Tapo C520WS – 2K QHD 4MP Outdoor Pan/Tilt Security Wi-Fi Camera with Starlight Color Night Vision, 360° Coverage, Ethernet & IP66 Protection
Overview:
• The TP-Link Tapo C520WS is an outdoor pan/tilt security Wi-Fi camera designed for home, villa, shop, office, warehouse, garage, and outdoor monitoring applications.
• Provides 2K QHD 4MP resolution up to 2560 × 1440 for sharper outdoor surveillance compared with standard 1080p cameras.
• Supports 360° horizontal coverage and 140.7° tilt coverage to reduce blind spots and monitor wider outdoor areas.
• Equipped with a starlight sensor, F1.6 aperture, 2 built-in spotlights, and full-color night vision for clearer night monitoring.
• Supports IR night vision up to 98 ft / 29.9 m for reliable monitoring in dark environments.
• Supports Wi-Fi and Ethernet connection for flexible outdoor installation and stable network performance.
• Built with IP66 weatherproof protection for reliable operation in rain, dust, and outdoor conditions.
• Supports smart AI detection for motion, person, pet, vehicle, line-crossing, and tamper detection.
• Supports local storage via microSD card up to 512GB and optional cloud storage through Tapo Care.
Key Features:
• 2K QHD 4MP Resolution
• 2560 × 1440 Video Quality
• Outdoor Pan/Tilt Security Wi-Fi Camera
• 360° Pan Coverage
• 140.7° Tilt Coverage
• Starlight Color Night Vision
• Full-Color Night Vision
• IR Night Vision up to 98 ft / 29.9 m
• 2 Built-in Spotlights
• Wi-Fi and Ethernet Connection
• Dual Antennas for Reliable Wireless Coverage
• IP66 Weatherproof Protection
• Motion Tracking
• Patrol Mode Support
• Person Detection
• Pet Detection
• Vehicle Detection
• Line-Crossing Detection
• Tamper Detection
• Customizable Activity Zones
• Customizable Sound and Light Alarm
• Two-Way Audio with Noise Cancellation
• Built-in Microphone and Speaker
• microSD Storage up to 512GB
• RTSP and ONVIF Support
• Google Assistant and Amazon Alexa Support
• Tapo App Control
Technical Specifications:
• Product Type: Outdoor Pan/Tilt Security Wi-Fi Camera
• Brand: TP-Link Tapo
• Model: C520WS
• Resolution: 2K QHD 4MP, 2560 × 1440
• Image Sensor: 1/3" Progressive Scan CMOS Starlight Sensor
• Lens: 3.2mm Fixed Lens
• Aperture: F1.6
• Field of View: 112° Diagonal / 95° Horizontal / 53° Vertical
• Pan Mechanical Range: 340°
• Pan Coverage: 360°
• Tilt Mechanical Range: 90°
• Tilt Coverage: 140.7°
• Night Vision: 850nm IR LED up to 98 ft / 29.9 m
• Full-Color Night Vision: Supported
• Lighting: 2 × Built-in Spotlights
• Video Compression: H.264
• Frame Rate: 15 / 20 / 25 / 30fps, Default 15fps
• Digital Zoom: 12×
• Image Enhancement: 3DNR / WDR
• Audio Input & Output: Built-in Microphone and Speaker
• Audio Communication: Two-Way Audio with Noise Cancellation
• Siren Volume: 93dB
• Detection: Motion Detection / Person Detection / Pet Detection / Vehicle Detection / Line-Crossing Detection / Tamper Detection
• Activity Zones: Supported
• Network Connection: Wi-Fi / Ethernet
• Wireless Connectivity: IEEE 802.11b/g/n/ax, 2.4GHz Wi-Fi
• Ethernet Port: 1 × 10/100Mbps RJ45 Port
• Protocols: RTSP / ONVIF
• Interface & Buttons: Ethernet Port / Reset Button / microSD Card Slot
• Local Storage: microSD Card Slot up to 512GB
• Cloud Storage: Tapo Care Cloud Storage Services
• Security: On-Device Machine Learning / 128-bit AES Encryption with SSL/TLS / WPA/WPA2-PSK
• Power Source: 9V DC Power Adapter
• Input Voltage: 100–240V, 50/60Hz
• Power Output: 9V DC, 0.85A
• Smart Integration: Google Assistant / Amazon Alexa
• Weather Resistance: IP66
• Mounting Options: Ceiling-Mounted / Wall-Mounted / Pole-Mounted
• Operating Temperature: -30°C to 60°C
• Operating Humidity: 10% to 90% RH, Non-Condensing
• Dimensions: 123.8 × 123 × 90mm
• Package Content: Tapo C520WS Camera / Power Adapter / Mounting Anchors / Mounting Screws / Bracket Screws / Mounting Template / Mounting Bracket / Waterproof Seal / Waterproof Cable Attachments / Quick Start Guide
• Application: Outdoor Smart Security Monitoring
Applications:
• Home Outdoor Monitoring
• Villa Security
• Apartment Building Entrances
• Shop and Retail Monitoring
• Office Outdoor Surveillance
• Warehouse Entrances
• Garage Monitoring
• Parking Area Monitoring
• Front Door Monitoring
• Backyard Monitoring
• Small Business Security
• Outdoor Areas Requiring Pan/Tilt Coverage
• Outdoor Areas Requiring Full-Color Night Monitoring
• Outdoor Areas Requiring Wi-Fi or Ethernet Connection
Connect Gates Recommendation:
• Connect Gates recommends the TP-Link Tapo C520WS for customers who need an outdoor pan/tilt Wi-Fi camera with higher image quality, strong night monitoring, and flexible network connection.
• Its 2K QHD 4MP resolution, starlight color night vision, 360° pan coverage, 140.7° tilt coverage, Ethernet support, IP66 weatherproof design, AI detection, two-way audio, RTSP/ONVIF support, and microSD storage up to 512GB make it suitable for villas, homes, shops, offices, warehouses, garages, parking areas, and outdoor monitoring points.