Overview
Tapo C236
Indoor/Outdoor Home Security Wi-Fi Camera
3K 5MP Resolution:
Say goodbye to blurry images and enjoy more details in high-quality live view with 3K 5MP resolution.
Smart AI Detection and Notifications:
Identifies people, pets, vehicle and baby cry to minimize unnecessary notifications.
Motion Detection and Tracking:
Whenever a camera detects motion, it will automatically follow the subject.
Pan and Tilt:
Enjoy a full 360 horizontal and 151 vertical, allowing you to cover more area.
Vivid Colors, Even at Night:
Captures clear, detailed footage in low-light environments without sacrificing image quality.
Two-Way Audio:
Enables communication through a built-in microphone and speaker.
Local and Cloud Storage:
Save recorded videos to a microSD card (up to 512 GB) or by using Tapo Care cloud storage services.
Compact Design for Multiple Installation Methods:
It can be placed upright or upside down, on a desk, hung on a wall, mounted on the ceiling, or held by a rod.
Specifications
CAMERA
Image Sensor 1/2.7" Progressive Scan CMOS Starlight Sensor
Lens Focal Length: 4.0mm
Aperture: F1.6
Field of View: 105 (Diagonal), 88 (Horizontal), 46 (Vertical)
Night Vision 1× 850 nm IR LEDs (40 ft / 20 m)
Full-Color Night Vision1
Day/Night Mechanism IR-Cut Filter with Auto-Switching
Max. Resolution 2880 × 1620 px
Interface & Button 1× RESET Button
1× microSD Card Slot (Up to 512 GB)
Video and Audio
Live View Yes
Frame Rate 30 fps
Video Compression H.264
Audio Input & Output Built-in Microphone and Speaker
Audio Communication Two-Way Audio with Noise Cancellation
STORAGE
Local Storage microSD Card Slot on Camera (Up to 512 GB)
Cloud Storage Tapo Care Cloud Storage Services (Subscription required)
DETECTION and NOTIFICATIONS
AI Detection Motion Detection
Person Detection
Pet Detection
Vehicle Detection
Line-Crossing Detection
Baby Cry Detection
Tamper Detection
Activity Zones Yes
xOnly works with Motion Detection and Person Detection.
Output Notification System Notification
System Notification with Snapshot (Tapo Care Services)
NETWORK
Network Connectivity Connect via Wi-Fi
Wireless Connectivity IEEE 802.11b/g/n, 2.4 GHz Wi-Fi
Protocol TCP/IP, DHCP, ICMP, DNS, NTP, HTTPS, TCP, UDP
RTSP Yes
ONVIF Yes
Transmission Rate 11b: 11 Mbps
11g: 54 Mbps
11n: 72.2 Mbps
SECURITY
Security On-Device Machine Learning
128-bit AES Encryption with SSL/TLS
WPA/WPA2-PSK
POWER
Power Source 5 V DC Power Adapter
Input Voltage 100-240 V, 50/60 Hz
Output Voltage 5.0 V, 1.0 A (Type-C Power)
DC Power Connector Size Adapter: USB A
Camera: USB Type C
Power Cord Length 2 m
Typical Power Consumption 2.3 W
Maximum Power Consumption 5 W
GENERAL
Smart Integration Google Assistant, Amazon Alexa, Samsung SmartThings
Weather Resistance IP65
Mounting Options Tabletop
Wall-Mounted
Ceiling-Mounted
Pole-Mounted
Operating Temperature -20 C ~ 50 C (-4 F ~ 122 F)
Storage Temperature -40 C ~ 60 C (-40 F ~ 140 F)
Operating Humidity 10% ~ 90% RH, Non-condensing
Storage Humidity 0 ~ 90% RH, Non-condensing
Dimensions ( W x D x H ) 4.15 × 3.06 × 2.75 in (105.3 × 77.8 × 69.8 mm)
Weight 7.76 oz / 220 g
Package Content
Tapo C236 Camera × 1
Mounting Bracket × 1
Mounting Template × 1
Mounting Anchors × 4
Mounting Screws × 4
Power Adapter × 1
2 m USB Adapter Cable × 1
Quick Start Guide × 1
What's in the box
1 x Tapo C236 Camera
1 x Mounting Bracket
1 x Mounting Template
4 x Mounting Anchors
4 x Mounting Screws
1 x Power Adapter
1 x 2 m USB Adapter Cable
1 x Quick Start Guide
