1080p Full HD | 340° pan, 70° tilt | Infrared up to 12 m | Privacy mode | Black Edition
Overview
The Tapo C201 is a 1080p Full HD pan-tilt indoor camera in a black finish. Tapo lists an 88.3° diagonal view with 340° pan and 70° tilt, infrared night vision up to 12 metres, and motion, person and baby crying detection.
It has two-way audio and a privacy mode, records to microSD up to 512GB and works with Alexa and Google. It supports ONVIF and RTSP and runs on a 9V plug-in adapter.
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Key Features
Pros & Cons
Pros
Cons
Setup & Installation
Plug it in, open the Tapo app, tap the + button and choose the C201. Tapo’s setup needs 2.4GHz Wi-Fi on most models, and your phone close to the camera.
Mount it where it can see the whole room, then use the app to set its default position.
Common Problems & Fixes
Running into issues? Our Tapo C201 troubleshooting guide has step-by-step fixes taken from Tapo’s own support pages, including offline, won’t connect to Wi-Fi, not detecting motion.
Who Should Buy It
Anyone who wants a basic pan-tilt indoor camera in black.
Verdict
The C201 is a straightforward 1080p pan-tilt camera with a privacy mode. The C211 is the 2K 3MP black alternative.
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