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C325WB - Does it support POE?

C325WB - Does it support POE?
C325WB - Does it support POE?
2025-04-21 22:18:08 - last edited 2025-04-25 01:32:26
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Model: Tapo C325WB   Tapo C520WS  
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I've bought a couple of Tapo cameras for work and i'm impressed so I'm looking to upgrade my Ring cameras at home for some Tapo ones as well.

 

The ring ones I've got are all POE for power and signal. The website doesnt make it clear if cameras like the C325WB and the C520WS for instance support POE?

 

If they do support it, will they work with 12v POE or will it need to be a 9v POE switch.

 

Thanks in advance.

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Re:C325WB - Does it support POE?-Solution
2025-04-22 11:18:44 - last edited 2025-06-04 01:29:59

  @nw83

 

Tapo C325WB V1 and Tapo C520WS don't support POE. However, the C325WB has a new hardware version, v2, which supports PoE (802.3af/at). You might consider getting a Tapo C325WB V2, or another model, the Tapo C501GW.

 

Note: The product hardware version is typically not an option available at the time of purchase. If you need to buy a specific hardware version, make sure to communicate and confirm with the retailer before making the purchase.

 

There are also ways to power a non-POE device through POE. Check this article if you're interest. How to Power Tapo Wired Camera with PoE

▶ Tapo P110M Matter 1.3 Release Energy Monitoring through Matter ▶ Smart HomeBase Tapo H500 - Even More Powerful Smart Hub ▶ First Smart Switch Module! Tapo S112 Smart Switch Module with Roller and Switch Dual Modes ▶ Tapo Camera Image Style & Image Brightness Try out a different image style for your camera!
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Re:C325WB - Does it support POE?-Solution
2025-04-22 11:18:44 - last edited 2025-06-04 01:29:59

  @nw83

 

Tapo C325WB V1 and Tapo C520WS don't support POE. However, the C325WB has a new hardware version, v2, which supports PoE (802.3af/at). You might consider getting a Tapo C325WB V2, or another model, the Tapo C501GW.

 

Note: The product hardware version is typically not an option available at the time of purchase. If you need to buy a specific hardware version, make sure to communicate and confirm with the retailer before making the purchase.

 

There are also ways to power a non-POE device through POE. Check this article if you're interest. How to Power Tapo Wired Camera with PoE

▶ Tapo P110M Matter 1.3 Release Energy Monitoring through Matter ▶ Smart HomeBase Tapo H500 - Even More Powerful Smart Hub ▶ First Smart Switch Module! Tapo S112 Smart Switch Module with Roller and Switch Dual Modes ▶ Tapo Camera Image Style & Image Brightness Try out a different image style for your camera!
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Re:C325WB - Does it support POE?
2025-04-24 08:10:43

Oh.. thats a pain. I'll have to re consider my plan then as it means re wiring everything.

 

Thanks

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Re:C325WB - Does it support POE?
2025-05-31 10:11:32

  @nw83 

 

I am confused....

 

The camera description says that PoE is feasible.

I came here looking for what solution is possible if one does not have a PoE NVR or Switch.

Can we use something like TP-Link TL-POE150S?

But I am now reluctant to trust this community where @Wayne-TP ,supposedly a TP-Link member based on his profile name and picture tag, doesn't even know the description and specs of their own devices.

 

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Re:C325WB - Does it support POE?
2025-06-04 01:23:55

  @ETeRaS 

 

A new hardware version came, Tapo C325WB V2 supports POE, while the V1 does not. My previous reply has been updated, thank you for your feedback.

▶ Tapo P110M Matter 1.3 Release Energy Monitoring through Matter ▶ Smart HomeBase Tapo H500 - Even More Powerful Smart Hub ▶ First Smart Switch Module! Tapo S112 Smart Switch Module with Roller and Switch Dual Modes ▶ Tapo Camera Image Style & Image Brightness Try out a different image style for your camera!
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