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Outdoor Pan/Tilt 4G LTE Camera
Overview
· No Wi-Fi, No Limit – Connects through 4G LTE networks, ideal for places where constant Wi-Fi is not available.
· 360° All-Round Protection – Provides 360° horizontal & 139° vertical viewing range, eliminating blind spots.
· Free AI Detection – Smart AI identifies people, pets, and vehicles, sending instant notifications through the Tapo app.
· 1080P Full HD – Reveals sharp images and vivid details with 1920 × 1080 pixels.
· Color Night Vision – Captures vibrant images with built-in spotlights.
· IP66 Weatherproof – Works well in rain, dust, and heat, offering excellent waterproof and dustproof performance for outdoor scenarios.
· Sound and Light Alarm – Craft your own audio alarm to deter unwelcome intruders and tailor the intensity of the dual spotlights.
· Local and Cloud Storage – Save all your important moments to a microSD card (up to 512GB) or subscribe to Tapo Care for cloud service.
· Dual Mode Flexibility with 4G or PoE – Power your camera with a DC adapter or Ethernet cable featuring PoE technology.
Highlight
Advanced AI Detection for All Scenarios
Smart AI identifies people, pets, and vehicles and detects tampering and line crossing. It sends alerts only when necessary, ensuring you receive precise notifications about events as they occur.
Features
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Color Night Vision Enhances your nighttime security by revealing vivid colors with built-in spotlights. |
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DC/PoE Power Supply Surpassing single antennas, dual external antennas provide wider, more stable Wi-Fi coverage for smoother, more reliable connectivity from every angle. |
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Patrol Mode Assign points for the camera to patrol for dynamic monitoring. |
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Smart Playback Swiftly find and download moments of interest by choosing the event type or sliding the timeline. |
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Local and Cloud Storage Save recorded video on a microSD card (up to 512 GB)† without monthly fees or by using Tapo Care‡ cloud storage services. |
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Flexible Antenna Placement Adjust the angle of the detachable antenna for a better internet connection. |
Specifications
| Camera | |
| Image Sensor |
1/3" CMOS Sensor |
| Lens |
Focal Length: 3.17 mm |
| Pan-Tilt Range |
Pan Mechanical Range: 340° (360° Pan Coverage) |
| Night Vision |
Infrared Night Vision (98 ft / 30 m) |
| Night Mode | Infrared Mode/ Full-Color Mode/ Smart Mode |
| Day/Night Switch | Yes |
| Lighting |
2× 850nm IR LEDs |
| Interface & Button |
1× Ethernet Port |
| Video & Audio | |
| Maximum Resolution |
1080p (1920 × 1080 px) |
| Frame Rate | Up to 30 fps |
| Digital Zoom | 9.0× |
| Live View | Yes |
| Image Enhancement | 3D DNR BLC Linear-WDR |
| Audio Input & Output | Built-in Microphone and Speaker |
| Audio Communication | Two-Way Audio with Noise Cancellation |
| Siren Volume |
95 dB (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) |
| Detection & Notification | |
| AI Detection |
Motion Detection |
| Motion Detection Range |
87.27 ft(26.6 m) in day, 41.67 ft(12.7 m) in night vision infrared, 56.92 ft(17.35 m) in night vision whitelight with highest sensitivity. |
| Activity Zones | Yes* *Only works with Motion/Person/Pet/Vehicle Detection. |
| Alarm Type |
Manually Siren via App Control |
| Output Notification | App Notifications of Camera Event App Notification of AI Detection Event with Snapshot (Subscription Required) |
| Network | |
| Network Connectivity |
Connect via 4G |
| 4G Connectivity |
LTE-FDD:B1/3/5/7/8/20/28 |
| Transmit Power | 23±2 dBm (LTE) |
| Protocol | TCP/IP, DHCP, ICMP, DNS, NTP, HTTPS, TCP, UDP |
| Ethernet Port | 1× 10/100 Mbps RJ45 Port on Camera |
| RTSP | Yes (Only Available with Wired Network Connection) |
| ONVIF | Yes (Profile S) (Only Available with Wired Network Connection) |
| Security | |
| Security | 128-bit AES Encryption with SSL/TLS |
| Power | |
| Power Source |
12 V DC Power Adapter |
| Adapter Input Voltage |
100-240 V, 50/60 Hz |
| Adapter Output Voltage | 12 V, 1 A (DC Power) |
| DC Power Connector Size | Inside Ø: 2.1 mm Outside Ø: 5.5 mm |
| Power Cord Length | 3.0 m (9.8 ft) |
| Typical Power Consumption | 3.30 W |
| Maximum Power Consumption | 9.02 W |
| General | |
| Certifications |
CE, NTRA, KC, RCM, NCC, BSMI, ONVIF, CB, IP66, EAA |
| Smart Integration | Google Assistant, Amazon Alexa, Samsung Smart Things |
| Weather Resistance | IP66 |
| Mounting Options | Ceiling-Mounted Wall-Mounted Pole-Mounted (Pole-Mounting loops required but not included) |
| Operating Temperature |
-30 ℃~60 ℃ (-22 ℉~140 ℉) |
| Storage Temperature | -40 ℃~60 ℃ (-40 ℉~140 ℉) |
| Operating Humidity | 10%~90% RH, Non-condensing |
| Storage Humidity | 0~90% RH, Non-condensing |
| Weight | 11.83 oz/335 g |
| Dimensions |
Camera: 5.15 × 3.31 × 4.57 in (130. 8 × 84.0 × 116.1 mm) |
| Package Contents |
Tapo C501GW Camera ×1 |
| Mounting Screw Size |  |
| Bracket Screw Size | _20260917084804z.png) |