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Tapo C225 V2.20 Datasheet
Pan/Tilt AI Home Security Wi-Fi Camera
Overview

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.

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

Features
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Physical Privacy Mode Maintains privacy with the lens blocked by the housing when physical privacy mode is enabled. |
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Customizable Smart Tracking Tracks and follows the subjects you set, keeping it within the camera’s field of view. |
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2K QHD + HDR Capture sharper, more revealing images with HDR technology and 1.7× more pixels than 1080p. |
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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. |
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Superior Starlight Vision with Ultra Large Aperture Reveals high-fidelity details in low-light environments with an f1.6 ultra-large aperture. |
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Local† and Cloud‡ Storage Save recorded videos to a microSD card (up to 512 GB)† or by using Tapo Care‡ cloud storage services. |
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Customizable Privacy Zones Set customizable privacy zones to keep private areas from being monitored. |
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Crisp Two-Way Audio Communicate in real time through a built-in microphone and speaker. |
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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 |
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§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.









