# Tapo C403

*Tapo / C403, C403 KIT*

> Tapo C403 runs on a battery with an optional solar panel sold separately. It needs no hub, an H200 can add shared storage, and Alexa and Google Assistant both work with it. It suits Google Home and Alexa users, with native support through the maker's cloud. Home Assistant users reach it through an integration (the maker's cloud).

- Canonical page: https://smarthomecanon.com/devices/tp-link-tapo-c403
- Last checked: 2026-10-20

## Key facts

| Fact | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Brand | [Tapo](https://smarthomecanon.com/brands/tp-link-tapo) |
| Category | Camera |
| Model numbers | C403, C403 KIT |
| Status | Current[^1][^2] |
| Type | Battery and solar camera[^1] |
| Resolution | 1080p (1920 x 1080)[^1] |
| Power | Battery (solar panel sold separately)[^1] |
| Weather rating | IP65[^1] |
| microSD max | 512 GB[^1] |
| RTSP / ONVIF | unknown |
| HomeKit | unknown |
| Tapo hub | No hub required. An H200 adds shared storage.[^1][^3] |
| AI detection | Motion, person[^1] |

## Integration paths

**How the Tapo C403 connects**

| Path | Requires | Local | Features lost |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| [Wi-Fi cloud](https://smarthomecanon.com/protocols/wifi-cloud) | 2.4 GHz Wi-Fi network[^1] | unknown | unknown |

**Platform support for the Tapo C403**

| Path | Platform | Support | Integration |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Wi-Fi cloud | [Amazon Alexa](https://smarthomecanon.com/platforms/alexa) | Native[^1] |  |
| Wi-Fi cloud | [Google Home](https://smarthomecanon.com/platforms/google-home) | Native[^1] |  |
| Wi-Fi cloud | [Home Assistant](https://smarthomecanon.com/platforms/home-assistant) | withheld | JurajNyiri/HomeAssistant-Tapo-Control |

## Related pages

- [TP-Link Tapo cameras and doorbells](https://smarthomecanon.com/lines/tp-link-tapo-cameras) (line)
- [Tapo](https://smarthomecanon.com/brands/tp-link-tapo) (brand)
- [Wi-Fi through a cloud service](https://smarthomecanon.com/protocols/wifi-cloud) (protocol)
- [Amazon Alexa](https://smarthomecanon.com/platforms/alexa) (platform)
- [Google Home](https://smarthomecanon.com/platforms/google-home) (platform)
- [Home Assistant](https://smarthomecanon.com/platforms/home-assistant) (platform)

## Sources

[^1]: Tapo C403 specifications (tapo.com US). https://www.tapo.com/us/product/tapo-c403-security-camera/specs/ (manufacturer, checked 2026-10-13)
[^2]: Tapo US: home security product menu. https://www.tapo.com/us/smart-home/home-security/ (manufacturer, checked 2026-10-09)
[^3]: TP-Link support: Which TP-Link Tapo Cameras/Devices Are Compatible with Tapo Hub. https://www.tp-link.com/us/support/faq/4191/ (manufacturer, checked 2026-10-09)