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Tapo C225 V2.20 Datasheet

Pan/Tilt AI Home Security Wi-Fi Camera                       

Overview

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See the moment, Secure the privacy.

· 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 Full HD 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.

· 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.

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Highlights

Smart AI Detection and Notification
Smart AI identifies people, pets, and vehicles while also recognizing abnormal sounds, notifying you as needed.

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Features

Physical Privacy Mode

Maintains privacy with the lens blocked by the housing when physical privacy mode is enabled.

Customizable Smart Tracking

Tracks and follows the subjects you set, keeping it within the camera’s field of view.

2K QHD + HDR 

Capture sharper, more revealing images with HDR technology and 1.7× more pixels than 1080p.

Discreet Night Vision with 940nm IR LED

Enjoy unobtrusive night-time monitoring of your baby or pet with the barely-noticeable, low-intensity 940nm IR LED.

Superior Starlight Vision with Ultra Large Aperture

Reveals high-fidelity details in low-light environments with an f1.6 ultra-large aperture.

Local and Cloud Storage

Save recorded videos to a microSD card (up to 512 GB) or by using Tapo Care‡ cloud storage services.     

Customizable Privacy Zones

Set customizable privacy zones to keep private areas from being monitored.

Crisp Two-Way Audio

Communicate in real time through a built-in microphone and speaker.

Customizable Activity Zones 

Set up specific detection zones to be alerted for areas that matter most.

   

Specifications

Camera
Image Sensor 1/2.9” CMOS Starlight Sensor
Lens Focal Length: 4.3 mm
Aperture: F1.6
Field of View: 100.2° (Diagonal), 83.7° (Horizontal), 43° (Vertical)
Pan-Tilt Range Pan Mechanical Range: 340° (360° Pan Coverage)
Tilt Mechanical Range: 101° (144° Tilt Coverage)
Night Vision Infrared Night Vision 
1 × 850 nm IR LED (30 ft / 9 m)
2 × 940 nm IR LED (30 ft / 9 m)
Night Mode Infrared Mode
Day/Night Switch YES
Lighting 1 × 850 nm IR LED 
2 × 940 nm IR LED 
Interface & Button 1× DC Port
1× RESET Button
1× Privacy Button
1× microSD Card Slot (Up to 512 GB)
Video & Audio
Maximum Resolution 2K 4MP (2688 × 1520 px)
Frame Rate Up to 30 fps
Digital Zoom 12×
Live View Yes
Video Compression H.264
Image Enhancement 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) (SD Card Purchased Separately)
Cloud Storage Tapo Care Cloud Storage Services (Subscription required)
Hub Storage Compatible with Tapo Hub (sold separately)
Detection & Notification
Sensor None
AI Detection Motion Detection
Person Detection
Pet Detection
Vehicle Detection
Line-Crossing Detection
Tampering Detection
Activity Zones Yes 
*Only works with Motion/Person/Pet/Vehicle Detection.
Alarm Type Customizable Sound Alarm
Light Alarm
Sound Alarm
Output Notification App Notifications of Camera Event
App Notification of AI Detection Event with Snapshot (Tapo Care Services)
Network
Network Connectivity Connect via Wi-Fi
Wireless Connectivity IEEE 802.11b/g/n/ax, 2.4 GHz Wi-Fi§
Wireless Communication Technology Bluetooth (for setup only)
WiFi
Transmission Rate 11b: 11 Mbps
11g: 54 Mbps
11n: 72.2Mbps
11ax: 114.7Mbpa
Protocol TCP/IP, DHCP, ICMP, DNS, NTP, HTTPS, TCP, UDP
Security
Security 128-bit AES Encryption with SSL/TLS
WPA/WPA2-PSK/WPA3-PSK
Power
Power Source 12V DC Power Adapter
Input Voltage 12V, 1.0A, DC jack Power
Output Voltage N/A
Power Connector Size DC Jack
Inside Ø: 2.1 mm
Outside Ø: 5.5 mm
Power Cord Length  Adapter Power Cord Length: 3m
Typical Power Consumption 5.0 W
Maximum Power Consumption 10 W
General
Certifications CE,BSMI,NCC,NTRA,RCM
Smart Integration Google Assistant, Amazon Alexa, Apple HomeKit, IFTTT, Samsung SmartThings
Weather Resistance NA
Mounting Options Ceiling-Mounted
Operating Temperature 0℃~40℃ (32℉~104℉)
Storage Temperature -20℃~60℃ (-4℉~140℉)
Operating Humidity 10%~90% RH, Non-condensing
Storage Humidity 5%~90% RH, Non-condensing
Charging Temperature N/A
Weight Camera Weight:11.05 oz /313.2 g
Gross weight of a single product (including power supply/power cable): 17.73 oz /502. 76g
Dimensions 3.15 × 3.15 × 4.41 in (80 × 80 ×112 mm)
Package Contents Tapo C225 Camera × 1
Power Adapter × 1
Mounting Screws × 2
Mounting Anchors × 2
Mounting Template × 1
Camera Base × 1
Quick Start Guide
Mounting Screw Size Mounting screw size

§Tapo C225 does not have an Ethernet port and can only be connected via Wi-Fi.
microSD card purchased separately. Actual storage capacity depends on the size of the microSD card used.
Subscribe for cloud storage service at https://www.tapo.com/tapocare
Compatible with Alexa and Google Assistant supported displays. User experience is dependent on the connected services.