TP-Link TAPO C260

Pan/Tilt AI Home Security Wi-Fi Camera

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.)

At a Glance

4K 8MP

Resolution

360° / 116°

Pan / Tilt View

18x

Digital Zoom

12 m

Night Vision

Dual-Band

2.4 GHz + 5 GHz Wi-Fi

512 GB

Max. microSD

Specifications

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Basic Information

Brand

TP-Link Tapo

Model

Tapo C260

Type

Pan/tilt AI home security Wi-Fi camera

Mounting

Tabletop, ceiling or wall mounted

Camera

Image Sensor

1/2.7" progressive scan CMOS starlight sensor

Lens

4.3 mm focal length, F1.6 aperture

Field of View

109.6° diagonal, 91.5° horizontal, 46.1° vertical

Pan / Tilt View

360° horizontal, 116° vertical

Smart AI Tracking

Automatically follows detected movement

Digital Zoom

18x

Night Vision

850 nm IR LEDs, up to 12 m (40 ft)

Day/Night Mechanism

IR-cut filter with auto-switching

Image Enhancement

3DNR and WDR

Video and Audio

Maximum Resolution

4K 8MP (3840 x 2160 px)

Frame Rate

15/20/25 fps (default 20 fps)

Video Compression

H.264

Audio

Built-in microphone and speaker, two-way audio with noise cancellation

Siren

90 dB at 10 cm

Detection and Alerts

AI Detection

Facial recognition, motion, person, vehicle, pet, line-crossing and tamper detection

Sound Detection

Baby cry, cat meow, dog bark and glass breaking

Activity Zones

Yes (works with motion detection only)

Notifications

System notification, with snapshot using Tapo Care

Privacy

Physical privacy mode and customizable privacy zones

On-Device Machine Learning

Yes

Storage

Local Storage

microSD card up to 512 GB

Cloud Storage

Tapo Care cloud service (subscription required)

Connectivity and Security

Wi-Fi

IEEE 802.11a/b/g/n, 2.4 and 5 GHz

Transmission Rate

11b: 11 Mbps, 11a/g: 54 Mbps, 11n: 72.2 Mbps

Protocols

TCP/IP, DHCP, ICMP, DNS, NTP, HTTPS, TCP, UDP

RTSP and ONVIF

Yes

Encryption

128-bit AES with SSL/TLS, WPA/WPA2-PSK/WPA3-Personal

Smart Integration

Amazon Alexa, Google Assistant and Samsung SmartThings

Power

Power Source

5 V DC power adapter

Adapter Input

100-240 V, 50/60 Hz

Adapter Output

5 V, 2 A (Type-A port)

Power Cord Length

3 m

Power Consumption

Typical 2.5 W, maximum 8.65 W

Environment

Operating Temperature

0 to 40 °C

Operating Humidity

10 % to 90 % RH, non-condensing

Certification

CE, FCC

Dimensions and Weight

Dimensions (W x D x H)

74.59 x 88.74 x 118.87 mm

Weight

210.6 g

What's in the Box

Included

Tapo C260 camera, power adapter, 3 m USB Type-C power cord, L-shaped mounting bracket, 2 mounting anchors, 2 mounting screws, mounting template sticker and a quick start guide

Specs may vary by region. Always verify with official manufacturer documentation.

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