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TP-Link Tapo TC42 security camera Spherical IP security camera Indoor & outdoor 2560 x 1440 pixels Ceiling/Wall/Pole
SKU
TC42
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Outdoor Pan/Tilt Security Wi-Fi Camera, 2560 x 1440p, IP66, 360° Motion Tracking, Free AI Detection, White
- 2K QHD Live View-Adopting a 2560 × 1440 resolution, TC42 provides 1.7 × more pixels and delivers sharper images than 1080p
- Starlight Color Night Vision-Enhances your security by revealing brighter, full-color images and vivid details even in low-light conditions with built-in spotlights and the starlight sensor
- 360° All-Round Protection-Enjoy 360° horizontal and 130° vertical views with motion tracking to eliminate blind spots. Activate patrol mode to cruise among multiple custom points
- Comprehensive AI Detection-Smart AI accurately identifies people, pets, and vehicles while featuring tamper and line-crossing detection, minimizing false alerts and unnecessary notifications
- Flexible Connections & Reliable Networking-Connect your camera via Wi-Fi or Ethernet for flexible installation. Powerful dual antennas ensure connectivity up to 492ft in open areas.*
- IP66 Weatherproofing-Offers excellent waterproof and dustproof performance for outdoor scenarios. It works well in rain, dust, and heat
- Customizable Sound and Light Alarm-The ultra-bright adjustable light deters unwanted visitors, while custom audio alarms offer further use
- Secure Local & Cloud Storage-Save crucial moments to a microSD card† (up to 512 GB) or subscribe to Tapo Care for cloud storage‡ after a 30-day free trial, ensuring you never lose important footage
- Two-Way Audio-Enables communication through a built-in microphone and speaker
Category: Security Cameras
| SKU | TC42 |
|---|---|
| EAN | 8885020627404 |
| Manufacturer | TP-LINK |
| Availability | Out of Stock |
| Product Family | Tapo |
| Product Manuals (HTML) |
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| PDF URLs |
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2K QHD Resolution & Starlight Color Night Vision
TC42 offers enhanced video quality with a 2560 × 1440 resolution, providing 1.7× more pixels and sharper images than 1080p. At night, its built-in spotlights and starlight sensor reveal brighter, full-color images and vivid details, enhancing your security.
360° All-Round Protection
Enjoy 360° horizontal and 130° vertical views with motion tracking to eliminate blind spots. Activate patrol mode to cruise among multiple custom points.
Comprehensive AI Detection
Smart AI accurately identifies people, pets, and vehicles while featuring tamper and line-crossing detection, minimizing false alerts and unnecessary notifications.
Flexible Connections & Reliable Networking
Connect your camera via Wi-Fi or Ethernet for flexible installation. Powerful dual antennas ensure connectivity up to 492ft in open areas.
Build to Withstand Water & Dust
With IP66 weatherproofing, TC42 offers excellent waterproof and dustproof performance for outdoor scenarios. It works well in rain, dust, and heat.
Customizable Sound and Light Alarm
The ultra-bright adjustable light deters unwanted visitors, while custom audio alarms offer further use.
Secure Local & Cloud Storage
Save crucial moments to a microSD card† (up to 512 GB) or subscribe to Tapo Care for cloud storage‡ after a 30-day free trial, ensuring you never lose important footage.
All in the Tapo App
Easy Setup
Follow the detailed instructions in the Tapo app and choose the right mounting location and angle.
Smart Playback
Quickly find and download moments of interest by choosing the event type or sliding the timeline.
Tapo Sharing
Invite your family members to manage the camera together.
Multiple Installation Options
Use the mounting screws, template, and loops to install on any wall, ceiling, or pole for the perfect view—wherever you want.
Customizable Activity Zone
Customize detection zones to receive alerts for your most important areas.
Two-Way Audio
Communicate directly with the outdoors for your convenience.
Physical Privacy Mode
Maintains your privacy with the lens physically blocked by the housing.
TC42 offers enhanced video quality with a 2560 × 1440 resolution, providing 1.7× more pixels and sharper images than 1080p. At night, its built-in spotlights and starlight sensor reveal brighter, full-color images and vivid details, enhancing your security.
360° All-Round Protection
Enjoy 360° horizontal and 130° vertical views with motion tracking to eliminate blind spots. Activate patrol mode to cruise among multiple custom points.
Comprehensive AI Detection
Smart AI accurately identifies people, pets, and vehicles while featuring tamper and line-crossing detection, minimizing false alerts and unnecessary notifications.
Flexible Connections & Reliable Networking
Connect your camera via Wi-Fi or Ethernet for flexible installation. Powerful dual antennas ensure connectivity up to 492ft in open areas.
Build to Withstand Water & Dust
With IP66 weatherproofing, TC42 offers excellent waterproof and dustproof performance for outdoor scenarios. It works well in rain, dust, and heat.
Customizable Sound and Light Alarm
The ultra-bright adjustable light deters unwanted visitors, while custom audio alarms offer further use.
Secure Local & Cloud Storage
Save crucial moments to a microSD card† (up to 512 GB) or subscribe to Tapo Care for cloud storage‡ after a 30-day free trial, ensuring you never lose important footage.
All in the Tapo App
Easy Setup
Follow the detailed instructions in the Tapo app and choose the right mounting location and angle.
Smart Playback
Quickly find and download moments of interest by choosing the event type or sliding the timeline.
Tapo Sharing
Invite your family members to manage the camera together.
Multiple Installation Options
Use the mounting screws, template, and loops to install on any wall, ceiling, or pole for the perfect view—wherever you want.
Customizable Activity Zone
Customize detection zones to receive alerts for your most important areas.
Two-Way Audio
Communicate directly with the outdoors for your convenience.
Physical Privacy Mode
Maintains your privacy with the lens physically blocked by the housing.
| Performance | |
|---|---|
| Infrared (IR) cut-off filter | Yes |
| Type | IP security camera |
| Connectivity technology | Wired & Wireless |
| Placement supported | Indoor & outdoor |
| Wide Dynamic Range (WDR) | Yes |
| Day/night mode | Yes |
| Cable length | 3 m |
| Virtual assistant | Amazon Alexa & Google Assistant |
| Built-in light | Yes |
| Design | |
| Weatherproof | Yes |
| Form factor | Spherical |
| Product colour | Black, White |
| Mounting type | Ceiling/Wall/Pole |
| Protection features | Dust resistant, Heat resistant, Rain proof, Snow resistant, Weather resistant |
| LED indicators | Yes |
| International Protection (IP) code | IP66 |
| Camera | |
| Field of view (FOV) angle | 112° |
| Camera pan control | Yes |
| Camera tilt control | Yes |
| Lens viewing angle, horizontal | 95° |
| Lens viewing angle, vertical | 53° |
| Lens viewing angle, diagonal | 112° |
| Progressive scan | Yes |
| Image sensor | |
| Sensor type | CMOS |
| Progressive scan | Yes |
| Optical sensor size | 25.4 / 3 mm (1 / 3") |
| Lens system | |
| Number of lenses | 1 |
| Maximum aperture number | 1.6 |
| Digital zoom | 12x |
| Fixed focal length | 3.2 mm |
| Night vision | |
| Night vision | Yes |
| Night vision distance | 29.9 m |
| LED type | IR |
| Infra-red wavelength | 850 nm |
| Video | |
| Noise reduction | Yes |
| Image quality adjustment | DNR |
| Maximum resolution | 2560 x 1440 pixels |
| Video formats supported | H.264 |
| Supported graphics resolutions | 2560 x 1440 |
| Supported video modes | 1440p |
| Frame rate | 30 fps |
| Total megapixels | 4 MP |
| Audio | |
| Built-in speaker(s) | Yes |
| Built-in microphone | Yes |
| Network | |
| Networking standards | IEEE 802.11ax, IEEE 802.11b, IEEE 802.11g, IEEE 802.11n |
| Ethernet LAN | Yes |
| Wi-Fi | Yes |
| Wi-Fi standards | 802.11b, 802.11g, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n), Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax) |
| Supported network protocols | TCP/IP, DHCP, ICMP, DNS, NTP, HTTPS, TCP, UDP |
| Works with the Google Assistant | Yes |
| Works with Amazon Alexa | Yes |
| Live view | Yes |
| Channel bandwidth | 2400 MHz |
| Storage | |
|---|---|
| Maximum memory card size | 512 GB |
| Card reader integrated | Yes |
| Built-in HDD | No |
| Compatible memory cards | MicroSD (TransFlash) |
| Ports & interfaces | |
| Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) ports | 1 |
| Connectivity technology | Wired & Wireless |
| Security | |
| Alert notification type | Push notification, Snapshot alert message |
| Intelligent Video Surveillance (IVS) system features | Human detection, Line crossing detection, Moving object, Pet detection, Vehicle detection |
| Video motion detection | Yes |
| Security algorithms | 128-bit AES, SSL/TLS, WPA, WPA2-PSK, WPA3 |
| Active tampering alarm | Yes |
| Built-in siren | Yes |
| Siren noise level | 93 dB |
| Management features | |
| Reset button | Yes |
| Cloud-managed | Yes |
| Power | |
| Power source type | AC, DC |
| Power consumption (max) | 7.65 W |
| AC input voltage | 100-240 V |
| AC input frequency | 50/60 Hz |
| Power consumption (typical) | 3.75 W |
| DC output voltage | 9 |
| DC output current | 0.85 A |
| Operational conditions | |
| Operating temperature (T-T) | -30 - 60 °C |
| Storage temperature (T-T) | -40 - 60 °C |
| Operating relative humidity (H-H) | 10 - 90% |
| Storage relative humidity (H-H) | 0 - 90% |
| Weight & dimensions | |
| Package type | Box |
| Width | 123.8 mm |
| Depth | 90 mm |
| Height | 123 mm |
| Weight | 396.84 g |
| Cable length | 3 m |
| Packaging data | |
| Package type | Box |
| Packaging content | |
| Number of cameras | 1 |
| Screws included | Yes |
| Package type | Box |
| Mounting kit | Yes |
| Mounting brackets included | Yes |
| Manual | Yes |
| Packaging content | TC42 Camera Power Adapter Mounting Anchors Mounting Screws Bracket Screws Mounting Template Mounting Bracket Waterproof Seal Waterproof Cable Attachments Quick Start Guide |