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title: TP-Link Tapo Pan/Tilt AI Home Security Wi-Fi Camera
date: 2023-11-07T17:50:18Z
modified: 2026-05-22T03:01:52Z
permalink: "https://tech.co.za/product/tp-link-tapo-pan-tilt-ai-home-security-wi-fi-camera/"
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status: publish
excerpt: Pan/Tilt AI Home Security Wi-Fi Camera
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product_brand:
  - TP-Link
product_type:
  - simple
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  - featured
product_cat:
  - Smart Home
  - Smart Security
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- – Physical Privacy Mode-Maintain privacy with the lens blocked by the housing when physical privacy mode is enabled
- – Smart AI Detection and Notification-Smart AI indentifies people, pets and vehicles while also recognizing abnormal sounds, notifying users as needed
- – Pan and Tilt-Provides 360° horizontal field of view
- – Smart Motion Tracking-Tracks and follows a subject, keeping it within the camera’s field of view
- – Starlight Sensor-The high-sensitive starlight sensor captures higher-quality images even in low-light conditions
- – Sound and Light Alarm-Trigger light and sound effects to frighten away unwanted visitors
- – Two-Way Audio-Enables communication through a built-in microphone and speaker
- – Easy-Setup-Follow the in-app instructions to easily set up within minutes

- Seamless Privacy Control – Use the button on the product shell or Tapo app to easily open or close the privacy shield, giving you complete control over your private moments.
- 2K QHD – When it comes to home security, details matter. With 2K QHD resolution, the Tapo C225 transcends beyond traditional FullHD 1080p quality to display finer details and incredibly clear videos.
- Apple Homekit Supported – Along with Amazon Alexa and Google Assistant compatibility,Tapo C225 can also fully integrate into your Apple Home ecosystem for convenient hands-free operation.
- Smart Motion Tracking – With pan/tilt functionality and smart motion tracking technology with up to 120°/s rotating speed, precisely track and follow subjects, continuously keeping them within the camera’s field of view.
- Color Night Vision – The highly sensitive starlight sensor captures higher-quality images even in low-light conditions up to 30 ft.
- Invisible Infrared Mode – If the red IR LEDs prove to be a distraction while monitoring at night, switch to invisible IR mode to continue monitoring in low-light conditions without the disrupting red light, making it ideal for sleeping children and pets.
- Local and Cloud Storage – Save recorded videos on a microSD Card (up to 512 GB, purchased separately) or use Tapo Care cloud storage services (subscribe separately).
- Sharing Capabilities – Seamlessly forward videos you want to share to your social platforms.

CAMERA
Image Sensor: 1/2.9“

Lens: F/NO: 1.6±5%; Focal Length: 4mm±5%

Motion Range:
– Pan Mechanical Range: (360° Pan Coverage)
– Tilt Mechanical Range: (149° Tilt Coverage)

Night Vision:
– 850nm IR LED
– 940nm IR LED

Lighting: /

Interface & Button:
– 1× RESET Button
– 1× Privacy Button
– 1× MicroSD Card Slot (Up to 512 GB)

Hub Compatibility: /

View Range: 360° Horizontal, 149° Vertical

Resolution: 2K QHD 4MP (2688×1520 px)

HUB
Device Compatibility: /
Connection Capacity: /
Interface & Button: /

VIDEO & AUDIO
Maximum Resolution: 2K QHD 4MP (2688 × 1520 px)

Frame Rate: 15/20/25/30 fps (Default 15fps)

Digital Zoom: None

Video Compression: H.264

Live View: Yes

Image Enhancement:
– 3D DNR WDR
– HDR

Audio Input & Output: Built-in Microphone and Speaker

Audio Communication: Two-Way Audio with Noise Cancellation

Siren Volume: 98dB (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: 2688×1520@30fps

Video Streaming: 2688×1520

Video Compression: H.264

Audio Compression: G.711

DETECTION AND NOTIFICATIONS
Sensor: /

AI Detection:
– Motion Detection
– Person Detection
– Line-Crossing Detection
– Tamper Detection
– BabyCry Detection
– Vehicle Detection
– Pet Detection
– Meow Detection
– Bark Detection
– Glass-Breaking Detection

Activity Zones:
– Yes
– \*Only works with Motion Detection.

Output Notification:
– System Notification
– System Notification with Snapshot (Tapo Care Services)

AUDIO
Audio Communication: Two-Way Audio

Audio Input & Output: Built-in microphone and speaker

NETWORK
Network Connectivity: Connect via Wi-Fi

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

Protocol: TCP/IP, DHCP, ICMP, DNS, NTP, HTTPS, TCP, UDP, ONVIF

Ethernet Port: /

Wireless Security: WPA/WPA2-PSK

RTSP: Yes

ONVIF: Yes

Security: 128 bit AES encryption with SSL/TLS

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/WPA3

POWER
Power Source: 12V DC Power Adapter

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

Output Voltage: 12 V, 1.0 A (DC Power)

GENERAL
Smart Integration: Google Assistant, Amazon Alexa, Apple HomeKit

Weather Resistance: /

System Requirements: Tapo App: iOS 9.0 or higher, Andriod 4.4 or higher

Mounting Options:
– Tabletop
– Ceiling-Mounted

Operating Temperature : 0℃~40℃

Storage Temperature: -20℃~70℃

Operating Humidity: 10%~90% RH, Non-condensing

Storage Humidity: 5%~90% RH, Non-condensing

Charging Temperature: /

Dimensions: 3.15 × 3.15 × 4.41 in (80 × 80 × 112 mm)

Package Contents:
– Tapo C225 Camera
– DC Power Adapter
– Quick Start Guide
– Mounting Screws
– Mounting Template
– Camera Base

Certifications: CE,FCC,NCC,BSMI,IC,VCCI,JRF,KC,RCM,NTRA,Homekit,WEEE,EAC,RoHS

ACTIVITY NOTIFICATIONS
Input Trigger: Motion Detection, Person Detection, Line-Crossing Detection, Camera Tampering, Baby Crying Detection, Vehicle Detection, Pet Detection, Cat Meows Detection, Dog Bark Detection, Glass Break Detection

Output Notification: Notification, Snapshot(Tapo Care).

ENVIRONMENT
Operating Temperature: ‘0℃~40℃

Storage Temperature: ‘-20℃~70℃

Operating Humidity: 10%~90%RH, Non-condensing

Storage Humidity: 5%~90%RH, Non-condensing

PACKAGE CONTENTS
– Package Contents:
– Tapo Pan/Tilt Home Security Wi-Fi Camera
– Power Adapter
– Quick Start Guide
– Mounting Screws
– Mounting Plate
– Camera Base