2K QHD Live View
Adopting a 2560 x 1440 resolution, Tapo C520WS provides 1.7 x more pixels and delivers sharper images than 1080p.

Starlight Color Night Vision
Enhances your security by revealing brighter, full-color images and vivid details even in low-light conditions with built-in spotlights and the starlight sensor.

360 Degree All-Round Protection
Enjoy 360deg horizontal and 130deg vertical views with motion tracking to eliminate blind spots. Activate patrol mode to cruise among multiple custom points.

Comprehensive AI Detection
Smart AI accurately identifies people, pets, and vehicles while featuring tamper and line-crossing detection, minimizing false alerts and unnecessary notifications.

Flexible Connections & Reliable Networking
Connect your camera via Wi-Fi or Ethernet for flexible installation. Powerful dual antennas ensure connectivity up to 492ft in open areas.

IP66 Weatherproofing
Offers excellent waterproof and dustproof performance for outdoor scenarios. It works well in rain, dust, and heat.

Customizable Sound and Light Alarm
The ultra-bright adjustable light deters unwanted visitors, while custom audio alarms offer further use.

Secure Local & Cloud Storage
Save crucial moments to a microSD card (up to 512 GB) or subscribe to Tapo Care for cloud storage after a 30-day free trial, ensuring you never lose important footage.

Two-Way Audio
Enables communication through a built-in microphone and speaker.

2K QHD Resolution & Starlight Color Night Vision
Tapo C520WS offers enhanced video quality with a 2560 x 1440 resolution, providing 1.7x more pixels and sharper images than 1080p. At night, its built-in spotlights and starlight sensor reveal brighter, full-color images and vivid details, enhancing your security.

Flexible Connections & Reliable Networking
Connect your camera via Wi-Fi or Ethernet for flexible installation. Powerful dual antennas ensure connectivity up to 492ft in open areas.

Build to Withstand Water & Dust
With IP66 weatherproofing, Tapo C520WS offers excellent waterproof and dustproof performance for outdoor scenarios. It works well in rain, dust, and heat.

Specifications

Image Sensor
1/3" Progressive Scan CMOS Starlight Sensor

Lens
Focal Length: 3.2 mm
Aperture: F1.6
Field of View: 112° (Diagonal), 95°(Horizontal), 53°(Vertical)

Night Vision
850 nm IR LED (98 ft / 29.9 m)
Full-Color Night Vision

Lighting
2x Built-in Spotlights

Interface and Button
1x Ethernet Port
1x RESET Button
1x MicroSD Card Slot (Up to 512GB)

Pan/Tilt Range
Pan Mechanical Range: 340° (360° Pan Coverage)
Tilt Mechanical Range: 90°(140.7° Tilt Coverage)

Maximum Resolution
2K QHD 4MP (2560 x 1440 px)

Frame Rate
15/20/25/30 fps (Default 15 fps)

Digital Zoom
12x

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

Local Storage
MicroSD Card Slot on Camera (Up to 512 GB)

Cloud Storage
Tapo Care Cloud Storage Services (Subscription required)

AI Detection
Motion Detection
Person Detection
Pet Detection
Vehicle Detection
Line-Crossing Detection
Tamper Detection

Activity Zones
Yes

Output Notification
System Notification
System Notification with Snapshot (Tapo Care Services)

Network Connectivity
Connect via Wi-Fi or Ethernet

Wireless Connectivity
IEEE 802.11b/g/n/ax, 2.4 GHz Wi-Fi

Ethernet Port
1x 10/100 Mbps RJ45 Port on Camera

RTSP
Yes

ONVIF
Yes

Security
On-Device Machine Learning
128-bit AES Encryption with SSL/TLS
WPA/WPA2-PSK

Power Source
9V DC Power Adapter

Input Voltage
100-240 V, 50/60 Hz

Output Voltage
9 V, 0.85 A (DC Power)

Smart Integration
Google Assistant, Amazon Alexa

Weather Resistance
IP66

System Requirements
Tapo App: iOS 9.0 or higher, Android 4.4 or higher

Mounting Options
Ceiling-Mounted
Wall-Mounted
Pole-Mounted (Pole-Mounting loops required but not included)

Dimensions (W x D x H)
4.9 x 4.8 x 3.5 in (123.8 x 123 x 90 mm)

Certifications
CE, FCC, RoHS, RCM

Package Content
Tapo C520WS Camera
Power Adapter
Mounting Anchors
Mounting Screws
Bracket Screws
Mounting Template
Mounting Bracket
Waterproof Seal
Waterproof Cable Attachments
Quick Start Guide