# Tapo C510W

*Tapo / C510W*

> Tapo C510W pans and tilts outdoors (IP65) at 2K. It plugs in, can be watched locally over RTSP and ONVIF, and can be controlled with Alexa, Google Assistant or SmartThings. It suits Google Home, Alexa and SmartThings users, with native support through the maker's cloud. Home Assistant users reach it through an integration (local Wi-Fi control).

- Canonical page: https://smarthomecanon.com/devices/tp-link-tapo-c510w
- Last checked: 2026-10-20

## Key facts

| Fact | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Brand | [Tapo](https://smarthomecanon.com/brands/tp-link-tapo) |
| Category | Camera |
| Model numbers | C510W |
| Status | Current[^1] |
| Type | Outdoor camera: pan-tilt[^2] |
| Resolution | 2K (2304 x 1296)[^2] |
| Power | Plug-in adapter[^2] |
| Weather rating | IP65[^2] |
| microSD max | 512 GB[^2] |
| RTSP / ONVIF | RTSP and ONVIF[^3][^2] |
| HomeKit | unknown |
| Tapo hub | Works with H200 and H500 hubs[^4] |
| AI detection | Motion, person, tamper[^2] |
| Local API | RTSP and ONVIF (Profile S)[^3] |

## Integration paths

**How the Tapo C510W connects**

| Path | Requires | Local | Features lost |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| [Wi-Fi local](https://smarthomecanon.com/protocols/wifi-local) | Camera account created in the Tapo app, Camera and viewer on the same local network[^3] | Yes[^3] | unknown |
| [Wi-Fi cloud](https://smarthomecanon.com/protocols/wifi-cloud) | 2.4 GHz Wi-Fi network[^2] | unknown | unknown |

**Platform support for the Tapo C510W**

| Path | Platform | Support | Integration |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Wi-Fi local | [Home Assistant](https://smarthomecanon.com/platforms/home-assistant) | withheld | JurajNyiri/HomeAssistant-Tapo-Control |
| Wi-Fi cloud | [Amazon Alexa](https://smarthomecanon.com/platforms/alexa) | Native[^2] |  |
| Wi-Fi cloud | [Google Home](https://smarthomecanon.com/platforms/google-home) | Native[^2] |  |
| Wi-Fi cloud | [Samsung SmartThings](https://smarthomecanon.com/platforms/smartthings) | Native[^2] |  |

## 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 with local control](https://smarthomecanon.com/protocols/wifi-local) (protocol)
- [Wi-Fi through a cloud service](https://smarthomecanon.com/protocols/wifi-cloud) (protocol)
- [Home Assistant](https://smarthomecanon.com/platforms/home-assistant) (platform)
- [Amazon Alexa](https://smarthomecanon.com/platforms/alexa) (platform)
- [Google Home](https://smarthomecanon.com/platforms/google-home) (platform)
- [Samsung SmartThings](https://smarthomecanon.com/platforms/smartthings) (platform)

## Sources

[^1]: Tapo Canada store: Tapo C510W. https://ca.store.tapo.com/products/tapo-c510w (manufacturer, checked 2026-10-09)
[^2]: Tapo C510W product page (tapo.com US). https://www.tapo.com/us/product/smart-camera/tapo-c510w/ (manufacturer, checked 2026-10-09)
[^3]: TP-Link support: How to View Tapo Camera on PC, NAS, or NVR Using RTSP/ONVIF. https://www.tp-link.com/us/support/faq/2680/ (manufacturer, checked 2026-10-09)
[^4]: 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)