The TP-Link Tapo TC42 is a smart outdoor Pan & Tilt Wi-Fi security camera designed to provide comprehensive 360° surveillance with advanced AI detection and full-color night vision. Equipped with a 4MP sensor delivering 2K QHD resolution, the camera captures sharp and detailed video for reliable monitoring of homes, offices, parking areas, warehouses, and business premises.
Advanced AI technology accurately identifies people, vehicles, and pets while supporting line-crossing and tamper detection to reduce false alarms. The motorized pan-and-tilt mechanism provides virtually complete area coverage with intelligent motion tracking and customizable patrol routes.
With dual connectivity options via Wi-Fi or Ethernet, RTSP and ONVIF support, two-way audio, integrated spotlights, and IP66 weatherproof protection, the TC42 offers flexible deployment and seamless integration into modern surveillance systems.
| Specification | Details |
|---|---|
| Model | TP-Link Tapo TC42 |
| Camera Type | Outdoor Pan & Tilt Wi-Fi Camera |
| Image Sensor | 1/3" Progressive Scan CMOS Starlight Sensor |
| Resolution | 4MP (2K QHD) |
| Maximum Resolution | 2560 × 1440 |
| Lens | 3.2mm F1.6 |
| Field of View | 112° Diagonal |
| Digital Zoom | 12× |
| Pan Range | 340° (360° Coverage) |
| Tilt Range | 90° |
| Night Vision | Full-Color & IR Night Vision |
| IR Distance | Up to 30m |
| Spotlights | 2 Built-in Spotlights |
| AI Detection | Person, Vehicle & Pet Detection |
| Line Crossing Detection | Yes |
| Tamper Detection | Yes |
| Motion Tracking | Yes |
| Audio | Two-Way Audio |
| Microphone | Built-in |
| Speaker | Built-in |
| Siren | 93 dB |
| Video Compression | H.264 |
| Wi-Fi | IEEE 802.11 b/g/n/ax (2.4GHz) |
| Ethernet Port | RJ45 10/100 Mbps |
| RTSP | Supported |
| ONVIF | Supported |
| Local Storage | microSD up to 512GB |
| Cloud Storage | Tapo Care |
| Weather Protection | IP66 |
| Smart Assistants | Google Assistant, Amazon Alexa |
| Power Supply | 12V DC |



