Introduction

Power 360° Security with 4G LTE
Outdoor Pan/Tilt 4G LTE Camera

No Wi-Fi, No Limits
Backed by TP-Link's 4G networking expertise, Tapo C501GW reliably connects through 4G LTE networks, ideal for locations like garages, vacation homes, warehouses, and farms where constant Wi-Fi is unavailable. Simply plug in a 4G SIM card (not included) for an easy, hassle-free internet setup.

360° All-Round Protection
Track the motion with 360° horizontal & 130° vertical viewing range, or turn on the patrol mode to keep the camera cruising among multiple customized points.

Multiple AI Detection for All Scenarios
Smart AI identifies people, pets, and vehicles and detects tampering and line crossing. It sends alerts only when necessary, ensuring you receive precise notifications about events as they occur.

Dual Mode Flexibility with 4G or PoE
Option 1: Power your camera with a DC adapter and connect internet with 4G SIM card.

Option 2: Power your camera with Ethernet cable featuring PoE technology for safe power and stable internet, bypassing complex wiring and electrician calls.

Designed to Resist Harsh Weather
With IP66 weatherproofing, Tapo C501GW offers excellent waterproof and dustproof performance for outdoor scenarios. It works well in rain, dust, and heat, operating reliably in different environments.

Sound and Light Alarm
Deter unwelcomed intruders with customizable audio and tailor the intensity of the dual spotlights for fine-tuned illumination.

24/7 Secure Local Recording & Cloud Storage
Save all your important moments to a microSD card1 (up to 512 GB) or subscribe to Tapo Care2 for cloud service after a free trial.

Flexible Antenna Placement
Install antennas with larger power according to your needs. The SMA connector is compatible with different antennas.

Customizable Activity Zone
Customize detection zones to receive alerts for your most important areas.

Two-Way Audio
Communicate directly with a subject in frame from wherever you are.

Voice Activated View
Works with Amazon Alexa and Google Home for hands-free automation.

Performance

Type

IP security camera

Placement supported

Outdoor

Connectivity technology

Wireless

Auto pan mode

Yes

Maximum operating distance

20 m

Day/night mode

Yes

Remote viewing

Yes

Built-in light

Yes

Antenna type

External

Antennas quantity

1

Design

Form factor

Turret

Mounting type

Wall

Product colour

White

Housing material

Metal

Protection features

Waterproof

International Protection (IP) code

IP66

Weatherproof

Yes

Camera

Camera pan control

Yes

Camera tilt control

Yes

Lens viewing angle, horizontal

105°

Lens viewing angle, vertical

59°

Lens viewing angle, diagonal

122°

Tilt angle range

60 - 130°

Image sensor

Optical sensor size

25.4 / 2.9 mm (1 / 2.9")

Sensor type

CMOS

Panoramic camera

Sensor type (panoramic camera)

CMOS

Lens system

Recognize distance

20 m

Focal length range

3.17 mm

Fixed focus

Yes

Maximum aperture number

1.65

Fixed focal length

3.17 mm

Night vision

Night vision

Yes

B/W night vision distance

29.9 m

LED type

IR/White

Infra-red wavelength

850 nm

Video

Maximum resolution

1920 x 1080 pixels

Video compression formats

H.264

Supported graphics resolutions

1920 x 1080 (HD 1080)

Video recording

Yes

Frame rate

30 fps

Audio

Built-in speaker(s)

Yes

Audio system

2-way

Audio input channels

1 channels

Audio output channels

1 channels

Audio formats supported

RTSP

Built-in microphone

Yes

Number of microphones

1

Audio detection

Yes

Network

Ethernet LAN

Yes

Networking standards

IEEE 802.3af, IEEE 802.3at

Wi-Fi

Yes

Bluetooth

No

Mobile network connection

Yes

Mobile network generation

4G

4G standard

LTE

Live view

Yes

Storage

Compatible memory cards

MicroSD (TransFlash)

Maximum memory card size

512 GB

Ports & interfaces

Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) ports

1

DC-in jack

Yes

Security

Built-in siren

Yes

Siren noise level

99 dB

Video motion detection

Yes

Alert notification type

Push notification, Snapshot alert message

Motion sensor

Yes

Mirror

Yes

Management features

Cloud-managed

Yes

Reset button

Yes

Remotely operated

Yes

Power

Power source type

AC, DC

AC input voltage

100 - 240 V

AC input frequency

50/60 Hz

DC output voltage

12

DC output current

1 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

130.8 mm

Depth

84 mm

Height

116.1 mm

Width (with stand)

139.8 mm

Depth (with stand)

102.3 mm

Height (with stand)

234.2 mm

Packaging data

Package type

Box

Packaging content

Number of cameras

1

Mounting kit

Yes

Mounting brackets included

Yes

Screws included

Yes

Drilling template included

Yes

Manual

Yes