TP-Link Tapo · Outdoor camera
TP-Link Tapo C120
$40 plug-in 2K indoor/outdoor camera with starlight color night vision.
Shopping in United States · USD. 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). It lists at $39.99, so three years costs about $40. Power: plugs into an outdoor outlet. In our planner it covers about 46 ft by day and 30 ft at night across 103°.
Specs
| Resolution | 2K |
|---|---|
| Horizontal field of view | 103° |
| Night vision | Color low-light sensor, 30 ft |
| Power | Plugs into an outdoor outlet |
| Local storage | microSD up to 512 GB |
| Base station | Not required |
| Works with | Alexa, 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 plan | Devices | USD / month |
|---|---|---|
| Single camera | 1 | $3.49 |
Plan prices: www.tapo.com, checked 2026-09-15.
3-year cost for one Tapo C120
$39.99 hardware + 36 × $0.00 (none needed) = $40
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.
Plan my homeExample plans that use it
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