Keeping an eye on the home - for 45 or almost 300 euros? What distinguishes the surveillance cameras tested are price and features. They all send alarms and videos to the mobile. Stiftung Warentest tested 18 IP cameras from 9 suppliers. The purchase prices range from 45 to almost 300 euros...
TP-Link Tapo C212
2304 x 1296 PixelsMore than 10 pieces in stock at supplier
Product details
Customize your activity zones to know what matters. Control which notifications you receive by creating multiple custom activity zones around important areas. High-quality video recording: Capture every detail with exceptional clarity in 2K 4MP QHD resolution. Wide motion range: Enjoy a full horizontal range of 360º and a vertical range of 114º for pan and tilt, allowing you to cover more area. Enhanced night vision: See clearly even in low light conditions with advanced night vision that provides visibility up to 40 feet. Smart AI detection and notifications: Benefit from intelligent AI technology that recognizes relevant events and sends you instant notifications. Sound and light alarm: Deter unwanted visitors with a sound and light alarm that triggers attention-grabbing effects. Two-way audio: Enables communication through a built-in microphone and speaker. Secure storage: Store recordings directly on a microSD card with a capacity of up to 512 GB for secure and convenient storage. Hands-free operation: Control the device with your voice thanks to compatibility with Google Assistant and Amazon Alexa, keeping your hands free for other tasks.
Lens type | Prime lens |
Advanced functions | Microphone, Night vision function, Speakers, Two-way audio |
Type of memory | Memory card |
Smart home ecosystem | Amazon Alexa, Google Assistant |
Power supply | Electrical connection |
Item number | 39233145 |
Manufacturer | TP-Link |
Category | Network camera |
Manufacturer no. | Tapo C212 |
Release date | 27.5.2024 |
Colour | White |
Exact colour description | White |
Set size | Single camera |
Camera resolution | 3.30 Mpx |
Max. picture resolution | 2304 x 1296 Pixels |
Viewing angle (H) | 88.11° |
Viewing angle (V) | 46.65° |
Viewing angle (D) | 107.52° |
Lens type | Prime lens |
Focal length | 3.83 mm |
Optical zoom | 1x |
Image sensor type | CMOS |
Refresh rate | 15 FPS |
Advanced functions | Microphone, Night vision function, Speakers, Two-way audio |
Remote access | App |
Video file formats | H.264, H.265 |
Connection A | RJ45 |
Memory card type | microSD, microSDHC, microSDXC |
Type of memory | Memory card |
Max. port speed | 100 Mbit/s |
Wi-Fi standard | Wi-Fi 1 / 802.11b, Wi-Fi 3 / 802.11g, Wi-Fi 4 / 802.11n |
Smart home | Compatible |
Smart home ecosystem | Amazon Alexa, Google Assistant |
Communication standard | Amazon Alexa, Google Assistant |
Compatibility | Amazon Alexa |
Installation place | Ceiling, Wall |
Application range | Network |
Power supply | Electrical connection |
Country of origin | China |
CO₂ emissions | 43,15 kg |
Climate contribution | EUR 1,08 |
Number of cameras | 1x |
Scope of delivery | Instruction manual, Power adapter, Quick start |
Height | 112.60 mm |
Length | 175 mm |
Width | 82 mm |
Weight | 200 g |
Product Safety |
Length | 17.30 cm |
Width | 17.10 cm |
Height | 10.40 cm |
Weight | 376 g |
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Statutory warranty score
How often does a product of this brand in the «Network camera» category have a defect within the first 24 months?
Source: Galaxus- 8.Blink0,9 %
- 9.Ring1 %
- 9.TP-Link1 %
- 11.Aqara1,1 %
- 11.Hikvision1,1 %
Statutory warranty case duration
How many working days on average does it take to process a warranty claim from when it arrives at the service centre until it’s back with the customer?
Source: Galaxus- 1.Imou0 days
- 1.Javiscam0 days
- 1.TP-Link0 days
- 1.Xiaomi0 days
- 7.Enabot1 day
Return rate
How often is a product of this brand in the «Network camera» category returned?
Source: Galaxus- 3.Hama2,1 %
- 4.Axis2,3 %
- 4.TP-Link2,3 %
- 4.Ubiquiti2,3 %
- 7.CEE2,4 %