TP-Link Tapo C260 4K 8MP Pan/Tilt AI Home Security Wireless Camera
4K Clarity. Smarter Home Protection.
The TP-Link Tapo C260 Pan/Tilt AI Home Security Camera delivers powerful 4K surveillance with intelligent AI detection and smart tracking. Designed for modern homes, it provides crystal-clear video, face recognition alerts, and real-time monitoring, helping you stay connected to what matters most while reducing false notifications.
Features
- 4K Ultra HD Video - 8MP resolution delivers sharp, detailed footage for superior monitoring
- AI Smart Detection - Recognises faces, people, pets and vehicles for smarter alerts
- Pan/Tilt Coverage - Wide field of view with AI auto-zoom tracking for dynamic monitoring
- Human Face Recognition - Identifies familiar faces and alerts you when unknown people appear
- Night Vision up to 12m - Clear monitoring even in complete darkness
- Two-Way Audio - Communicate through the built-in microphone and speaker
- Local Storage up to 512GB - Supports microSD card recording without subscription fees
- Privacy Mode - Physically blocks the lens to protect personal privacy
- Smart Home Integration - Works with Amazon Alexa, Google Assistant and SmartThings
- Flexible Installation - Supports tabletop, wall and ceiling mounting options
Specifications
Camera
- Image Sensor: 1/2.7" Progressive Scan CMOS Starlight Sensor
Lens
- Focal Length: 4.3mm
- Aperture: F1.6
- Field of View: 109.6° (Diagonal), 91.5° (Horizontal), 46.1° (Vertical)
Night Vision
Day/Night Switch
- IR-Cut Filter with Auto-Switching
Interface
- 1× Reset Button
- 1× microSD Card Slot (up to 512GB)
Video & Audio
- Maximum Resolution: 4K 8MP (3840 × 2160)
- Frame Rate: 15 / 20 / 25 fps (Default 20 fps)
- Digital Zoom: 18×
- Video Compression: H.264
- Live View: Yes
- Image Enhancement: 3DNR, WDR
- Audio Input and Output: Built-in Microphone and Speaker
- Audio Communication: Two-Way Audio with Noise Cancellation
- Siren Volume: 90dB (Measured at 10cm)
Storage
- Local Storage: microSD Card Slot (up to 512GB)
- Cloud Storage: Tapo Care Cloud Storage (Subscription Required)
Detection And Notification
- Facial Recognition
- Motion Detection
- Person Detection
- Vehicle Detection
- Pet Detection
- Line-Crossing Detection
- Tamper Detection
- Baby Cry Detection
- Cat Meow Detection
- Dog Bark Detection
- Glass Breaking Detection
- Activity Zones: Supported (Motion Detection Only)
- Output Notification: System Notification / Snapshot Notification (Tapo Care)
Network
- Network Connectivity: Wi-Fi
- Wireless Connectivity: IEEE 802.11 a/b/g/n, 2.4GHz and 5.0GHz
- Transmission Rate:
- 11b: 11Mbps
- 11a/g: 54Mbps
- 11n: 72.2Mbps
- Protocol: TCP/IP, DHCP, ICMP, DNS, NTP, HTTPS, TCP, UDP
- RTSP: Yes
- ONVIF: Yes
Security
- On-Device Machine Learning
- 128-bit AES Encryption with SSL/TLS
- WPA/WPA2-PSK/WPA3-Personal
Power
- Power Source: 5V DC Power Adapter
- Adapter Input: 100~240V, 50/60Hz
- Adapter Output: 5V 2A (USB Type-A Port)
- Power Cable: Type-A to Type-C Cable
- Power Cord Length: 3m
- Typical Power Consumption: 2.5W
- Maximum Power Consumption: 8.65W
General
- Smart Integration: Google Assistant, Amazon Alexa, Samsung SmartThings
- Mounting Options: Tabletop, Ceiling-Mounted, Wall-Mounted
- Operating Temperature: 0~40°C
- Storage Temperature: -20~60°C
- Operating Humidity: 10~90% RH (Non-Condensing)
- Storage Humidity: 5~90% RH (Non-Condensing)
Physical
- Dimensions: 74.59 × 88.74 × 118.87mm
- Weight: 210.6g
