Tapo C236

Indoor/Outdoor Home Security Wi-Fi Camera

  •        Add Security to Your Home. Wherever. Whenever: Enjoy flexible placement indoors or outdoors. Get all-round protection with a 2K 3MP live view, displaying vivid colors even at night.
  •        Smart AI Detection and Notifications: Identifies people and detects crying babies, notifying users as needed.
  •        Motion Detection and Tracking: Whenever a camera detects motion, it will automatically follow the subject.
  •        Pan and Tilt: Enjoy a full 360º horizontal and 152º vertical, allowing you to cover more area.
  •        Vivid Colors, Even at Night: Instead of black-and-white images, Tapo C216 offers full-color images at night with built-in spotlights, ensuring details in low-light conditions.
  •        Sound and Light Alarm: Scare away unwanted visitors using a sound and light alarm that triggers attention-grabbing effects.
  •        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

Tapo C236
Complete 24/7 Home Monitoring:
Indoors & Outdoors
Color Night Vision with Spotlights
AI-Powered Detection – No Subscription Required
Baby Cry
Pet
Person
Vehicle
Pan/Tilt Coverage 340° Horizontal; 105° Vertical
3K 5MP Resolution
Local & Cloud Storage
IP65 Rated: 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.

  • Outdoor
  • Indoor
IP65 Weatherproof IP65
Weatherproof
sunny, rainy and snowy
Product size:4.15 × 3.06 × 2.75 in
 

See Every Detail, Day or Night

  • 3K 5MP Resolution: See Every Detail
  • Vivid Colors, Even at Night

3K 5MP Resolution: See Every Detail

Enhance your home security with crystal-clear 3K 5MP resolution – see the difference with 3x more pixels than standard 1080p†. Identify faces, license plates, and other crucial details with exceptional precision.

 

Vivid Colors, Even at Night

Advanced color night vision technology and built-in spotlights capture clear, detailed footage in low-light environments without sacrificing image quality.

 
 

Complete Panoramic View with Pan and Tilt

Smooth panning and tilting provide a full panoramic view, ensuring no movement is missed with fluid tracking.

Horizontal Range 360°
Vertical Range 151°

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.

Person

Person Detection

Vehicle

Vehicle Detection

Pet

Pet Detection

 

Baby Cry Detection

Specific Zones to Enhance Surveillance or Protect Privacy

  • Customize Activity Zones
  • Privacy Zones to Remain Unmonitored

Customize Activity Zones

Eliminate unnecessary alerts and receive notifications only for the areas you choose to monitor. Create custom activity zones to pinpoint specific areas, like your front door or driveway, ensuring you're only alerted to relevant activity.

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Person Detection

“Tapo C236”: Person detected at 11:30:12.

Privacy Zones to Remain Unmonitored

Protect your personal space by creating custom privacy zones. Exclude sensitive areas from recordings and live views, giving you complete control over what is captured.

 
 

Flexible Storage Options

Support up to 512GB of local storage via microSD card. (microSD card sold separately) .

Receive notifications with snapshots, encrypted protection, data backups, and 30-day video clip history with Tapo Care cloud services§.

Get a 30-day Free Trial

Enjoy up to 16TB local storage with Tapo H500 .

Local microSD Storage

Support up to 512GB of local storage via microSD card. (microSD card sold separately) .

Tapo Care Cloud Service

Receive notifications with snapshots, encrypted protection, data backups, and 30-day video clip history with Tapo Care cloud services§.

Get a 30-day Free Trial

Unified Video Management

Enjoy up to 16TB local storage with Tapo H500 .

Two-Way Audio

Engage in seamless real-time conversations with anyone within the camera's view thanks to integrated microphone and speakers.

Please leave the package behind the plant. Thank you!
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Pair with Smart Assistants

Use voice commands with Amazon Alexa and Google Assistant for hands-free control.

Alexa, show me the backyard.

Your Complete Control Center: The Tapo App.

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Smart Playback

Heard something unusual last night? Just slide through the timeline to quickly review or download the footage.

Tapo Sharing

Is a family member babysitting while you're away? Share access to the baby room camera so they can keep an eye on your baby during naptime.

 
Smart Playback
Tapo Sharing

Easy Setup & Installation

  • Tapo App: Bluetooth Onboarding

    Use Bluetooth to easily onboard the camera with the Tapo App. Wi-Fi onboarding also available.

    Tapo App: Bluetooth Onboarding
  • Optional Mounting

    Use the included mounting template to install onto walls or ceilings.

    Optional Mounting
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CAMERA
Image Sensor 1/3“ Progressive Scan CMOS Starlight Sensor
Lens Focal Length: 4 mm ± 5%
Aperture: F2.0 ± 5%
Field of View: 85° (Diagonal), 73.5° (Horizontal), 41° (Vertical)
Night Vision 850 nm IR LED (40 ft / 12 m), Color Night Vision
Day/Night Mechanism IR-Cut Filter with Auto-Switching
Interface & Button 1× RESET Button
1× microSD Card Slot (Up to 512 GB)
Max. Resolution 2304 × 1296 px
Video and Audio
Live View Yes
Frame Rate 30 fps
Video Compression H.264
Audio Input & Output Built-in Microphone and Speaker
Audio Communication Two-Way Audio with Noise Cancellation
STORAGE
Local Storage microSD Card Slot on Camera (Up to 512 GB)
Cloud Storage Tapo Care Cloud Storage Services (Subscription required)
DETECTION and NOTIFICATIONS
AI Detection Motion Detection
Person Detection
Baby Crying Detection
Camera Tampering
Activity Zones Yes
*Only works with Motion Detection and Person Detection.
Output Notification System Notification
System Notification with Snapshot (Tapo Care Services)
NETWORK
Network Connectivity Connect via Wi-Fi
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 Mbps
11g: 54 Mbps
11n: 72.2 Mbps
SECURITY
Security On-Device Machine Learning
128-bit AES Encryption with SSL/TLS
WPA/WPA2-PSK
POWER
Power Source 5 V DC Power Adapter
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 A
Camera: USB Type C
Power Cord Length 2 m
Typical Power Consumption 2.3 W
Maximum Power Consumption 5 W
GENERAL
Smart Integration Google Assistant, Amazon Alexa, Samsung SmartThings
Weather Resistance IP65
Mounting Options Tabletop
Wall-Mounted
Ceiling-Mounted
Pole-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 C216 Camera × 1
Mounting Bracket × 1
Mounting Template × 1
Mounting Anchors × 4
Mounting Screws × 4
Power Adapter × 1
2 m USB Adapter Cable × 1
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