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Tapo C550WS

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Outdoor Pan/Tilt Security Wi-Fi Camera

4K Ultra-Clear View – Capture sharper details with 4K resolution, even when zooming in.
Red & Blue Light Alarm – Deter unwanted visitors with flashing lights and a built-in siren.
Starlight Color Night Vision – See vivid color footage at night, even in low-light conditions.
360° All-Round Protection – Pan and tilt to cover more areas around your home.
Smart AI Detection – Detect people, vehicles, and pets for smarter, more relevant alerts.
Ethernet & Wi-Fi Connectivity – Choose a stable wired connection or flexible Wi-Fi setup.
IP66 Weather Resistance – Built to work reliably in rain, dust, and harsh outdoor conditions.
Local & Cloud Storage – Save footage locally on a microSD card or through Tapo Care cloud storage.
Two-Way Audio – Talk to visitors outside in real time, even when you're away from home.

Overview

Smarter, Safer 4K Security with Red‑Blue Light & Sound Alarm

Outdoor Pan/Tilt Security Wi‑Fi Camera

Tapo C550WS

4K Security That Knows What Matters

Pet Person

Local & Cloud Storage

Built to Deter: Stronger Protection After Dark

Red‑Blue Light & Sound Alarm

Color Night Vision

Stable Security for Critical Outdoor Spaces

Perfect for: Protecting cars in driveways Stopping package theft early Deterring backyard intruders

IP66 Weather Resistance

Powerful Dual Antennas

Ethernet & Wi‑Fi 6 Connectivity

4K: Distant Details Stay Clear, Even When You Zoom In

1080p Cameras

A Stronger Warning Before Intruders Get Closer

Red‑Blue Light & Sound Alarm Piercing 110 dB Siren: helps scare off unwanted visitors.

Full Pan & Tilt Coverage, Nothing Missed

camera with full coverage above a house with a big yard

FREE AI Detection for More Relevant Notifications

Detects Vehicle from Up to 33 m Away^**

Detects Person from Up to 30 m Away^**

Detects Pet from Up to 12 m Away^**

Those smart alerts are free, with no required subscription to us them.

Vehicle Person Pet

three scenarios side by side of objects detected by AI

Feel Safer After Dark

With Starlight SensorWithout Starlight Sensor

Brighter Details in Low Light

With Starlight Sensor Without Starlight Sensor

comparison of a camera recording a family eating outside at night with different sensors

See More Even in Total Darkness

Discreet IR Mode Full Color with Spotlights On

Stay Connected Where It Matters Most Wired or Wireless Connectivity

Wi‑Fi Flexible Placement Less Cable Hassle Easier Setup

Ethernet More Stable Live View Faster, More Reliable Alerts Ideal for Weak Wi‑Fi Areas

comparing wired and wireless connection setup

24/7 Secure Local & Cloud Storage

Secure Local Storage

Store up to 16 days of 4K footage with a 512 GB microSD card^†.

Tapo Care Cloud Storage

Unified Video Management

camera in front of collage of video recordings

Brighter Details in Low Light Store up to 16 days of 4K footage with a 512 GB microSD card^†.

See More Even in Total Darkness Receive Rich 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 With Tapo H500^*, enjoy ample local storage up to 16TB.

All in the Tapo App

Guided Setup Follow the detailed instructions in the Tapo App and choose the right mounting location and angle.

Smart Playback Quickly find and download moments of interest by choosing the event type or sliding the timeline.

Tapo Sharing Invite your family members to manage the camera together.

Flexible Setup for the Places You Care About Most Use the mounting screws, template, and loops^△ to install on any wall, ceiling, or pole for the perfect view—wherever you want.

three cameras mounted in different places

Customizable Activity Zone Get Alerts Only Where It Matters

Customize detection zones to receive alerts for your most important areas.

Two-Way Audio Talk to Visitors in Real Time

Communicate directly with the outdoors for your convenience.

Could you leave it at the door, please? No problem!

Physical Privacy Mode Complete Privacy for Your Peace of Mind

Maintains your privacy with the lens physically blocked by the housing.

Comparison Table

	Tapo C550WS	Tapo C530WS	Tapo C560WS
Resolution	4K	3K	4K
Pan/Tilt Coverage	360° pan / 130° tilt	360° pan / 135.5° tilt	360° pan / 98° tilt
Digital Zoom	18×	12×	18×
Night Vision	Starlight Color Night Vision	Starlight Color Night Vision	Starlight Color Night Vision
Lighting	Red‑Blue Light + 2× Built‑in Spotlights	2× Built‑in Spotlights	2× Built‑in Spotlights
Alarm	Red‑Blue Light & Sound Alarm; 110 dB Siren	Customizable Sound and Light Alarm; 93 dB Siren	Customizable Sound and Light Alarm; 99 dB Siren
AI Detection	Motion / Person / Pet / Vehicle	Motion / Person / Pet / Vehicle	Motion / Person / Pet / Vehicle
Facial Recognition	No	No	Local Facial Recognition
Connectivity	2.4 GHz Wi‑Fi or Ethernet	2.4 GHz Wi‑Fi or Ethernet	2.4 GHz / 5 GHz Wi‑Fi or Ethernet
Ethernet Port	Yes	Yes	Yes
Local Storage	microSD up to 512 GB	microSD up to 512 GB	microSD up to 512 GB
Cloud Storage	Tapo Care	Tapo Care	Tapo Care
Weather Resistance	IP66	IP66	IP66
Audio	Two‑Way Audio	Two‑Way Audio	Two‑Way Audio
Smart Assistant	Google Assistant / Amazon Alexa	Google Assistant / Amazon Alexa	Google Assistant / Amazon Alexa
Power	12V DC Power Adapter	9V DC Power Adapter	12V DC Power Adapter
Mounting Options	Wall / Ceiling / Pole	Wall / Ceiling / Pole	Wall / Ceiling / Pole

24/7 Secure Local & Cloud FAQ

Is Tapo C550WS a good choice for protecting my driveway or parked car?

Can it help prevent package theft at the front door?

Will the camera keep tracking if someone moves across my yard?

Should I use Wi‑Fi or Ethernet for this camera?

Do I need a subscription to use Tapo C550WS?

Specifications

CAMERA
Image Sensor	1/2.7” CMOS Starlight Sensor
Lens	Focal Length: 4 mm Aperture: F1.6 Field of View: 105.4° (Diagonal), 88.0° (Horizontal), 46.0° (Vertical)
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 LED 2× White LED
Interface & Button	1× Ethernet Port 1× RESET Button 1× MicroSD Card Slot
Pan/Tilt Range	Pan Mechanical Range: 355° (360° Pan Coverage) Tilt Mechanical Range: 90° (130° Tilt Coverage)

VIDEO & AUDIO
Frame Rate	Up to 20 fps
Digital Zoom	18×
Video Compression	H.264
Image Enhancement	3D DNR BLC WDR
Audio Input & Output	Built-in Microphone and Speaker
Audio Communication	Two-Way Audio with Noise Cancellation
Siren Volume	110 dB (Level measured at 4-inch/10-cm distance)

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 Pet Detection Vehicle Detection Line-Crossing Detection Camera Tampering
Activity Zones	Yes *Only works with Motion/Person/Pet/Vehicle Detection.
Output Notification	App Notifications of Camera Event App Notification of AI Detection Event with Snapshot (Subscription Required)

NETWORK
Network Connectivity	Connect via Wi-Fi Connect via Ethernet
Wireless Connectivity	IEEE 802.11b/g/n/ax, 2.4 GHz Wi-Fi, 868MHz (Used for local connection between camera and hub) Bluetooth(for setup only)
Protocol	TCP/IP, DHCP, ICMP, DNS, NTP, HTTPS, TCP, UDP
Ethernet Port	1× 10/100 Mbps RJ45 Port on Camera
RTSP	YES
ONVIF	Yes (Profile S)
Transmission Rate	11b: 11 Mbps 11g: 54 Mbps 11n: 72.2Mbps 11ax:143.4Mbps

SECURITY
Security	Local AI Detection hkdf-sha256 AES Encryption with SSL/TLS WPA/WPA2-PSK/WPA3-PSK

POWER
Power Source	12 V DC Power Adapter
Input Voltage	12.0 V, 1A, DC jack Power
DC Power Connector Size	DC Jack Inside Ø: 2.1 mm Outside Ø: 5.5 mm
Power Cord Length	3.0 m (9.84 ft)
Typical Power Consumption	3.0 W Power consumption in networked standby when all wired network ports are connected and all wireless network ports are activated: 3.0 W. How to activate and deactivate wireless network: The wireless function can be automatically disconnected by connecting the wire.

GENERAL
Certification	CE,EAA,VCCI,JRF,IC,KC,RCM,BSMI,NTRA
Smart Integration	Google Assistant, Amazon Alexa, Samsung SmartThings
Weather Resistance	IP66
Mounting Options	Ceiling-Mounted Wall-Mounted Pole-Mounted
Operating Temperature	-20℃~50℃ (-4℉~122℉)
Storage Temperature	-40℃~60℃ (-40℉~140℉)
Operating Humidity	10%~90% RH, Non-condensing
Storage Humidity	0~90% RH, Non-condensing
Weight	345.8g/12.20oz
Package Content	Tapo C550WS Camera × 1 Power Adapter × 1 Mounting Template Sticker × 1 Mounting Bracket × 1 Mounting Screws × 4 Mounting Anchors × 4 Bracket Screws × 2 Waterproof Seal × 1 Waterproof Cable Attachments × 1 Quick Start Guide
Dimensions( W X D X H )	3.54 ×5.53 × 7.28 in (89.9×140.5×185mm)
Material	Polycarbonate (PC) Polycarbonate with 10% Glass Fiber(PC+10%GF ) Polyoxymethylene(POM)
Max. Power Consumption	10.4 W

For additional version information, please go to the support page.

Support

^**Based on testing in daytime conditions at the highest detection sensitivity. Actual detection distance may vary depending on environmental conditions.

^†microSD card needs to be purchased separately. Actual storage capacity depends on the size of the microSD card used.

^‡Subscribe for cloud storage at https://www.tapo.com/tapocare/

^*Tapo H500 sold separately.

^△Mounting loop not included.