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title: TP-Link Tapo C500 Outdoor Pan/Tilt Security WiFi Camera
date: 2024-07-02T10:12:24Z
modified: 2026-05-22T10:20:03Z
permalink: "https://tech.co.za/product/tp-link-tapo-c500-outdoor-pan-tilt-security-wifi-camera/"
type: product
status: publish
excerpt: "Smart Home Security,1080p Full HD(1920 x 1080 px), 1/3\" Progressive Scan CMOS Sensor, Connect via Wi-Fi"
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product_brand:
  - TP-Link
product_type:
  - simple
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  - Smart Home
  - Smart Security
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- 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.
- Multiple Installations: Install the camera on the wall, eave, or pole1. Monitor the area where you care the most.
- Local and Cloud Storage: Save all your important moments to a microSD card2 (up to 512GB) or subscribe to Tapo Care3 for cloud service.

**CAMERA**
Image Sensor: 1/3″ Progressive Scan CMOS Sensor

Lens: Focal Length: 3.89 mm

Aperture: F2.0

Field of View: 85.5°(Diagonal), 73.5°(Horizontal), 41°(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), color night vision

Interface & Button:
– 1× RESET Button
– 1× MicroSD Card Slot

View Range: 360° horizontal and 130° vertical

Resolution: 1080p Full HD(1920 x 1080 px)

**VIDEO & AUDIO**
Maximum Resolution: 1920 × 1080 px

Frame Rate: 30 fps

Video Compression: H.264

Live View: Yes

Image Enhancement:
– 3DNR
– WDR

Audio Input & Output:Built-in Microphone and Speaker

Audio Communication: o-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)

**VIDEO**
Frame Rate: 15 fps

Video Streaming: 1080p

Video Compression: H.264

**DETECTION AND NOTIFICATIONS**
AI Detection:
– Motion detection
– Person detection
– Tamper 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

Wireless Connectivity: IEEE 802.11b/g/n, 2.4 GHz Wi-Fi

Protocol: TCP/IP, ICMP, DNS, HTTPS, TCP, UDP

Wireless Security: WPA/WPA2-PSK

RTSP: Yes

ONVIF: Yes

Standards and Protocols: IEEE 802.11b/g/n, 2.4 GHz

Security: 128 bit AES encryption with SSL/TLS

Frequency: 2.4 GHz

**SECURITY**
Security:
– On-Device Machine Learning
– 128-bit AES Encryption with SSL/TLS
– WPA/WPA2-PSK

**POWER**
Power Source: 9V DC Power Adapter
Input Voltage: 100-240 V, 50/60 Hz
Output Voltage: 9.0V, 0.85A (DC Power)

**GENERAL**
Smart Integration: Google Assistant, Amazon Alexa

Weather Resistance: IP65

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℃

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 C500 Camera
– Power Adapter
– Mounting Anchors
– Mounting Screws
– Bracket Screws
– Mounting Template
– Mounting Bracket
– Waterproof Seal
– Quick Start Guide

Certifications: CE, FCC, RoHS, RCM

**ACTIVITY NOTIFICATIONS**
Input Trigger: Motion detection, Person detection

Output Notification: Notification,Snapshot(Tapocare), Clips(Tapo care).

**ENVIRONMENT**
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: 5%~90%RH, Non-condensing

**PACKAGE CONTENTS**
– Package Contents:
– Tapo C500 Camera
– DC Power Adapter
– Anchors and Screws
– Mounting Template
– Waterproof Seal
– Quick Start Guide

**HARDWARE**
Button: RESET button

Indicator LED: System LED

Adapter Input: 100-240V, 50/60Hz

Adapter Output: 12.0V/1.0A

Dimensions (W x D x H): 4.9 x 4.8 x 3.5 in. (123.8 x 123 x 90 mm)