--- title: TP-Link TAPO C420S2 Smart Wire-Free Security Camera System date: 2024-05-06T19:47:19Z modified: 2026-05-05T16:45:52Z permalink: "https://tech.co.za/product/tp-link-tapo-c420s2-smart-wire-free-security-camera-system/" type: product status: publish excerpt: 2K QHD (2560 × 1440 px), 1/3“, 113°, 850 nm IR LED, IEEE 802.11b/g/n, 2.4 GHz, 110.6 x 64.2 x 64.2mm, 2-Camera System wpid: 490858 product_brand: - TP-Link product_type: - simple product_visibility: - featured - outofstock product_cat: - Smart Home - Smart Security featured_image: "https://tech.co.za/wp-content/uploads/2024/08/TAPO-C420S2a.jpg" --- ‘- 2K QHD-Now with 1.7 times more pixels than 1080p, providing clearer videos and photos – 180-Day Battery Life\*-The rechargeable and removable battery with a low-power protocol extends your usage – Full-Color Night Vision-Reveal high-fidelity details and color at night with the starlight sensor – Smart AI Detection and Notification-Smart AI identifies people, pets, packages, and cars, notifying users as needed – Wire-Free Placement-No wires means you can place the cameras almost anywhere inside or outside-whatever works for you! – Light and Sound Alarm-Triggers sound and light as an alarm when motion is detected – Two-Way Audio-Enables communication through a built-in microphone and speaker – Flexible Storage Choices-Save recorded videos on the hub-installed microSD card† (up to 256 GB) or by using Tapo Care\*\* cloud storage services – IP65 Water&Dust Resistant-Offers excellent waterproof and dustproof performance for outdoor scenarios CAMERA Image Sensor: 1/3“ Lens: F/NO: 1.61±10%; Focal Length: 3.18mm±5% Night Vision: 850 nm IR LED up to 49 ft/15m Lighting: 2× Built-in Spotlights Interface & Button: 1× SYNC/RESET Button Hub Compatibility: Compatible with H200 (Included) Viewing Angle: 113° Resolution: 2K QHD (2560 × 1440 px) HUB Device Compatibility: – Works with Tapo smart sensors, buttons, Sub-1G switches, cameras, and video doorbells. – All Supported Products> Connection Capacity: Up to 64 Sub-1G switches, sensors, or buttons + 4 cameras or video doorbells Interface & Button: – 1× Ethernet Port – 1× RESET Button – 1× SYNC Button – 1× MicroSD Card Slot (Up to 512 GB) VIDEO & AUDIO Maximum Resolution: 2K QHD 4MP (2560 × 1440 px) Frame Rate: 15 fps / 20 fps Digital Zoom: 12× 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: – Camera: 92 dB (Level measured at 4-inch/10-cm distance) – Hub: 100 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 Sensor: – Single Motion Sensor (FOV: 110° horizontal) – Single Ambient Light Sensor AI Detection: – Motion Detection – Person Detection – Pet Detection – Vehicle Detection Activity Zones: Yes Output Notification: – System Notification – System Notification with Snapshot (Tapo Care Services) AUDIO Audio Communication: 2-way audio Audio Input & Output: Built-in microphone and speaker NETWORK Network Connectivity: Connect via Wi-Fi or Ethernet Wireless Connectivity: IEEE 802.11b/g/n, 2.4 GHz Wi-Fi Sub-1G, 868MHz or 922MHz (Used for local connection between camera and hub) Protocol: TCP/IP, ICMP, DNS, HTTPS, TCP, UDP Ethernet Port: 1× 10/100 Mbps RJ45 Port on Hub Wireless Security: WPA/WPA2-PSK Wi-Fi Protocol: IEEE 802.11b/g/n, 2.4 GHz Frequency: 2.4 GHz SECURITY Security: – On-Device Machine Learning – 128-bit AES Encryption with SSL/TLS – WPA/WPA2-PSK POWER Power Source: – Hub: 9V DC Power Adapter – Camera: 6700 mAh Removable Rechargeable Lithium-ion Battery – Optional Solar Panel: Tapo A200 (Sold separately) Input Voltage: Adapter Input: 100-240 V, 50/60 Hz Output Voltage : Adapter Output: 5.0 V, 2.0 A GENERAL Smart Integration: Google Assistant, Amazon Alexa Weather Resistance: Camera: IP65 System Requirements: Tapo App: iOS 11.0 or higher, Andriod 5.0 or higher Mounting Options: – Tabletop – Ceiling-Mounted – Wall-Mounted Operating Temperature: – Camera: -20℃~45℃ – Hub: 0℃~40℃ Storage Temperature: -20℃~60℃ Operating Humidity: 10%~90% RH, Non-condensing Storage Humidity: 5%~90% RH, Non-condensing Charging Temperature: 0-55℃ Dimensions: – Camera Dimensions: 4.35 × 2.52 × 2.52 in (110.6 × 64.2 × 64.2 mm) – Hub Dimensions: 2.8 × 2.8 × 1.2 in (71.45 × 71.45 × 31.25 mm) Package Contents: – Tapo C420 Cameras – Tapo A100 Batteries – Tapo H200 Hub – USB Adapter – USB Adapter Cable – DC Power Adapter – Mounting Anchors – Mounting Screws – Mounting Templates – Camera Brackets – Quick Start Guide – RJ45 Ethernet Cable Certifications: CE, FCC, RoHS, RCM ACTIVITY NOTIFICATIONS Input Trigger: Motion detection, Person detection, Pet detection, Vehicle detection. Output Notification: Notification,Snapshot(Tapo care), Clips(Tapo care). ENVIRONMENT – Operating Temperature : -20℃~45℃(-4°F ~113 °F ) – Storage Temperature: -20℃~60℃ (-4°F~140°F) – Operating Humidity: 10%~90%RH, Non-condensing – Storage Humidity: 5%~90%RH, Non-condensing PACKAGE CONTENTS – Package Contents: – Tapo C420 Cameras (Battery Included) – micro-USB – Tapo H200 Hub – USB Adapter – USB Adapter Cable – DC Power Adapter – Mounting Screws – Mounting Templates – Camera Brackets – Quick Start Guide – RJ45 Ethernet Cable HARDWARE Button: – Camera Button: Reset/SYNC Button – Hub Button: Reset Button; SYNC Button Indicator LED: – Camera Indicator LED: System LED – Hub Indicator LED: System LED Adapter Input: – Camera Adapter Input: 100-240V, 50/60Hz – Hub Adapter Input: 100-240V, 50/60Hz, 0.3A Adapter Output: – Camera Adapter Output: 5.0V, 1.0A – Hub Adapter Output: 9.0V, 0.85A Dimensions (W x D x H): – Camera Dimensions: 4.35 x 2.52 x 2.52in. (110.6\*64.2\*64.2mm) – Hub Dimensions (L x W x H): 2.8 x 2.8 x 1.2 in. (71.45\*71.45\*31.25mm) VIDEO/IMAGE Video Compression: H.264 Frame Rate & Resolutions: 15/20 fps Video Streaming: 2K QHD