2K 3MP | 107.5° view | Ethernet port | Sound and light alarm | microSD up to 512GB
Overview
The Tapo C212 is a 2K 3MP pan-tilt indoor camera with a 107.5° diagonal view and, unusually for a Tapo indoor camera, an Ethernet port as well as 2.4GHz Wi-Fi. Tapo lists infrared night vision up to 9 metres and a sound and light alarm.
It has motion, person and baby crying detection and two-way audio, records to microSD up to 512GB, and works with Alexa and Google. ONVIF and RTSP are supported. It runs on a 9V adapter with a 1.5 metre cord.
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Key Features
Pros & Cons
Pros
Cons
Setup & Installation
Plug it in and connect it to Wi-Fi in the Tapo app, or connect a network cable to the router for a wired connection.
Place it within reach of a socket: the power cord is 1.5 metres.
Common Problems & Fixes
Running into issues? Our Tapo C212 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 pan-tilt camera they can wire into the router for a steadier connection.
Verdict
The C212 is the pick of Tapo’s basic pan-tilt cameras if you can run a network cable. Otherwise it is very close to the C210 and C211.
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