Imagine never missing a visitor, a pets mischief, or a sudden break-in while you are at work. The Tapo C260 is a compact indoor Wi-Fi security camera that watches your home in real time. It solves the common worry of blind spots and delayed alerts, giving you peace of mind wherever you are.
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Many homes lack a clear view of every room, so intruders or accidents can go unnoticed. This problem matters because it leaves families vulnerable and creates anxiety. The Tapo C260 fixes this by delivering 4K clarity, 360 pan and 70 tilt, and AI-driven alerts that tell you exactly what is happening, so you can act fast from any phone.
Benefits
- Crystal-clear 4K video lets you read faces and license plates.
- AI face recognition separates family members from strangers, reducing false alarms.
- Smart motion tracking follows people or pets, keeping them in view.
- Two-way audio lets you speak to guests or calm a crying baby remotely.
- Privacy block zones let you hide areas you do not want recorded.
Usages
Place the camera on a ceiling to monitor a living room, on a wall to watch a hallway, or on a desk to keep an eye on a nursery. Use it to check on pets while you are at work, to see who rings the doorbell, or to record a home office for security during remote work. The Alexa and Google Assistant integration also lets you view the feed with voice commands.
Key Features
- 8 MP 4K sensor with 18 digital zoom.
- Pan 0-360 and tilt 0-70 for full room coverage.
- Starlight sensor captures clear images in low light up to 12 m.
- Local AI processing keeps facial data on the device.
- Customizable activity zones to filter alerts.
- MicroSD slot supports up to 512 GB for local storage.
- Built-in siren and push notifications for instant alerts.
- Wi-Fi 802.11n connection with Bluetooth onboarding.
- Two-way audio with built-in microphone and speaker.
- Secure encryption: 128-bit AES, SSL/TLS, WPA3.
Specifications
| Performance |
| Remote viewing |
Yes |
| Day/night mode |
Yes |
| Infrared (IR) cut-off filter |
Yes |
| Virtual assistant |
Amazon Alexa & Google Assistant |
| Wide Dynamic Range (WDR) |
Yes |
| Connectivity technology |
Wireless |
| Placement supported |
Indoor |
| Type |
IP security camera |
| Design |
| Mounting type |
Ceiling/Wall/Desk |
| Camera |
| Pan range |
0 - 360° |
| Tilt angle range |
0 - 70° |
| Lens viewing angle, diagonal |
109.6° |
| Lens viewing angle, vertical |
46.1° |
| Lens viewing angle, horizontal |
91.5° |
| Field of view (FOV) angle |
98° |
| Camera tilt control |
Yes |
| Camera pan control |
Yes |
| Image sensor |
| Progressive scan |
Yes |
| Optical sensor size |
1/2.7" |
| Number of sensors |
1 |
| Sensor type |
CMOS |
| Lens system |
| Fixed focal length |
0.153" (3.89 mm) |
| Maximum aperture number |
1.6 |
| Minimum aperture number |
1.6 |
| Focal length range |
4.3 mm |
| Lens diameter |
0.272" (6.9 mm) |
| Digital zoom |
18x |
| Zoom capability |
Yes |
| Number of lenses |
1 |
| Night vision |
| Infra-red wavelength |
850 nm |
| Number of illumination LEDs |
2 |
| LED type |
IR |
| Night vision distance |
12 m |
| Night vision |
Yes |
| Video |
| Image quality adjustment |
DNR |
| Noise reduction |
Yes |
| Frame rate |
25 fps |
| Video recording |
Yes |
| Supported video modes |
2160p |
| Supported graphics resolutions |
3840 x 2160 |
| Video compression formats |
H.264 |
| Video formats supported |
H.264 |
| Total megapixels |
8 MP |
| Maximum resolution |
3840 x 2160 pixels |
| Audio |
| Built-in microphone |
Yes |
| Audio formats supported |
RTSP |
| Audio system |
2-way |
| Built-in speaker(s) |
Yes |
| Network |
| Live view |
Yes |
| Wi-Fi data rate (max) |
72.2 Mbit/s |
| Wi-Fi standards |
802.11b, 802.11g, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n) |
| Supported network protocols |
TCP/IP, DHCP, ICMP, DNS, NTP, HTTPS, TCP, UDP |
| Networking standards |
IEEE 802.11b, IEEE 802.11g, IEEE 802.11n |
| Bluetooth |
Yes |
| Wi-Fi |
Yes |
| Ethernet LAN |
No |
| Storage |
| Maximum memory card size |
512 GB |
| Compatible memory cards |
MicroSD (TransFlash) |
| Card reader integrated |
Yes |
| Security |
| Alert notification type |
Push notification, Snapshot alert message |
| Intelligent Video Surveillance (IVS) system features |
Face detection, Human detection, Line crossing detection, Pet detection, Vehicle detection |
| Privacy protection |
Yes |
| Security algorithms |
128-bit AES, SSL/TLS, WPA, WPA2-PSK, WPA3 |
| Video motion detection |
Yes |
| Siren noise level |
90 dB |
| Built-in siren |
Yes |
| Management features |
| Reset button |
Yes |
| Cloud-managed |
Yes |
| Power |
| DC output current |
2 A |
| DC output voltage |
5 |
| Power consumption (max) |
8.65 W |
| Power consumption (typical) |
2.5 W |
| AC input frequency |
50/60 Hz |
| AC input voltage |
100-240 V |
| Power source type |
AC, DC |
| Operational conditions |
| Storage relative humidity (H-H) |
5 - 90% |
| Operating relative humidity (H-H) |
10 - 90% |
| Storage temperature (T-T) |
-20 - 60 °C |
| Operating temperature (T-T) |
0 - 40 °C |
| Weight & dimensions |
| Cable length |
118.1" (3 m) |
| Weight |
7.43 oz (210.6 g) |
| Height |
4.68" (118.9 mm) |
| Depth |
3.49" (88.7 mm) |
| Width |
2.94" (74.6 mm) |
| Packaging data |
| Package type |
Box |
| Supplier features |
| Manufacturer |
TP-Link |
| Sustainability |
| Compliance certificates |
CE, Federal Communications Commission (FCC) |
| Packaging content |
| Number of cameras |
1 |
| Other features |
| Maximum resolution |
3840 x 2160 pixels |
