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.
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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 |
Lens type | Prime lens |
Advanced functions | Floodlights, Microphone, Motion sensor, Night vision function, Siren, Speakers, Two-way audio |
Type of memory | Cloud, Memory card |
Network interface | Wi-Fi |
Smart home ecosystem | Amazon Alexa, Google Home |
Power supply | Rechargeable battery operated, Solar panel |
Item number | 55044516 |
Manufacturer | TP-Link |
Category | Network camera |
Manufacturer no. | Tapo C460 KIT(EU) |
Release date | 2.3.2025 |
Sales rank in Category Network camera | 17 of 6567 |
Colour | White |
Exact colour description | White |
Network camera type | Outdoor surveillance camera |
Set size | Single camera |
Camera design | Dome 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 |
Digital zoom | 18x |
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 |
Protection type (IP code) | IP66 |
Connection A | USB-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 |
Communication standard | Amazon Alexa, Google Assistant |
Compatibility | Amazon Alexa, Google Home |
Installation place | Wall |
Application range | Outside |
Power supply | Rechargeable battery operated, Solar panel |
Country of origin | United Kingdom |
CO₂ emissions | 145.28 kg |
Climate contribution | CHF 3.46 |
Number of cameras | 1x |
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 |
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Warranty score
How often does a product of this brand in the «Network camera» category have a defect within the first 24 months?
Source: Digitec Galaxus- 12.Kuus.1 %
- 12.Ring1 %
- 12.TP-Link1 %
- 15.Aqara1.1 %
- 15.Hikvision1.1 %
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: Digitec Galaxus- 1.Javiscam0 days
- 1.Kuus.0 days
- 1.TP-Link0 days
- 1.Werkstein0 days
- 1.Xiaomi0 days
Return rate
How often is a product of this brand in the «Network camera» category returned?
Source: Digitec Galaxus- 5.PetTec2.2 %
- 5.Ubiquiti2.2 %
- 7.TP-Link2.3 %
- 7.Xiaomi2.3 %
- 9.somfy2.4 %
Source: Digitec Galaxus
Translation: machine translated
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