Tapo C230 3K 5MP Pan-Tilt Indoor Security Cameras, 2-Pack, AI Detection and Local Storage

Monitor more of your home with the Tapo C230 Pan-Tilt Indoor Security Camera two-pack. Each camera delivers detailed 3K 5MP video, motorized 360° horizontal and 114° vertical movement, smart motion tracking, two-way audio, and infrared night vision reaching up to 40 feet.

Built-in AI detection can identify people, pets, baby crying, and loud sounds and send customized notifications through the Tapo app without requiring a monthly subscription. Record locally to a microSD card with support for capacities up to 512GB per camera, or select an optional Tapo Care cloud-storage plan.

Key Features

• Two Tapo C230 indoor security cameras

• 3K 5MP video resolution

• Up to 13× digital zoom

• 360° horizontal pan movement

• 114° vertical tilt movement

• Smart motion tracking

• AI detection for people and pets

• Baby-crying and loud-sound detection

• Customizable app notifications

• Infrared night vision up to 40 feet

• Two-way audio

• Activity zones

• Customizable privacy zones

• Local microSD recording up to 512GB per camera

• Optional Tapo Care cloud storage

• Direct video saving to a compatible mobile device

• Amazon Alexa and Google Assistant compatibility

• Samsung SmartThings integration

• Tabletop, wall, or ceiling placement

• Two-factor authentication support

• Plug-in power

• Indoor use only

Detailed 3K 5MP Video

Each C230 camera captures video in 3K 5MP resolution for a detailed view of rooms, entry areas, pets, and everyday activity. Digital zoom of up to 13× lets you enlarge part of the image for a closer look within the Tapo app.

Digital zoom enlarges the recorded image and does not provide the same detail as an optical zoom lens. Actual image clarity depends on lighting, network conditions, camera placement, device display, and selected video settings.

360° Pan and 114° Tilt

The motorized camera provides 360° horizontal pan movement and 114° vertical tilt movement, helping reduce fixed-camera blind spots. Use the Tapo app to reposition the view and check different parts of the room from a compatible mobile device.

The lens has a listed 102.6° field of view at a fixed position. Pan-and-tilt movement expands the overall area that can be monitored.

Smart Motion Tracking

When compatible motion is detected, the camera can automatically pan and tilt to help keep a moving person, pet, or object within view. This feature is useful for monitoring children’s activity areas, pets, living rooms, entrances, and other indoor spaces.

Tracking performance may vary with movement speed, lighting, obstructions, camera placement, and the number of moving subjects.

AI Detection Without a Required Subscription

Built-in AI supports tailored detection and Tapo app notifications for:

• People

• Pets

• Baby crying

• Loud sounds

These listed detection alerts do not require a monthly subscription. Available features, notification behavior, and accuracy may vary with camera settings, app version, environmental conditions, and firmware.

Vehicle detection is not included in this listing because it is not consistently identified in the supplied C230 feature details.

Infrared Night Vision

Infrared night vision provides visibility up to approximately 40 feet in darkness. This allows the camera to continue monitoring indoor areas after the room lights are turned off.

Night-vision range and image quality may be affected by room layout, reflective surfaces, windows, walls, obstructions, and camera placement.

Flexible Storage Options

Choose the storage method that best fits your needs:

Local microSD Storage

Insert a compatible microSD card into each camera to record video locally without a recurring storage fee. Each C230 supports a microSD card with a capacity of up to 512GB.

Each camera requires its own memory card. microSD cards are sold separately.

Optional Tapo Care Cloud Storage

Tapo Care provides optional cloud-based recording and related services. A paid monthly or annual subscription is required after any promotional trial period ends.

Cloud features, trial eligibility, recording duration, and pricing are subject to the current Tapo Care plan terms.

Save to a Mobile Device

Compatible footage can also be saved directly through the Tapo app to a supported phone. Available saving and sharing options depend on app permissions, camera settings, and the type of recording.

No Mandatory Monthly Fee

A subscription is not required for live viewing, the listed on-device AI notifications, or recording to a compatible microSD card. However, local recording requires separately purchased memory cards, and Tapo Care cloud storage requires a paid subscription after any applicable trial.

Internet access, a compatible mobile device, and a Tapo account may be required for setup, remote viewing, alerts, and app-based controls.

Activity and Privacy Zones

Create activity zones to focus motion detection on selected areas of the image. Adjusting these zones can help reduce unwanted notifications from locations that are not important to your monitoring needs.

Privacy zones allow designated portions of the camera view to be excluded from recording or monitoring. Follow the app instructions to verify that each privacy zone covers the intended area.

Two-Way Audio

The built-in microphone and speaker allow real-time communication through the Tapo app. Speak with family members, respond to visitors inside the home, or check on pets while away.

Audio quality and delay depend on the network connection, mobile device, room acoustics, and internet performance.

Smart-Home Compatibility

The Tapo C230 works with supported smart-home platforms, including:

• Amazon Alexa

• Google Assistant

• Samsung SmartThings

• IFTTT

Compatible Amazon Echo Show and Google Nest display devices can be used to view the live camera feed. Available commands and functions vary by platform, region, device, and software version.

Flexible Indoor Installation

The compact camera can be placed on a tabletop or mounted to a wall or ceiling using the included base, mounting template, screws, and anchors. Each camera measures approximately 3.36" × 3.42" × 4.63" and weighs approximately 0.41 lb.

Choose a location near a suitable electrical outlet with a reliable network connection and a clear view of the intended monitoring area.

Security and App Controls

Available controls include:

• Two-factor authentication

• Custom schedules

• Away Mode

• Smart Actions

• IFTTT integration

• Activity zones

• Privacy zones

• Motion tracking

• Customized detection notifications

TP-Link is a signatory to the U.S. Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency’s Secure by Design pledge. Users should still create a strong, unique account password, enable two-factor authentication, maintain current firmware, and secure their home network.

Specifications

• Brand: Tapo by TP-Link

• Model: Tapo C230

• Pack quantity: Two cameras

• Camera type: Indoor pan-tilt security camera

• Video resolution: 3K 5MP

• Digital zoom: Up to 13×

• Listed field of view: 102.6°

• Horizontal movement: 360°

• Vertical movement: 114°

• Night vision: Infrared

• Listed night-vision range: Up to 40 ft.

• Motion tracking: Yes

• Two-way audio: Yes

• AI detection: People, pets, baby crying, and loud sounds

• Activity zones: Yes

• Privacy zones: Yes

• Local storage: microSD card

• Maximum microSD capacity: Up to 512GB per camera

• Cloud storage: Optional Tapo Care subscription

• Smart-home compatibility: Amazon Alexa, Google Assistant, Samsung SmartThings, and IFTTT

• Mobile app: Tapo app

• Supported mobile operating systems: iOS 12 or later and Android 6.0 or later

• Power source: Plug-in DC power adapter

• Recommended use: Indoor only

• Operating temperature: 32°F to 104°F

• Operating humidity: 10%–90% RH, non-condensing

• Dimensions per camera: 3.36" × 3.42" × 4.63"

• Weight per camera: Approximately 0.41 lb.

• Color: White

• Certification: FCC

• Country of origin: Vietnam

What’s Included

• Two Tapo C230 cameras

• Two DC power adapters

• Two camera bases

• Mounting screws

• Mounting anchors

• Mounting template

• Quick Start Guide

microSD cards, paid Tapo Care service, smart displays, smartphones, and other accessories are not included.

Ideal For

• Living rooms

• Nurseries

• Children’s play areas

• Pet monitoring

• Apartment interiors

• Home offices

• Entry areas

• Vacation-home monitoring

• Checking on family members

• General indoor security

This product should not be used as a substitute for direct adult supervision, professional security services, or medical monitoring equipment.

Installation and Setup Notes

1. Download the Tapo app on a compatible iOS or Android device.

2. Create or sign in to a Tapo account.

3. Connect each camera to its included DC power adapter.

4. Follow the in-app instructions to add each C230.

5. Place the camera on a stable tabletop or install it using the supplied mounting hardware.

6. Insert a compatible microSD card into each camera if local recording is desired.

7. Configure motion tracking, activity zones, privacy zones, notifications, and recording preferences.

8. Test the live view, audio, night vision, and alerts before relying on the setup.

9. Enable two-factor authentication and install available firmware updates.

Privacy and Safety

• Use indoors only.

• Keep the cameras and power adapters away from water and excessive moisture.

• Do not install near stoves, heaters, or other high-temperature areas.

• Route power cords where they will not create a tripping or strangulation hazard.

• Do not place the camera where private areas may be recorded unintentionally.

• Follow applicable privacy, consent, and audio-recording laws.

• Inform household members and visitors when legally required.

• Use a strong, unique Tapo account password.

• Enable two-factor authentication.

• Install firmware and app updates when available.

• Keep microSD cards secure because they may contain private recordings.

• Do not use the camera as the sole means of supervising a baby, child, dependent adult, or pet.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many cameras are included?

The package includes two Tapo C230 indoor pan-tilt cameras.

What is the video resolution?

Each camera records and displays video at up to 3K 5MP resolution.

Does this camera require a monthly subscription?

No subscription is required for live viewing, the listed AI notifications, or local recording to a compatible microSD card. Tapo Care cloud storage is optional and requires a paid subscription after any applicable trial.

Are microSD cards included?

No. Each camera requires a separately purchased microSD card for local recording.

What is the maximum supported memory-card capacity?

Each camera supports a microSD card with a capacity of up to 512GB.

Does each camera need its own memory card?

Yes. Install a separate compatible microSD card in each camera if you want both units to record locally.

Which AI detections are included?

The supplied product information lists detection for people, pets, baby crying, and loud sounds.

Does it detect vehicles?

Vehicle detection is not consistently confirmed in the supplied C230 specifications, so it should not be assumed for this model.

Does the camera track movement?

Yes. Smart motion tracking can pan and tilt the camera to help keep detected movement in view.

How far can it see at night?

The listed infrared night-vision range is up to approximately 40 feet. Actual range depends on the room and installation conditions.

Can I speak through the camera?

Yes. Two-way audio allows communication through the Tapo app.

Can it be mounted on a ceiling?

Yes. The included base and mounting hardware support tabletop, wall, or ceiling installation.

Is the camera wireless?

Video and app connectivity operate through the home network, but each camera requires continuous plug-in power from its included DC adapter. It is not a battery-powered camera.

Does it work outdoors?

No. The C230 is designed for indoor use only.

Which phones support the Tapo app?

The supplied specifications list support for iOS 12 or later and Android 6.0 or later.

Does it work with smart displays?

Supported Amazon Echo Show and Google Nest display devices can show the live camera feed. Functionality varies by device and platform.