# Tapo C560WS

*Tapo / C560WS*

> The Tapo C560WS records 4K on an outdoor pan-tilt body (IP66) and can use 2.4 or 5 GHz Wi-Fi or Ethernet. It supports RTSP and ONVIF, and it works with Alexa and Google Assistant. It suits Google Home and Alexa users, with native support through the maker's cloud.

- Canonical page: https://smarthomecanon.com/devices/tp-link-tapo-c560ws
- Last checked: 2026-10-09

## Key facts

| Fact | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Brand | [Tapo](https://smarthomecanon.com/brands/tp-link-tapo) |
| Category | Camera |
| Model numbers | C560WS |
| Status | Current[^1][^2] |
| Type | Outdoor camera: pan-tilt[^1] |
| Resolution | 4K (3840 x 2160, 8 MP)[^1] |
| Power | Plug-in adapter[^1] |
| Weather rating | IP66[^1] |
| microSD max | 512 GB[^1] |
| RTSP / ONVIF | RTSP and ONVIF[^3][^1] |
| HomeKit | unknown |
| Tapo hub | Works with H200 and H500 hubs[^4] |
| AI detection | Motion, person, pet, vehicle, face recognition[^1] |
| Local API | RTSP and ONVIF (Profile S)[^3] |

## Integration paths

**How the Tapo C560WS 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 or 5 GHz Wi-Fi network or Ethernet[^1] | unknown | unknown |

**Platform support for the Tapo C560WS**

| 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] |  |

## 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)
- [Amazon Alexa](https://smarthomecanon.com/platforms/alexa) (platform)
- [Google Home](https://smarthomecanon.com/platforms/google-home) (platform)

## Sources

[^1]: Tapo C560WS product page (tapo.com US). https://www.tapo.com/us/product/smart-camera/tapo-c560ws/ (manufacturer, checked 2026-10-09)
[^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: 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)