Description

Tapo C225 is a wired, pan/tilt indoor security camera built for people who want crisp 2K QHD video with a genuine physical privacy option. Made by TP-Link’s Tapo brand, this camera is well suited for living rooms, nurseries, and indoor spaces that need both smart security and personal privacy.

At the core of Tapo C225 is its 2K QHD resolution, going well beyond traditional Full HD 1080p to display finer details and incredibly clear video. An extra-large F1.6 aperture and 5-layer lens work together to capture more light, producing crisp, bright pictures even in less-than-ideal lighting.

Coverage is another strong point. Tapo C225 offers a full 360° horizontal field of view with smart motion tracking that rotates at up to 120° per second, precisely following subjects and keeping them continuously in frame. This makes it easy to monitor an entire room from a single camera.

What truly sets Tapo C225 apart is its Physical Privacy Mode. With a simple press of the button on the camera itself, or through the Tapo app, the lens is physically hidden by the housing, giving users complete, tangible control over their private moments rather than relying on a purely digital toggle.

Smart detection is built directly into the system. Tapo C225 uses AI to identify people, pets, and vehicles, while also recognizing abnormal sounds like a baby crying, dog barking, or glass breaking, sending relevant notifications only when needed. Line-crossing and camera tampering detection add further layers of protection.

Night monitoring is equally capable, offering both standard infrared and an invisible 940nm IR mode that removes the distracting red glow at night, keeping visuals clear without disturbing people or pets.

Connectivity rounds out the experience nicely. Tapo C225 works with Amazon Alexa, Google Assistant, and Apple HomeKit for effortless hands-free control, and includes two-way audio for real-time communication. Storage stays flexible too, supporting local microSD recording up to 512GB or optional Tapo Care cloud storage.

Whether placed in a nursery or a living room, Tapo C225 delivers sharp 2K QHD clarity, dependable AI detection, and genuine privacy control in one wired indoor camera.

Full technical specifications are listed below.

Tapo C225 CAMERA

Feature	Specification
Image Sensor	1/3“
Lens	• F/NO: 1.6±5% • Focal Length: 4mm±5%
Night Vision	Night Vision
Resolution	2K QHD (2560 × 1440 px)
View Range	360° Horizontal, 149° Vertical
Interface & Button	• 1× RESET Button • 1× Privacy Button • 1× MicroSD Card Slot (Up to 512 GB)
Pan/Tilt Range	• Pan Mechanical Range: 340° (360° Pan Coverage) • Tilt Mechanical Range: 60° (149° Tilt Coverage)

Tapo C225 VIDEO & AUDIO

Feature	Specification
Maximum Resolution	2K QHD 4MP (2560 × 1440 px)
Frame Rate	15/20/25/30 fps (Default 15fps) / 2560×1440@15fps
Video Streaming	2K QHD
Digital Zoom	None
Video Compression	H.264
Audio Compression	G.711
Live View	Yes
Image Enhancement	3D DNR, WDR
Audio Input & Output	Built-in Microphone and Speaker
Audio Communication	Two-Way Audio with Noise Cancellation
Siren Volume	93dB (Level measured at 4-inch/10-cm distance)

Tapo C225 STORAGE

Feature	Specification
Local Storage	MicroSD Card Slot on Camera (Up to 512 GB)
Cloud Storage	Tapo Care Cloud Storage Services (Subscription required)

Tapo C225 DETECTION and NOTIFICATIONS

Feature	Specification
AI Detection	• Motion Detection • Person Detection • Line-Crossing Detection • Camera Tampering / Tamper Detection • Baby Crying Detection • Vehicle Detection • Pet Detection • Cat Meows Detection • Dog Bark Detection • Glass Break Detection • Smoke Alarm Detection
Activity Zones	Yes (*Only works with Motion Detection)
Output Notification	• System Notification • Notification with Snapshot (Tapo Care Services)

Tapo C225 NETWORK

Feature	Specification
Network Connectivity	Connect via Wi-Fi
Wireless Connectivity	IEEE 802.11b/g/n, 2.4 GHz Wi-Fi
Frequency	2.4 GHz
Protocol	TCP/IP, DHCP, ICMP, DNS, NTP, HTTPS, TCP, UDP, ONVIF
Wireless Security	WPA/WPA2-PSK / WPA3
RTSP	Yes
ONVIF	Yes

Tapo C225 SECURITY

Feature

Specification

Security

• On-Device Machine Learning

• 128-bit AES Encryption with SSL/TLS

• WPA/WPA2-PSK/WPA3

Tapo C225 POWER

Feature	Specification
Power Source	12V DC Power Adapter
Input Voltage	100-240 V, 50/60 Hz
Output Voltage	12 V, 1.0 A (DC Power)

Tapo C225 GENERAL

Feature	Specification
Smart Integration	Google Assistant, Amazon Alexa
Mounting Options	Tabletop, Ceiling-Mounted
Operating Temperature	0℃~40℃
Storage Temperature	-20℃~70℃
Operating Humidity	10%~90% RH, Non-condensing
Storage Humidity	5%~90% RH, Non-condensing
Dimensions (W × D × H)	3.15 × 3.15 × 4.41 in (80 × 80 × 112 mm)
Package Content	• Tapo C225 Camera • DC Power Adapter • Quick Start Guide • Mounting Screws • Mounting Template / Mounting Plate • Camera Base
Certifications	CE, FCC, NCC, BSMI, IC, VCCI, JRF, KC, RCM, WEEE, EAC, RoHS