Tapo C250
Pan/Tilt AI Home Security Wi-Fi Camera
- High-Quality Video Recording: Capture every detail with ultra clarity in 4K 8MP resolution.
- Wide Range of Movement: Enjoy a full 360º horizontal and 114º vertical range for pan and tilt, allowing you to cover more area.
- Night Vision up to 40 ft: See clearly even in low-light conditions with night vision that provides visibility up to 40 ft.
- Free Smart AI Detection: Benefit from smart AI technology that detects human, pets and even baby cry while sending you instant notifications.
- AI Auto-Zoom Tracking: The camera automatically zooms in and follows moving people and pets, even from a distance.
- Custimizable Block Zones: Set customizable block zones to keep private areas from being monitored.
- 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.
- Safe Storage: Store footage directly on a microSD card with a capacity of up to 512 GB, ensuring safe and convenient storage (microSD card purchased separately).
- Hands-Free Operation: Control the device using your voice with compatibility for Google Assistant, Amazon Alexa and Samsung SmartThings, freeing up your hands for other tasks (availability may vary based on language and country).
Customizable Activity Zones
Privacy Zones
Audio
Ultra-Clear 4K 8MP View
4K resolution has 4× more pixels than the standard 1080p, making it perfect for capturing finer details like moving people and pets.
Smart AI Detection with Real-Time Notifications
Advanced AI instantly recognizes people and pets, and even detects the sound of a baby crying, providing you with relevant, immediate alerts.
Auto-Zoom That Follows the Action
Never miss a detail with AI-powered auto-tracking. The camera automatically zooms in and follows moving people and pets, even from a distance.
Pan/Tilt for Full Coverage
Capture a wide range of coverage,
giving you a complete look at every corner of your room.
Private Spaces & Tailored Alerts
Easy Baby Monitoring, Around the Clock
Keep a watchful eye on your sleeping baby with advanced IR night vision that sees up to 40 feet in the dark and smart baby cry detection that instantly alerts you.

Crisp Night Vision
(up to 40 ft)
Flexible Storage Choices
Save recorded videos on the microSD Card† (up to 512 GB) or by using Tapo Care‡ cloud storage services.
Two-Way Audio
Speak directly to anyone on the other side of the camera with clear two-way audio.
Image Sensor | 1/2.7“ Progressive Scan CMOS Starlight Sensor |
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Lens | Focal Length: 4.3 mmAperture: F1.6Field of View: 109.6° (Diagonal), 91.5° (Horizontal), 46.1° (Vertical) |
Night Vision | 850 nm IR LEDs (40 ft / 12 m) |
Day/Night Mechanism | IR-Cut Filter with Auto-Switching |
Interface & Button | 1× RESET Button1× microSD Card Slot (Up to 512 GB) |
Maximum Resolution | 4K 8MP (3840 × 2160 px) |
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Frame Rate | 15/20/25 fps (Default 20 fps) |
Digital Zoom | 18x |
Video Compression | H.264 |
Live View | Yes |
Image Enhancement | 3DNRWDR |
Audio Input & Output | Built-in microphone and speaker |
Audio Communication | Two-Way Audio with Noise Cancellation |
Siren Volume | 90 dB (Level measured at 4-inch/10-cm distance) |
Local Storage | MicroSD Card Slot on Camera (Up to 512 GB)General Information about using MicroSD Cards > |
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Cloud Storage | Tapo Care Cloud Storage Services (Subscription required) |
AI Detection | Facial RecognitionMotion detectionPerson detectionVehicle DetectionPet DetectionLine-crossing DetectionTamper detectionBaby Cry DetectionCat Meow DetectionDog Bark DetectionGlass Breaking Detection |
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Activity Zones | Yes*Only works with Motion Detection. |
Output Notification | System NotificationSystem Notification with Snapshot (Tapo Care Services) |
Network Connectivity | Connect via Wi-Fi |
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Wireless Connectivity | IEEE 802.11a/b/g/n, 2.4 & 5 GHz Wi-Fi |
Protocol | TCP/IP, DHCP, ICMP, DNS, NTP, HTTPS, TCP, UDP |
Ethernet Port | / |
RTSP | Yes |
ONVIF | Yes |
Transmission Rate | 11b: 11 Mbps11a/g: 54Mbps11n: 72.2 Mbps |
Security | On-Device Machine Learning128-bit AES Encryption with SSL/TLS WPA/WPA2-PSK/WPA3-personal |
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Power Source | 5V DC Power Adapter |
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Input Voltage | 100-240 V, 50/60 Hz |
Output Voltage | 5 V, 2 A (Type-A Port) |
Power Cord Length | 3 m |
Typical Power Consumption | 2.5 W |
Maximum Power Consumption | 8.65 W |
Certification | CE, FCC |
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Smart Integration | Google Assistant, Amazon Alexa, Samsung SmartThings |
Mounting Options | TabletopCeiling-MountedWall-Mounted |
Operating Temperature | 0 ℃ ~ 40 ℃ (32 °F ~ 104 °F ) |
Storage Temperature | -20 ℃ ~ 60 ℃ (-4 °F ~ 140 °F) |
Operating Humidity | 10%~90% RH, Non-condensing |
Storage Humidity | 5%~90% RH, Non-condensing |
Weight | 7.4 oz / 210.6 g |
Package Content | Tapo C260 Camera × 1Power Adapter ×13m / 9.84ft USB-Type C Power Cord ×1Mounting Anchors × 2Mounting Screws × 2L-Shaped Mounting Bracket ×1Mounting Template Sticker× 1Quick Start Guide |
Dimensions( W X D X H ) | 2.94 × 3.49 × 4.70 in (74.59*88.74*118.87 mm) |
†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/