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TP-Link Tapo · Outdoor camera

TP-Link Tapo C120

Shopping in Canada · CAD. Local prices and listings only; confirm stock and the exact variant at the store.

The TP-Link Tapo C120 records without a monthly fee (microSD up to 512 GB). Power: plugs into an outdoor outlet. In our planner it covers about 46 ft by day and 30 ft at night across 103°.

Specs

Resolution2K
Horizontal field of view103°
Night visionColor low-light sensor, 30 ft
PowerPlugs into an outdoor outlet
Local storagemicroSD up to 512 GB
Base stationNot required
Works withAlexa, Google Home

Manufacturer specs, not our own tests. Checked 2026-09-15. Source (specs)

Subscription: what's free and what isn't

Without a plan Tapo cameras record to microSD (up to 512 GB) with on-device person detection.

Free, no plan

  • ✓ live view
  • ✓ motion alerts
  • ✓ person detection
  • ✓ local playback
  • ✓ any recorded video
  • ✓ 24/7 recording
  • ✓ two-way talk

Needs a paid plan

  • • cloud video history
  • • cloud backup
Tapo Care planDevicesCAD / month
Single camera1Local price not on file

Plan prices: www.tapo.com, checked 2026-09-15.

Will it cover your yard?

We plan it at about 46 ft of useful daytime range (103° wide) and 30 ft at night. Assumed: sensor width taken as 2304 px from the "2K" label. See how we calculate.

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