TAPO-C201
TP-Link TAPO-C201 Pan/Tilt Home Security Wi-Fi Camera
Overview summary:
The TP-Link Tapo C201 is a 1080p indoor Wi-Fi camera with full pan and tilt functionality, giving you 360-degree horizontal coverage for complete room surveillance. Designed for smart home users, it supports motion detection, sound and light alarm, and voice control via Google Assistant or Alexa.
With two-way audio, local microSD card recording, and remote access via the Tapo app, the C201 makes home monitoring simple and affordable in South Africa. Ideal for bedrooms, nurseries, living rooms or home offices.
What tier does this fall into?
Smart Home Wi-Fi Indoor CameraWhat is this best for?
Indoor home monitoring, baby room surveillance, pet watching, two-way communicationFeatures:
- High-Definition Video: The Tapo C201 features 1080p high-definition video, providing users with clear and detailed footage.
- Pan and Tilt: The device offers 360degrees horizontal and 114degrees vertical range, enabling complete coverage of the area.
- Night Vision: With advanced night vision up to 40 feet, the Tapo C201 allows users to monitor their homes around the clock.
- Motion Detection and Alerts: The device uses smart motion detection technology to send instant notifications to your phone whenever movement is detected.
- Two-Way Audio: The Tapo C201 comes equipped with a built-in microphone and speaker, allowing users to communicate with family, pets, or warn off intruders.
- Local Storage: The device supports microSD cards up to 512GB for local storage, providing a secure and cost-effective way to store footage.
- Privacy Mode: Users can enable Privacy Mode to stop recording and control when the camera is monitoring and when it's not.
- Easy Setup and Management: With the Tapo app, users can easily set up and manage their Tapo C201, and access live streaming and other controls.
- Voice Control: The Tapo C201 is compatible with Google Assistant and Amazon Alexa, offering hands-free control for users.
- Secure Encryption: The device uses advanced encryption and wireless protocols to ensure data privacy and secure communication between your phone and the device.
1080p Enhanced Viewing
Record all of life's wonderful moments with the realistic 1080p Full High Definition. Zoom to see the sharp views.
Baby Crying Detection with Advanced Night Vision
Embedded with advanced night vision and baby crying detection, the Tapo Cam reinforces your baby care around the clock.
Motion Detection and Notifications
Control what alerts you receive by creating multiple custom activity zones around areas that matter.
Precise Motion Tracking
When motion activity is detected, tracks and follows the subject to keep it within view.
Two-Way Audio
Use crisp two-way audio to communicate with nosy roommates, family, or even mischievous pets.
Protect Your Privacy from the Very Beginning
Set customizable block zones to keep certain spaces from being recorded so you never need to worry about personal moments being leaked.
Funny Clips
To share funny records with your families or guests.
Tapo Devices
To share your Tapo security devices with your families or guests.
Flexible Storage Options
Save recorded video on a microSD Card (up to 512 GB) or by using Tapo Care cloud storage services.
Specifications:
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Specifications and features![]() | |
| Product Code | TAPO-C201![]() |
| CAMERA | |
| Image Sensor | 1/3'' Progressive Scan CMOS Not Starlight Sensor' |
| Lens | Focal Length: 4.0mm |
| Aperture: 2.0 | |
| Field of View: 88.3degrees(Diagonal), 75.2degrees(Horizontal), 40.8degrees(Vertical) | |
| Motion Range | Pan Mechanical Range: 340degrees (360degrees Pan Coverage) |
| Tilt Mechanical Range: 70degrees (110.8degrees Tilt Coverage) | |
| Night Vision | 850 nm IR LED ( (40 ft / 12 m) |
| Lighting | / |
| Interface & Button | 1x RESET Button |
| 1x MicroSD Card Slot (Up to 512 GB) | |
| Hub Compatibility | / |
| VIDEO & AUDIO | |
| Maximum Resolution | 1080P HD (1920 x 1080 px) |
| Frame Rate | Supports 15 fps by default, 30 fps maximum |
| Digital Zoom | None |
| Video Compression | H.264 |
| Live View | Yes |
| Image Enhancement | 3D DNR |
| Audio Input & Output | Built-in Microphone and Speaker |
| Audio Communication | Two-Way Audio with Noise Cancellation |
| Siren Volume | 93dB (Level measured at 4-inch/10-cm distance) |
| STORAGE | |
| Local Storage | MicroSD Card Slot on Camera (Up to 512 GB) |
| General Information about using MicroSD Cards > | |
| Cloud Storage | Tapo Care Cloud Storage Services (Subscription required) |
| DETECTION and NOTIFICATIONS | |
| Sensor | / |
| AI Detection | Motion Detection |
| Person Detection | |
| BabyCry Detection | |
| Activity Zones | Yes |
| *Only works with Motion Detection. | |
| Output Notification | System Notification |
| System Notification with Snapshot (Tapo Care Services) | |
| System Notification with Clips (Tapo Care Services) | |
| NETWORK | |
| Network Connectivity | Connect via Wi-Fi |
| Wireless Connectivity | IEEE 802.11b/g/n, 2.4 GHz Wi-Fi |
| RTSP | Yes |
| ONVIF | Yes |
| SECURITY | |
| Security | On-Device Machine Learning |
| 128-bit AES Encryption with SSL/TLS | |
| WPA/WPA2-PSK | |
| POWER | |
| Power Source | 9V DC Power Adapter |
| Input Voltage | Adapter Input: 100-240 V, 50/60 Hz |
| Output Voltage | Adapter Output: 9 V, 0.6 A |
| GENERAL | |
| Certification | / |
| Mounting Options | Tabletop |
| Ceiling-Mounted | |
| Operating Temperature | 0degreesC~40degreesC |
| Storage Temperature | -20degreesC~60degreesC |
| Operating Humidity | 10%~90% RH, Non-condensing |
| Storage Humidity | 5%~90% RH, Non-condensing |
| Package Content | Tapo C201 Camera |
| Power Adapter | |
| Quick Start Guide | |
| Mounting Screws | |
| Mounting Template | |
| Camera Base | |
| Mounting Anchors | |

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