Description
Tapo C250 is a wired, pan/tilt indoor security camera built for people who want ultra-clear 4K video with smart AI-powered tracking. Made by TP-Link’s Tapo brand, this camera is well suited for living rooms, nurseries, and indoor spaces that need reliable, subscription-free monitoring.
At the core of Tapo C250 is its 4K 8MP resolution, capturing every detail with genuinely ultra-clear video quality. This ensures faces, activity, and important moments stay sharp and easy to review, whether checking on a room or a family member.
Coverage is another strong point. Tapo C250 offers a full 360° horizontal and 114° vertical pan/tilt range, giving it the flexibility to cover far more area than a fixed camera. This wide range of motion makes it possible to monitor an entire room from a single mounting point.
What makes Tapo C250 especially capable is its AI auto-zoom tracking. The camera automatically zooms in and follows moving people and pets, even from a distance, keeping important activity clearly in frame without any manual adjustment needed.
Smart detection is built directly into the system and offered completely free. Tapo C250 uses AI technology to detect humans, pets, and even a baby’s cry, sending instant notifications the moment something meaningful happens. Customizable block zones also let users keep private areas of a room from being monitored at all.
Night monitoring is handled through infrared night vision, providing clear visibility up to 40 feet even in low-light conditions. This makes Tapo C250 just as useful for keeping watch over a sleeping baby as it is for general indoor security.
Deterrence features add an extra layer of protection. Tapo C250 includes a sound and light alarm that triggers attention-grabbing effects to scare away unwanted visitors, giving users an active way to respond to unusual activity.
Connectivity and audio round out the experience. Tapo C250 offers two-way audio with noise cancellation for clear real-time communication, and works with Amazon Alexa, Google Assistant, and Samsung SmartThings for hands-free control. Storage stays flexible too, supporting local microSD recording up to 512GB or optional Tapo Care cloud storage.
Whether placed in a living room or a nursery, Tapo C250 delivers exceptional 4K clarity, smart AI tracking, and reliable indoor coverage in one wired camera.
Full technical specifications are listed below.
Tapo C250 CAMERA
| Feature | Specification |
| Image Sensor | 1/2.7” CMOS Sensor |
| Lens |
• Focal Length: 4mm • Aperture: F1.6 • Field of View: 105.4° (Diagonal), 88° (Horizontal), 46° (Vertical) |
| Night Vision | IR Night Vision (up to 40 ft. away) |
| Lighting | 2× 850nm IR LED |
| Interface & Button |
• 1× RESET Button • 1× MicroSD Card Slot |
| Pan/Tilt Range |
• Pan Mechanical Range: 340° (360° Pan Coverage) • Tilt Mechanical Range: 70° (116° Tilt Coverage) |
Tapo C250 VIDEO & AUDIO
| Feature | Specification |
| Maximum Resolution | 3840 × 2160 (4K) |
| Frame Rate | 20 fps |
| Digital Zoom | 18.0x |
| Video Compression | H.265 |
| Live View | Yes |
| Image Enhancement | WDR |
| Audio Input & Output | Built-in Microphone and Speaker |
| Audio Communication | Two-Way Audio with Noise Cancellation |
| Siren Volume | 96 dB (Level measured at 4-inch/10-cm distance) |
Tapo C250 STORAGE
| Feature | Specification |
| Local Storage | MicroSD Card Slot on Camera (Up to 512 GB) |
| Cloud Storage | Tapo Care Cloud Storage Services |
Tapo C250 DETECTION and NOTIFICATIONS
| Feature | Specification |
| Sensor | Single Motion Sensor: PIR Sensor |
| AI Detection |
• Motion Detection • Person Detection • Pet Detection • Vehicle Detection • Line-Crossing Detection • Lens Tamper Detection • Baby Crying Detection • Abnormal Sound Detection (glass breaking, cats meow, dogs bark) |
| Activity Zones | Yes (*Only works with Motion/Person/Pet/Vehicle Detection) |
| Output Notification |
• App Notifications of Camera Event • App Notification of AI Detection Event with Snapshot (Subscription Required) • App Notifications of Camera Offline • Email Notification of Detection Event |
Tapo C250 NETWORK
| Feature | Specification |
| Network Connectivity | Connect via Wi-Fi |
| Wireless Connectivity | IEEE 802.11b/g/n, 2.4 GHz Wi-Fi |
| Ethernet Port | No |
| RTSP | Yes |
| ONVIF | Yes (Profile S) |
Tapo C250 SECURITY
| Feature | Specification |
| Security |
• Local AI Detection • 128-bit AES Encryption with SSL/TLS • WPA/WPA2-PSK/WPA3-PSK |
Tapo C250 POWER
| Feature | Specification |
| Power Source | 9V/0.85A DC Power Adapter |
| Input Voltage | 9V, 0.85A, DC Jack Power |
| Output Voltage | N/A |
| Power Cord Length | 3.0 m |
Tapo C250 GENERAL
| Feature | Specification |
| Smart Integration | Google Assistant, Amazon Alexa, IFTTT, Samsung SmartThings |
| Weather Resistance | None |
| System Requirements | Tapo App: iOS 12.0 or higher, Android 7.0 or higher |
| Mounting Options | Wall-Mounted |
| Operating Temperature | 32°F – 104°F (0°C – 40°C) |
| Storage Temperature | -40°F – 140°F (-40℃ – 60℃) |
| Operating Humidity | 10%~90% RH, Non-condensing |
| Storage Humidity | 0~90% RH, Non-condensing |
| Dimensions (H × W × D) |
• Without Foot Pads: 85.4 × 86.8 × 117.2 mm • With Foot Pads: 85.4 × 86.8 × 117.7 mm |
| Package Content |
• Tapo C250 Camera × 1 • Power Adapter × 1 • Mounting Anchors × 2 • Mounting Screws × 2 • Mounting Template Sticker × 1 • Camera Base × 1 • Quick Start Guide |
| Certifications | CE, FCC, JRF, NCC, BSMI, VCCI |
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