Description

Overview

The TP-Link Tapo C320WS is an outdoor security camera built for the gate, the driveway, the yard and the shopfront. It records in 4MP 2K QHD (2560 × 1440), with more detail than 1080p when you need to read a number plate or recognise a face. The Starlight sensor works well in low light, and the F1.61, 3.18 mm lens takes in a wide 113-degree diagonal field of view.

Infrared vision reaches up to 98 feet (29.9 metres), and two built-in spotlights switch on for full-colour night vision, so a person walking up the driveway at night shows up in colour. A 12x digital zoom lets you look closer at something in the frame.

The C320WS connects over 2.4 GHz Wi-Fi or through its 10/100 Mbps Ethernet port, for spots where Wi-Fi does not reach reliably. It is IP66 weatherproof, works from −20 °C to 45 °C, and wall-mounts with the hardware in the box. Video saves to a microSD card of up to 512 GB, or to Tapo Care cloud storage, a paid subscription.

Key Benefits

More detail where it counts. 2K QHD resolution (2560 × 1440) captures finer detail than 1080p, which matters outdoors, where the subject is often metres away from the lens.

Colour video at night. The two built-in spotlights give full-colour night vision, while infrared covers up to 98 feet when the lights are off.

Built for Pakistani weather. The IP66 housing keeps out rain and dust, the microphone and speaker are sealed, and the camera keeps working from −20 °C to 45 °C.

Detection that understands what it sees. Person, vehicle and AI detection, plus line-crossing, area intrusion and camera-tampering alerts, mean the camera can tell a car pulling in from a cat crossing the yard.

Two ways to connect. Wi-Fi works for most installs, and the Ethernet port is there for spots where the wireless signal is weak, such as a far gate or a metal-roofed outbuilding.

Features and Advantages

A 1/3-inch Progressive Scan CMOS Starlight sensor holds detail in low light, and the fast F1.61 lens lets in more light than a typical outdoor camera lens. The 3.18 mm lens covers a 113-degree diagonal field of view, wide enough for a whole driveway from one mounting point.

Night vision has two layers. Infrared LEDs give black-and-white vision up to 98 feet (29.9 metres), and the two spotlights add full-colour night vision when they switch on. A 12x digital zoom pulls distant detail closer.

Detection goes beyond basic motion. The camera detects motion, people and vehicles, and adds line-crossing, area intrusion and camera-tampering detection. Activity zones limit motion alerts to the areas you choose.

Two-way audio lets you speak to someone at the gate from the phone, and the siren lets you respond without going outside. The waterproof microphone and speaker are sealed against rain, which is part of the IP66 rating.

The Tapo app ties it together. Live view, playback and detection settings all sit in one app. It works with Google Assistant and Alexa, and RTSP and ONVIF support means it can feed into a wider recording setup. An outdoor access point such as the TP-Link EAP225-Outdoor covers the gate or driveway, and a wall-plate access point such as the TP-Link EAP235-Wall or the Wi-Fi 6 TP-Link EAP655-Wall keeps the rest of the network strong.

Ideal Users

Homeowners watching a gate, driveway or yard will get the most out of the C320WS. Above the gate, its wide view, colour night vision and vehicle detection cover where strangers arrive and cars park.

Shop owners use it on the shopfront. It watches the entrance and the street, the spotlights light the frontage at night, and line-crossing alerts flag someone entering a marked area after hours.

It suits small offices and warehouses too. A camera over the loading area or the yard, wired in over Ethernet where Wi-Fi is patchy, gives a reliable record of who came and went.

Anyone whose camera has failed in the rain will appreciate the IP66 housing and sealed microphone and speaker. This is a camera made to live outside, not an indoor camera moved to a window.

Technical Specifications

Specification	Details
Model	TP-Link Tapo C320WS
Resolution	4MP, 2560 × 1440 (2K QHD)
Frame Rate	15 fps
Video Compression	H.264
Image Sensor	1/3″ Progressive Scan CMOS Starlight sensor
Lens	F1.61, 3.18 mm
Field of View	113° diagonal / 97° horizontal / 54° vertical
Night Vision	850 nm IR up to 98 ft / 29.9 m; full-colour night vision with 2 built-in spotlights
Digital Zoom	12x
Audio	Two-way audio with noise cancellation; siren 91 dB (at 10 cm); sound and light alarm
Detection	Motion, person, vehicle and AI detection; line-crossing, area intrusion, camera-tampering detection; activity zones (motion only)
Storage	microSD card up to 512 GB; Tapo Care cloud storage (subscription)
Network	Wi-Fi IEEE 802.11b/g/n, 2.4 GHz + 1× 10/100 Mbps RJ45 Ethernet; RTSP / ONVIF
Security	WPA / WPA2-PSK / WPA3; 128-bit AES
Weather Rating	IP66 weatherproof; waterproof microphone, speaker and sealing ring
Power	9V DC adapter (9V / 0.6A), 3 m cord; typical 2.5 W / max 4.5 W
Dimensions	142.3 × 103.4 × 64.3 mm
Weight	220 g
Operating Temperature	−20 °C to 45 °C
Mounting	Wall-mounted; dual external antennas
App / Voice Control	Tapo app; Google Assistant and Alexa; Tapo Care cloud (subscription)
In the Box	Tapo C320WS camera, power adapter, mounting template, anchors and screws, waterproof seal, waterproof cable attachments, quick start guide

FAQs

Is the Tapo C320WS really weatherproof?
Yes, it is rated IP66 against dust and powerful water jets, with sealed microphone, speaker and cable entries.

Can I connect it with a cable instead of Wi-Fi?
Yes, it has a 10/100 Mbps Ethernet port as well as 2.4 GHz Wi-Fi. Wired is better where the gate’s Wi-Fi is weak.

How far can it see at night?
Infrared night vision reaches up to 98 feet (29.9 metres). The two spotlights add full-colour night vision at closer range.

Does it detect cars as well as people?
Yes. The camera has person, vehicle and AI detection, plus line-crossing and area intrusion detection, so it can flag a car entering a marked area.

How much video can the microSD card hold?
The camera supports microSD cards up to 512 GB. How many days that covers depends on how much motion the camera records.

Why Buy From NexGenShop.pk?

NexGenShop.pk lists genuine TP-Link products at clear prices, and the Tapo C320WS is available here for Rs 12,999 with delivery across Pakistan. The team can help before you buy if you are unsure whether to mount the camera over Wi-Fi or Ethernet. For new stock and offers, follow NexGenShop.pk on Facebook and Instagram.

Final Conclusion

The Tapo C320WS is a proper outdoor camera: 2K QHD video, a Starlight sensor, colour night vision with spotlights, IP66 weatherproofing and detection that tells people and vehicles apart. The Ethernet option means it keeps working where Wi-Fi is weak, and microSD storage up to 512 GB keeps recording simple with no monthly fee. At Rs 12,999, it is a well-specified choice for a gate, driveway or shopfront in Pakistan.