How Secure Are Tapo Devices? Security Standards and Privacy Features Explained

Tapo is safe and built with strong, layered security standards across all its smart home devices. This page covers Tapo's key security features, from global certifications and data encryption to account protection, data defense infrastructure, and camera-specific privacy controls. Whether you're asking whether Tapo is secure for your home network or wondering how your camera footage is protected, you'll find the answers here.

Key Takeaways

• Tapo holds ISO 27001 and ISO 27701 certifications.
• Tapo uses AES 128-bit encryption and TLS 1.2 protocols to protect sensitive data, including camera video and user identity information.
• Two-Step Verification (2FA) is available to protect Tapo accounts against unauthorized access.
• Tapo partners with AWS for DDoS protection, Web Application Firewalls, and regular security audits.
• Tapo cameras support Privacy Mode, which physically blocks the lens from recording, and Privacy Zone settings to exclude specific areas from recording.

Our Global Certifications

Tapo is committed to data security and compliance, holding ISO 27001 and ISO 27701 certifications. These certifications demonstrate our adherence to international standards for information security management and personal information management.

Data Encryption

Tapo employs AES-128 encryption and TLS 1.2 protocols to protect sensitive information, such as camera footage and user identity data. AES 128-bit encryption offers robust protection using a 128-bit key, making unauthorized access nearly impossible. TLS 1.2 ensures secure internet connections, maintaining data confidentiality and integrity while resisting eavesdropping and tampering.

Account Security

To enhance user account security, Tapo implements a Two-Step Verification mechanism. This requires an additional verification step beyond just a username and password, safeguarding user credentials and preventing unauthorized access.

Comprehensive Data Defense

Tapo partners with AWS to leverage top-tier security services, including DDoS protection and Web Application Firewalls (WAFs), to protect against data attacks. Additionally, we have disaster recovery measures in place to quickly restore data in case of corruption or loss, and we conduct regular security audits to monitor data access and identify potential breaches.

Secure Cameras, Private Life

Tapo cameras are secure and designed to protect both your home and your personal information, with a full range of privacy and monitoring features. Our solutions ensure both safety from threats and privacy for your data.

• Secure Local & Cloud Storage: Keep up to 512GB of footage stored continuously on a microSD card (not included) or choose our Tapo Care Cloud subscription service, which not only saves your video history but also provides additional benefits such as activity notifications with snapshots.
• Privacy Mode: Set your Tapo camera to privacy mode, and the camera’s lens will be blocked from recording your private moments.
• Set Privacy Zone: Set up blocked areas for your cameras in the Tapo app to prevent recording private spaces, such as your bed. Record only areas that need to be monitored, such as doorways and windows, to ensure your privacy is not leaked.