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DescriptionThe TP-Link Tapo C501GW is an outdoor pan-and-tilt security camera that connects over 4G…
The TP-Link Tapo C501GW is an outdoor pan-and-tilt security camera that connects over 4G LTE using a nano-SIM card and can also be powered over Ethernet (PoE). It captures 1920 × 1080 video and includes person, pet, vehicle, line-crossing and tampering detection.
How does the Tapo C501GW connect?
- Cellular: 4G LTE via nano-SIM card; supported bands FDD B1/3/5/7/8/20/28 and TDD B38/40/41.
- Power: DC input or PoE Ethernet (802.3af/at) through the single Ethernet port.
- Pan and tilt: 360° horizontal and up to 139° vertical range.
- Weather rating: IP66.
What can the camera detect and record at night?
- Detection: People, pets, vehicles, line crossing and tampering; notifications through the Tapo app.
- Night vision: Colour night vision with spotlights and starlight sensors; range up to 30 m with an 850 nm infrared LED.
- Video: 1920 × 1080 (1080p Full HD), 1/3-inch CMOS sensor, 3.16 mm lens with F1.6 aperture.
- Field of view: 116.7° diagonal, 99.7° horizontal, 53.8° vertical.
Full specifications
- Frame rate: 15, 20, 25 or 30 frames per second
- Video compression: H.264
- Audio: Built-in microphone and speaker; two-way audio with noise cancellation
- Local storage: MicroSD card slot, supporting cards up to 512 GB
- Cloud storage: Available through a Tapo Care subscription
- Ports and controls: One DC port, one Ethernet port (PoE 802.3af/at), one reset button
- Siren: 99 dB
App, voice control and setup
The Tapo app is used to configure the camera, activity zones and notifications. The camera works with Amazon Alexa and Google Assistant and is stated to be compatible with PoE NVRs and PoE switches. To set up, insert a nano-SIM card for 4G LTE and power the camera through DC input or PoE Ethernet. A microSD card can be used for local recording, while a Tapo Care subscription provides cloud storage. The SIM card and microSD card are not included.
Questions & answers
Is a SIM card included?
No. The camera uses a nano-SIM card for 4G LTE, which is not included and must be supplied separately.
Can I record without a cloud subscription?
Yes. A microSD card up to 512 GB can be used for local recording; cloud storage is optional through a Tapo Care subscription.
Can the camera run on Ethernet only?
Yes. It supports PoE 802.3af/at through its Ethernet port as an alternative to the DC input, and is stated to be compatible with PoE NVRs and PoE switches.
