Smart Wire-Free Indoor/Outdoor Security Camera

  • Wire-Free, Installs Almost Anywhere: Eliminates the need for outlets and enables flexible placement. Add security to your home, wherever, whenever.
  • Color Night Vision: See the night in vivid colors with the large aperture lens and built-in spotlights effective up to 30 feet (9m).
  • Extended Battery Life: With up to 180 days of security on a single charge, the Tapo C402 minimizes maintenance.
  • Flexible Storage Options: Choose from local microSD storage up to 512GB or the secure Tapo Care cloud service for additional peace of mind.
  • Smart Person Detection: Get alerts when a person is detected, reducing false alerts and unnecessary notifications.
  • 1080p Full HD Live View: Reveals clear and sharp images with more details.
  • Intelligent Phone Notifications: Customize activity zones for precise motion detection and phone alerts, focusing on what truly matters.
  • IP65 Weatherproof: Offers excellent waterproof and dustproof performance for outdoor scenarios.

Learn more about mircroSD card compatibility

Wire-Free, Hassle-Free Protection in Every Corner

Battery-Powered Indoor/Outdoor Security Camera

Tapo C402

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Battery-Powered
100% Wire-Free
Up to 180-Day Battery Life
Color Night Vision
1080p HD Live View
Smart Person Detection
No Hub Required
Up to 512 GB Local microSD Storage

100% Wire-Free, Goes Everywhere

Embrace total freedom with the C402's battery-powered, wire-free design.
Its versatility eliminates outlet constraints, enabling ultra-flexible indoor and outdoor security monitoring from anywhere.

 
 
 

Rich Color Detail, Day & Night

Don't miss a thing, even after dark. Capture vivid full-color details up to 30 ft. away with our advanced night vision: large aperture lens allows for more light to be pulled from surroundings and a built-in spotlight pierce through darkness.

 
 

See Everything in Live 1080p HD Video

1080p resolution with dynamic exposure correction delivers clear real-time images and videos, day or night.

Built to Last,
Rain or Shine

Boasting an IP65 weatherproof rating, Tapo C402 is built to withstand rain, dust, snow, and harsh sun, ensuring durability in any environment.

-4°F(-20°C) 113°F(45°C)

Enduring Power for Continuous Security

With its built-in rechargeable battery, Tapo C402 reduces the frequency of recharges, providing up to 180 days of uninterrupted performance on a single charge.1

Tips to Extend Your Battery Life

1.180-day battery life is based on Tapo laboratory tests with 250s of use per day.

The time of use includes recording and watching live views. Actual battery life may vary due to device settings, usage, router specifications, and environmental factors.

365 Days of Endless Solar Power, Maintenance-Free

Enjoy a maintenance-free security experience with the Tapo Solar Panel (sold separately), ensuring uninterrupted power supply.

Check compatible solar panel models >>

Reduce False Alarms with Activity Zones

Set up custom activity zones for motion and person detection. Tailor your security
system to ignore activity outside of the set parameters and send alerts only for critical events.

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Smarter & More Accurate AI Detection

Tapo's smart AI accurately identifies people to reduce
false alarms and unnecessary notifications - all without a subscription.

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Instant Alerts & Motion-Triggered Alarm

Design your own audio alarm, adjust the intensity of the dual spotlights, and activate the integrated siren – all tailored to fit your specific needs and deter any unwanted visitors.any unwanted visitors.images and videos, day or night.

“Stay away from my property!”

Adaptable Storage Solutions

Choose between locally storing footage on a microSD card or
via the cloud with a Tapo Care subscription.

  • Supports up to 512GB local storage on microSD card. (microSD card sold separately)2

    468 days

    64GB

    936 days

    128GB

    3744 days

    512GB

  • Receive rich notifications with snapshots, encrypted protection, data backups, and 30-day video clip history with Tapo Care cloud service.

    Get a 30-day Free Trial>>

Battery-powered camera is not designed for continuous recording.
It only records motion clips when activity is detected.
 

Local microSD Storage

Supports up to 512GB local storage on microSD card. (microSD card sold separately)

468 days

64GB

936 days

128GB

3744 days

512GB

Battery-powered camera is not designed for continuous recording.
It only records motion clips when activity is detected.

Tapo Care Cloud Service

Receive rich notifications with snapshots, encrypted protection, data backups, and 30-day video clip history with Tapo Care cloud service.

Get a 30-day Free Trial>>

 

Your Privacy, Our Priority

Tapo protects your family's privacy with encrypted video, two-factor authentication, and advanced data security.

Learn more about our commitment to
safeguarding your personal information>>

Total Control, One App

Total Control, One App

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Customizable Privacy Zones

Set up customizable privacy zones to focus on important areas. Disable motion recording and alerts for selected zones when you need some peace and quiet.

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Total Control, One App

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Smart Playback

Swiftly find and download moments of interest by choosing the event type or sliding the timeline.

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Total Control, One App

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Tapo Sharing

Share memorable moments or distribute access
to your Tapo security devices with those who
matter most.

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Features for Added Security and Convenience

Put it by the door...

Never Miss a Delivery

Speak with guests or delivery couriers through clear two-way audio, even when you're away from home.

Voice-Activated View

Seamlessly integrates with Amazon Alexa and Google Assistant for hands-free control and convenient check-ins.

Alexa, show me the backyard

Round-the-Clock Protection

Even during a storm, power outage, or Wi-Fi disruption, Tapo C402 continues to record, ensuring consistent security.

Tips to Extend Battery Life

Frequent detections and recordings will drain the battery quickly. Optimize your use by doing the following:

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    Select the Ideal
    Installation Spot

    Avoid positioning the camera toward busy streets, sidewalks, swaying trees, or direct light sources like lamps to conserve battery life.

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    Fine-tune Wake-Up
    Sensitivity

    Adjust the PIR sensor's detection sensitivity from level 1 to 10 to strike the perfect balance between your monitoring needs and battery life.

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    Customize Alert
    Zones

    Customize Detection Zones to concentrate on key areas, minimizing distractions and extending battery life for efficient, targeted security.

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    Tailor Your Recording &
    Notification Schedule

    Personalize recording and notification schedules to reduce unwanted alerts and extend battery life, like ensuring undisturbed Saturday afternoons at home.

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CAMERA
Image Sensor 1/2.8” Progressive Scan CMOS Starlight Sensor
Lens Focal Length: 3.17 mm
Aperture: F1.65
Field of View: 125° (Diagonal), 111°(Horizontal), 56°(Vertical)
Night Vision 850 nm IR LED (30 ft / 9.1 m)
Full-Color Night Vision
Lighting 2× Spotlights
Interface & Button 1× POWER Button
1× RESET Button
1× MicroSD Card Slot (Up to 512GB)
VIDEO & AUDIO
Maximum Resolution 1080p (1920 × 1080 px)
Frame Rate 15fps
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 94 dB (Level measured at 4-inch/10-cm distance)
GENERAL
Smart Integration Google Assistant, Amazon Alexa
Weather Resistance IP65
System Requirements Tapo App: iOS 11.0 or higher, Andriod 5.0 or higher
Mounting Options Tabletop
Ceiling-Mounted
Wall-Mounted
Operating Temperature -20℃~45℃
Storage Temperature -20℃~60℃
Operating Humidity 10%~90% RH, Non-condensing
Storage Humidity 5%~90% RH, Non-condensing
Charging Temperature 0-45℃
Dimensions Camera Dimensions: D60 mm × 89 mm
Package Contents Tapo C402 × 1
Camera Bracket × 1
USB Adapter Cable × 1
Screws and Anchors × 3
Mounting Template × 1
Quick Start Guide × 1
Certifications CE, FCC, DOE, CEC, RCM, KC, NCC, BSMI, NTRA, IP65
STORAGE
Local Storage MicroSD Card Slot on Camera  (Up to 512 GB)
Cloud Storage Tapo Care Cloud Storage Services (Subscription required)
DETECTION and NOTIFICATIONS
Sensor Single Motion Sensor (FOV: 110° horizontal)
Single Ambient Light Sensors
AI Detection Motion Detection
Person Detection
Activity Zones Yes
Output Notification System Notification
System Notification with Snapshot (Tapo Care Services)
NETWORK
Network Connectivity Connect via Wi-Fi
Wireless Connectivity IEEE 802.11b/g/n, 2.4 GHz Wi-Fi
SECURITY
Security 128-bit AES Encryption with SSL/TLS
WPA/WPA2-PSK
POWER
Power Source Built-in Rechargeable Lithium-ion Battery
Optional Solar Panel: Tapo A201 (Sold separately)
Input Voltage Adapter Input: 100-240 V, 50/60 Hz
Output Voltage Adapter Output: 5.0 V, 1.0 A

1. 180-day battery life is based on Tapo laboratory tests with 250s of use per day. The time of use includes recording and watching live views. Actual battery life may vary due to device settings, usage, router specifications, and environmental factors.

2. microSD card purchased separately. Actual storage capacity depends on the size of the microSD card used. The recording days in the table are estimated based on the average video bitrate measured in the laboratory and 40 daily events. Actual recording days may vary depending on scene complexity, dynamic scene proportion, frame rate settings, and the camera model's supported resolution.

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