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TP-Link Tapo Outdoor Pan/Tilt Security WiFi Camera

IP65 dome camera with 30 m night vision and automatic tracking

Manufacturer reference TAPO TC40

57 /100 Its best score: the best night vision, rated "good range" on its category’s scale.
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What the TP-Link Tapo Outdoor Pan/Tilt Security WiFi Camera is worth

The TP-Link Tapo TC40 is a dome-shaped IP security camera built for indoor or outdoor installation, mountable on a ceiling, wall or pole. It connects over Wifi and records in 1920 x 1080 pixels through a 2 MP sensor.

Its IP65 certification makes it weather resistant, and its infrared night vision reaches 30 metres. It includes pan and tilt control across 360°, automatic tracking, a patrol mode, plus a microphone and speakers for two-way audio. Storage relies on a MicroSD card up to 512 GB.

It suits anyone wanting to monitor the outside of a home or an indoor room with a camera able to track movement and withstand rain, without needing an Ethernet cable.

What the spec sheet says

  • Indoor & outdoor IP security camera
  • 25.4 / 3 mm (1 / 3") 2 MP 1920 x 1080 pixels
  • Wireless Wi-Fi
  • Night vision 30 m IR
  • Dome Ceiling/Wall/Pole
  • IP65 Weatherproof
  • White

Its scores, criterion by criterion

Scores out of 100, calculated from the datasheet and compared with the market. The full method is public.

Night vision Good range

30 m · category median: 30 m

Power use Reasonable

8.8 W · category median: 8.6 W

Resolution Average

2 MP · category median: 4 MP

Smoothness Choppy

15 fps · category median: 30 fps

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Specifications

Performance 9
Type IP security camera
Placement supported Indoor & outdoor
Connectivity technology Wireless
PTZ control Yes
Auto-tracking Yes
Auto patrol mode Yes
Virtual assistant Amazon Alexa & Google Assistant
Antenna type Internal
Certification CE, FCC, RoHS, RCM
Design 6
Form factor Dome
Mounting type Ceiling/Wall/Pole
Product colour White
LED indicators System
International Protection (IP) code IP65
Weatherproof Yes
Camera 3
Camera pan control Yes
Camera tilt control Yes
Angle of rotation 360°
Image sensor 1
Optical sensor size 25.4 / 3 mm (1 / 3")
Lens system 1
Number of lenses 1
Night vision 4
Night vision Yes
Night vision distance 30 m
LED type IR
Infra-red wavelength 850 nm
Video 7
Maximum resolution 1920 x 1080 pixels
Total megapixels 2 MP
Video compression formats H.264
Supported video modes 1080p
Video recording Yes
Frame rate 15 fps
Privacy masking Yes
Audio 3
Built-in speaker(s) Yes
Audio system 2-way
Built-in microphone Yes
Network 5
Ethernet LAN No
Wi-Fi Yes
Bluetooth No
Supported network protocols TCP/IP, ICMP, DNS, HTTPS, TCP, UDP
Wi-Fi standards 802.11b, 802.11g, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n)
Storage 4
Built-in HDD No
Card reader integrated Yes
Compatible memory cards MicroSD (TransFlash)
Maximum memory card size 512 GB
Security 4
Video motion detection Yes
Active tampering alarm Yes
Security algorithms 128-bit AES, SSL/TLS, WPA, WPA2-PSK
Intelligent Video Surveillance (IVS) system features Human detection
Management features 1
Reset button Yes
Power 7
Power source type AC
AC input voltage 100 - 240 V
AC input frequency 50/60 Hz
Power consumption (typical) 2.21 W
Power consumption (max) 8.78 W
DC output voltage 12
DC output current 1 A
Weight & dimensions 3
Width 123.8 mm
Depth 123 mm
Height 90 mm
Packaging data 1
Package weight 750 g
Sustainability 1
Compliance certificates CE, Federal Communications Commission (FCC), RoHS
Packaging content 4
Number of cameras 1
Mounting kit Yes
Screws included Yes
Anchors included Yes

Who this model suits

It’s for you if

Your first criterion is the night vision: it happens to be its best score.
You want a good score on the power consumption, above its category average.
You prefer a model tracked across several merchants, to buy at the right time.

Skip it if

Its lowest score is on the smoothness: skip it if that is decisive for you.

Frequently asked questions

Answers drawn from this model’s datasheet.

Yes, it carries an IP65 rating, making it weather resistant. It can be mounted on a ceiling, wall or pole, indoors or outdoors.

Its infrared night vision, using LEDs with an 850 nm wavelength, reaches up to 30 metres.

No, the camera connects only over Wifi (802.11b/g/n) and has no Ethernet/LAN port.

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