Description
Tapo C260 is a wired, pan/tilt indoor security camera built for people who want 4K clarity combined with intelligent facial recognition. Made by TP-Link’s Tapo brand, this camera is well suited for living rooms, nurseries, and indoor spaces that need detailed, subscription-free monitoring.
At the core of Tapo C260 is its 4K 8MP resolution, revealing extraordinary detail that other cameras simply miss. Combined with up to 18x zoom, it lets users see critical details clearly, even when zoomed in from across a room.
Coverage is another strong point. Tapo C260 offers a full 360° horizontal and 116° vertical pan/tilt range, automatically locking onto and following movement so important events always stay in frame. This wide range of motion makes it possible to monitor an entire room from a single mounting point.
What makes Tapo C260 especially smart is its free, on-device facial recognition. The camera recognizes and tags strangers, family, and friends for easy identification, categorizing events by face so users can quickly retrieve clips involving a specific person. All facial data is processed locally rather than uploaded to the cloud, keeping privacy fully protected.
Smart detection extends beyond faces as well. Tapo C260 identifies people, pets, and vehicles using AI, reducing unnecessary notifications from irrelevant activity. For families with young children, it also includes baby crying detection, making it a genuinely useful nursery camera alongside its security role.
Night monitoring is handled through Color Night Vision, using a starlight sensor and built-in spotlights to reveal colorful footage after dark. A naptime-friendly invisible night vision mode is also available, keeping watch over a sleeping baby without disruptive visible red lights.
Privacy is built into the design as well. Tapo C260 includes a physical privacy mode that blocks the lens entirely with the housing in just one tap through the Tapo app, along with customizable block zones to keep certain spaces from being recorded.
Two-way audio with noise cancellation allows clear communication from anywhere, while dual-band Wi-Fi ensures a stable connection. Storage stays flexible too, supporting local microSD recording or optional Tapo Care cloud storage, with no subscription required for core AI features.
Whether placed in a living room or a nursery, Tapo C260 delivers exceptional 4K clarity, smart facial recognition, and thoughtful privacy controls in one wired indoor camera.
Full technical specifications are listed below.
Tapo C260 CAMERA
| Feature | Specification |
| Image Sensor | 1/2.7“ Progressive Scan CMOS Starlight Sensor |
| Lens |
• Focal Length: 4.3 mm • Aperture: F1.6 • Field of View: 109.6° (Diagonal), 91.5° (Horizontal), 46.1° (Vertical) |
| Night Vision | 850 nm IR LEDs (40 ft / 12 m) |
| Day/Night Mechanism | IR-Cut Filter with Auto-Switching |
| Interface & Button |
• 1× RESET Button • 1× microSD Card Slot (Up to 512 GB) |
Tapo C260 VIDEO & AUDIO
| Feature | Specification |
| Maximum Resolution | 4K 8MP (3840 × 2160 px) |
| Frame Rate | 15/20/25 fps (Default 20 fps) |
| Digital Zoom | 18x |
| Video Compression | H.264 |
| Live View | Yes |
| Image Enhancement | 3DNR, WDR |
| Audio Input & Output | Built-in microphone and speaker |
| Audio Communication | Two-Way Audio with Noise Cancellation |
| Siren Volume | 90 dB (Level measured at 4-inch/10-cm distance) |
Tapo C260 STORAGE
| Feature | Specification |
| Local Storage | MicroSD Card Slot on Camera (Up to 512 GB) |
| Cloud Storage | Tapo Care Cloud Storage Services (Subscription required) |
Tapo C260 DETECTION and NOTIFICATIONS
| Feature | Specification |
| AI Detection |
• 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 | Yes (*Only works with Motion Detection) |
| Output Notification |
• System Notification • System Notification with Snapshot (Tapo Care Services) |
Tapo C260 NETWORK
| Feature | Specification |
| Network Connectivity | Connect via Wi-Fi |
| Wireless Connectivity | IEEE 802.11a/b/g/n, 2.4 & 5 GHz Wi-Fi |
| Protocol | TCP/IP, DHCP, ICMP, DNS, NTP, HTTPS, TCP, UDP |
| Transmission Rate |
• 11b: 11 Mbps • 11a/g: 54 Mbps • 11n: 72.2 Mbps |
| RTSP | Yes |
| ONVIF | Yes |
Tapo C260 SECURITY
| Feature | Specification |
| Security |
• On-Device Machine Learning • 128-bit AES Encryption with SSL/TLS • WPA/WPA2-PSK / WPA3-Personal |
Tapo C260 POWER
| Feature | Specification |
| Power Source | 5V DC Power Adapter |
| Input Voltage | 100-240 V, 50/60 Hz |
| Output Voltage | 5 V, 2 A (Type-A Port) |
| Power Cord Length | 3 m |
| Power Consumption | Typical: 2.5 W, Maximum: 8.65 W |
Tapo C260 GENERAL
| Feature | Specification |
| Smart Integration | Google Assistant, Amazon Alexa, Samsung SmartThings |
| Mounting Options | Tabletop, Ceiling-Mounted, Wall-Mounted |
| Operating Temperature | 0 ℃ ~ 40 ℃ (32 °F ~ 104 °F) |
| Storage Temperature | -20 ℃ ~ 60 ℃ (-4 °F ~ 140 °F) |
| Operating Humidity | 10%~90% RH, Non-condensing |
| Storage Humidity | 5%~90% RH, Non-condensing |
| Dimensions (W × D × H) | 2.94 × 3.49 × 4.70 in (74.59 × 88.74 × 118.87 mm) |
| Weight | 7.4 oz / 210.6 g |
| Package Content |
• Tapo C260 Camera × 1 • Power Adapter × 1 • 3m / 9.84ft USB-Type C Power Cord × 1 • Mounting Anchors × 2 • Mounting Screws × 2 • L-Shaped Mounting Bracket × 1 • Mounting Template Sticker × 1 • Quick Start Guide |
| Certifications | CE, FCC |
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