10/10 ()
Excellent quality for a low price.
- Price/quality
- Ease of installation
- Format
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Gert
29 November 2024
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TP-Link Tapo C520WS
Our choice for an IP camera that tilts, pans, and zooms
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Product information
Pros and cons
According to our IP camera expert
- The cameras can pan, tilt, and zoom remotely.
- Thanks to the smart AI recognition, the cameras can distinguish between people, pets, and vehicles.
- With the SD card slot, you can store footage directly on the cameras.
- You need a socket near the camera installation.
- The SD card to store images isn't included.
Description
With a TP-Link Tapo C520WS IP camera, you can keep an eye on all corners of your garden. This camera rotates 360 degrees and records in 2K image quality. Smart AI detection recognizes people, pets, and vehicles. This way, you only get the necessary notifications on your smartphone. In the app, you can view live images and listen in. You can store images on an SD card or in the Tapo cloud for a fixed amount per month. The camera has 2 built-in lights, so you can also see a lot at night. You connect it to the socket. For internet, you can connect to WiFi or connect an Ethernet cable.
Included by default
- Manual(1.11 MB)
- Mounting materials
- Power adapter
- Power cord
Key specs
Usage location | Outdoors | |
Connection type | Power plug | |
Subscription needed for full use | ||
Storage options | Cloud, SD card | |
Smart home platform | Amazon Alexa, Google Assistant | |
2-way audio |
Suitable accessories
Reviews
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Most helpful reviews
- 10/10 ()
Good product.
- Easy to install
- Beautiful image
- All kinds of possibilities
Read full reviewJohan
30 November 2024
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- 8,0/10 ()
Great camera for a great price
- Sharp image
- People detection
- Record night
- No
Read full reviewBert
11 May 2024
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- 10/10 ()
Fantastic camera
- Fantastic image (even at night)
- Easy installation
- Great app with lots of options
Read full reviewJim
7 May 2024
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- 8,0/10 ()
Excellent price/quality ratio, easy to install.
- Power cord could have been a bit longer, but for me it is just long enough.
Read full reviewMaurice
2 April 2025
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- 10/10 ()
Product of the future
- Easy installation
- User-friendly app
- Many possibilities
- For optimal use you need to take out a subscription
Read full reviewDe Block
30 December 2024
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- 10/10 ()
Top product
- Easy to install
- Excellent quality
- Ease of use app
- No
Read full reviewTony
27 December 2024
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- 8,0/10 ()
Recommended for a simple camera system
- Easy installation
- Good image
- Easy to use app
- Moderate finish mounting bracket
Read full reviewDani
24 November 2024
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- 10/10 ()
Happy with my purchase
- Super easy to install
- Rotating and zooming via the app is very easy
- From what I've seen so far the image quality is good
Read full reviewMarieke
4 March 2025
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- 8,0/10 ()
Affordable, good camera, but with some challenges
- Easy to install
- Not very expensive
- You have to make large holes in your wall if you want to pull cabling from outside to inside because the plug for the LAN has a diameter of 2 cm
Read full reviewWalter
2 April 2025
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10/10 ()
Excellent quality for a low price.
- Price/quality
- Ease of installation
- Format
Excellent quality for a low price.
Gert
29 November 2024
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10/10 ()
Good product.
- Easy to install
- Beautiful image
- All kinds of possibilities
Highly recommended.
Johan
30 November 2024
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8,0/10 ()
Great camera for a great price
- Sharp image
- People detection
- Record night
- No
Excellent image quality both day and night
Bert
11 May 2024
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Coolblue Extended Warranty for your IP camera
With Coolblue Extended Warranty, you are protected against costs due to quality defects of your IP camera for the next 4 years. During the entire term, we will reimburse up to the original purchase price. You can easily add the Extended Warranty in your shopping cart.
- During the entire term, we'll refund you up to the original purchase price.
- Receive CoolblueCredit worth the purchase price if a repair or replacement isn't possible
- No deductible or other additional charges
- 30-day return window
€ 11,99one-time
How can I buy Extended Warranty?
Add your IP camera to your shopping cart. In the next step, you can add the Extended Warranty. You can exchange or return your purchase for free within 30 days.
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Specifications
Product
Product number | 941949 |
Manufacturer code | Tapo C520WS |
Brand | TP-Link |
Warranty | 2 years |
Processing of your defect | Via Coolblue |
Image properties
Type of image definition support | QHD (1440p) | |
Video resolution width | 2560 pixels | |
Video resolution height | 1440 pixels | |
Horizontal viewing angle | 360 ° | |
Vertical viewing angle | 54 ° | |
Pan | ||
Pan type | Digital | |
Degrees of panning | 340 ° | |
Tilt | ||
Tilt type | Digital | |
Tilts | 60 ° | |
Zoom (IPcam) | ||
Digital zoom | 8 | |
Fisheye | ||
Frames per second | 30 fps | |
Lens diameter | 3,18 mm |
Camera options
Number of cameras | 1 | |
IP camera type | PTZ camera | |
Usage location | Outdoors | |
Alarm system needed for use | ||
Subscription needed for full use | ||
Motion detection sensor | ||
Infrared lighting | ||
Infrared light range | 30 m | |
Infrared motion sensor | ||
Suitable for placement behind glass | ||
Dynamic DNS client | ||
2-way audio | ||
Built-in microphone | ||
Review event | ||
Number of seconds to review event | 5 seconds | |
Streaming |
Other properties
Power supply type | Power grid | |
Battery (power source) | ||
Storage options | Cloud, SD card | |
SD card slot | ||
Type of SD card | MicroSD card | |
Built-in WiFi | ||
PoE support | ||
UPnP AV support | ||
ONVIF certified | ||
PSIA certified | ||
Cable length | 3 m |
Physical properties
Height | 10,7 cm | |
Width | 12,4 cm | |
Depth | 12,3 cm | |
Color | White | |
Weight | 0,4 g | |
Mounting possible | ||
Water-resistant | ||
Water resistance | Waterproof | |
Waterproofness certification | IP certification | |
IP certification | IP66 |
Smart Home options
Controls via app | ||
Controlled via Android app | ||
Controlled via Apple app | ||
Smart home platform | Amazon Alexa, Google Assistant |
Cybersecurity
Internet connection required | ||
Manufacturer account required | ||
Multi-factor authentication | ||
Log in with fingerprint on your phone | ||
Log in with Face ID on your phone | ||
Usage possible without cloud environment manufacturer | ||
Support for future updates | ||
Personal information required | ||
Type of information required | Voice commands |
Introduction year and updates
Guaranteed support with updates | 48 months after release date | |
Year introduced | 2023 | |
Introduction month | November |
