Description
Tapo C216 is a versatile, indoor/outdoor pan/tilt security camera built for people who want one device flexible enough to cover a nursery, living room, or backyard. Made by TP-Link’s Tapo brand, this camera is well suited for homes that need reliable monitoring both inside and outside without buying multiple units.
At the core of Tapo C216 is its 2K 3MP resolution, offering noticeably more detail than standard 1080p video. This crystal-clear live view makes it easy to identify faces, license plates, and other important details with exceptional precision.
Coverage is a major strength of Tapo C216. It offers a full 360° horizontal and 152° vertical pan/tilt range, eliminating blind spots in entire rooms or outdoor areas. This wide coverage means one camera can effectively replace multiple fixed units, whether monitoring a nursery, a living room, or a driveway.
Smart detection is built directly into the system. Tapo C216 uses AI-powered technology to identify people, vehicles, and pets, while also recognizing baby crying, reducing unnecessary notifications from irrelevant activity. Precise smart motion tracking automatically follows moving subjects and keeps them centered in frame, whether it’s a curious pet or a toddler at playtime.
Night monitoring is equally flexible. Tapo C216 offers full-color night vision using built-in spotlights, a discreet infrared mode for black-and-white surveillance, and a smart mode that automatically switches between the two based on ambient light and motion. This gives users the right balance of clarity and subtlety depending on the situation.
Flexibility is where Tapo C216 truly shines. Because it’s designed for both indoor and outdoor placement, it can check on a baby, keep tabs on pets, and stay connected to outdoor activity all with the same camera. With an IP65 weatherproof rating, it performs reliably through rain, dust, and changing outdoor conditions.
Customizable activity zones and privacy zones let users define exactly which areas trigger alerts and which stay unrecorded, giving precise control over what matters most. Storage stays flexible too, supporting local microSD recording up to 512GB or optional Tapo Care cloud storage.
Whether placed in a nursery or mounted outside a front door, Tapo C216 delivers sharp 2K clarity, wide 360° coverage, and smart AI detection in one adaptable indoor/outdoor camera.
Full technical specifications are listed below.
Tapo C216 CAMERA
| Feature | Specification |
| Image Sensor | 1/3“ Progressive Scan CMOS Starlight Sensor |
| Lens |
• Focal Length: 4 mm ± 5% • Aperture: F2.0 ± 5% • Field of View: 98° (Diagonal), 83° (Horizontal), 47° (Vertical) |
| Night Vision |
• 850 nm IR LED (40 ft / 12 m) • Color Night Vision |
| Day/Night Mechanism | IR-Cut Filter with Auto-Switching |
| Max. Resolution | 2304 × 1296 px (2K 3MP) |
| Interface & Button |
• 1× RESET Button • 1× microSD Card Slot (Up to 512 GB) |
Tapo C216 VIDEO AND AUDIO
| Feature | Specification |
| Live View | Yes |
| Frame Rate | 30 fps |
| Video Compression | H.264 |
| Audio Input & Output | Built-in Microphone and Speaker |
| Audio Communication | Two-Way Audio with Noise Cancellation |
Tapo C216 STORAGE
| Feature | Specification |
| Local Storage | microSD Card Slot on Camera (Up to 512 GB) |
| Cloud Storage | Tapo Care Cloud Storage Services (Subscription required) |
Tapo C216 DETECTION and NOTIFICATIONS
| Feature | Specification |
| AI Detection |
• Motion Detection • Person Detection • Baby Crying Detection • Camera Tampering |
| Activity Zones | Yes (*Only works with Motion Detection and Person Detection) |
| Output Notification |
• System Notification • System Notification with Snapshot (Tapo Care Services) |
Tapo C216 NETWORK
| Feature | Specification |
| Network Connectivity | Connect via Wi-Fi |
| Wireless Connectivity | IEEE 802.11b/g/n, 2.4 GHz Wi-Fi |
| Protocol | TCP/IP, DHCP, ICMP, DNS, NTP, HTTPS, TCP, UDP |
| Transmission Rate |
• 11b: 11 Mbps • 11g: 54 Mbps • 11n: 72.2 Mbps |
| RTSP | Yes |
| ONVIF | Yes |
Tapo C216 SECURITY
| Feature | Specification |
| Security |
• On-Device Machine Learning • 128-bit AES Encryption with SSL/TLS • WPA/WPA2-PSK |
Tapo C216 POWER
| Feature | Specification |
| Power Source | 5 V DC Power Adapter |
| Input Voltage | 100-240 V, 50/60 Hz |
| Output Voltage | 5.0 V, 1.0 A (Type-C Power) |
| DC Power Connector Size | Adapter: USB-A, Camera: USB Type-C |
| Power Cord Length | 2 m |
| Power Consumption | Typical: 2.3 W, Maximum: 5 W |
Tapo C216 GENERAL
| Feature | Specification |
| Smart Integration | Google Assistant, Amazon Alexa, Samsung SmartThings |
| Weather Resistance | IP65 |
| Mounting Options | Tabletop, Wall-Mounted, Ceiling-Mounted |
| Operating Temperature | -20 ºC ~ 50 ºC (-4 °F ~ 122 °F) |
| Storage Temperature | -40 ºC ~ 60 ºC (-40 °F ~ 140 °F) |
| Operating Humidity | 10% ~ 90% RH, Non-condensing |
| Storage Humidity | 0 ~ 90% RH, Non-condensing |
| Dimensions (W × D × H) | 4.15 × 3.06 × 2.75 in (105.3 × 77.8 × 69.8 mm) |
| Weight | 7.76 oz / 220 g |
| Package Content |
• Tapo C216 Camera × 1 • Mounting Bracket × 1 • Mounting Template × 1 • Mounting Anchors × 4 • Mounting Screws × 4 • Power Adapter × 1 • 2 m USB Adapter Cable × 1 • Quick Start Guide |
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