Tapo C217
Indoor/Outdoor Home Security Wi-Fi Camera
- Sharper Than Standard HD: With 2K video resolution, you'll see more detail than 1080p video. Identify important moments with greater clarity.
- 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 people, vehicles, and pets that come into frame, reducing unnecessary notifications from irrelevant activity.
- Use Indoors or Outdoors: Check on your baby, keep tabs on pets, and stay connected to outdoor activity with flexible indoor and outdoor placement.
- Color Night Vision: Built-in spotlights help 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.
Panoramic Security:
From Baby's Room to Backyard
Indoor/Outdoor Pan/Tilt Security Camera
Year-Round Reliability
(Up to 512 GB)†
All-Around Indoor & Outdoor Protection
Enjoy comprehensive surveillance both indoors and outdoors with an IP65 rating. From deterring package theft at your front door and safeguarding vehicles to closely monitoring a baby's room.
IP65Weatherproof
Pan/Tilt View
Smooth, panoramic pan/tilt views ensure comprehensive coverage, capturing every movement with fluid motion.
AI-Powered Detection: No Subscription Required
Gain peace of mind and receive more relevant real-time notifications with AI detection that alerts you when people are detected within frame or when a baby's cries are detected – no additional fees or subscription needed.
Focus on What Matters: Customize Activity Zones
Eliminate unnecessary alerts and receive notifications only for the areas you choose to monitor. Create custom activity zones to pinpoint specific areas, like your front door or driveway, ensuring you're only alerted to relevant activity.
Smart Motion Tracking:
Continuously Monitors & Follows Movement
Motion triggers automatic tracking, keeping people and pets within the camera's view even as they move.
2K 3MP Live View & Color Night Vision
Flexible Storage Choices
Save recorded videos on the microSD card† (up to 512 GB) or Tapo H500 (up to 16TB*), or by using Tapo Care‡ cloud services.
†MicroSD Card purchased separately.
‡Tapo Care cloud storage services require a subscription. A free trial for the first month is provided.
Enjoy up to 16TB local storage with Tapo H500.*
Maintain Privacy:
Define Zones to Remain Unmonitored
Protect your personal space by creating custom privacy zones. Exclude sensitive areas from recordings and live views, giving you complete control over what is captured.
Two-Way Audio
Engage in seamless real-time conversations with anyone within the camera's view thanks to integrated microphone and speakers.
Pair with Smart Assistants
Use voice commands with Amazon Alexa, Google Assistant, and Samsung Bixby for hands-free control.
Your Complete Control Center: The Tapo App.
| Image Sensor | 1/2.8“ Progressive Scan CMOS Starlight Sensor |
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| 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 |
| Interface & Button | 1× RESET Button1× microSD Card Slot (Up to 512 GB) |
| Maximum Resolution | 2304 × 1296 px |
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| Frame Rate | 30 fps |
| Video Compression | H.264 |
| Live View | Yes |
| Image Enhancement | 3DNRWDR |
| 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) |
| Local Storage | microSD Card Slot on Camera (Up to 512 GB) |
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| Cloud Storage | Tapo Care Cloud Storage Services (Subscription required) |
| AI Detection | Motion DetectionPerson DetectionBaby Cry DetectionCamera Tampering |
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| Activity Zones | Yes*Only works with Motion Detection and Person Detection. |
| Output Notification | System NotificationSystem Notification with Snapshot (Tapo Care Services) |
| Network Connectivity | Connect via Wi-Fi |
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| Wireless Connectivity | IEEE 802.11b/g/n, 2.4 GHz Wi-Fi |
| Protocol | TCP/IP, DHCP, ICMP, DNS, NTP, HTTPS, TCP, UDP |
| RTSP | Yes |
| ONVIF | Yes |
| Transmission Rate | 11b: 11 Mbps11g: 54 Mbps11n: 72.2 Mbps |
| Security | On-Device Machine Learning128-bit AES Encryption with SSL/TLSWPA/WPA2-PSK |
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| Power Source | 5 V DC Power Adapter |
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| 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 ACamera: USB Type C |
| Power Cord Length | 2 m |
| Typical Power Consumption | 2.3 W |
| Maximum Power Consumption | 5 W |
| 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 x D x H ) | 4.15 × 3.06 × 2.75 in (105.3 × 77.8 × 69.8 mm) |
| Weight | 7.76 oz / 220 g |
| Package Content | Tapo C217 Camera × 1Mounting Bracket × 1Mounting Template × 1Mounting Anchors × 4Mounting Screws × 4Power Adapter × 12 m USB Adapter Cable × 1Quick Start Guide |