Smart Wire-Free Security Camera

  • 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, 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 512 GB) or by using Tapo Care** cloud storage services.
  • IP65 Water&Dust Resistant-Offers excellent waterproof and dustproof performance for outdoor scenarios.

    Learn more about microSD card compatibility

Smart. Secure. Easy.

Install Anywhere with Long Battery Life

Smart Wire-Free Security Camera System

Tapo C420

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180-Day Long Battery Life*

The rechargeable and removable battery with low power protocol can largely extend your usage time.

*Battery life of up to 180 days is based on TP-Link’s laboratory testing triggering 10-20 events per day. Actual battery life may vary based on device settings, use, and environmental factors.

Greater Aperture

Low-Power
Protocols Supported

Starlight Sensor

Removable Battery

  • 2K QHD
  • Full-Color Night Vision
  • Starlight Sensor

2K QHD Crystal Clear View

Now with 1.7 times more pixels than 1080p, providing clearer videos and more crisp photos.

1080P 2K QHD

Full-Color Night Vision

Generates full-color images at night with embedded light.

Night Vision Full-Color Night Vision

Starlight Sensor

Captures high-quality images with vivid colors even in low-light conditions.

Without Starlight Sensor With Starlight Sensor

Smart AI Detection and Notification

Smart AI identifies people, pets, and vehicles, notifying users as needed.

Sound and Light Alarm

Trigger the sound and light alarm to frighten
away the unwanted visitors.

  • Set the Camera On the Table

    Set your camera anywhere(Indoor / Outdoor) you want.

  • Two-Way Audio

    Communicate directly with the outdoors.

  • Customizable Activity Zone

    See what matters most to you.

  • Secure Local Storage

    Save recorded videos on the hub-installed microSD card (Up to 512GB) or using Tapo Care cloud storage service.

    Notes: Hub purchased separately.

  • Cloud Storage

    Tapo Care supported. Enjoy your cloud storage with unlimited spaces.

  • Water & Dust Resistant - IP65

    Resistant to outdoor weather-related factors.

Wire-Free Installation, Easy Setup

Set up your camera through the Tapo app within minutes.

Charging

100%

Charge the battery to 100% (LED will turn green)

Download the Tapo app

Turn on your camera

Follow the in-app guide

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
Viewing Angle 113°
Resolution 2K QHD (2560 × 1440 px)
AUDIO
Audio Communication 2-way audio
Audio Input & Output Built-in microphone and speaker
NETWORK
Protocol TCP/IP, ICMP, DNS, HTTPS, TCP, UDP
Wireless Security WPA/WPA2-PSK
Wi-Fi Protocol IEEE 802.11b/g/n, 2.4 GHz
Frequency 2.4 GHz
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)
USB Adapter
USB Adapter Cable
Mounting Screws
Mounting Templates
Camera Brackets
Quick Start Guide
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
Dimensions (W x D x H) Camera Dimensions: 4.35 x 2.52 x 2.52in.
(110.6*64.2*64.2mm)
VIDEO/IMAGE
Video Compression H.264
Frame Rate & Resolutions 15/20 fps
Video Streaming 2K QHD
Awards
  • Tapo C420 scores 8 out of 10 stars in a review by Frandroid.
    2023, France
  • PCmag reviewed Tapo C420 Smart Wire-Free Security Camera and rated it as excellent.
    2023, United States
  • Connect Living rated Tapo C420 as very good in outdoor security camera review.
    2023, Germany
  • Tapo C420 scores 4.5 out of 5 stars in a review by T3. It is considered as an affordable and reliable security camera.
    2023, United Kindom
  • Tapo C420 scores 4 out of 5 stars in a review by Les Numeriques.
    2024, France

*Battery life of up to 180 days is based on TP-Link’s laboratory testing triggering 10-20 events per day. Actual battery life may vary based on device settings, use, and environmental factors.

†microSD card needs to be purchased separately. Tapo H200 hub needs to be purchased separately. Connect up to 4 cameras to a hub.

**Subscribe: https://www.tapo.com/en/tapocare/

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

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