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The TP-Link Tapo C216 is a 2K 3MP pan/tilt Wi-Fi camera (2304 x 1296 at 30fps) rated IP65 for indoor or outdoor use. It turns 360 degrees horizontally and 152 degrees vertically, and motion tracking follows a moving subject. Built-in spotlights and a starlight sensor give colour night vision, with IR out to 12m, and it records to a microSD card up to 512GB (not included).
The TP-Link Tapo C216 is a 2K 3MP pan/tilt Wi-Fi camera (2304 x 1296 at 30fps) rated IP65 for indoor or outdoor use. It turns 360 degrees horizontally and 152 degrees vertically, and motion tracking follows a moving subject. Built-in spotlights and a starlight sensor give colour night vision, with IR out to 12m, and it records to a microSD card up to 512GB (not included).

The C216 turns to cover 360 degrees horizontally and 152 degrees vertically. It records 2K 3MP at 2304 x 1296 and 30fps from a 1/3 inch starlight CMOS sensor through a 4mm F2.0 lens.

The C216 turns to cover 360 degrees horizontally and 152 degrees vertically. It records 2K 3MP at 2304 x 1296 and 30fps from a 1/3 inch starlight CMOS sensor through a 4mm F2.0 lens.

IP65 water and dust resistance and a -20 to 50 deg C range let the C216 go indoors or outside. It stands upright or upside down on a desk, or mounts on a wall, ceiling or pole, and a sound and light alarm can warn off visitors.
IP65 water and dust resistance and a -20 to 50 deg C range let the C216 go indoors or outside. It stands upright or upside down on a desk, or mounts on a wall, ceiling or pole, and a sound and light alarm can warn off visitors.


Built-in spotlights and the starlight sensor show the scene in colour at night, and an 850nm IR LED gives night vision up to 12m (40 ft). An IR-cut filter switches between day and night automatically.

Built-in spotlights and the starlight sensor show the scene in colour at night, and an 850nm IR LED gives night vision up to 12m (40 ft). An IR-cut filter switches between day and night automatically.

Motion, person and camera-tamper detection work with activity zones for motion and person alerts, and privacy zones block recording in areas you choose. Notifications with snapshots need a Tapo Care subscription.
Motion, person and camera-tamper detection work with activity zones for motion and person alerts, and privacy zones block recording in areas you choose. Notifications with snapshots need a Tapo Care subscription.


Baby-cry detection picks up crying, and two-way audio through the built-in microphone and speaker, with noise cancellation, lets you answer through the camera.

Baby-cry detection picks up crying, and two-way audio through the built-in microphone and speaker, with noise cancellation, lets you answer through the camera.

Motion tracking turns the camera to follow people and pets as they move, to keep them in view. The C216 runs on 5V/1A through USB-C, with the power adapter and a 2m USB cable in the box.
Motion tracking turns the camera to follow people and pets as they move, to keep them in view. The C216 runs on 5V/1A through USB-C, with the power adapter and a 2m USB cable in the box.


Footage records to a microSD card up to 512GB, not included, or to a Tapo HomeBase H500, sold separately. Cloud storage needs a Tapo Care subscription. The C216 works with Google Assistant, Amazon Alexa and Samsung SmartThings, plus ONVIF and RTSP.

Footage records to a microSD card up to 512GB, not included, or to a Tapo HomeBase H500, sold separately. Cloud storage needs a Tapo Care subscription. The C216 works with Google Assistant, Amazon Alexa and Samsung SmartThings, plus ONVIF and RTSP.
Everything you need to know about this product
Yes. It is rated IP65 for water and dust and works from -20 to 50 deg C, so it can go indoors or outside.
Yes. It covers 360 degrees horizontally and 152 degrees vertically, and motion tracking follows a moving person or pet.
2K 3MP, 2304 x 1296, at 30fps.
Yes. Built-in spotlights and a starlight sensor show the scene in colour at night. Its 850nm IR LED also gives night vision up to 12m.
No. The slot takes a card up to 512GB, bought separately. Footage can also go to a Tapo HomeBase H500, sold separately.
No, not for live view or microSD recording. Cloud storage and notifications with snapshots need a paid Tapo Care subscription.
Through USB-C at 5V/1A, with the included power adapter and 2m USB cable.
Yes. TP-Link says it can sit upright or upside down on a desk, or mount on a wall, ceiling or pole.
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