TP-Link Tapo TC42 Video Surveillance Camera/ Night Vision/ APP Control

Outdoor Wi-Fi Surveillance Camera with Color Night Vision and Advanced AI Detection

• 2K QHD Live View: Adopting 2560×1440 resolution, TC42 provides 1.7 times more pixels and delivers sharper images than 1080p.
• Starlight Color Night Vision: Enhance your safety by revealing brighter, full-color images and d details even in low-light conditions with built-in spotlights and the starlight sensor.
• 360° All-Around Protection: Enjoy 360° horizontal and 130° vertical views with motion tracking to eliminate blind spots. Activate Patrol Mode to navigate between multiple custom points.
• Comprehensive AI Detection: Intelligent AI accurately identifies people, pets, and vehicles, while also featuring tamper and line crossing detection, minimizing false alerts and unnecessary notifications.
• Flexible Connections and Reliable Networking: Connect your camera via Wi-Fi or Ethernet for flexible installation. Powerful dual antennas ensure connectivity up to 150 m (492 ft) in open areas.*
• IP66 Weather Resistance: Provides excellent waterproof and dustproof performance for outdoor scenarios. Works well in rain, dust, and heat.
• Customizable Light and Sound Alarm: Adjustable ultra-bright light deters unwanted visitors, while customizable audio alarms offer additional convenience.
• Secure Local & Cloud Storage: Save crucial moments to a microSD card† (up to 512GB) or subscribe to Tapo Care for cloud storage‡ after a 30-day free trial, ensuring you never lose important recordings.
• Two-Way Audio: Allows communication through a built-in microphone and speaker.

Protect your home and family 24 hours a day

Outdoor Pan/Tilt Wi-Fi Security Camera

2K QHD Resolution and Starlight Color Night Vision

TC42 offers improved video quality with a 2560x1440 resolution, providing 1.7 times more pixels and sharper images than 1080p. At night, its built-in spotlights and starlight sensor reveal brighter images with full color and d details, improving your security.

360° Comprehensive Protection

Enjoy 360° horizontal and 130° vertical views with motion tracking to eliminate blind spots. Activate patrol mode to navigate between multiple custom points.

Comprehensive AI Detection

Intelligent AI accurately identifies people, pets, and vehicles, while also featuring tamper and line crossing detection, minimizing false alerts and unnecessary notifications.

Flexible Connections and Reliable Network

Connect your camera via Wi-Fi or Ethernet for flexible installation. Powerful dual antennas ensure connectivity up to 150m (492 ft) in open areas.

Designed to Resist Water and Dust

With IP66 weather protection, the TC42 offers excellent waterproof and dustproof performance for outdoor scenarios. It performs well in rain, dust, and heat.

Customizable Light and Sound Alarm

Adjustable ultra-bright lighting deters unwanted visitors, while customizable audio alarms offer additional convenience.

Secure Local and Cloud Storage

Save crucial moments to a microSD card† (up to 512GB) or subscribe to Tapo Care for cloud storage‡ after a 30-day free trial, ensuring you never lose important recordings.

Specs

• CAMERA
• Image Sensor 1/3” Progressive Scan Starlight CMOS Sensor
• Lenses Focal length: 3.2 mm
• Aperture: F1.6
• Field of view: 112° (diagonal), 95° (horizontal), 53° (vertical)
• Range of motion Mechanical swivel range: 340° (360° swivel coverage)
• Mechanical tilt range: 60° (130° tilt coverage)
• 850nm IR LED Night Vision (98ft/29.9m)
• Full-color night vision
• Lighting 2 built-in spotlights
• Interface and buttons 1× Ethernet port
• 1× RESET button
• 1× MicroSD card slot (up to 512 GB)
• VIDEO AND AUDIO
• Maximum resolution 2K QHD 4MP (2560 × 1440 px)
• Frame rate 15/20/25/30 fps (default 15 fps)
• 12x digital zoom
• H.264 video compression
• Live View Yes
• 3DNR image enhancement
• WDR
• Audio input and output Built-in microphone and speaker
• Audio Communication Two-way audio with noise cancellation
• Siren volume 93 dB (level measured at a distance of 4 inches/10 cm)
• STORAGE
• Local storage MicroSD card slot on the camera (up to 512 GB)
• General information on using MicroSD cards >
• Tapo Care Cloud Storage Services (subscription required)
• DETECTION and NOTIFICATIONS
• AI Detection
• Motion detection
• People detection
• Pet Detection
• Vehicle detection
• Line crossing detection
• Tamper detection
• Activity Zones Yes
• Exit Notification System Notification
• System notification with snapshots (Tapo Care Services)
• Red
• Network Connectivity Connect via Wi-Fi or Ethernet
• IEEE 802.11b/g/n/ax, 2.4GHz Wi-Fi wireless connectivity
• Ethernet Port 1 x 10/100 Mbps RJ45 port on the camera
• RTSP Yes
• ONVIF Yes
• SECURITY
• Security On-device machine learning:
• 128-bit AES encryption with SSL/TLS
• WPA/WPA2-PSK
• GENERAL
• Smart integration of Google Assistant and Amazon Alexa
• IP66 weather resistance
• Tapo App System Requirements : iOS 9.0 or higher, Android 4.4 or higher
• Mounting Options Ceiling Mount
• Wall mount
• Pole mount (pole mount loops required but not included)
• Operating temperature -30°C ~ 60°C (-22°F ~ 140°F)
• Storage temperature -40°C ~ 60°C (-40°F ~ 140°F)
• Package Contents
• Power adapter for TC42 camera
• Mounting anchors
• Mounting screws
• Bracket screws
• Mounting template
• Mounting bracket
• Waterproof seal
• Waterproof cable accessories
• Quick Start Guide
• Dimensions 4.9 × 4.8 × 3.5 inches (123.8 × 123 × 90 mm)
• CE, FCC, RoHS, RCM Certifications