Camera Comparison · UK 2026
Tapo C212 vs Tapo C220

Specs, pros and cons compared side by side

Both the Tapo C212 and the Tapo C220 are pan-tilt indoor cameras. This head-to-head sets them side by side using the specs, pros and cons from our full reviews. Tapo specs come from Tapo’s own product pages.

Quick verdict

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Tapo C212

Pick it for: Ethernet port as well as 2.4GHz Wi-Fi (the C220: 2.4GHz Wi-Fi only)

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Tapo C220

Pick it for: 2K QHD 4MP video (the C212: 2K 3MP) · Detects pets, vehicles, line-crossing and glass breaking (the C212: motion, person and baby crying) · Longer 3 m power cord (the C212: 1.5 m)

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Quick comparison

Spec Tapo C212 Tapo C220
Resolution 2K 3MP 2K QHD 4MP
Power Plug-in (9V, 1.5 m cord) Plug-in (9V, 3 m cord)
IP Rating Indoor use Indoor use
Wi-Fi 2.4GHz + Ethernet 2.4GHz only
Storage microSD up to 512GB microSD up to 512GB
Apple HomeKit No No
Smart home Alexa, Google Alexa, Google
Tapo C212

Pros

  • Wired Ethernet option for a stable connection
  • Wide 107.5° view
  • Sound and light alarm
  • Local storage

Cons

  • Short 1.5 m power cord
  • Indoor use only
  • 2.4GHz Wi-Fi
Tapo C220

Pros

  • Sharp 4MP picture
  • Long list of AI detection types
  • 12x digital zoom
  • Local storage

Cons

  • Indoor use only
  • 2.4GHz Wi-Fi only
  • No HomeKit

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Which should you buy?

Why choose the Tapo C212

  • Ethernet port as well as 2.4GHz Wi-Fi (the C220: 2.4GHz Wi-Fi only)
Why choose the Tapo C220

  • 2K QHD 4MP video (the C212: 2K 3MP)
  • Detects pets, vehicles, line-crossing and glass breaking (the C212: motion, person and baby crying)
  • Longer 3 m power cord (the C212: 1.5 m)

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