Description
Model: Tapo C520WS
TP-Link Outdoor Pan/Tilt Security Wi-Fi Camera
Overview
- 2K QHD Live View-Adopting a 2560 × 1440 resolution, Tapo C520WS provides 1.7 × more pixels and delivers sharper images than 1080p.
- Starlight Color Night Vision-Enhances your security by revealing brighter, full-color images and vivid details even in low-light conditions with built-in spotlights and the starlight sensor.
- 360° All-Round Protection-Enjoy 360° horizontal and 130° vertical views with motion tracking to eliminate blind spots. Activate patrol mode to cruise among multiple custom points.
- Comprehensive AI Detection-Smart AI accurately identifies people, pets, and vehicles while featuring tamper and line-crossing detection, minimizing false alerts and unnecessary notifications.
- Flexible Connections & Reliable Networking-Connect your camera via Wi-Fi or Ethernet for flexible installation. Powerful dual antennas ensure connectivity up to 492ft in open areas.*
- IP66 Weatherproofing-Offers excellent waterproof and dustproof performance for outdoor scenarios. It works well in rain, dust, and heat.
- Customizable Sound and Light Alarm-The ultra-bright adjustable light deters unwanted visitors, while custom audio alarms offer further use.
- Secure Local & Cloud Storage-Save crucial moments to a microSD card† (up to 512 GB) or subscribe to Tapo Care for cloud storage‡ after a 30-day free trial, ensuring you never lose important footage.
- Two-Way Audio-Enables communication through a built-in microphone and speaker.
Specifications
| Image Sensor | 1/3” Progressive Scan CMOS Starlight Sensor |
|---|---|
| Lens | Focal Length: 3.2 mm Aperture: F1.6 Field of View: 112° (Diagonal), 95°(Horizontal), 53°(Vertical) |
| Motion Range | Pan Mechanical Range: 340° (360° Pan Coverage) Tilt Mechanical Range: 60° (130° Tilt Coverage) |
| Night Vision | 850 nm IR LED (98 ft / 29.9 m) Full-Color Night Vision |
| Lighting | 2× Built-in Spotlights |
| Interface & Button | 1× Ethernet Port 1× RESET Button 1× MicroSD Card Slot (Up to 512GB) |
| Maximum Resolution | 2K QHD 4MP (2560 × 1440 px) |
|---|---|
| Frame Rate | 15/20/25/30 fps (Default 15 fps) |
| Digital Zoom | 12x |
| 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 | 93 dB (Level measured at 4-inch/10-cm distance) |
| Local Storage | MicroSD Card Slot on Camera (Up to 512 GB) General Information about using MicroSD Cards > |
|---|---|
| Cloud Storage | Tapo Care Cloud Storage Services (Subscription required) |
| AI Detection | Motion Detection Person Detection Pet Detection Vehicle Detection Line-Crossing Detection Tamper Detection |
|---|---|
| Activity Zones | Yes |
| Output Notification | System Notification System Notification with Snapshot (Tapo Care Services) |
| Network Connectivity | Connect via Wi-Fi or Ethernet |
|---|---|
| Wireless Connectivity | IEEE 802.11b/g/n/ax, 2.4 GHz Wi-Fi |
| Ethernet Port | 1× 10/100 Mbps RJ45 Port on Camera |
| RTSP | Yes |
| ONVIF | Yes |
| Security | On-Device Machine Learning 128-bit AES Encryption with SSL/TLS WPA/WPA2-PSK |
|---|---|
| Power Source | 9V DC Power Adapter |
|---|---|
| Input Voltage | 100-240 V, 50/60 Hz |
| Output Voltage | 9 V, 0.85 A (DC Power) |
| Smart Integration | Google Assistant, Amazon Alexa |
|---|---|
| Weather Resistance | IP66 |
| System Requirements | Tapo App: iOS 9.0 or higher, Andriod 4.4 or higher |
| Mounting Options | Ceiling-Mounted Wall-Mounted Pole-Mounted (Pole-Mounting loops required but not included) |
| Operating Temperature | -30℃~60℃ (-22°F~140°F) |
| Storage Temperature | -40℃~60℃ (-40°F~140°F) |
| Operating Humidity | 10%~90% RH, Non-condensing |
| Storage Humidity | 0~90% RH, Non-condensing |
| Dimensions ( W x D x H ) | 4.9 × 4.8 × 3.5 in (123.8 × 123 × 90 mm) |
| Package Content | Tapo C520WS Camera Power Adapter Mounting Anchors Mounting Screws Bracket Screws Mounting Template Mounting Bracket Waterproof Seal Waterproof Cable Attachments Quick Start Guide |
| Certifications | CE, FCC, RoHS, RCM |






















