Overview Summary
Keep your home protected with the TP-Link Tapo C230 3K 5MP Pan/Tilt AI WiFi Camera. With sharp 3K resolution, smooth pan and tilt control, and smart AI detection for people, pets and vehicles, you can monitor what matters most in real time. Enhanced night vision, motion tracking and two-way audio make it easy to stay connected whether you're at work or away on holiday.
Designed for modern South African homes, the Tapo C230 supports up to 512GB microSD storage and works with Google Assistant and Amazon Alexa for hands-free control. Easy to set up over 2.4GHz WiFi, it's a smart choice for indoor security. Buy now and enjoy reliable, high-quality home monitoring. Shop now for peace of mind.
Performance tier: Advanced
Uses: Indoor home security, baby monitoring, pet monitoring, office surveillance, entryway monitoring Overview
TP-Link Tapo C230 3K 5MP Pan Tilt AI Home Security Wi-Fi Camera
The Tapo C230 is a powerful pan tilt AI home security Wi-Fi camera designed to deliver sharp 3K 5MP video, intelligent detection, and flexible storage options for modern households. With wide viewing coverage, smart tracking, and two-way audio, it helps you monitor what matters most in real time. Enhanced night vision up to 40 ft, customizable privacy zones, and compatibility with Google Assistant and Amazon Alexa make it a reliable and convenient indoor security solution.
Description
The TP-Link Tapo C230 combines 3K 5MP ultra clear video, 360 degree pan coverage, and AI powered detection to give you complete visibility of your home. It identifies people, pets, vehicles, and important sounds such as baby crying, then sends instant notifications to your phone. With motion tracking, customizable activity zones, two-way audio, and support for up to 512GB microSD storage, this Wi-Fi security camera delivers smart protection, flexible monitoring, and peace of mind in one compact device.
Features
Crystal Clear 3K 5MP Video for Everyday Security
Capture fine details with a maximum resolution of 2880 x 1620. Whether you are checking on family members, pets, or monitoring entry points, the 3K 5MP resolution ensures lifelike clarity. Digital zoom allows you to focus on specific areas without losing important detail.
Key camera highlights include:
- 1/3 inch progressive scan CMOS starlight sensor for improved low light performance
- 4mm lens with F2.0 aperture
- Field of view: 88 degree diagonal, 75 degree horizontal, 41 degree vertical
- Advanced night vision with 850 nm IR LED up to 40 ft
Wide Pan Tilt Coverage with Smart Motion Tracking
The Tapo C230 offers broad mechanical movement, helping you cover more space with fewer blind spots. When motion is detected, the camera can automatically follow the subject to keep it within view.
Pan and tilt capabilities:
- Up to 360 degree horizontal coverage with 340 degree mechanical range
- 69 degree mechanical tilt range
- Automatic motion tracking for active monitoring
This makes it ideal for living rooms, nurseries, offices, and other indoor areas where full visibility is important.
AI Detection for Smarter Alerts
Built in AI technology helps reduce unnecessary notifications by identifying specific events. The camera can distinguish between people, pets, and vehicles, while also detecting certain sounds.
Supported detection types:
- Motion detection
- Person detection
- Pet detection
- Vehicle detection
- Baby cry detection
- Line crossing detection
- Tamper detection
- Glass breaking, dog barking, and cat meowing detection
You can also create multiple customizable activity zones to focus alerts only on selected areas such as doors, windows, or hallways.
Two-Way Audio and Built-In Siren
Communicate directly through the camera using its built in microphone and speaker. Whether you want to greet a visitor or calm a pet, two-way audio with noise cancellation ensures clear communication.
Additional audio and alarm capabilities:
- Two-way audio with noise cancellation
- 99 dB siren for deterrence
- Live view through the Tapo app
Flexible Storage with microSD and Cloud Options
The Tapo C230 supports local and cloud storage for recorded footage. Insert a microSD card of up to 512GB for direct on-device storage, or subscribe to Tapo Care cloud services for secure online backup and additional notification snapshots.
Storage options:
- microSD card slot up to 512GB
- Optional Tapo Care cloud storage
- H.264 video compression for efficient file sizes
Enhanced Privacy and Secure Connection
Protect your personal space with customizable privacy zones that block selected areas from recording. This allows you to monitor entry points while keeping private areas off camera.
Security and connectivity details:
- On device machine learning
- 128 bit AES encryption with SSL/TLS
- WPA and WPA2 PSK support
- IEEE 802.11b/g/n 2.4GHz Wi-Fi connectivity
- RTSP and ONVIF support
Smart Home Compatibility and Easy Setup
The camera integrates smoothly into your smart home environment. Use voice commands through Google Assistant or Amazon Alexa to control and view your camera hands free.
General information:
- Power source: 9V DC adapter
- Input: 100 to 240V, 50/60 Hz
- Mounting options: tabletop or ceiling mounted
- Operating temperature: 0 to 40 C
- Compact size: 85.4 x 86.8 x 117.7 mm
In the box you will find the Tapo C230 camera, power adapter, mounting screws and anchors, mounting template, camera base, and quick start guide.
The TP-Link Tapo C230 3K 5MP Wi-Fi security camera is a smart choice for anyone looking to improve home monitoring with high resolution video, intelligent alerts, and reliable indoor coverage.
Specifications
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Specifications |
| Product Code | NET-TL-TAPO-C230 |
| CAMERA |
| Image Sensor | 1/3" Progressive Scan CMOS Starlight Sensor |
| Lens | Focal Length: 4 mm |
| Aperture: F2.0 |
| Field of View: 88degrees (Diagonal), 75degrees(Horizontal), 41degrees(Vertical) |
| Night Vision | 850 nm IR LED (40 ft / 12 m) |
| Interface & Button | 1 x RESET Button |
| 1 x MicroSD Card Slot (Up to 512GB) |
| Pan/Tilt Range | Pan Mechanical Range: 340degrees (360degrees Pan Coverage) |
| Tilt Mechanical Range: 69degrees |
| VIDEO & AUDIO |
| Maximum Resolution | 3K 5MP (2880 x 1620 px) |
| Frame Rate | 15/20/25/30 fps (Default 15fps) |
| Video Compression | H.264 |
| Live View | Yes |
| Image Enhancement | 3D DNR |
| BLC |
| Audio Input & Output | Built-in Microphone and Speaker |
| Audio Communication | Two-Way Audio with Noise Cancellation |
| Siren Volume | 99dB (Level measured at 4-inch/10-cm distance) |
| STORAGE |
| Local Storage | MicroSD Card Slot on Camera (Up to 512 GB) |
| Cloud Storage | Tapo Care Cloud Storage Services (Subscription required) |
| DETECTION and NOTIFICATIONS |
| AI Detection | Motion Detection |
| Person Detection |
| Line-Crossing Detection |
| Tamper Detection |
| BabyCry Detection |
| Vehicle Detection |
| Pet Detection |
| Meow Detection |
| Bark Detection |
| Glass-Breaking Detection |
| Activity Zones | Yes |
| Output Notification | System Notification |
| System Notification with Snapshot (Tapo Care Services) |
| NETWORK |
| Network Connectivity | Connect via Wi-Fi |
| Wireless Connectivity | IEEE 802.11b/g/n, 2.4 GHz Wi-Fi |
| RTSP | Yes |
| ONVIF | Yes |
| SECURITY |
| Security | On-Device Machine Learning |
| 128-bit AES Encryption with SSL/TLS |
| WPA/WPA2-PSK |
| POWER |
| Power Source | 9V DC Power Adapter |
| Input Voltage | 100-240 V, 50/60 Hz |
| Output Voltage | 9V, 0.6 A (DC Power) |
| GENERAL |
| Smart Integration | Google Assistant, Amazon Alexa |
| Mounting Options | Tabletop |
| Ceiling-Mounted |
| Operating Temperature | 0degreesC~40degreesC |
| Storage Temperature | -20degreesC~60degreesC |
| Operating Humidity | 10%~90% RH, Non-condensing |
| Storage Humidity | 5%~90% RH, Non-condensing |
| Dimensions ( W x D x H ) | 3.36 x 3.42 x 4.63 in (85.4 x 86.8 x 117.7 mm) |
| Package Content | Tapo C230 Camera |
| Power Adapter |
| Quick Start Guide |
| Mounting Screws |
| Mounting Anchors |
| Mounting Template |
| Camera Base |
| Certifications | CE, FCC, RCM, WEEE, EAC |
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