3K 5MP | 88° view | Full AI detection list | microSD up to 512GB | 2.4GHz Wi-Fi
Overview
The Tapo C230 is a 3K 5MP (2880 x 1620) pan-tilt indoor camera with an 88° diagonal view. Tapo lists infrared night vision up to 12 metres and a sound and light alarm.
It has the full set of Tapo AI detections (people, pets, vehicles, line-crossing, tampering, baby crying, meows, barks and glass breaking), two-way audio, microSD storage up to 512GB, and Alexa and Google support with ONVIF and RTSP. It uses 2.4GHz Wi-Fi.
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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 C230. Tapo’s setup needs 2.4GHz Wi-Fi on most models, and your phone close to the camera.
Tapo’s microSD guide says higher resolutions fill a card faster, so a larger High Endurance card helps with 24/7 recording.
Common Problems & Fixes
Running into issues? Our Tapo C230 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 more detail than a 2K camera without going up to 4K.
Verdict
The C230 is a good middle step between Tapo’s 2K and 4K pan-tilt cameras, with a sharp 3K picture and every free AI detection.
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