Indoor/Outdoor Pan/Tilt
Security Wi-Fi Camera
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Tapo C216
Motion Detection
and Tracking
IP65 Water and
Dust Resistance
Color Night Vision
with Spotlights
Flexible Indoor and Outdoor Placement
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Add Security to Your Home. Wherever. Whenever.
Enjoy exible placement indoors or outdoors. Get all-round protection with a 2K 3MP live view, displaying vivid
colors even at night.
Features
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microSD card needs to be purchased separately. Actual storage capacity depends on the size of the
microSD card used.
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Subscribe for cloud storage at https://www.tapo.com/tapocare/
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Tapo C216 does not have an Ethernet port and can only be connected via Wi-Fi.
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Compatible with Alexa and Google Assistant supported displays. User experience is dependent on the
connected device’s specications.
Specications are subject to change without notice. All brands and product names are
trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective holders. ©2025 TP-Link
IP65 Weatherproof
Performs well even in harsh environments with rain
and dust, ideal for indoor/outdoor scenarios.
Motion Detection and Tracking
Whenever a camera detects motion, it will
automatically follow the subject.
Compact Design for Multiple Installation
Methods
It can be placed upright or upside down, on a desk,
hung on a wall, mounted on the ceiling, or held by a rod.
Alarm System
Trigger lights and sounds as an alarm when
motion is detected.
Smart AI Detection
Smart AI identies people and detects crying babies,
notifying users as needed.
Customizable Block Zones
Set customizable block zones to keep private
areas from being monitored.
Color Night Vision with Spotlights
Reveals high-delity details and color at night
with the embedded spotlights.
Activity Zones
Set up your own activity zones to only receive
alerts that matter.
Local
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and Cloud
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Storage
Save recorded videos to a microSD card
(up to 512 GB)
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or by using Tapo Care
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cloud
storage services.
Specications
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Camera
Image Sensor 1/2.8“ Progressive Scan CMOS Starlight Sensor
Lens
Focal Length: 4 mm ± 5%
Aperture: F2.0 ± 5%
Field of View: 98° (Diagonal), 83° (Horizontal), 47° (Vertical)
Night Vision 850 nm IR LED (40 ft / 12 m), Color Night Vision
Day/Night Switch IR-Cut Filter with Auto-Switching
Lighting /
Interface & Button
1× RESET Button
1× microSD Card Slot (Up to 512 GB)
Hub Compatibility /
Video & Audio
Maximum Resolution 2304 × 1296 px
Frame Rate 30 fps
Digital Zoom /
Video Compression H.264
Live View Ye s
Image Enhancement
3DNR
WDR
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Video & Audio
Audio Input & Output Built-in Microphone and Speaker
Audio Communication Two-Way Audio with Noise Cancellation
Siren Volume 99 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)
Network
AI Detection
Motion Detection
Person Detection
Baby Crying Detection
Camera Tampering
Activity Zones
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*Only works with Motion Detection and Person Detection.
Output Notication
System Notication
System Notication with Snapshot (Tapo Care Services)
Network Connectivity Connect via Wi-Fi
Wireless Connectivity IEEE 802.11b/g/n, 2.4 GHz Wi-Fi
Transmission Rate
11b: 11 Mbps
11g: 54 Mbps
11n: 72.2 Mbps
Protocol TCP/IP, DHCP, ICMP, DNS, NTP, HTTPS, TCP, UDP
Max. Distance Between Hub
and Camera/Doorbell
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Network
Ethernet Port /
RTSP Ye s
ONVIF Ye s
Security Security
On-Device Machine Learning
128-bit AES Encryption with SSL/TLS
WPA/WPA2-PSK
Power
Power Source 5 V DC Power Adapter
Input Voltage 100-240 V, 50/60 Hz
Output Voltage 5.0 V, 1.0 A (Type-C Power)
DC Power Connector Size
Adapter: USB A
Camera: USB Type C
Power Cord Length 2 m
Typical Power Consumption 2.3 W
Maximum Power Consumption 5 W
General
Smart Integration Google Assistant, Amazon Alexa, Samsung SmartThings
Weather Resistance IP65
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General
Mounting Options
Tabletop
Wall-Mounted
Ceiling-Mounted
Pole-Mounted
Operating Temperature -20 ºC ~ 50 ºC (-4 °F ~ 122 °F)
Storage Temperature -40 ºC ~ 60 ºC (-40 °F ~ 140 °F)
Operating Humidity 10% ~ 90% RH, Non-condensing
Storage Humidity 0 ~ 90% RH, Non-condensing
Mounting Screw Size
Dimensions 4.15 × 3.06 × 2.75 in (105.3 × 77.8 × 69.8 mm)
Weight 7.76 oz / 220 g
Package Contents
Tapo C216 Camera × 1
Mounting Bracket × 1
Mounting Template × 1
Mounting Anchors × 4
Mounting Screws × 4
Power Adapter × 1
2 m USB Adapter Cable × 1
Quick Start Guide
