Outdoor Pan/Tilt Security Wi-Fi Camera
- 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.
All-Round Protection with Vivid Colors
Outdoor Pan/Tilt Security Wi-Fi Camera
Tapo C520WS
2K QHD Resolution & Starlight Color Night Vision
Tapo C520WS offers enhanced video quality with a 2560 × 1440 resolution, providing 1.7× more pixels and sharper images than 1080p. At night, its built-in spotlights and starlight sensor reveal brighter, full-color images and vivid details, enhancing your security.
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.
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Person Detection
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Vehicle Detection
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Pet Detection
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Line Crossing Detection
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Tamper Detection
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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.*
Build to Withstand Water & Dust
With IP66 weatherproofing, Tapo C520WS 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.
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Up to 512 GB of free local storage equals 512 hours of 2K QHD video storage.
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Enjoy 30-day video history, rich notifications with snapshots, and smart sort. Start off with a 30-day free trial. Cloud Storage will consume more data.
All in the Tapo App
Easy Setup
Follow the detailed instructions in the Tapo app and choose the right mounting location and angle.
All in the Tapo App
Smart Playback
Quickly find and download moments of interest by choosing the event type or sliding the timeline.
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Tapo Sharing
Invite your family members to manage the camera together.
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Multiple Installation Options
Use the mounting screws, template, and loops** to install on any wall, ceiling, or pole for the perfect view—wherever you want.
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Customizable Activity Zone
Customize detection zones to receive alerts for your most important areas.
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Two-Way Audio
Communicate directly with the outdoors for your convenience.
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Physical Privacy Mode
Maintains your privacy with the lens physically blocked by the housing.
| CAMERA | |
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| Image Sensor | 1/3” Progressive Scan CMOS Starlight Sensor |
| Lens | Focal Length: 3.2 mmAperture: F1.6Field 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 Port1× RESET Button1× MicroSD Card Slot (Up to 512GB) |
| VIDEO & AUDIO | |
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| 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 | 3DNRWDR |
| 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) |
| STORAGE | |
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| 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) |
| DETECTION and NOTIFICATIONS | |
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| AI Detection | Motion DetectionPerson DetectionPet DetectionVehicle DetectionLine-Crossing DetectionTamper Detection |
| Activity Zones | Yes |
| Output Notification | System NotificationSystem Notification with Snapshot (Tapo Care Services) |
| NETWORK | |
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| 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 | |
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| Security | On-Device Machine Learning128-bit AES Encryption with SSL/TLSWPA/WPA2-PSK |
| POWER | |
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| Power Source | 9V DC Power Adapter |
| Input Voltage | 100-240 V, 50/60 Hz |
| Output Voltage | 9 V, 0.85 A (DC Power) |
| GENERAL | |
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| 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-MountedWall-MountedPole-Mounted (Pole-Mounting loops required but not included) |
| Operating Temperature | -30℃~60℃ |
| Storage Temperature | -40℃~60℃ |
| Operating Humidity | 10%~90% RH, Non-condensing |
| Storage Humidity | 0~90% RH, Non-condensing |
| Dimensions | 4.9 × 4.8 × 3.5 in (123.8 × 123 × 90 mm) |
| Package Contents | Tapo C520WS CameraPower AdapterMounting AnchorsMounting ScrewsBracket ScrewsMounting TemplateMounting BracketWaterproof SealWaterproof Cable AttachmentsQuick Start Guide |
| Certifications | CE, FCC, RoHS, RCM |
*The 492 ft wireless coverage is based on TP-Link tests in open areas. Actual experience may vary due to environment, router specifications, and other factors.
** Mounting loops purchased separately.
† microSD card purchased separately. Actual storage capacity depends on the size of the microSD card used. Actual storage time also may vary with use.
‡ Subscribe for cloud storage at http://www.tapo.com/tapocare/