Outdoor Pan/Tilt Security Wi-Fi Camera
| Tapo C520WS














Outdoor Pan/Tilt Security Wi-Fi Camera
Tapo C520WS
- 2K QHD Live View-Adopting a 2560 × 1440 resolution, Tapo C520WS provides 1.7 × more pixels and delivers sharper images than 1080p.
- Starlight Color Night Vision-Enhances your security by revealing brighter, full-color images and vivid details even in low-light conditions with built-in spotlights and the starlight sensor.
- 360° All-Round Protection-Enjoy 360° horizontal and 130° vertical views with motion tracking to eliminate blind spots. Activate patrol mode to cruise among multiple custom points.
- Comprehensive AI Detection-Smart AI accurately identifies people, pets, and vehicles while featuring tamper and line-crossing detection, minimizing false alerts and unnecessary notifications.
- Flexible Connections & Reliable Networking-Connect your camera via Wi-Fi or Ethernet for flexible installation. Powerful dual antennas ensure connectivity up to 492ft in open areas.*
- IP66 Weatherproofing-Offers excellent waterproof and dustproof performance for outdoor scenarios. It works well in rain, dust, and heat.
- Customizable Sound and Light Alarm-The ultra-bright adjustable light deters unwanted visitors, while custom audio alarms offer further use.
- Secure Local & Cloud Storage-Save crucial moments to a microSD card† (up to 512 GB) or subscribe to Tapo Care for cloud storage‡ after a 30-day free trial, ensuring you never lose important footage.
- Two-Way Audio-Enables communication through a built-in microphone and speaker.
All-Round Protection with Vivid Colors
Outdoor Pan/Tilt Security Wi-Fi Camera
Tapo C520WS



2K QHD Resolution & Starlight Color Night Vision
Tapo C520WS offers enhanced video quality with a 2560 × 1440 resolution, providing 1.7× more pixels and sharper images than 1080p. At night, its built-in spotlights and starlight sensor reveal brighter, full-color images and vivid details, enhancing your security.
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2K QHD Resolution
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Starlight Color Night Vision
360° All-Round Protection
Enjoy 360° horizontal and 130° vertical views with motion tracking to eliminate blind spots. Activate patrol mode to cruise among multiple custom points.
Comprehensive AI Detection
Smart AI accurately identifies people, pets, and vehicles while featuring tamper and line-crossing detection, minimizing false alerts and unnecessary notifications.
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Person Detection
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Vehicle Detection
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Pet Detection
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Line Crossing Detection
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Tamper Detection

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Person Detection
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Flexible Connections & Reliable Networking
Connect your camera via Wi-Fi or Ethernet for flexible installation. Powerful dual antennas ensure connectivity up to 492ft in open areas.*
Build to Withstand Water & Dust
With IP66 weatherproofing, Tapo C520WS offers excellent waterproof and dustproof performance for outdoor scenarios. It works well in rain, dust, and heat.
Customizable Sound and Light Alarm
The ultra-bright adjustable light deters unwanted visitors, while custom audio alarms offer further use.
Secure Local & Cloud Storage
Save crucial moments to a microSD card† (up to 512 GB) or subscribe to Tapo Care for cloud storage‡ after a 30-day free trial, ensuring you never lose important footage.
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Up to 512 GB of free local storage equals 512 hours of 2K QHD video storage.
128 hours
128GB
256 hours
256GB
512 hours
512GB
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Enjoy 30-day video history, rich notifications with snapshots, and smart sort. Start off with a 30-day free trial. Cloud Storage will consume more data.
All in the Tapo App

Easy Setup
Follow the detailed instructions in the Tapo app and choose the right mounting location and angle.

All in the Tapo App

Smart Playback
Quickly find and download moments of interest by choosing the event type or sliding the timeline.

All in the Tapo App

Tapo Sharing
Invite your family members to manage the camera together.

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Multiple Installation Options
Use the mounting screws, template, and loops** to install on any wall, ceiling, or pole for the perfect view—wherever you want.
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Customizable Activity Zone
Customize detection zones to receive alerts for your most important areas.
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Two-Way Audio
Communicate directly with the outdoors for your convenience.
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Physical Privacy Mode
Maintains your privacy with the lens physically blocked by the housing.
*The 492 ft wireless coverage is based on TP-Link tests in open areas. Actual experience may vary due to environment, router specifications, and other factors.
** Mounting loops purchased separately.
† microSD card purchased separately. Actual storage capacity depends on the size of the microSD card used. Actual storage time also may vary with use.
‡ Subscribe for cloud storage at http://www.tapo.com/tapocare/
Walk You Through Setup Step by Step
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1Download and open Tapo App
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2Tap Plus (+) to add your smart device
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3Look for your device and connect
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4Name the device and choose the room it’s in
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5Congratulations! You’ve now completed the configuration
Watch the whole setup process in the whole
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