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Product Details
TP-Link Tapo TC42. Type: IP security camera, Placement supported: Indoor & outdoor, Connectivity technology: Wired & Wireless. Mounting type: Ceiling/Wall/Pole, Product colour: Black, White, Form factor: Spherical. Field of view (FOV) angle: 112°, Lens viewing angle, horizontal: 95°, Lens viewing angle, vertical: 53°. Sensor type: CMOS, Optical sensor size: 25.4 / 3 mm (1 / 3"). Digital zoom: 12x, Fixed focal length: 3.2 mm
2K QHD Resolution & Starlight Color Night Vision
TC42 offers enhanced video quality with a 2560 × 1440 resolution, providing 1.7× more pixels and sharper images than 1080p. At night, its built-in spotlights and starlight sensor reveal brighter, full-color images and vivid details, enhancing your security.
360° All-Round Protection
Enjoy 360° horizontal and 130° vertical views with motion tracking to eliminate blind spots. Activate patrol mode to cruise among multiple custom points.
Comprehensive AI Detection
Smart AI accurately identifies people, pets, and vehicles while featuring tamper and line-crossing detection, minimizing false alerts and unnecessary notifications.
Flexible Connections & Reliable Networking
Connect your camera via Wi-Fi or Ethernet for flexible installation. Powerful dual antennas ensure connectivity up to 492ft in open areas.
Build to Withstand Water & Dust
With IP66 weatherproofing, TC42 offers excellent waterproof and dustproof performance for outdoor scenarios. It works well in rain, dust, and heat.
Customizable Sound and Light Alarm
The ultra-bright adjustable light deters unwanted visitors, while custom audio alarms offer further use.
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.
All in the Tapo App
Easy Setup Follow the detailed instructions in the Tapo app and choose the right mounting location and angle.
Smart Playback
Quickly find and download moments of interest by choosing the event type or sliding the timeline.
Tapo Sharing
Invite your family members to manage the camera together.
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.
Customizable Activity Zone
Customize 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.
Specifications
| General | |
|---|---|
| Brand | TP-Link |
| Manufacturer part number | TC42 |
| HSSL part number | HS-TPL-TC42 |
| UPC / GTIN | 8885020627398 |
| Product type | Security Cameras |
| 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 | 112° |
| Lens viewing angle, horizontal | 95° |
| Lens viewing angle, vertical | 53° |
| Lens viewing angle, diagonal | 112° |
| Image sensor | |
| Optical sensor size | 25.4 / 3 mm (1 / 3") |
| Progressive scan | Yes |
| Sensor type | CMOS |
| Lens system | |
| Digital zoom | 12x |
| Number of lenses | 1 |
| Maximum aperture number | 1.6 |
| Fixed focal length | 3.2 mm |
| Night vision | |
| Night vision | Yes |
| Night vision distance | 29.9 m |
| LED type | IR |
| Infra-red wavelength | 850 nm |
| Video | |
| Maximum resolution | 2560 x 1440 pixels |
| Total megapixels | 4 MP |
| Video formats supported | H.264 |
| Supported graphics resolutions | 2560 x 1440 |
| Supported video modes | 1440p |
| 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 | Human detection, 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) | 3.75 W |
| Power consumption (max) | 7.65 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 | 123.8 mm |
| Depth | 90 mm |
| Height | 123 mm |
| Weight | 396.84 g |
| Cable length | 3 m |
| Packaging content | |
| Number of cameras | 1 |
| Mounting kit | Yes |
| Mounting brackets included | Yes |
| Screws included | Yes |
| Manual | Yes |
| Packaging content | TC42 Camera Power Adapter Mounting Anchors Mounting Screws Bracket Screws Mounting Template Mounting Bracket Waterproof Seal Waterproof Cable Attachments Quick Start Guide |
Specifications are supplied by the manufacturer via Open Icecat and may change without notice. HSSL part number HS-TPL-TC42.
Additional information
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Outdoor Pan/Tilt Security Wi-Fi Camera
2K QHD Resolution & Starlight Color Night Vision
TC42 offers enhanced video quality with a 2560 × 1440 resolution, providing 1.7× more pixels and sharper images than 1080p. At night, its built-in spotlights and starlight sensor reveal brighter, full-color images and vivid details, enhancing your security.
360° All-Round Protection
Enjoy 360° horizontal and 130° vertical views with motion tracking to eliminate blind spots. Activate patrol mode to cruise among multiple custom points.
Comprehensive AI Detection
Smart AI accurately identifies people, pets, and vehicles while featuring tamper and line-crossing detection, minimizing false alerts and unnecessary notifications.
Flexible Connections & Reliable Networking
Connect your camera via Wi-Fi or Ethernet for flexible installation. Powerful dual antennas ensure connectivity up to 492ft in open areas.
Build to Withstand Water & Dust
With IP66 weatherproofing, TC42 offers excellent waterproof and dustproof performance for outdoor scenarios. It works well in rain, dust, and heat.
Customizable Sound and Light Alarm
The ultra-bright adjustable light deters unwanted visitors, while custom audio alarms offer further use.
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.
Up to 512 GB of free local storage equals 512 hours of 2K QHD video storage.
128 hours | 128GB
256 hours | 256GB
512 hours | 512GB
Enjoy 30-day video history, rich notifications with snapshots, and smart sort. Start off with a 30-day free trial. Cloud Storage will consume more data.
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.
Customizable Activity Zone
Customize 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.
Features
- 2K QHD Live View-Adopting a 2560 × 1440 resolution, TC42 provides 1.7 × more pixels and delivers sharper images than 1080p.
- Starlight Color Night Vision-Enhances your security by revealing brighter, full-color images and vivid details even in low-light conditions with built-in spotlights and the starlight sensor.
- 360° All-Round Protection-Enjoy 360° horizontal and 130° vertical views with motion tracking to eliminate blind spots. Activate patrol mode to cruise among multiple custom points.
- Comprehensive AI Detection-Smart AI accurately identifies people, pets, and vehicles while featuring tamper and line-crossing detection, minimizing false alerts and unnecessary notifications.
- Flexible Connections & Reliable Networking-Connect your camera via Wi-Fi or Ethernet for flexible installation. Powerful dual antennas ensure connectivity up to 492ft in open areas.*
- IP66 Weatherproofing-Offers excellent waterproof and dustproof performance for outdoor scenarios. It works well in rain, dust, and heat.
- Customizable Sound and Light Alarm-The ultra-bright adjustable light deters unwanted visitors, while custom audio alarms offer further use.
- 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.
- Two-Way Audio-Enables communication through a built-in microphone and speaker.
Shipping & Return
Return Policy
You need to have a Return Authorization (RA) number before returning any products to HSSL Technologies.
For a hard copy of this form and a shipping label, please include your request in the form below.
You can also request an RA online by submitting an RA Request via email. Once you have provided HSSL Technologies with the appropriate information, we will contact you with an assigned RA number.
Defective or DOA Products
DOA or defective products are returned for REPLACEMENT ONLY with the same product/model. Deviations from this policy may result in a 20% Returns Processing Service Charge.
- Defective products must be in the original factory carton with all original packing materials.
- The Return Authorization number must be on the shipping label, not the carton. Please do not write on the carton.
- Returns must be shipped freight prepaid. Products received freight collect, without an RA number, or not approved for return will be refused.
- Return Authorization numbers are valid for fourteen (14) days only. Products returned after expiration will be refused.
- HSSL credits are based on the purchase price or current price, whichever is lower.
General Return Terms
You may return most new, unopened items within 30 days of delivery for a full refund. We will also pay return shipping costs if the return is a result of our error (e.g., you received an incorrect or defective item).
You should expect to receive your refund within approximately six weeks of giving your package to the return shipper. This period includes:
- 5–10 business days for us to receive your return from the shipper
- 3–5 business days for us to process your return
- 5–10 business days for your bank to process the refund
If you need to return an item, please Contact Us with your order number and product details. We will respond quickly with instructions for returning items from your order.
Shipping Policy
We can ship to virtually any address in the world. Note that there are restrictions on some products, and certain products cannot be shipped to international destinations.
When you place an order, we will estimate shipping and delivery dates based on the availability of your items and the shipping options you select. Depending on the provider, estimated shipping dates may appear on the shipping quotes page.
Please also note that shipping rates for many items are weight-based. The weight of each item can be found on its product detail page. To reflect the policies of the shipping companies we use, all weights will be rounded up to the next full pound.
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