Introduction

Capture Every Detail, Day and Night
With 3K resolution, TC43 offers enhanced video quality better than 1080P.
Enjoy colourful images in low-light conditions at night with built-in spotlights and a starlight sensor.
With smart mode, the live view turns from black and white to colour after detecting person.

Complete 360° Coverage, No Blind Spots
A combination of scene images from different angles showcases the comprehensiveness of the perspective with 360° horizontal & 130° vertical viewing range.

Motion Tracking to Follow Every Detail
Track the motion to focus on what matters.Turn on the patrol mode to keep the camera cruising among several customised points.

AI Detection for More Relevant Notifications
Smart AI accurately identifies people, pets, and vehicles and detects tampering and line crossing. It sends instant notifications when specific objects are detected, ensuring you receive timely and precise alerts.

Long-Range Uninterrupted Connectivity
Dual high-performance external antennas extend wireless coverage up to 492 ft in open areas.
You can also connect your camera to the network through the Ethernet port for a stable connection.

Designed to Withstand Extreme Conditions
With IP66 weatherproofing, TC43 offers excellent waterproof and dustproof performance for outdoor scenarios. It works well in rain, dust, and heat, operating reliably in different environments.

Custom Sound and Light Alarm
Customise your own audio alarm to frighten away unwanted visitors. Adjust two built-in spotlights for fine-tuned illumination.

24/7 Secure Local & Cloud Storage
Save crucial moments to a microSD card (up to 512 GB) or subscribe to Tapo Care for cloud storage‡ after a 30-day free trial, ensuring you never lose important footage.

Multiple Installation Options
Use the mounting screws, template, and loops? to install on any wall, ceiling, or pole for the perfect view—wherever you want.

Customisable Activity Zone
Customise detection zones to receive alerts for your most important areas.

Two-Way Audio
Communicate directly with the outdoors for your convenience.

Physical Privacy Mode
Maintains your privacy with the lens physically blocked by the housing.

Performance

Type

IP security camera

Placement supported

Indoor & outdoor

Connectivity technology

Wired & Wireless

Wide Dynamic Range (WDR)

Yes

Virtual assistant

Amazon Alexa & Google Assistant

Day/night mode

Yes

Infrared (IR) cut-off filter

Yes

Built-in light

Yes

Design

Form factor

Spherical

Mounting type

Ceiling/Wall/Pole

Product colour

Black, White

LED indicators

Yes

Protection features

Dust resistant, Heat resistant, Rain proof, Snow resistant, Weather resistant

International Protection (IP) code

IP66

Weatherproof

Yes

Camera

Camera pan control

Yes

Camera tilt control

Yes

Field of view (FOV) angle

102°

Lens viewing angle, horizontal

87°

Lens viewing angle, vertical

45.5°

Lens viewing angle, diagonal

102°

Image sensor

Optical sensor size

25.4 / 2.7 mm (1 / 2.7")

Progressive scan

Yes

Sensor type

CMOS

Lens system

Number of lenses

1

Maximum aperture number

1.6

Fixed focal length

4 mm

Night vision

Night vision

Yes

Night vision distance

29.9 m

LED type

IR

Infra-red wavelength

830 nm

Video

Maximum resolution

2880 x 1620 pixels

Total megapixels

5 MP

Video formats supported

H.264

Supported graphics resolutions

2880 x 1620

Supported video modes

1620p

Frame rate

30 fps

Noise reduction

Yes

Image quality adjustment

DNR

Audio

Built-in speaker(s)

Yes

Built-in microphone

Yes

Network

Ethernet LAN

Yes

Networking standards

IEEE 802.11ax, IEEE 802.11b, IEEE 802.11g, IEEE 802.11n

Supported network protocols

TCP/IP, DHCP, ICMP, DNS, NTP, HTTPS, TCP, UDP

Wi-Fi

Yes

Wi-Fi standards

802.11b, 802.11g, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n), Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax)

Channel bandwidth

2400 MHz

Works with the Google Assistant

Yes

Works with Amazon Alexa

Yes

Live view

Yes

Storage

Built-in HDD

No

Card reader integrated

Yes

Compatible memory cards

MicroSD (TransFlash)

Maximum memory card size

512 GB

Ports & interfaces

Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) ports

1

Security

Built-in siren

Yes

Siren noise level

93 dB

Video motion detection

Yes

Active tampering alarm

Yes

Security algorithms

128-bit AES, SSL/TLS, WPA, WPA2-PSK, WPA3

Alert notification type

Push notification, Snapshot alert message

Intelligent Video Surveillance (IVS) system features

Line crossing detection, Moving object, Pet detection, Vehicle detection

Management features

Cloud-managed

Yes

Reset button

Yes

Power

Power source type

AC, DC

AC input voltage

100-240 V

AC input frequency

50/60 Hz

Power consumption (typical)

3.9 W

Power consumption (max)

7.41 W

DC output voltage

9

DC output current

0.85 A

Operational conditions

Operating temperature (T-T)

-30 - 60 °C

Storage temperature (T-T)

-40 - 60 °C

Operating relative humidity (H-H)

10 - 90%

Storage relative humidity (H-H)

0 - 90%

Weight & dimensions

Width

121.7 mm

Depth

90 mm

Height

123 mm

Weight

347 g

Cable length

3 m

Packaging data

Package type

Box

Packaging content

Number of cameras

1

Mounting kit

Yes

Mounting brackets included

Yes

Screws included

Yes

Manual

Yes

Packaging content

TC43 Camera Power Adapter Mounting Anchors Mounting Screws Bracket Screws Mounting Template Mounting Bracket Waterproof Seal Waterproof Cable Attachments Quick Start Guide