FAQs

What Type of MicroSD Card does Tapo/Kasa Camera Support?

Recommended MicroSD Card:

Form Factor

microSDHC / microSDXC

Speed Class

Class 10 or higher

Video Speed Class V10 or higher

UHS speed class 1 or higher

Capacity

For Kasa Cams: 8GB - 256GB

For Tapo Cams/Hubs: 8GB - 512GB

Use Case

High/Max Endurance

Made for Home Security Cameras or Dash Cam

Notes:

  1. Please try to choose High/Max Endurance microSD cards as they are designed for continuous recording and re-recording, offering greater stability and reliability in recording and storage.

Regular SD cards are typically designed for digital cameras and may not be suitable for continuous recording. They are not recommended for use with dash cams, home monitoring, or security systems.

  1. The capacity varies by camera model and hardware version. For specific information about supported capacities, please refer to the specific product’s page on our official website

Memory Card Buying Tips:

  • Always make sure to buy from an authorized seller. Be careful about cheap SD cards. Do not buy used or refurbished SD cards.
  • Due to the diversity of quality of the microSD card, we cannot guarantee the microSD card you purchased would be 100% compatible with our Tapo/Kasa camera. We recommend you test the microSD card instantly after your purchase. We are not obliged to offer any RMA or help to troubleshoot your microSD card. To verify Fake MicroSD Card, please refer to How to Verify Fake Micro SD Cards
  • Pay attention to the Operating Temperature of the SD card, which can usually be found in the Specifications.
  • microSD cards have a limited read and write lifespan. Replace microSD cards once every few years to reduce potential failure. Select High/Max Endurance microSD cards specifically designed for your home security cameras or dash cam to ensure stable performance of the camera.
  • Based on our lab test results, sorry to tell that Samsung EVO is not supported on all cameras.

Maximum Recording Hours:

Video Quality

MicroSD Card Capacity

24-Hour Recording (hours)

5MP (2560*1960) @15fps

16GB

18

32GB

36

64GB

72

128GB

144

256GB

288

512GB

576

4MP (2556*1440) @15fps

16GB

24

32GB

48

64GB

96

128GB

192

256GB

384

512GB

768

3MP (2304*1296) @15fps

16GB

32

32GB

64

64GB

128

128GB

256

256GB

512

512GB

1024

2MP (1920*1080) @15fps

16GB

48

32GB

96

64GB

192

128GB

384

256GB

768

512GB

1536

Note:

1. The recording durations in the table are estimated based on the average video bitrate measured in the laboratory. The actual recording duration in usage may vary depending on factors such as scene complexity, proportion of dynamic scenes, frame rate settings, and the resolution supported by the camera model.

2. With Loop Recording enabled, the MicroSD card will automatically overwrite the previously recorded videos from the beginning when it becomes full.