Tapo C200 1080P Full HD Pan/Tilt Wi-Fi Home Security Camera
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About this product
Keep watch over your home and loved ones with the TP-Link Tapo C200 Smart Pan Tilt Security Camera. It delivers crisp 1080p HD video instantly and offers a full view with 360 degree rotation and 114 degree vertical tilt. Receive instant smartphone alerts for motion or sound detection. Night vision reaches 30ft for clear footage in darkness. Two-way audio lets you communicate directly, while the sound and light alarm can scare off unwanted visitors.
This indoor security camera is wired and connects via Wi-Fi to any router without a hub. Customise activity zones for targeted monitoring and switch on privacy mode to stop surveillance anytime. It stores footage locally on a micro SD card up to 512GB (sold separately), accessible only by the administrator. Works with Alexa and Google Assistant for voice control and features baby crying detection for childcare support. Compact and discreet, it weighs 200g. In the box you'll find the Tapo Pan Tilt Home Security Wi-Fi Camera, power adaptor, quick start guide, mounting screws, plate and base. Backed by a 2-year manufacturer's guarantee.
- In the box: Tapo Pan/Tilt Home Security Wi-Fi Camera, Power Adaptor, Quick Start Guide, Mounting Screws, Mounting Plate, Camera Base.
- Suitable for indoor usage.
- DIY installation.
- Wired or Wireless: wired only.
- Resolution: HD.
- 2-Way audio.
- View and record video.
- 360m viewing range.
- Night Vision: Yes - black & white.
- 9.14m night vision viewing range.
- Alexa compatible.
- Google assistant compatible.
- Inspection camera.
- Size H11.77, W8.66, D8.5cm.
- Weight 200g.
- Manufacturer's 2 year guarantee.
- EAN: 6935364088101.
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Customers Say
The Tapo C200 camera offers excellent picture and audio quality, easy setup, effective motion detection, 360° pan/tilt, and good night vision, making it ideal for pet monitoring and home security at a great value.
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Great security cameras
Rrally pleased with both products, picture playback quality is excellent, easy 5o set up.
Carole55, 65 or over
Great device.
Does what it says on the box.
Boo
Great features
Very good device does what it say and easy to set up
Pip
Excellent
Very easy to set up. Impressed with quality and features for the price, Very useful for watching my new puppy
Nics70, 55 - 64
Easy to set up
Very good. Easy to set up. Use for grandchildren. If I were using more I would have wanted a separate screen and not to use my camera
Karen82
Great picture great 2 way audio and easy to use
I bought this item a short time ago and it is excellent. Im very happy with the product.
Wolfy
Totally worth it
It surpassed my expectations. I'm definitely buying again.
Spy01, 35 - 44
Camera
Very good camera easy to use and clear
White, 45 - 54
Satisfied customer
Camera bought to observe elderly parent who lives with us. Camera very simple to set up process & operation. We do not use the record function. We are alerted by motion sensor to phone. Very pleased with purchase
Happyhammer53
Packaging had already been opened.
There was evidence that the packaging that this item came in had already been opened. That said the item has been installed and appears to be functioning faultlessly.
Suspicious
Hi Marie,
Thanks for your question.
A subscription is not required to use the Tapo C200. You can use the camera without any subscription for live viewing and basic app notifications of camera events.
However, there are certain premium features that do require a Tapo Care subscription:
• Cloud Storage – To store your footage on the cloud, a Tapo Care subscription is required.
• AI Detection Event Notifications with Snapshot – Receiving app notifications with snapshots for AI detection events (e.g., person detection) also requires a subscription.
As a free alternative for storage, the Tapo C200 supports a MicroSD card slot (up to 512 GB), allowing you to record and store footage locally without any subscription. The SD card is purchased separately.
Hope this helps!
Best Regards,
TP-Link UK Limited.
Hi Maz,
Thanks for your question.
The Tapo C200 is designed for indoor use. While you may place it near a window to monitor outdoor areas, image quality and motion detection performance can be affected by reflections, glare, direct sunlight, or infrared light reflecting off the glass, especially at night. We do not recommend it.
For reliable outdoor monitoring, we recommend using a camera specifically designed for outdoor use.
Hope this helps!
Best Regards,
TP-Link UK Limited.
Hello there,
Tapo C200 1080P Full HD Pan/Tilt Wi-Fi Home Security Camera:
Yes, it can be mounted on a wall.
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Hello there,
The supplier has advised the following for the Tapo C200 1080P Full HD Pan/Tilt Wi-Fi Home Security Camera:
For Tapo cameras, including the C200, we recommend using High/Max/Pro Endurance microSD cards. These are designed for continuous recording and provide greater stability and reliability. Regular SD cards, which are typically used for digital cameras, are not recommended for security cameras due to their limited endurance.
Tapo cameras support microSD cards up to 256 GB (note that some high-capacity cards, like ADATA 256GB and Samsung EVO Plus 256GB, are not compatible based on our lab tests).
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Hello there,
The supplier has advised the following for the Tapo C200 1080P Full HD Pan/Tilt Wi-Fi Home Security Camera.
The Tapo C200 is officially designed to work with the Tapo mobile app, which requires iOS 13.0 or higher or Android 7.0 or higher. There is no dedicated desktop application for laptops.
However, there are still ways you can use the Tapo C200 with a laptop:
Tapo Web Portal: You can access your camera's live view and recordings through a web browser on your laptop by visiting web.tapo.com and logging in with your Tapo account.
RTSP Support: The Tapo C200 supports RTSP streaming, allowing you to view the camera feed on your laptop using compatible third-party software (such as VLC Media Player or similar NVR/IP camera software) by using the camera's RTSP stream URL.
ONVIF Profile S: The camera also supports ONVIF Profile S, enabling integration with ONVIF-compatible software or network video recorders that can run on a laptop or PC.
While the primary and fully supported method is through the Tapo mobile app, the Tapo C200 can still be used with a laptop via the web portal or through third-party RTSP/ONVIF-compatible applications.
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Hello there,
Tapo C200 1080P Full HD Pan/Tilt Wi-Fi Home Security Camera.
No, the system does not require a separate internet hub or smart bridge to work. It features a built-in standalone Wi-Fi chip. It communicates completely independently and talks directly to your existing home router.
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Hi,
The detection feature of the camera is related to factors such as the installation position, the motion, the settings configured on the camera, etc. It is not recommended to place the camera behind glass. If the camera is installed behind glass, infrared lights may cause reflection, resulting in blurry and unclear images, thereby hindering the timely detection of moving objects, especially in nighttime scenes.
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Hello George,
The Tapo C200 1080P Full HD Pan/Tilt Wi-Fi Home Security Camera is highly suitable for a child’s room and is extremely popular precisely for this purpose.
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Hello Sandy,
Tapo C200 1080P Full HD Pan/Tilt Wi-Fi Home Security Camera
The official power cable included in the box with the Tapo C200 Security Camera is 3 metres (approximately 10 feet) long.
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Hi,
For camera live view, once the camera is set up in the Tapo app and connected to the internet, you can watch it for free (no extra cost).
Notification can be configured without SD card or Tapo Care.
For camera playback, there are two recording types: SD card recording and Tapo Care.
Hope it helps.
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