Tapo C260

Pan/Tilt AI Home Security Wi-Fi Camera

  • High-Quality Video Recording: Capture every detail with exceptional clarity in 4K 8MP resolution.
  • Wide Range of Movement: Enjoy a full 360º horizontal and 116º vertical range for pan and tilt, allowing you to cover more area.
  • Human Face Recognition: Recognizes individuals by their faces, sending alerts only when an unfamiliar face is detected.
  • Enhanced Night Vision: See clearly even in low-light conditions with advanced night vision that provides visibility up to 40 ft.
  • Smart AI Detection and Notifications: Benefit from smart AI technology that detects relevant events and sends you instant notifications.
  • Physical Privacy Mode: Maintains your privacy with the lens physically blocked by the housing.
  • Custimizable Block Zones: Set customizable block zones to keep private areas from being monitored.
  • Sound and Light Alarm: Scare away unwanted visitors using a sound and light alarm that triggers attention-grabbing effects.
  • Two-Way Audio: Enables communication through a built-in microphone and speaker.
  • Safe Storage: Store footage directly on a microSD card with a capacity of up to 512 GB, ensuring safe and convenient storage.(microSD card purchased separately.)
  • Hands-Free Operation: Control the device using your voice with compatibility for Google Assistant and Amazon Alexa, freeing up your hands for other tasks. (Availability of Google Assistant and Amazon Alexa may vary based on language and country)

Learn more about microSD card compatibility

4K Clarity.
AI-Powered Security.

Pan/Tilt Smart Indoor Security Camera with Local AI

Tapo C260
4K 8MP See All Finer Details
Face Recognition
for More Refined
Notifications
Smart
AI Detection
Person
Pet
Vehicle
Baby Crying
Pan/Tilt View 360° Horizontal; 116° Vertical
Enhanced Privacy Protection Physical Privacy Mode Customizable
Block Zones
Smart AI Motion Tracking
Flexible Storage Choices
Two-Way Audio
Connect via 5GHz or 2.4GHz Wi-Fi

Ultra-Clear 4K 8MP View

Capture sharp, precise images in 4K – monitor children playing, ensure pet safety, or clearly identify visitors in your entryway with 4x more pixels than 2K.

Zoom In, See More

A digital zoom you can actually use. Enhance your security by magnifying images up to 18x, capturing detailed footage with remarkable clarity.

Camera View Camera View
Tapo 4K View Live View
Digital Zoom

Notifications That Matter

Facial recognition allows custom notifications to alert you only when an unrecognized face is detected. Reduce overall notifications to the ones that matter.

Stranger

Live Capture, Review, & Download

Protect your home and family with live recording, real-time activity timestamps, easy playback for footage review, and download capabilities.

 

Focused Monitoring on Loved Ones

Customize notifications for specific individuals & detection types. Great for monitoring kids when they're on the move.

Jack
Jack was detected moving.
 

Pan/Tilt View

Smooth and Instant Viewing Experience

A wide range of coverage to capture every moment

Horizontal Range 360°
Vertical Range 116°

Protect Your Privacy

Advanced starlight sensor technology ensures clear, vivid images even in minimal light, providing exceptional nighttime surveillance.

Clear Even in Low Light

The highly-sensitive starlight sensor captures higher-quality images even in low-light conditions.

With Starlight Sensor
Without Starlight Sensor

Protect Your Privacy

Customizable block zones

Customize privacy zones to exclude personal spaces and focus on recording key surveillance areas.

Physical privacy mode

Maintains your privacy to the next level—with the lens physically blocked by the housing in just one tap via the Tapo App.

  • Customizable block zones
  • Block Lens with Privacy Mode

Smart AI Detection and Notification

Smart AI identifies faces, person, pets, and vehicles while recognizing a baby crying and other sounds, notifying users as needed.

Notice everyone moving through your camera’s field of view.

Track your furry friends with ease using the Tapo App.

Get notified when loud sounds are detected.

Person Detection

Notice everyone moving through your camera’s field of view.

Ava

Pet Detection

Track your furry friends with ease using the Tapo App.

Pet

Baby Crying Detection

Get notified when loud sounds are detected.

Customizable Activity Zone

Define activity zones within your camera's field of view to fine-tune activity detection and only focus on critical areas.

  • Customizable Activity Zones

    Customizable Activity Zones

Flexible Storage Choices

Save recorded videos on the microSD Card† (up to 512 GB) or by using Tapo Care‡ cloud storage services.

MicroSD Card purchased separately.
Tapo Care cloud storage services require a subscription. A free trial for the first month is provided.

Two-Way Audio

Engage in real-time conversations with the two-way audio feature, designed for exceptional sound clarity. Stay connected with roommates, family, or pets.

Honey! Wash your hands!
OK!

Connect and Share

Easily share special moments and grant access to your Tapo devices with loved ones.

Easy Setup & Installation

  • Tapo App : Bluetooth Onboarding

    Use Bluetooth to easily onboard the camera with the Tapo App.
    Wi-Fi onboarding also available.

     
  • Optional Mounting

    Use the included mounting template to install onto walls or ceilings.

     
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CAMERA

Image Sensor 1/2.7“ Progressive Scan CMOS Starlight Sensor
Lens Focal Length: 4.3 mm
Aperture: F1.6
Field of View: 109.6° (Diagonal), 91.5° (Horizontal), 46.1° (Vertical)
Night Vision 850 nm IR LEDs (40 ft / 12 m)
Day/Night Mechanism IR-Cut Filter with Auto-Switching
Interface & Button 1× RESET Button
1× microSD Card Slot (Up to 512 GB)

VIDEO & AUDIO

Maximum Resolution 4K 8MP (3840 × 2160 px)
Frame Rate 15/20/25 fps (Default 20 fps)
Digital Zoom 18x
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 90 dB (Level measured at 4-inch/10-cm distance)

STORAGE

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

AI Detection Facial Recognition
Motion detection
Person detection
Vehicle Detection
Pet Detection
Line-crossing Detection
Tamper detection
Baby Cry Detection
Cat Meow Detection
Dog Bark Detection
Glass Breaking Detection
Activity Zones Yes
*Only works with Motion Detection.
Output Notification System Notification
System Notification with Snapshot (Tapo Care Services)

NETWORK

Network Connectivity Connect via Wi-Fi
Wireless Connectivity IEEE 802.11a/b/g/n, 2.4 & 5 GHz Wi-Fi
Protocol TCP/IP, DHCP, ICMP, DNS, NTP, HTTPS, TCP, UDP
Ethernet Port /
RTSP Yes
ONVIF Yes
Transmission Rate 11b: 11 Mbps
11a/g: 54Mbps
11n: 72.2 Mbps

SECURITY

Security On-Device Machine Learning
128-bit AES Encryption with SSL/TLS
WPA/WPA2-PSK/WPA3-personal

POWER

Power Source 5V DC Power Adapter
Input Voltage 100-240 V, 50/60 Hz
Output Voltage 5 V, 2 A (Type-A Port)
Power Cord Length 3 m
Typical Power Consumption 2.5 W
Maximum Power Consumption 8.65 W

GENERAL

Certification CE, FCC
Smart Integration Google Assistant, Amazon Alexa, Samsung SmartThings
Mounting Options Tabletop
Ceiling-Mounted
Wall-Mounted
Operating Temperature 0 ℃ ~ 40 ℃ (32 °F ~ 104 °F )
Storage Temperature -20 ℃ ~ 60 ℃ (-4 °F ~ 140 °F)
Operating Humidity 10%~90% RH, Non-condensing
Storage Humidity 5%~90% RH, Non-condensing
Weight 7.4 oz / 210.6 g
Package Content Tapo C260 Camera × 1
Power Adapter ×1
3m / 9.84ft USB-Type C Power Cord ×1
Mounting Anchors × 2
Mounting Screws × 2
L-Shaped Mounting Bracket ×1
Mounting Template Sticker× 1
Quick Start Guide
Dimensions( W X D X H ) 2.94 × 3.49 × 4.70 in (74.59*88.74*118.87 mm)

*Data shown is derived from laboratory tests and should be considered as indicative only.

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