Tapo C400
Smart Wire-Free Outdoor Security Camera
- Your Property, Protected: Deter package theft, keep an eye on your garden, monitor your driveway for suspicious activity, and safeguard your backyard from potential intruders.
- Up to 180-Day Battery Life: Go wire-free and worry-free. The built-in 5,200mAh battery provides up to 180 days of power before needing to recharge.*
- Person Detection – No Subscription Required: Stay informated with AI-powered person detection and real-time notifications.
- See Clearly, Day & Night: Experience sharp, detailed 1080P Full HD live view and vibrant color night vision for complete home monitoring.
- Local & Cloud Storage: Record locally to a 512GB microSD card (not included) or subscribe to Tapo Care for 30-day cloud storage.**
- Tailored Alerts & Enhanced Privacy: Receive only the alerts you need by creating custom activity zones and maintain privacy with custom privacy zones.
- Year-Round Weather Protection: Built to last, the IP65 weatherproof design protects your camera from the elements, ensuring reliable performance year-round.
Color Night Vision
Secure Your Outdoors, No Wires Attached.
Enjoy complete outdoor security without the constraints of wires. The Tapo C400 provides comprehensive surveillance, from deterring package theft and safeguarding vehicles to securing your backyard and monitoring all outdoor spaces, including gardens, pools, and garages.
Power That Lasts:
180-Day Battery*
Say goodbye to frequent recharging. With a powerful 5,200mAh battery, enjoy up to 180 days of reliable security on a single charge.
Minimize Maintenance.
Maximize Peace of Mind.
*The time of use includes recording and watching live views. Actual battery life may vary due to device settings, usage, router specifications and environmental factors.
Vivid Colors, Even at Night
Advanced color night vision technology captures clear, detailed footage in low-light environments without sacrificing image quality.




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 are detected within frame, no additional fees or subscription needed.


Features for Added Security and Convenience


Focus on What Matters:
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.
Maintain Privacy:
Define Hidden Zones
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.




Personalize Your Alarm
Create a completely custom sound and light alarm. Adjust the spotlight brightness to illuminate your property and record custom audio messages to warn off potential intruders.
1080P Clarity: See Every Detail
Enhance your home security with crystal-clear 1080p live view.
Identify faces, license plates, and other crucial details with exceptional precision.
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Year-Round Weather Protection
Built to last, the IP65 weatherproof design protects your camera from the elements, ensuring reliable performance year-round.
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Show me the backyard camera.
Pair with Smart Assistants
Includes seamless integration with Amazon Alexa, Google Assistant, and Samsung SmartThings. View live streams on your Echo Show or Chromecast.
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Hi, I have a delivery here. Could you leave it at the door, please?
Two-Way Audio
Engage in seamless real-time conversations with anyone within the camera's view thanks to integrated microphone and speakers.
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No Hub Required
Simplify setup by connecting directly to your Wi-Fi network, eliminating the need for a hub.
Image Sensor | 1/3” Progressive Scan CMOS Sensor |
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Lens | Focal Length: 3.16mm ±5% Aperture: F1.6±5% Field of View: 116.7±3° (Diagonal), 99.7±3° (Horizontal), 53.8±3°(Vertical) |
Night Vision | 2 × 850 nm IR LEDs (32.8 ft. / 10 m) Color Night Vision |
Lighting | 2x White Lights Motion Activated, App-Controlled |
Interface & Button | 1× POWER Button 1× RESET Button 1× microSD Card Slot (Up to 512 GB) |
Hub Compatibility | Compatible with Tapo H200 & Tapo H500 |
Maximum Resolution | 1080P 2MP (1920×1080 px) |
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Frame Rate | 15fps |
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 | 70 dBA (Level measured at 3m distance) |
Local Storage | MicroSD Card Slot on Camera (Up to 512 GB) |
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Cloud Storage | Tapo Care Cloud Storage Services (Subscription required) |
Sensor | Single Motion Sensor (FOV: 110° horizontal)Single Ambient Light Sensors |
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AI Detection | Motion DetectionPerson Detection |
Activity Zones | Yes |
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 |
Ethernet Port | No |
RTSP | No |
ONVIF | No |
Security | 128-bit AES Encryption with SSL/TLS WPA/WPA2-PSK |
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Power Source | Built-in Rechargeable Lithium-ion Battery Optional Solar Panel (Sold separately) |
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Input Voltage | 100-240 V, 50/60 Hz, 0.2 A (Not included) |
Output Voltage | 5.0 V, 1.0 A, Type-C Power (Not included) |
Smart Integration | Google Assistant, Amazon Alexa |
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Weather Resistance | IP65 |
System Requirements | Tapo App: iOS 11.0 or higher, Android 7.0 or higher |
Mounting Options | Wall-Mounted |
Operating Temperature | -20℃ ~ 45℃ (-4 ℉ ~ 113 ℉ ) |
Storage Temperature | -40℃ ~ 60℃ (-40 ℉ ~ 140 ℉ ) |
Operating Humidity | 10%~90% RH, Non-condensing |
Storage Humidity | 5%~90% RH, Non-condensing |
Charging Temperature | 0℃ ~ 45℃ (32 ℉ ~ 113 ℉ ) |
Dimensions ( W x D x H ) | Camera Dimensions: 81 x 48 x 58.32 mm (3.19 x 1.89 x 2.3 in.) |
Package Content | Tapo C400 Camera x1 Camera Bracket x1 Mounting Screws x2 Mounting Screw Anchors x2 USB Charging Cable x1 Mounting Template Sticker x1 Quick Start Guide |
Certifications | CE, FCC, DOE, CEC, RCM, KC, NCC, BSMI, NTRA, IP65 |
* 180-day battery life is based on Tapo laboratory tests with 250s of use per day. The time of use includes recording and watching live views. Actual battery life may vary due to device settings, usage, router specifications, and environmental factors.
** microSD card purchased separately. Actual storage capacity depends on the size of the microSD card used. The recording days in the table are estimated based on the average video bitrate measured in the laboratory and 40 daily events. Actual recording days may vary depending on scene complexity, dynamic scene proportion, frame rate settings, and the camera model's supported resolution.