Whether burglary protection for the home, monitoring pets or as a baby cam - surveillance cameras promise security and control around the clock. But which devices deliver sharp images, work reliably and are also affordable in the long term? Stiftung Warentest tested 22 surveillance cameras with prices ranging from 40 to 300 euros - 15 for outdoors and 7 for indoors.
TP-Link TAPO C216
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The TP-Link Tapo C216 is a versatile network camera designed for monitoring both indoor and outdoor areas. With a maximum resolution of 2304 x 1296 pixels, it delivers clear image quality supported by a CMOS sensor. The camera features a horizontal viewing angle of 73.5° and a vertical viewing angle of 41°, allowing for comprehensive coverage of the desired area. It can be operated both wired and wirelessly and comes with various mounting options, including ceiling, wall, and tabletop installation. The Tapo C216 is also equipped with night vision, ensuring reliable performance even in low light conditions.
- Supports voice control via Amazon Alexa and Google Assistant
- Offers night vision with an infrared wavelength of 850 nm
- Maximum storage capacity of 512 GB via MicroSD cards
- Secure data transmission with 128-bit AES and SSL/TLS
- Operating temperature range of -20 to 50 °C for versatile applications.
Network camera type | Surveillance camera indoor |
Lens type | Prime lens |
Advanced functions | Microphone, Motion sensor, Night vision function |
Type of memory | Cloud, Memory card |
Network interface | Wi-Fi |
Smart home ecosystem | Amazon Alexa, Google Assistant |
Power supply | Electrical connection |
Item number | 59791075 |
Manufacturer | TP-Link |
Category | Network camera |
Manufacturer no. | Tapo C216 |
Release date | 27.6.2025 |
Colour | White |
Exact colour description | White |
Network camera type | Surveillance camera indoor |
Set size | Single camera |
Camera resolution | 3 Mpx |
Max. picture resolution | 2304 x 1296 Pixels |
Viewing angle (H) | 73.50° |
Viewing angle (V) | 41° |
Viewing angle (D) | 85° |
Lens type | Prime lens |
Focal length | 4 mm |
Aperture | f/2 |
Image sensor type | CMOS |
Refresh rate | 30 FPS |
Advanced functions | Microphone, Motion sensor, Night vision function |
Remote access | App |
Video file formats | H.264 |
Protection type (IP code) | IP65 |
Memory card type | microSD |
Type of memory | Cloud, Memory card |
Network interface | Wi-Fi |
Wi-Fi standard | Wi-Fi 1 / 802.11b, Wi-Fi 3 / 802.11g, Wi-Fi 4 / 802.11n |
Smart Home | Compatible |
Smart home ecosystem | Amazon Alexa, Google Assistant |
Communication standard | Amazon Alexa, Google Assistant |
Compatibility | Amazon Alexa |
Installation place | Ceiling, Table, Wall |
Power supply | Electrical connection |
CO₂-Emission | 58,52 kg |
Climate contribution | EUR 1,45 |
Number of cameras | 1x |
Height | 69.80 mm |
Length | 77.80 mm |
Width | 105.30 mm |
Weight | 220 g |
Product Safety |
Length | 19.20 cm |
Width | 15.90 cm |
Height | 9.30 cm |
Weight | 510 g |
Specifications may include unverified machine translations.
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30-day right of return
30-day right of return
24 Months statutory warranty
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Statutory warranty score
How often does a product of this brand in the «Network camera» category have a defect within the first 24 months?
Source: Galaxus- 7.Javiscam0,9 %
- 8.Ring1 %
- 8.TP-Link1 %
- 10.Catit1,1 %
- 10.Hikvision1,1 %
Statutory warranty case duration
How many working days on average does it take to process a warranty claim from when it arrives at the service centre until it’s back with the customer?
Source: Galaxus- 1.Imou0 days
- 1.Javiscam0 days
- 1.TP-Link0 days
- 1.Xiaomi0 days
- 7.eufy1 day
Return rate
How often is a product of this brand in the «Network camera» category returned?
Source: Galaxus- 1.Synology1,5 %
- 3.Laxihub2,1 %
- 4.TP-Link2,3 %
- 4.Xiaomi2,3 %
- 6.Axis2,4 %
Source: Galaxus
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