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 C460 KIT
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- Uninterruptible power supply: Enjoy a maintenance-free security solution with the Tapo solar panel that provides continuous power and flexible installation.
- Wireless, can be installed almost anywhere: No power sockets required, allows flexible placement. Protect your home anytime, anywhere.
- 4K Ultimate Clarity: The camera offers 4K 8MP resolution for superior clarity with enhanced image sensor, processor and lens.
- Starlight colour night vision: Capture vivid images in low light. Increase safety with an F1.6 lens, starlight sensor and spotlights.
- Easily adjustable for the best viewing angle: Monitor from any angle with the adjustable magnetic base.
- Flexible storage options: Choose between local microSD storage up to 512GB or the secure Tapo Care cloud service for added security.
- Free AI detection: Using AI technology, the camera recognises people, pets and vehicles, reducing false alarms and unnecessary notifications.
- Smart smartphone notifications: Customise activity zones for precise motion detection and smartphone alerts to focus on what's important.
Network camera type | Outdoor surveillance camera |
Network interface | Wi-Fi |
Power supply | Rechargeable battery operated, Solar panel |
Lens type | Prime lens |
Type of memory | Cloud, Memory card |
Advanced functions | Floodlights, Microphone, Motion sensor, Night vision function, Siren, Speakers, Two-way audio |
Smart home ecosystem | Amazon Alexa, Google Home |
Item number | 55044516 |
Manufacturer | TP-Link |
Category | Network camera |
Product Safety | |
Release date | 2.3.2025 |
Sales rank in Category Network camera | 76 of 4931 |
Colour | White |
Exact colour description | White |
Material group | Plastic |
Network camera type | Outdoor surveillance camera |
Camera design | Bullet camera |
Camera resolution | 8 Mpx |
Max. picture resolution | 3840 x 2160 pixels |
Viewing angle (H) | 113° |
Viewing angle (V) | 59° |
Viewing angle (D) | 134° |
Lens type | Prime lens |
Focal length | 1.6 mm |
Digital zoom | 18 x |
Image sensor type | CMOS |
Refresh rate | 15 FPS |
Advanced functions | Floodlights, Microphone, Motion sensor, Night vision function, Siren, Speakers, Two-way audio |
Remote access | App |
Video file formats | H.264, H.265 |
Audio formats | H.264 |
Protection type (IP code) | IP66 |
Connection A | USB Type C |
Memory card type | microSD |
Type of memory | Cloud, Memory card |
Network interface | Wi-Fi |
Wi-Fi standard | Wi-Fi 1 / 802.11b, Wi-Fi 2 / 802.11a, Wi-Fi 3 / 802.11g, Wi-Fi 4 / 802.11n |
Smart Home | Compatible |
Smart home ecosystem | Amazon Alexa, Google Home |
Compatibility | Amazon Alexa, Google Home |
Installation place | Wall |
Application range | Outside |
Power supply | Rechargeable battery operated, Solar panel |
Country of origin | United Kingdom |
CO₂-Emission | |
Climate contribution |
Number of cameras | 1 x |
Scope of delivery | Base Cover, Magnetic Base, Tapo A201 Solar Panel, Tapo A201 Solar Panel Bracket, USB adapter cable |
Height | 64.80 mm |
Length | 114.60 mm |
Width | 64.80 mm |
Weight | 327 g |
Length | 28.40 cm |
Width | 21.40 cm |
Height | 10.10 cm |
Weight | 1.27 kg |
Product Safety |
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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- 5.Blink0,7 %
- 6.Ubiquiti0,8 %
- 7.TP-Link0,9 %
- 8.Hikvision1 %
- 9.Ring1,1 %
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.Laxihub0 days
- 1.TP-Link0 days
- 1.Xiaomi0 days
- 8.Abus1 day
Return rate
How often is a product of this brand in the «Network camera» category returned?
Source: Galaxus- 1.Google1,6 %
- 2.Synology1,7 %
- 3.TP-Link2,2 %
- 3.Xiaomi2,2 %
- 5.eufy2,4 %
Source: Galaxus
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Overall ratingVery good88/100
Very good92/100
- Very good picture and sound quality, very high zoom factor
- Night vision via infrared or in colour, bright spotlights
- Very large battery capacity
- Solar panel included in the scope of delivery
- Intercom and noise detection
- AI recognition without a plan