Tapo C236
Indoor/Outdoor Home Security Wi-Fi Camera
- 3K 5MP Resolution: Say goodbye to blurry images and enjoy more details in high-quality live view with 3K 5MP resolution.
- Smart AI Detection and Notifications: Identifies people, pets, vehicle and baby cry to minimize unnecessary notifications.
- Motion Detection and Tracking: Whenever a camera detects motion, it will automatically follow the subject.
- Pan and Tilt: Enjoy a full 360º horizontal and 151º vertical, allowing you to cover more area.
- Vivid Colors, Even at Night: Captures clear, detailed footage in low-light environments without sacrificing image quality.
- Two-Way Audio: Enables communication through a built-in microphone and speaker.
- Local and Cloud Storage: Save recorded videos to a microSD card (up to 512 GB) or by using Tapo Care cloud storage services.
- Compact Design for Multiple Installation Methods: It can be placed upright or upside down, on a desk, hung on a wall, mounted on the ceiling, or held by a rod.
Pan, Tilt, Protect: Your Eyes Everywhere
3K Indoor/Outdoor Pan Tilt Security Camera
Indoors & Outdoors
Defend Against Dust & Downpours
All-Around Protection
Enjoy reliable surveillance indoors and outdoors. With an IP65 rating, the camera withstands heavy rain and dust – ideal for monitoring packages and vehicles outside or keeping an eye on key indoor spaces like your baby's room.
IP65Weatherproof
See Every Detail, Day or Night
Complete Panoramic View with Pan and Tilt
Smooth panning and tilting provide a full panoramic view, ensuring no movement is missed with fluid tracking.
Smart Motion Tracking:
Continuously Monitors & Follows Movement
Motion triggers automatic tracking, keeping people and pets within the camera's view even as they move.
AI-Powered Detection: No Subscription Required
Gain peace of mind and receive more relevant real-time notifications with AI detection that alerts you when people, pets, and vehicles are detected within frame or when a baby’s cries are heard.
Specific Zones to Enhance Surveillance or Protect Privacy
TAPOPerson Detection
“Tapo C236”: Person detected at 11:30:12.
Two-Way Audio
Engage in seamless real-time conversations with anyone within the camera's view thanks to integrated microphone and speakers.
Pair with Smart Assistants
Use voice commands with Amazon Alexa and Google Assistant for hands-free control.
Your Complete Control Center: The Tapo App.
Easy Setup & Installation
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Tapo App: Bluetooth Onboarding
Use Bluetooth to easily onboard the camera with the Tapo App. Wi-Fi onboarding also available.
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Optional Mounting
Use the included mounting template to install onto walls or ceilings.
| Image Sensor | 1/2.7” Progressive Scan CMOS Starlight Sensor |
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| Lens | Focal Length: 4.0mmAperture: F1.6Field of View: 105° (Diagonal), 88°(Horizontal), 46°(Vertical) |
| Night Vision | 1× 850 nm IR LEDs (40 ft / 20 m)Full-Color Night Vision1 |
| Day/Night Mechanism | IR-Cut Filter with Auto-Switching |
| Max. Resolution | 2880 × 1620 px |
| Interface & Button | 1× RESET Button1× microSD Card Slot (Up to 512 GB) |
| Live View | Yes |
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| Frame Rate | 30 fps |
| Video Compression | H.264 |
| Audio Input & Output | Built-in Microphone and Speaker |
| Audio Communication | Two-Way Audio with Noise Cancellation |
| Local Storage | microSD Card Slot on Camera (Up to 512 GB) |
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| Cloud Storage | Tapo Care Cloud Storage Services (Subscription required) |
| AI Detection | Motion DetectionPerson DetectionPet DetectionVehicle DetectionLine-Crossing DetectionBaby Cry DetectionTamper Detection |
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| Activity Zones | Yes*Only works with Motion Detection and Person Detection. |
| Output Notification | System NotificationSystem Notification with Snapshot (Tapo Care Services) |
| Network Connectivity | Connect via Wi-Fi |
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| Wireless Connectivity | IEEE 802.11b/g/n, 2.4 GHz Wi-Fi |
| Protocol | TCP/IP, DHCP, ICMP, DNS, NTP, HTTPS, TCP, UDP |
| RTSP | Yes |
| ONVIF | Yes |
| Transmission Rate | 11b: 11 Mbps11g: 54 Mbps11n: 72.2 Mbps |
| Security | On-Device Machine Learning128-bit AES Encryption with SSL/TLSWPA/WPA2-PSK |
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| Power Source | 5 V DC Power Adapter |
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| Input Voltage | 100-240 V, 50/60 Hz |
| Output Voltage | 5.0 V, 1.0 A (Type-C Power) |
| DC Power Connector Size | Adapter: USB ACamera: USB Type C |
| Power Cord Length | 2 m |
| Typical Power Consumption | 2.3 W |
| Maximum Power Consumption | 5 W |
| Smart Integration | Google Assistant, Amazon Alexa, Samsung SmartThings |
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| Weather Resistance | IP65 |
| Mounting Options | TabletopWall-MountedCeiling-MountedPole-Mounted |
| Operating Temperature | -20 ºC ~ 50 ºC (-4 °F ~ 122 °F) |
| Storage Temperature | -40 ºC ~ 60 ºC (-40 °F ~ 140 °F) |
| Operating Humidity | 10% ~ 90% RH, Non-condensing |
| Storage Humidity | 0 ~ 90% RH, Non-condensing |
| Dimensions ( W x D x H ) | 4.15 × 3.06 × 2.75 in (105.3 × 77.8 × 69.8 mm) |
| Weight | 7.76 oz / 220 g |
| Package Content | Tapo C236 Camera × 1Mounting Bracket × 1Mounting Template × 1Mounting Anchors × 4Mounting Screws × 4Power Adapter × 12 m USB Adapter Cable × 1Quick Start Guide × 1 |
†Photo enhanced to amplify difference in resolution.
‡microSD card purchased separately. Actual storage capacity depends on the size of the microSD card used.
§Subscribe for cloud storage at https://www.tapo.com/tapocare/
△16TB storage capacity is based on the maximum size of HDD/SSD drive that can be used. HDD/SSD drive must be purchased separately. Actual storage capacity will vary depending on the size and type (HDD or SSD) of the drive selected.