volume: 99 dB (Level measured at 4-inch/10-cm distance)
  

Storage

• Local Storage: microSD card slot on camera (Up to 512 GB microSD cards supported, sold separately) or Tapo H500 Smart HomeBase (sold separately)
• Cloud Storage: Tapo Care Cloud Storage Services (subscription required, sold separately)
  

Detection and notifications

• AI Detection:
  • Motion Detection
  • Person Detection
  • Baby Crying Detection
  • Camera Tampering
• Activity Zones: Yes (Only works with Motion Detection and Person Detection)
• Output Notification: System Notification; System Notification with Snapshot (Tapo Care Services)
  

Network

• Network Connectivity: Connect via Wi-Fi
• Wireless Connectivity: IEEE 802.11b/g/n, 2.4 GHz Wi-Fi
• Transmission Rate: 11b: 11 Mbps; 11g: 54 Mbps; 11n: 72.2 Mbps
• Protocol: TCP/IP, DHCP, ICMP, DNS, NTP, HTTPS, TCP, UDP
• RTSP: Yes
• ONVIF: Yes
  

Security

• On-Device Machine Learning
• 128-bit AES Encryption with SSL/TLS
• WPA/WPA2-PSK
  

Power

• Power Source: 5V DC Power Adapter
• Input Voltage: 100-240 V, 50/60 Hz
• Output Voltage: 5.0 V, 1.0 A (Type-C Power)
• DC Power Connector Size:
  • Adapter: USB A
  • Camera: USB Type C
• Power Cord Length: 2m
• Typical Power Consumption: 2.3W
• Maximum Power Consumption: 5W
  

General

• Smart Integration: Google Assistant, Amazon Alexa, Samsung SmartThings
• Weather Resistance: IP65
• Mounting Options:
  • Tabletop
  • Wall-Mounted
  • Ceiling-Mounted
  • Pole-Mounted
• Operating Temperature: -20 ºC ~ 50 ºC (-4 °F ~ 122 °F)
• Storage Temperature: -40 ºC ~ 60 ºC (-40 °F ~ 140 °F)
• Operating Humidity: 10% ~ 90% RH, Non-condensing
• Storage Humidity: 0 ~ 90% RH, Non-condensing
• Dimensions (W x D x H): 105.3 x 77.8 x 69.8 mm
• Weight: 220 g