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Tapo C500 V1 - network surveillance camera
Tapo C500 V1
Network surveillance camera
indoor, outdoor
dust resistant / water resistant
colour (Day&Night)
1920 x 1080
1080p
fixed focal
audio
wireless
Wi-Fi
2.4GHz radio
H.264
Weight: 0.72 KG
Network surveillance camera
indoor, outdoor
dust resistant / water resistant
colour (Day&Night)
1920 x 1080
1080p
fixed focal
audio
wireless
Wi-Fi
2.4GHz radio
H.264
Weight: 0.72 KG
- 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 card1 (up to 512GB) or subscribe to Tapo Care2 for cloud service
- Multiple Installations: Install the camera on the wall, eave, or pole3. Monitor the area where you care the most
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Overview
The TP-Link Tapo C500 V1 stands out as a versatile and secure surveillance camera, designed to cater to both indoor and outdoor monitoring needs. With its ability to operate across a wide range of temperatures and humidity levels, it ensures dependable operation in diverse environmental conditions. This camera boasts a suite of features including 1080p video resolution, day and night functionality, and person detection, providing users with clear, detailed footage around the clock. Security is enhanced with compliance to multiple standards such as AES-128 and WPA2-PSK, ensuring data protection and network integrity. Additionally, its compatibility with Alexa and Google Assistant allows for seamless voice control, making it a convenient addition to any smart home ecosystem. Whether for home security or monitoring business premises, the TP-Link Tapo C500 V1 offers a comprehensive solution that combines performance, reliability, and ease of use.
Specifications
Performance
- Type
- IP security camera
- Placement supported
- Outdoor
- Connectivity technology
- Wireless
Design
- Mounting type
- Ceiling
- Product colour
- Black, White
- Form factor
- Dome
- LED indicators
- Yes
- Country of origin
- China
Camera
- Lens viewing angle, horizontal
- 360° °
- Lens viewing angle, vertical
- 130° °
Image sensor
- Number of sensors
- 1
- Optical sensor size
- 25.4 / 3 mm (1 / 3") mm
Lens system
- Number of lenses
- 1
Night vision
- Night vision
- Yes
- Night vision distance
- 30 m m
- LED type
- IR
- Infra-red wavelength
- 850 nm nm
Video
- Maximum resolution
- 1920 x 1080 pixels pixels
- Video formats supported
- H.264
- Supported graphics resolutions
- 1920 x 1080 (HD 1080)
- Frame rate
- 15 fps fps
Audio
- 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 MHz
Storage
- Built-in HDD
- No
Security
- Security algorithms
- WPA, WPA2-PSK
Management features
- Cloud-managed
- Yes
Power
- Power source type
- DC
- AC input voltage
- 100 - 240 V V
- AC input frequency
- 50 - 60 Hz Hz
- DC output voltage
- 12
- DC output current
- 1 A A
Operational conditions
- Operating temperature (T-T)
- -30 - 60 °C °C
- Storage temperature (T-T)
- -40 - 60 °C °C
- Operating relative humidity (H-H)
- 10 - 90% %
- Storage relative humidity (H-H)
- 5 - 90% %
Weight & dimensions
- Width
- 123.9 mm mm
- Depth
- 163.6 mm mm
- Height
- 121.7 mm mm
- Weight
- 280 g g
Packaging data
- Package width
- 160 mm mm
- Package depth
- 145 mm mm
- Package height
- 210 mm mm
- Package weight
- 680 g g
Packaging content
- Number of cameras
- 1
Logistics data
- Commodity code
- 8525890000
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.
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.
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