Tapo C520WS 2K QHD 4MP Outdoor Pan/Tilt Security Smart Wi-Fi Camera,IP66 Weatherproof, AI Detection,360° Visual Coverage,Starlight Colour Night Vision, Works with Alexa&Google Home
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Tapo C520WS 2K QHD 4MP Outdoor Pan/Tilt Security Smart Wi-Fi Camera,IP66 Weatherproof, AI Detection,360° Visual Coverage,Starlight Colour Night Vision, Works with Alexa&Google Home

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  • Recommended Uses For Product
    Outdoor
  • Brand
    Tapo
  • Model Name
    Tapo C5
  • Connectivity Technology
    Wireless
  • Special Feature
    2 Way Audio
  • Indoor/Outdoor Usage
    Outdoor
🌐360° pan & 130° tilt coverage
📸2K QHD 2560×1440 resolution
🌧️IP66 weatherproof rating

Description

🔒 See everything, miss nothing — security that’s always a step ahead.

  • SMART AI ALERTS - Get instant notifications for people, pets, or vehicles—stay informed, stay secure.
  • STARLIGHT NIGHT COLOR - Capture vibrant, true-to-life colors even in near-darkness with advanced low-light tech.
  • FLEXIBLE WEATHERPROOF - Seamlessly connect via Wi-Fi or Ethernet and trust IP66 protection for any outdoor condition.
  • CRYSTAL CLEAR 2 K QHD VISION - Experience 1.7× sharper images than 1080p for ultra-detailed security footage.
  • ALL AROUND 360 SURVEILLANCE - Eliminate blind spots with full horizontal pan and vertical tilt coverage.

The Tapo C520WS is a cutting-edge outdoor security camera featuring 2K QHD 4MP resolution for crystal-clear video, 360° pan and 130° tilt for comprehensive coverage, and IP66-rated weatherproofing for reliable all-weather performance. Equipped with starlight color night vision and AI-powered person, pet, and vehicle detection, it offers smart, real-time alerts. Compatible with Alexa and Google Home, it supports both wired and wireless networking, making it a versatile and intelligent choice for modern home security.

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Specifications

Mounting TypeWall Mount
Video Capture Resolution1440p
ColourWhite
Number of Items1
Included ComponentsTapo C520WS Camera, Power Adapter, Mounting Anchors, Mounting Screws, Bracket Screws, Mounting Template, Mounting Bracket, Waterproof Seal, Waterproof Cable Attachments, Quick Start Guide
Number of Channels1
Wireless Communication TechnologyWi-Fi
Form FactorDome
Effective Video Resolution4
Viewing Angle112 Degrees
Installation TypeScrew In
Night Vision Range30 Metres
Frame Rate15/20/25/30 fps
MaterialPlastic
Wattage9 Watts
Item dimensions L x W x H12.4 x 12.3 x 10.7 Centimeters
Water Resistance LevelWaterproof
Flash Memory Installed Size512 GB
Batteries Required?No
Item Weight400 Grams
ShapeDome
Field Of View95 Degrees
Low light technologyStarlight
Zoom TypeDigital Zoom
Alert TypeAudio and Motion
Room TypeLiving Room
Light Source TypeInfrared
Video Capture FormatMP4
Specific Uses For Product360 Degree Coverage, Surveillance
Net Quantity1 Count
Photo Sensor TechnologyCMOS
Effective Still Resolution4 MP
International Protection RatingIP66
Maximum Webcam Image Resolution4 MP
Control MethodVoice
Number of IR LEDs1
ManufacturerTP-Link, Big Field Global Pte. Ltd,7 Temasek Boulevard #29 – 03 Suntec Tower One Singapore 038987
ModelTapo C520WS
Product Dimensions12.38 x 12.3 x 10.72 cm; 400 g
Item model numberTapo C520WS
Memory Storage Capacity256 MB
Operating SystemAndroid
Resolution2K QHD 4MP (2560 × 1440 px)
Special Features2 Way Audio, 2K QHD Live View, Wired/Wireless Networking, Sound and Light Alarm, Motion Sensor
Batteries IncludedNo
Actual viewing angle112
Does it contain liquid?No
ManufacturerTP-Link
Country of OriginChina
Item Weight400 g

Reviews

4.0

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S**M

Best in the category !

I did a lot of research(many hours n days) and this is the best selection in the category for the price. Spend a little extra and get this one for what you get in return.Installation:- I have installed it outside my Apartment main door(covered corridor) which receives different amount of lights during various times of the day. The power adapter cord is long and i keep the adapter plugged inside the apartment with the wire going outside through my doorbell drill hole(nobody can cut power supply) The installation was smooth, and easy. You can install it on the wall or ceiling, whichever provides the best view as per your layout. I used a junction box to roll n pack extra wire, and lock the connectors(nobody can disconnect outside).Initial Configuration: Easy through TaPo app. Has a simple guided step by step built in the app.Coverage & View: Provides a broad range- horizontal & vertical, as per specs. Pan & tilt feature is amazing. Can use it live sitting across thousands of kilometeres via the mobile app while watching live feed.Camera Performance- The 2k QHD 25fps picture quality is great, two way communication with speaker and mic are on point, motion detection, person detection are accurate with immediate notifications and very importantly the Tapo App by TP-Link is the best out there amongst all the security camera apps, both in terms of features and ease of use.WiFi Connectivity- This is very important point which people often ignore. My Fast WiFi router is near the apartment main door, and hence 2.4GHz signals are very strong n stable, for optimum performance and interaction through App.Mobile App Performance: The Tapo App by TP-Link is the best out there amongst all the security camera apps, both in terms of features and ease of use. Actually it should be advertised as much as product itself. It is miles ahead.Spotlight: It does a good job.Low light/Night performance- It's low light detection and automatic switching to mode is good.Storage & Recording: I am using "Sandisk 256GB High Endurance Video microSDXC card" with this, for local storage. Important point:- Storage cards for any security cameras are different than one for your mobiles. This one is designed for it.(You can check TP-Link Product page for the list).Updates: Reliable and timely firmware as well as app updates.Other important features: Raise Alarm Feature, Tamper Alarm on detection, pet detection, vehicle detection, Line crossing detection, patrolling mode - the feature list available for this specific camera in TaPo app is amazing. You can choose what you want to enable.Go for it !

J**D

Good product

Good useful product with quality pictures and videos.

M**Y

Tapo C520WS - Best outdoor Wifi standalone AI camera for price range

Here are my thoughts on this beautiful product. I will provide both the pros and cons and my conclusion on price to value.Pros I noticed:1: Decent build quality, easy wall or ceiling mounting, with an easy configurable stable app (compared to competition brands I have)2: Built-in AI human, pet, and vehicle detection seems very reliable (95%) for me. In 6 months; only 2 false notifications for humans were triggered.3: You get notified if a human, pet, or vehicle enters the surveillance area; each is individually configurable and sensitivity selectable. (On default itself it works like a charm for me)4: In my installation scenario, 15 to 20ft human detection works great in the morning and 10 to 15ft at night respectively.5: Manual pan tilt or scheduled patrol is possible to monitor the entire space it can cover.6: Light and customizable audio alarm with recorded audio as an alarm to scare intruders.7: IP66 (but recommended to avoid overexposure). Also, wired installation other than wifi is possible that can be connected to a compatible NVR.8: The audio recording and talkback option is great and I can share even OTP clearly with delivery agents when not at home.9: Can save preset locations that can rotate the camera to that specific location with a click. Also when the camera tracks movement it rotates (if tracking is enabled) and returns to the preset surveillance area when no activity is detected in the new area it moved to in 15 seconds or so.10: Intelligent night mode can trigger a light on the camera and can record video in color too.11: Masking the camera or covering the camera can trigger an alarm which can be configured with sensitivity.Cons I noticed:1: Alarm sound is a bit low compared to competition brands (But not very little so it can't be considered a con but a comparison).2: For the Alarm trigger; only one configurable time period is possible (ie; one-time period a day and NOT multiple periods a day for any day)(ie; if we set the alarm for night 10 to morning 6; we cannot set one more for morning 10 to 12 for the same day)3: Offsite cloud storage, Rich image notification (notification with image proof) is only with a paid subscription (with no paid subscription; you will lose recording if the device is stolen).Some thoughts:A: I've seen some saying there is a lag or delay in viewing the video in the app; for me, it happened initially and then i upgraded my router to a fast mesh router which solved the issue which points to an issue with wifi connection and not with the device itself.B: I wish the camera had auto patrol when abnormal sound is detected and a Windows/macOS app to use it with the computer.C: Wish there was an option to save recordings to 3rd party FTP space or USB plugged into a compatible router.D: On motion triggered setup with approx 40 motion triggers on average a day my 256GB microSD holds recordings of 180 days/6 months approx before it rewrites old ones.Conclusion:Overall one of the stable and reliable standalone AI cameras for the price it is offered. I've bought Tapo C320WS which has 4MP sensor but when used outdoors (not supposed to be used outdoors but for comparison sake) the image quality is far better in the C520WS. So if you plan to keep a camera outside; go for this C520WS rather than any indoor cameras. I bought this for 5.3k during its launch and now it is available for less here on Amazon.I am adding some pictures of the product and screenshots of video samples from day and night; so that you can figure out the quality that would help you with decision-making. Also if you find this review helpful; pls press the Helpful button that would be a motivation for me to post more such reviews. Also if I decide to make any change in the long run of this product; I will do the same here to help you keep updated on this product.

P**I

Camera not working

The installed camera worked just for 2 weeks after that does not work.We are not getting any support from the amazon seller or customer care.They just advise on phone with no local service available. It's a complete waste of money. Customer care people don't respond at all or help you out. Don't get bluffed by the reviews .My sincere advice not to purchase this product. It's a complete waste of 5k

S**R

Very Very Impressive. Recommended

Very good camera. I was using 8tapo cam since 3years and wanted to change the main gate one with latest and high resolution one. This one suits perfectly my requirement. Absolutely stunning clarity and what I see it's firmware is more fluid so almost no lag when you try to see the live feed from same wify or mobile network. My all earlier cams show some lag of 2-10 sec before they show live feed. Also those cams I keep in 720p instead of 1080p. But this one in auto quality mode always shows 2k feed. So it is very satisfying. Recommended 👍👍

G**M

High quality images and connectivity

The installation and WiFi connectivity was done easily.The quality of images is good.Only remain to see the outdoor performance in wet weather

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