TP-Link Tapo C212 is a smart pan/tilt home security Wi‑Fi camera that records in 2K 3 MP for crystal‑clear video, offers 360° horizontal coverage, advanced night vision up to 30 ft, AI‑based motion/person/baby‑cry detection, and flexible Ethernet or Wi‑Fi connectivity, with local microSD storage up to 512 GB and Tapo Care cloud support.
Key features
- 2K 3 MP (2304 × 1296) high‑definition video for clear live view and recording.
- Pan/tilt design with 360° horizontal and up to about 114° vertical coverage to see every corner of the room.
- Advanced 850 nm infrared night vision with automatic IR‑cut filter and up to 30 ft (9 m) visibility in low‑light conditions.
- Dual connectivity: works over 2.4 GHz Wi‑Fi or wired through the built‑in 100 Mbps Ethernet port.
- AI detection including motion detection, person detection, and baby‑cry detection with instant notifications on the Tapo app.
- Motion tracking to automatically follow moving subjects and keep them in the center of the frame.
- Customizable activity zones to focus alerts on important areas like doors, windows, or crib.
- Two‑way audio with built‑in microphone and speaker plus noise cancellation for clear communication.
- Sound and light alarm to scare away unwanted visitors using siren (up to about 90 dB at close distance) and light effects.
- Local storage via microSD card up to 512 GB and optional Tapo Care cloud storage subscription.
- Privacy zone feature to mask private areas so they are not recorded or monitored.
- Works with Google Assistant and Amazon Alexa for hands‑free voice control (availability varies by region).
Technical highlights
- Image sensor: 1/2.8″ progressive scan CMOS.
- Lens: 3.83 mm, F2.4; FOV 107.52° (diagonal) / 88.11° (horizontal) / 46.65° (vertical).
- Video: up to 30 fps, H.264 compression, 3D DNR and WDR image enhancement.
- Audio: two‑way audio, built‑in mic and speaker, with noise cancellation; siren approx. 90 dB @ 10 cm.
- Network: IEEE 802.11b/g/n 2.4 GHz Wi‑Fi, 1 × 100 Mbps RJ45 Ethernet, supports RTSP and ONVIF (Profile S).
- Security: on‑device machine learning, 128‑bit AES encryption with SSL/TLS, WPA/WPA2‑PSK.
- Installation: tabletop or ceiling mount; indoor use; operating temperature 0 °C to 40 °C, humidity 10–95% RH.
Box contents (for listing)
- Tapo C212 Pan/Tilt Home Security Wi‑Fi Camera unit.
- Power adapter.
- Mounting screws, mounting plate, and camera base.
- Quick start guide.
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