The TP-Link Tapo C530WS is a 3K 5MP outdoor pan and tilt security Wi-Fi camera designed to provide detailed surveillance for homes, entrances, gardens, businesses, and other outdoor areas. It captures video at up to 2880 × 1620 resolution, delivering 2.25 times more pixels than 1080p for clearer identification of people, vehicles, packages, and other activity.
The camera provides 360° horizontal coverage and up to 130° vertical coverage, with motion tracking that automatically follows detected movement to help keep important activity within the frame. A customizable patrol mode can also move the camera between multiple predefined viewing points.
For nighttime monitoring, the C530WS combines an F1.6 wide-aperture lens, starlight sensor, infrared night vision, and built-in spotlights. Its Starlight Color Night Vision system can capture color footage in low-light conditions, while infrared illumination provides night vision up to approximately 30 meters under suitable conditions.
The camera uses AI-powered person, pet, and vehicle detection to help reduce unnecessary alerts. It can send notifications when relevant activity is detected and supports customizable sound and light alarms for an additional layer of deterrence.
The C530WS supports both 2.4GHz Wi-Fi and Ethernet networking, giving users flexibility during installation. It also includes a microSD card slot supporting cards up to 512GB for local recording, as well as optional Tapo Care cloud storage. Two-way audio with noise cancellation is provided through the integrated microphone and speaker.
Key Features
- 3K 5MP video resolution
- Up to 2880 × 1620 resolution
- 360° horizontal coverage
- Up to 130° vertical coverage
- 360° motion tracking
- Customizable patrol mode
- AI person, pet, and vehicle detection
- Starlight Color Night Vision
- F1.6 wide-aperture lens
- Infrared night vision up to approximately 30m
- Built-in spotlights
- Up to 12× digital zoom
- IP66 weatherproof design
- Two-way audio with noise cancellation
- Customizable sound and light alarm
- 2.4GHz Wi-Fi
- Ethernet connectivity
- microSD storage up to 512GB
- Local and optional cloud storage
- Physical privacy mode
- Tapo app support
Specifications
| Specification | Details |
|---|---|
| Brand | TP-Link |
| Series | Tapo |
| Model | C530WS |
| Product Type | Outdoor Pan/Tilt Security Wi-Fi Camera |
| Image Sensor | Progressive Scan CMOS Starlight Sensor |
| Maximum Resolution | 3K 5MP — 2880 × 1620 |
| Maximum Frame Rate | Up to 30fps |
| Lens Aperture | F1.6 |
| Field of View | Approx. 105° Diagonal |
| Digital Zoom | 12× |
| Night Vision | 850nm IR + Starlight Color Night Vision |
| IR Distance | Up to approx. 30m |
| Built-in Spotlights | 2 |
| Pan Coverage | 360° |
| Vertical Coverage | Up to 130° |
| Motion Tracking | Yes |
| AI Detection | Person / Pet / Vehicle |
| Audio | Built-in Microphone and Speaker |
| Two-Way Audio | Yes, with Noise Cancellation |
| Siren | Yes, up to 93dB |
| Storage | microSD up to 512GB / Tapo Care Cloud |
| Network | Wi-Fi / Ethernet |
| Wi-Fi Band | 2.4GHz |
| Ethernet Port | 1 |
| Weather Protection | IP66 |
| Privacy Mode | Physical Privacy Mode |
| App | Tapo App |
Compatibility
The TP-Link Tapo C530WS works with the Tapo mobile application for setup, live viewing, recording management, notifications, motion tracking, detection settings, and other supported camera functions. It can connect to the network using 2.4GHz Wi-Fi or Ethernet, providing flexible installation options.
The camera supports local recording through a microSD card up to 512GB and optional cloud recording through Tapo Care. It also works with compatible smart-home platforms including Amazon Alexa and Google Home.
The C530WS is designed for outdoor installation and carries an IP66 weatherproof rating, providing protection against dust and water jets under the specified testing conditions.







































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