Camera Comparison · UK 2026
Tapo C840 vs Tapo C260

Specs, pros and cons compared side by side

Both the Tapo C840 and the Tapo C260 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 C260: no HomeKit) · Two lenses: 2K 4MP wide and 1080p telephoto (the C260: a single 4K 8MP lens)

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Tapo C260

Pick it for: 4K 8MP video (the C840: 2K 4MP wide lens, 1080p telephoto)

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Quick comparison

Spec Tapo C840 Tapo C260
Resolution Dual lens: 2K 4MP wide + 1080p telephoto 4K 8MP
Power Plug-in (5V USB-C, 3 m cord) Plug-in (5V USB-C, 3 m cord)
IP Rating Indoor use Indoor use
Wi-Fi Dual-band 2.4GHz + 5GHz Dual-band 2.4GHz + 5GHz
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
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 C260

Pros

  • Dual-band Wi-Fi
  • Local face recognition
  • Lens hides for privacy
  • USB-C power

Cons

  • Indoor use only
  • No HomeKit
  • 4K fills microSD cards faster

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Which should you buy?

Why choose the Tapo C840

  • Works with Apple HomeKit (the C260: no HomeKit)
  • Two lenses: 2K 4MP wide and 1080p telephoto (the C260: a single 4K 8MP lens)
Why choose the Tapo C260

  • 4K 8MP video (the C840: 2K 4MP wide lens, 1080p telephoto)

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