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Tapo C260 V2 Datasheet
Pan/Tilt AI Home Security Wi-Fi Camera
Overview
Tapo 4K Clarity, Every Detail, Every Moment, Captured.
· Reveal What Other Cameras Miss: 4K video resolution captures extraordinary detail. See critical details clearly, even at up to 18× zoom.
· Keeps Activity Front and Center: 360° pan and tilt coverage automatically locks onto and follows movement. Important events stay in frame.
· Smarter Alerts, Fewer Distractions: AI-powered detection identifies familiar faces and pets that come into frame, reducing unnecessary notifications from irrelevant activity.
· Color Night Vision: The starlight sensor and built-in spotlights helps provide colorful nighttime footage, making it easier to see important details after dark.
·Naptime-Friendly Night Vision: Invisible night vision keeps an eye on your sleeping baby without the distraction of visible red lights, while baby crying alerts notify you when your attention is needed.
· Privacy You Can See and Control: Enable Physical Privacy Mode to completely block the lens and create custom privacy zones to keep sensitive areas out of view and blocked from monitoring.
· Local and Cloud Storage: Save recorded videos on a microSD Card (up to 512 GB, purchased separately) or use Tapo Care cloud storage services (subscribe separately).
Highlights
Smarter Security in 4K
Everything you need in one camera: ultra-clear 4K vision, universal Matter compatibility, and a physical lens shield for uncompromised privacy.
Features
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AI Detection for What Matters Receive real-time alerts for recognized faces,* baby crying, and pet activity. |
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Smart Motion Tracking Automatically detects and follows motion so you never miss important moments. |
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Ultra-HD 4K Precision Monitor your world in high resolution and magnify any scene with 18x digital zoom. |
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Works with Your Favorite App Seamlessly integrate with your Matter-compatible smart home for easier device management and automation.△ |
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Total 360° Visibility Easily scan the room to see pets, kids, or loved ones, giving you total peace of mind. |
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Custom Privacy Zones Block out sensitive areas of your home so they’re never captured on video. |
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Local & Cloud Storage Choose local storage with a microSD card or upgrade to Tapo Care for encrypted cloud storage.◇ |
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Physical Lens Shield Enable Privacy Mode to have the lens physically blocked for complete peace of mind. |
Specifications
| Camera | |
| Image Sensor | 1/2.7” CMOS Sensor |
| Lens | Focal Length: 4.3 mm Aperture: F1.6 Field of View: 109.6° (Diagonal), 91.5° (Horizontal), 46.1° (Vertical) |
| Pan-Tilt Range | Pan Mechanical Range: 340° (360° Pan Coverage) Tilt Mechanical Range: 70° (116° Tilt Coverage) |
| Night Vision | Infrared Night Vision (40 ft / 12 m) |
| Night Mode | Infrared Mode |
| Day/Night Switch | YES |
| Lighting | 2× 850nm IR LED 1× Alarm white LED |
| Interface & Button | 1× RESET Button 1× microSD Card Slot |
| Video & Audio | |
| Maximum Resolution | 4K (3840 × 2160 px) |
| Frame Rate | Up to 25 fps |
| Digital Zoom | 18× |
| Live View | Yes |
| Video Compression | H.264 |
| Image Enhancement | WDR |
| Audio Input & Output | Built-in Microphone and Speaker |
| Audio Communication | Two-Way Audio with Noise Cancellation |
| Siren Volume | 99 dB (Level measured at 4-inch/10-cm distance) |
| Output Type | Wi-Fi 6 2.4GHz/5GHz |
| Video Capture Format | MP4 |
| Storage | |
| Local Storage | MicroSD Card Slot on Camera (Up to 512 GB) (SD Card Purchased Separately) |
| Cloud Storage | Tapo Care Cloud Storage Services (Subscription required) |
| Hub Storage | Compatible with Tapo Hub (sold separately) |
| Detection & Notification | |
| Sensor | None |
| AI Detection | Human Face Detection Motion Detection Person Detection Pet Detection Vehicle Detection Baby Cry Detection Cat Meows Detection Dog Barking Detection Breaking Glass Detection Line-Crossing Detection Tamper Detection |
| Motion Detection Range | 59ft (18m) in day, 49.2ft (15m) in night vision infrared |
| Activity Zones | Yes *Only works with Motion/Person/Pet/Vehicle/Human Face Detection |
| Alarm Type | Manually Siren via APP Control Customizable Sound Alarm Sound Alarm Light Alarm |
| Output Notification | App Notifications of Camera Event App Notification of AI Detection Event with Snapshot (Subscription Required) App Notifications of Camera Offline |
| Network | |
| Network Connectivity | Connect via Wi-Fi |
| Wireless Connectivity | IEEE 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax, 2.4 GHz/5GHz Wi-Fi |
| Wireless Communication Technology | Bluetooth(for setup only) Wi-Fi |
| Transmission Rate | 11b: 11 Mbps 11a: 54 Mbps 11g: 54 Mbps 11n: 150 Mbps |
| Protocol | TCP/IP, DHCP, ICMP, DNS, NTP, HTTPS, TCP, UDP |
| Security | |
| Security | 128-bit AES Encryption with SSL/TLS WPA/WPA2-PSK/WPA3-PSK |
| Power | |
| Power Source | 5V DC Power Adapter |
| Input Voltage | 5.0 V, 2.0 A, Type-C Power |
| Output Voltage | N/A |
| Power Connector Size | Type C |
| Power Cord Length | 3.0m (9.8ft) |
| Typical Power Consumption | 2.3 W |
| Maximum Power Consumption | 6.7 W |
| General | |
| Certifications | CE,EAA,NCC, BSMI, NTRA, JRF, VCCI, RCM, IC, KC, ONVIF, CE-LVD |
| Smart Integration | Google Assistant, Amazon Alexa, Matter, Samsung SmartThings |
| Weather Resistance | NA |
| Mounting Options | Ceiling-Mounted Wall-Mounted |
| Operating Temperature | 0℃~40℃ (32℉~104℉) |
| Storage Temperature | -20℃~60℃ (-4℉~140℉) |
| Operating Humidity | 10%~90% RH, Non-condensing |
| Storage Humidity | 0~90% RH, Non-condensing |
| Charging Temperature | N/A |
| Weight | Camera Weight: 7.76 oz /220 g |
| Dimensions |
2.94*3.49*4.68 in (74.59*88.74*118.87 mm) (with pad) 2.94*3.49*4.66 in(74.59*88.74*118.37 mm) (without pad) |
| Package Contents | Tapo Camera × 1 Power Adapter × 1 3m/9.84ft USB-Type-C Power Cord × 1 Mounting Anchors × 2 Mounting Screws × 2 L-Shaped Mounting Brackets× 1 Mounting Templates × 1 Quick Start Guide |
| Mounting Screw Size |  |
◇ microSD sold separately. Actual storage capacity depends on the size of the microSD card used. Subscribe for cloud storage at https://www.tapo.com/tapocare/
§ Tapo C260 does not have an Ethernet port and can only be connected via Wi-Fi.
△ Matter compatibility requires a compatible Matter controller and a stable 2.4GHz/5GHz Wi-Fi network. Performance and feature availability (including voice control and automation) may vary by third-party ecosystem (e.g., Google Home, Amazon Alexa, Samsung SmartThings). Use of third-party platforms is subject to their respective terms and privacy policies. Continuous internet access and firmware updates are required for full functionality.
*Facial recognition is not available in Illinois and Texas.