TP-Link Tapo Pan/Tilt AI Home Security Wi-Fi Camera
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Key specs
- Connectivity technologyWireless
- Maximum resolution3840 x 2160 pixels
- Wi-Fi standards802.11b, 802.11g, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n)
- Weight220 g
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Overview
- High-Quality Video Recording: Capture every detail with exceptional clarity in 4K 8MP resolution
- Wide Range of Movement: Enjoy a full 360º horizontal and 116º vertical range for pan and tilt, allowing you to cover more area
- Human Face Recognition: Recognizes individuals by their faces, sending alerts only when an unfamiliar face is detected
- Enhanced Night Vision: See clearly even in low-light conditions with advanced night vision that provides visibility up to 40 ft
- Smart AI Detection and Notifications: Benefit from smart AI technology that detects relevant events and sends you instant notifications
- Physical Privacy Mode: Maintains your privacy with the lens physically blocked by the housing
- 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 and Amazon Alexa, freeing up your hands for other tasks. (Availability of Google Assistant and Amazon Alexa may vary based on language and country)
Tapo 4K Clarity, Every Detail, Every Moment, Captured.
Pan/Tilt AI Home Security Wi-Fi Camera
Ultra-Clear 4K 8MP View
Records all of life's wonderful moments with exceptional clarity.
Enhance Your Security with Details
Offers up to 18x digital zoom, enabling you to magnify images and capture finer details with exceptional clarity. Zoom in, and see more.
Accurate Face Recognition, Fewer False Alarms
Tapo C260 boasts free and powerful Al that recognizes and tags strangers, family, and friends for easy identification. lt categorizes events based on recognized faces and supports event retrieval, enabling you to find related incidents involving strangers.
Free Local AI Processing
All facial data is processed locally instead of uploading to the cloud, ensuring your privacy and security.
Pan/Tilt View
Smooth and Instant Viewing Experience
A wide range of coverage to capture every moment
Precise Smart Motion Tracking
Always Know What Matters Most to You
When motion activity is detected, tracks and follows the individuals and pets to keep it within view.
Clear Even in Low Light
The highly-sensitive starlight sensor captures higher-quality images even in low-light conditions.
Protect Your Privacy from the Very Beginning
Enhanced Privacy Protection
Set customizable block zones to keep certain spaces from being recorded so you never need to worry about personal moments being leaked.
Maintains your privacy to the next level—with the lens physically blocked by the housing in just one tap via the Tapo App.
Smart AI Detection and Notification
Smart AI identifies faces, person, pets, and vehicles while recognizing a baby crying and other sounds, notifying users as needed.
Customizable Activity Zone
Control what alerts you receive by creating multiple custom activity zones around areas that matter.
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
Use crisp two-way audio to communicate with nosy roommates, family, or even mischievous pets.
Tapo Sharing
Share memorable moments or distribute access to your Tapo security devices with those who matter most.
Enjoy Easy, Friendly Setup and Mounting
Tapo app : Bluetooth Onboarding
Use Bluetooth to easily onboard the camera with the Tapo App.
New Wall-Mount Bracket
L-Shaped Mounting Bracket, supports both ceiling and wall mounting options.
Specifications
Performance
| Type | IP security camera |
|---|---|
| Placement supported | Indoor |
| Connectivity technology | Wireless |
| Virtual assistant | Amazon Alexa & Google Assistant |
| Wide Dynamic Range (WDR) | Yes |
| Infrared (IR) cut-off filter | Yes |
| Day/night mode | Yes |
| Remote viewing | Yes |
Design
| Mounting type | Ceiling/Wall/Desk |
|---|---|
| Product colour | White |
| Country of origin | China |
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Camera
| Camera pan control | Yes |
|---|---|
| Camera tilt control | Yes |
| Lens viewing angle, horizontal | 91.5° |
| Lens viewing angle, vertical | 46.1° |
| Lens viewing angle, diagonal | 109.6° |
Image sensor
| Sensor type | CMOS |
|---|---|
| Number of sensors | 1 |
| Optical sensor size | 25.4 / 2.7 mm (1 / 2.7") |
| Progressive scan | Yes |
Lens system
| Number of lenses | 1 |
|---|---|
| Zoom capability | Yes |
| Focal length range | 4.3 mm |
| Minimum aperture number | 1.6 |
| Maximum aperture number | 1.6 |
Night vision
| Night vision | Yes |
|---|---|
| Night vision distance | 12 m |
| LED type | IR |
| Number of illumination LEDs | 2 |
| Infra-red wavelength | 850 nm |
Video
| Maximum resolution | 3840 x 2160 pixels |
|---|---|
| Total megapixels | 8 MP |
| Video formats supported | H.264 |
| Video compression formats | H.264 |
| Supported graphics resolutions | 3840 x 2160 |
| Supported video modes | 2160p |
| Video recording | Yes |
| Frame rate | 25 fps |
| Noise reduction | Yes |
| Image quality adjustment | DNR |
Audio
| Built-in speaker(s) | Yes |
|---|---|
| Audio system | 2-way |
| Audio formats supported | RTSP |
| Built-in microphone | Yes |
Network
| Ethernet LAN | No |
|---|---|
| Wi-Fi | Yes |
| Bluetooth | Yes |
| Networking standards | IEEE 802.11b, IEEE 802.11g, IEEE 802.11n |
| Supported network protocols | TCP/IP, DHCP, ICMP, DNS, NTP, HTTPS, TCP, UDP |
| Wi-Fi standards | 802.11b, 802.11g, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n) |
| Live view | Yes |
Storage
| Card reader integrated | Yes |
|---|---|
| Compatible memory cards | MicroSD (TransFlash) |
| Maximum memory card size | 512 GB |
Security
| Built-in siren | Yes |
|---|---|
| Siren noise level | 90 dB |
| Alert notification type | Push notification, Snapshot alert message |
| Intelligent Video Surveillance (IVS) system features | Face detection, Human detection, Line crossing detection, Pet detection, Vehicle detection |
| Privacy protection | Yes |
| Security algorithms | 128-bit AES, SSL/TLS, WPA, WPA2-PSK, WPA3 |
| Video motion detection | Yes |
Management features
| Cloud-managed | Yes |
|---|---|
| Reset button | Yes |
| Management software | Tapo App |
Power
| Power source type | AC, DC |
|---|---|
| AC input voltage | 100-240 V |
| AC input frequency | 50/60 Hz |
| Power consumption (typical) | 2.5 W |
| Power consumption (max) | 8.65 W |
| DC output voltage | 5 |
| DC output current | 2 A |
Operational conditions
| Operating temperature (T-T) | 0 - 40 °C |
|---|---|
| Storage temperature (T-T) | -20 - 60 °C |
| Operating relative humidity (H-H) | 10 - 90% |
| Storage relative humidity (H-H) | 5 - 90% |
System requirements
| Mobile operating systems supported | iOS 11.0, Android 5.0 |
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General
| Product family | Tapo |
|---|
Weight & dimensions
| Width | 88.7 mm |
|---|---|
| Depth | 118.9 mm |
| Height | 74.6 mm |
| Weight | 220 g |
| Cable length | 3 m |
Sustainability
| Compliance certificates | CE, Federal Communications Commission (FCC) |
|---|
Packaging content
| Number of cameras | 1 |
|---|---|
| Packaging content | Tapo C260 Camera Power Adapter Quick Start Guide Mounting Screws Mounting Anchors Mounting Template Sticker Mouning Bracket Camera Base |
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Delivery & returns
Delivery
- FREE standard delivery on orders over £50, otherwise £4.95 (3–5 working days).
- Express delivery £9.99 (1–3 working days) on selected products, UK mainland.
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- Orders are processed within 24 hours, Monday to Friday excluding bank holidays. All deliveries must be signed for.
Returns
- Changed your mind? Tell us within 14 days of receiving your item, then return it within a further 14 days, unused and in its original packaging. A minimum £9.99 collection fee applies.
- Faulty or damaged on arrival? Contact us within 48 hours of delivery.
- Custom-built PCs can only be returned if faulty. Opened headphones, earphones and AirPods can't be returned for hygiene reasons.
