Overview

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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
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Built to Deter: Stronger Protection After Dark
Red‑Blue Light & Sound Alarm
Color Night Vision
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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
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4K: Distant Details Stay Clear, Even When You Zoom In
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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
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FREE AI Detection for More Relevant Notifications
car icon Detects Vehicle from Up to 33 m Away**
pedestrian icon Detects Person from Up to 30 m Away**
dog Detects Pet from Up to 12 m Away**
zero dollars icon Those smart alerts are free, with no required subscription to us them.
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Feel Safer After Dark
Brighter Details in Low Light
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See More Even in Total Darkness
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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
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24/7 Secure Local & Cloud Storage
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Brighter Details in Low Light Store up to 16 days of 4K footage with a 512 GB microSD card†.
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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>>
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Unified Video Management With Tapo H500*, enjoy ample local storage up to 16TB.
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Tapo app icon All in the Tapo App
Guided Setup Follow the detailed instructions in the Tapo App and choose the right mounting location and angle.
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Smart Playback Quickly find and download moments of interest by choosing the event type or sliding the timeline.
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Tapo Sharing Invite your family members to manage the camera together.
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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.
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Customizable Activity Zone Get Alerts Only Where It Matters
Customize detection zones to receive alerts for your most important areas.
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Two-Way Audio Talk to Visitors in Real Time
Communicate directly with the outdoors for your convenience.
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Physical Privacy Mode Complete Privacy for Your Peace of Mind
Maintains your privacy with the lens physically blocked by the housing.
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Comparison Table
Tapo C550WS Tapo C550WS
Tapo C530WS Tapo C530WS
Tapo C560WS 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?

**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.