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TP-Link Tapo C500
TP-Link · Cameras · Model Tapo C500
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- TP-Link Tapo C500 lists microSD card slot; Wired; 24 7 Video History.
- Check supported capacity, card inclusion and which recording or storage modes use the card.
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- Recorded year
- 2023
- Recorded warranty
- 2 years
- Dimensions
- 124 x 123 x 90 mm
- Weight
- 360g
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TP-Link Tapo C500 Quick Features
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TP-Link Tapo C500: Capabilities And Limitations
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What it offers
A microSD card slot is listed, providing an on-device storage option to investigate. Check supported capacity, card inclusion and which recording or storage modes use the card. up to a 512 GB
View microSD card slot details →Continuous video history is listed, relevant when event clips alone would leave gaps in the intended recording plan. Verify the power mode, storage destination and plan needed for continuous recording.
View 24 7 Video History details →A Home Assistant integration is listed, providing an integration path to verify for the exact model. Check the exact integration and firmware. A catalog integration label does not establish local control, official support or available entities.
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What to consider
RTSP is listed as unsupported; do not assume an RTSP recorder can use this device.
View RTSP details →Matter is listed as unsupported; check another documented integration if Matter is essential to your setup.
View Matter details →Apple Home support is listed as unavailable; do not assume the device appears directly in Apple Home.
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Questions About TP-Link Tapo C500
Does TP-Link Tapo C500 have a microSD card slot?
Yes, according to the listed specifications. Check supported capacity, card inclusion and which recording or storage modes use the card. up to a 512 GB
View microSD card slot specifications →Does TP-Link Tapo C500 support RTSP?
No, according to the listed specifications. Verify firmware, stream settings and recorder compatibility; RTSP alone does not confirm every recording feature.
View RTSP specifications →Is wired power recorded for TP-Link Tapo C500?
Yes, according to the listed specifications. Check voltage, power supply and installation requirements. Wired power does not establish wired network connectivity.
View Wired specifications →Does TP-Link Tapo C500 support continuous video history?
Yes, according to the listed specifications. Verify the power mode, storage destination and plan needed for continuous recording.
View 24 7 Video History specifications →What is the cloud-storage requirement of TP-Link Tapo C500?
Cloud: Yes. Check current plan fees, retention and supported recording modes before budgeting; the catalog does not establish present subscription terms.
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TP-Link Tapo C500 Specifications
Recorded catalog values. Expand notes for qualifications; unknown values are not treated as missing features.
0 of 54 fields matched to manufacturer documentation. Source checks apply only to the named model and stated scope. Other fields remain catalog data. How we verify specifications →
Storage3 fields
| Internal Storage | No |
|---|---|
| microSD card slot | YesDetails & conditionsup to a 512 GB |
| Cloud | Yes |
Video15 fields
| Hd Video | Yes |
|---|---|
| 2k Video | No |
| 4k Video | No |
| Hdr | No |
| Black White Night Vision | Yes |
| Color Night Vision | Yes |
| 24 7 Live Streaming | Yes |
| 24 7 Video History | Yes |
| Video Event History | Yes |
| Offline Video Event History | Yes |
| Powerless Video Event History | No |
| Aspect Ratio | Not recorded |
| Field Of View | Not recorded |
| Pan Tilt | 360° Pan / 130° Tilt |
| RTSP | No |
Power5 fields
| Wired | Yes |
|---|---|
| Power over Ethernet | No |
| Rechargeable Battery | No |
| Battery Life | Not applicable / unspecified |
| Solar Charging | No |
Alerts10 fields
| Motion | Yes |
|---|---|
| People | Yes |
| Animals | No |
| Vehicles | No |
| Familiar Faces | No |
| Packages | No |
| Glass Breaking Sound | No |
| Baby Crying Sound | No |
| Smoke Alarm Sound | No |
| Carbon Monoxide Alarm Sound | No |
Connectivity4 fields
| 2.4 GHz Wi-Fi | Yes |
|---|---|
| 5 GHz Wi-Fi | No |
| Ethernet | No |
| 4g | No |
Features7 fields
| Light | Yes |
|---|---|
| Gps | No |
| Talk Listen | Yes |
| Customizable Motion Zones | Yes |
| Privacy Zone | Yes |
| Siren | Yes |
| Gestures Recognition | No |
Hub3 fields
| Zigbee coordinator | No |
|---|---|
| Thread border router | No |
| Matter bridge | No |
Included Accessories1 fields
| Micro Sdcard | No |
|---|
Integrations6 fields
| Google Home | Yes |
|---|---|
| Alexa | Yes |
| Apple Home | No |
| SmartThings | YesDetails & conditionsVia TP-Link account linking in the SmartThings app |
| Home Assistant | Yes |
| Matter | No |
How this device compares
TP-Link Tapo C500 vs Other Similar Models
Statistical context from 120 cameras in this catalog. These figures describe our recorded data, not independent measurements.
Recorded feature coverage
SmartThings: 44 of 120 known answers are Yes
Integrations: 37% among explicit Yes/No answers; 0 of 120 devices have no resolved answer. Check the specifications for this model’s conditions.
Recorded feature coverage
microSD card slot: 69 of 119 known answers are Yes
Storage: 58% among explicit Yes/No answers; 1 of 120 devices have no resolved answer. Check the specifications for this model’s conditions.
Recorded feature coverage
Color Night Vision: 84 of 119 known answers are Yes
Video: 71% among explicit Yes/No answers; 1 of 120 devices have no resolved answer. Check the specifications for this model’s conditions.
Brand representation in this directory
17 of 120 models are from TP-Link
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