Camera Comparison · UK 2026
Tapo C840 vs Tapo C250

Specs, pros and cons compared side by side

Both the Tapo C840 and the Tapo C250 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 C840

Pick it for: Works with Apple HomeKit (the C250: no HomeKit) · 2.4GHz and 5GHz Wi-Fi (the C250: 2.4GHz only) · Two lenses: 2K 4MP wide and 1080p telephoto (the C250: a single 4K 8MP lens)

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Tapo C250

Pick it for: 4K 8MP (3840 x 2160) video (the C840: 2K 4MP wide lens, 1080p telephoto) · Works with IFTTT (the C840: Apple Home, Alexa, Google and SmartThings)

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Quick comparison

Spec Tapo C840 Tapo C250
Resolution Dual lens: 2K 4MP wide + 1080p telephoto 4K 8MP (3840 x 2160)
Power Plug-in (5V USB-C, 3 m cord) Plug-in (9V, 3 m cord)
IP Rating Indoor use Indoor use
Wi-Fi Dual-band 2.4GHz + 5GHz 2.4GHz only
Storage microSD up to 512GB microSD up to 512GB
Apple HomeKit Yes No
Subscription Optional (Tapo Care) Optional (Tapo Care)
Smart home Apple Home, Alexa, Google, SmartThings Alexa, Google, SmartThings, IFTTT
Tapo C840

Pros

  • Baby-specific AI alerts
  • Wide and close-up views
  • Apple HomeKit support
  • Gooseneck clamp in the box

Cons

  • No separate parent monitor (uses your phone)
  • Plug-in power only
  • Many features need setting up in the app
Tapo C250

Pros

  • 4K detail
  • Auto-zoom tracking
  • Works with SmartThings and IFTTT
  • Local storage

Cons

  • 2.4GHz Wi-Fi only
  • Indoor use only
  • 4K fills microSD cards faster

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Which should you buy?

Why choose the Tapo C840

  • Works with Apple HomeKit (the C250: no HomeKit)
  • 2.4GHz and 5GHz Wi-Fi (the C250: 2.4GHz only)
  • Two lenses: 2K 4MP wide and 1080p telephoto (the C250: a single 4K 8MP lens)
Why choose the Tapo C250

  • 4K 8MP (3840 x 2160) video (the C840: 2K 4MP wide lens, 1080p telephoto)
  • Works with IFTTT (the C840: Apple Home, Alexa, Google and SmartThings)

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