TP-Link Tapo C720 Smart Floodlight Camera — Model TL-TAPO C720
A dark porch or driveway is often the weak point in an otherwise decent home security setup, which is what the TP-Link Tapo C720 is built to fix. It combines a 2K QHD camera with dual 2800-lumen floodlights, replacing a standalone light fixture and a separate camera with one hardwired unit. Video captures at 2560 x 1440 resolution through a 1/3″ Progressive Scan CMOS Starlight sensor, spanning a 153° diagonal field of view, and switches to full-color night vision using 850nm infrared LEDs rated to 98ft when extra light isn’t needed. Since the camera is hardwired only, it draws power from existing electrical wiring or a junction box rather than a battery, which suits a fixed mounting point that already has a light fitting. Storage runs on a microSD card up to 512GB, with an optional Tapo Care subscription for cloud backup. Put together, the C720 works as a single fixture for households that want bright illumination and AI-filtered security alerts from the same device.
Key Features
- 2K QHD resolution (2560 x 1440) captured through a 1/3″ Starlight sensor with a 153° diagonal field of view
- Dual 2800-lumen floodlights at 5000K color temperature for bright, full-color illumination and night vision
- AI detection for people, pets, vehicles, and line-crossing, with customizable activity zones to reduce false alerts
- Local storage on microSD card up to 512GB, with optional Tapo Care cloud storage subscription
- IP65 weatherproof housing paired with an integrated 93dB siren for active deterrence
Technical Specifications
| Specification | Detail |
|---|---|
| Model Number | TL-TAPO C720 |
| Image Sensor | 1/3″ Progressive Scan CMOS Starlight Sensor |
| Lens | Focal length 2.1mm, aperture F2.1 |
| Field of View | 153° diagonal, 134° horizontal, 77.6° vertical |
| Night Vision | 850nm IR LED (up to 98ft / 29.9m), full-color night vision |
| Floodlights | 2x floodlights, 5000K color temperature, 2800 lumens |
| Maximum Resolution | 2560 x 1440px |
| Frame Rate | Up to 30fps |
| Digital Zoom | 12x |
| Video Compression | H.264 |
| Image Enhancement | 3DNR, WDR |
| Audio | Built-in microphone and speaker; two-way audio with noise cancellation |
| Siren Volume | 93dB (measured at 4-inch/10cm distance) |
| Local Storage | MicroSD card slot, up to 512GB |
| Cloud Storage | Tapo Care Cloud Storage (subscription required) |
| Motion Sensors | 3x PIR motion sensors (270° horizontal FOV), 1x ambient light sensor |
| AI Detection | Motion, person, pet, vehicle, line-crossing, and tamper detection |
| Activity Zones | Yes |
| Network Connectivity | Wi-Fi, IEEE 802.11b/g/n/ax, 2.4GHz |
| RTSP / ONVIF Support | Yes / Yes |
| Security | On-device machine learning, 128-bit AES encryption with SSL/TLS, WPA/WPA2-PSK/WPA3 |
| Power Source | Hardwired only, 100–240V, 50/60Hz |
| Smart Integration | Google Assistant, Amazon Alexa, Samsung SmartThings |
| Weather Resistance | IP65 |
| Mounting Options | Ceiling-mounted, wall-mounted |
| Operating Temperature | -20°C to 45°C |
| Operating Humidity | 10%–90% RH, non-condensing |
| Dimensions (W x D x H) | 5.94 x 5.94 x 5.73in (151 x 151 x 145.6mm) |
| Certifications | CE, FCC, RoHS, RCM |
Best Suited For
- Homeowners replacing an existing outdoor floodlight fixture, since the hardwired design lets the C720 swap directly into a junction box while adding camera and siren functionality
- Compound or perimeter security setups needing bright, wide-angle coverage of driveways, gates, or yards where mains power is already run to a light fitting
- Buyers who want AI-filtered alerts without a mandatory subscription, given that person, pet, and vehicle detection work with local microSD storage, while Tapo Care cloud storage remains optional
Recommended Action: Confirm mains wiring or an existing junction box is available at the installation point before purchase, since the Tapo C720 is hardwired only and does not run on battery power.
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