TP-Link Tapo 4K Pan/Tilt AI Home Security Wi-Fi Camera – 8MP / Dual-Band Wi-Fi / 18× Digital Zoom / microSD up to 512GB / Two-Way Audio – [Tapo C260]

The TP-Link Tapo C260 is a 4K 8MP pan-and-tilt AI home security Wi-Fi camera designed for detailed monitoring and flexible room coverage. It supports 360° horizontal and 116° vertical movement, smart tracking, facial recognition, person, pet and vehicle detection, and two-way audio.

Key Specifications

• Manufacturer: TP-Link Systems Inc.
• Model: Tapo C260
• Camera type: Pan/Tilt AI Home Security Wi-Fi Camera
• Image sensor: 1/2.7-inch progressive-scan CMOS starlight sensor
• Maximum resolution: 4K 8MP, 3840 × 2160 pixels
• Frame rate: 15/20/25 fps, with 20 fps listed as the default
• Lens: 4.3 mm focal length, F1.6 aperture
• Field of view: 109.6° diagonal, 91.5° horizontal and 46.1° vertical
• Pan and tilt range: 360° horizontal and 116° vertical
• Digital zoom: Up to 18×
• Night vision: 850 nm infrared LEDs with coverage up to 12 m
• Video compression: H.264
• Storage: microSD card slot supporting up to 512GB; Tapo Care cloud storage requires a subscription
• Connectivity: Dual-band 2.4GHz and 5GHz Wi-Fi, IEEE 802.11a/b/g/n
• Network features: RTSP and ONVIF support; no Ethernet port
• Audio: Built-in microphone and speaker with two-way audio and noise cancellation
• Power: 5V DC adapter, 5V 2A output, 3m power cable
• Dimensions: 74.59 × 88.74 × 118.87 mm
• Weight: 210.6 g

Highlights

• Captures detailed 4K 8MP video for clearer live viewing and playback.
• Provides broad pan-and-tilt coverage for monitoring a large area from one camera position.
• AI features include facial recognition, person detection, pet detection, vehicle detection, baby-cry detection, line-crossing detection, tamper detection, cat-meow detection, dog-bark detection and glass-breaking detection.
• Smart AI tracking follows detected movement to help keep people and pets within view.
• Physical privacy mode blocks the lens, while customizable privacy and activity zones help limit monitoring areas and notifications.
• Supports Google Assistant, Amazon Alexa and Samsung SmartThings integration.
• Can be mounted on a tabletop, wall or ceiling.

The TP-Link Tapo C260 combines high-resolution video, flexible pan-and-tilt coverage, local AI features and expandable storage for connected home monitoring.