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Tapo
Tapo C420S2 Smart Wire-Free Security Camera System
$200
Mid-range for compatible outdoor cameras · $35 to $1,000 in our catalog
Before you buy
Runs locally through a hub
Good fit if you use Amazon Alexa or Google Home.
Hub requiredWi-Fi 2.4 GHz device
Needs a hub first, then works with Amazon Alexa, Google Home.
Tapo H200 hub included in kit
Once it is on a hub, control it from:
Google HomeAmazon Alexa
✓ full support (native, Matter, or a built-in integration).
Run a different system? Find an outdoor camera that works with Apple Home.
No subscription required. Records locally, so live view and recordings work without a monthly plan.
Joe should know
No subscription required for the basics. Tapo records to a microSD card (up to 512GB) and keeps recording even if the internet drops. People, pet, and vehicle alerts work for free; Tapo Care only adds 30 days of cloud history.
Specifications
Features
- Resolution
- 2K
- Field of view
- 113°
- Weather rating
- IP65
Connectivity & control
- Connectivity
- Wi-Fi 2.4 GHz, Proprietary RF
- Hub
- Hub required
- Local control
- Runs locally
Physical
- Dimensions
- 4.4 x 2.5 x 2.5 in
Product info
- Brand
- Tapo
- Made by
- TP-Link
- Type
- Outdoor camera
- Region
- United Kingdom, United States, European Union
- Availability
- In production
- Model number
- C420S2
What you get at each price
Compatible options in this category, confirmed against the manufacturer. Spend less or more with your eyes open.
Spend less
$180
eufy SoloCam E42
Eufy
No hub
Runs locally
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$200
Tapo C420S2 Smart Wire-Free Security Camera System
Tapo
Hub required
Runs locally
Spend more
$220
Reolink TrackMix WiFi
Reolink
Optional hub
Runs locally
