Tapo C246D
Coming SoonIndoor/Outdoor Dual-Lens Home Security Wi-Fi Camera
- 360° Surveillance with Dual 2K Lenses (2K 3MP + 2K 3MP): Tapo C246D uses a fixed lens and a pan/tilt lens, ensuring clear visibility of all details. It covers different areas simultaneously, perfect for large outdoor spaces like yards, ponds, and farms, eliminating blind spots.
- Color Night Vision: See the night in vivid colors with the large aperture lens and built-in spotlights effective up to 40 feet (12m).
- Smart AI Detection: Smart AI technology detects and identifies people, pets, and vehicles, sending you only relevant notifications while effectively avoiding. unnecessary alerts
- IP65 Weatherproof: Mount securely in your desired placement under different weather conditions with IP65 weatherproofing.
- Local and Cloud Storage: Save recorded videos on a microSD Card (up to 512 GB, purchased separately) or use Tapo Care cloud storage services.(subscribe separately).
- Compact Design for Multiple Installation Methods: Upright, upside down, on a desk, wall-mounted, ceiling-mounted, or attached to a rod. This flexible design is ideal for both indoor and outdoor setups
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Indoor/Outdoor Dual Lens
Pan/Tilt Security Camera
with Dual Optics
No Subscription Fees
Dual 2K Lenses: Wide Views, Powerful Zoom
Flexible Dual Coverage
The bottom telephoto lens features automatic pan and tilt to follow motion or shift focus between different areas as needed. The top wide-angle lens is fixed but can be manually adjusted during installation 360° to allow for adjustable viewing.*
*The wide-angle lens can be manually adjusted vertically by -10° to 10° and horizontally by 360° for optimal positioning.
Synchronized Smart Tracking:
Seamlessly Follows Movement
The two cameras dynamically work together to ensure you never miss a moment – when the fixed lens detects events like motion, people, and pets, the pan/tilt lens will automatically pivot to focus on and track the moving object.
Minimize Blind Spots with Wide-Angle Lens
Magnify Details with Telephoto Lens
The 6mm telephoto lens delivers 3× clarity compared to standard lens and supports up to 10.8× digital zoom, ensuring every detail is clearly visible when you zoom in.
Panoramic Coverage of Two Areas, Simultaneously
Monitor two separate areas at the same time with just one powerful camera. Reduce blind spots and get a more thorough, comprehensive overview of your home.
Instant Detail with One-Tap Smart Focus
One tap for instant clarity: select an area in the wide-angle view, and the pan/tilt camera will focus on it instantly.△
Smarter, More Accurate Notifications Powered by AI
Stay informed with smart AI detection that recognizes and notifies you of people, pets, vehicles, and even baby cries – all without any subscription fees. Tailor your alerts by selecting which types of detection will trigger notifications.
Person and Motion Detection
Pet Detection
Vehicle Detection
Baby Cry Detection
No Subscription Required
Smart & Versatile Night Vision Modes
Choose from vibrant full-color with spotlights, discreet black-and-white infrared, or an automatic Smart Mode based on AI light detection for optimal clarity in any nighttime scenario.
Color Night Vision
Integrated spotlights ensure full-color capture and vivid details even in low-light conditions.
Infrared mode
Even in complete darkness, an advanced IR algorithm delivers clear black-and-white footage.
Smart Mode
Automatically switches from infrared to color when motion is detected in frame.
360° Patrol, Preset Views & Custom Schedules
Activate Patrol Mode for continuous 360° surveillance, define up to 8 specific preset viewing points, and set personalized schedules to monitor specific areas at certain times.
Local & Cloud Storage
Supports up to 512GB local storage on microSD card†.
Receive notifications with detection snapshots, encrypted protection, data backups, and 30-day video clip history with Tapo Care cloud services‡.
Get a 30-day Free TrialTapo H500 & H200§ offer a convenient and centralized solution for viewing recorded video clips from your entire network of Tapo security cameras. Access and review footage from all your devices in one place for streamlined security management.
Secure Local Storage
Supports up to 512GB local storage on microSD card†.
Tapo Care Cloud Service
Receive rich notifications with snapshots, encrypted protection, data backups, and 30-day video clip history with Tapo Care cloud services.
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View video clips of all Tapo security cameras from one device with Tapo HomeBase H500/H200.
Private Spaces & Tailored Alerts
Engineered for Weather Resilience
Delivers reliable surveillance through rain, snow, dust, and scorching heat. Monitor your property with confidence, no matter the weather.
Operates in environments reaching 122°F (50°C)
IP65 rating withstands water and dust
Temperature resistance down to -4°F (-20°C)
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Pair with Smart Assistants
Includes seamless integration with Amazon Alexa, Google Assistant, and Samsung SmartThings. View live streams on your Echo Show or Chromecast.
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Two-Way Audio
Built-in premium microphone and speakers ensure you can hear and be heard with exceptional clarity.
Install Anywhere: Adaptable Indoor & Outdoor Monitoring
Tapo C246D can be positioned upright or upside down, placed discreetly on a desk, securely mounted on a wall, affixed to the ceiling, or even held by a rod – engineered to adapt and provide reliable monitoring in any indoor or outdoor setting.
| CAMERA | |
|---|---|
| Image Sensor | 1/2.8“ Progressive Scan CMOS Starlight Sensor |
| Lens | Fixed LensFocal Length: 2.8 mmAperture: F1.6Field of View: 125.5° (Diagonal), 107.8° (Horizontal), 57.8° (Vertical)PT LensFocal Length: 6.0 mmAperture: F1.6Field of View: 67.1° (Diagonal), 57.8° (Horizontal), 30.1° (Vertical) |
| Night Vision | 850 nm IR LED (40 ft / 12 m), Color Night Vision |
| Day/Night Switch | IR-Cut Filter with Auto-Switching |
| Lighting | / |
| Interface & Button | 1× RESET Button1× microSD Card Slot (Up to 512 GB) |
| Hub Compatibility | / |
| VIDEO & AUDIO | |
|---|---|
| Maximum Resolution | 2304 × 1296 px |
| Frame Rate | 15 fps |
| Digital Zoom | / |
| Video Compression | H.264 |
| Live View | Yes |
| Image Enhancement | 3DNRWDR |
| Audio Input & Output | Built-in Microphone and Speaker |
| Audio Communication | Two-Way Audio with Noise Cancellation |
| Siren Volume | 99 dB (Level measured at 4-inch/10-cm distance) |
| STORAGE | |
|---|---|
| Local Storage | microSD Card Slot on Camera (Up to 512 GB) |
| Cloud Storage | Tapo Care Cloud Storage Services (Subscription required) |
| DETECTION and NOTIFICATIONS | |
|---|---|
| AI Detection | Motion DetectionPerson DetectionPet DetectionVehicle DetectionLine-Crossing DetectionBaby Cry DetectionGlass Break DetectionDog Barks DetectionCat Meows DetectionCamera Tampering |
| Activity Zones | Yes*Works with Motion Detection, Person Detection, Pet Detection, and Vehicle Detection |
| Output Notification | System NotificationSystem Notification with Snapshot (Tapo Care Services) |
| NETWORK | |
|---|---|
| Network Connectivity | Connect via Wi-Fi |
| Wireless Connectivity | IEEE 802.11b/g/n, 2.4 GHz Wi-Fi |
| Protocol | TCP/IP, DHCP, ICMP, DNS, NTP, HTTPS, TCP, UDP |
| Max. Distance Between Hub and Camera/Doorbell | / |
| Ethernet Port | / |
| RTSP | Yes |
| ONVIF | Yes |
| Transmission Rate | 11b: 11 Mbps11g: 54 Mbps11n: 72.2 Mbps |
| SECURITY | |
|---|---|
| Security | On-Device Machine Learning128-bit AES Encryption with SSL/TLSPWPA/WPA2-PSK |
| POWER | |
|---|---|
| Power Source | 5 V DC Power Adapter |
| Input Voltage | 100-240 V, 50/60 Hz, 0.3A |
| Output Voltage | 5.0 V, 2.0 A (Type-C Power) |
| Power Cord Length | 3 m |
| Typical Power Consumption | 3.0W |
| Maximum Power Consumption | 9.0 W |
| GENERAL | |
|---|---|
| Smart Integration | Google Assistant, Amazon Alexa, Samsung SmartThings |
| Weather Resistance | IP65 |
| Mounting Options | TabletopWall-MountedCeiling-MountedPole-Mounted |
| Operating Temperature | -20 ºC ~ 50 ºC (-4 °F ~ 122 °F) |
| Storage Temperature | -40 ºC ~ 60 ºC (-40 °F ~ 140 °F) |
| Operating Humidity | 10% ~ 90% RH, Non-condensing |
| Storage Humidity | 0 ~ 90% RH, Non-condensing |
| Weight | 9.77 oz / 277 g |
| Package Content | Tapo C246D Camera × 1Mounting Bracket × 1Mounting Template Sticker × 1Mounting Anchors × 4Mounting Screws × 4Power Adapter × 13 m USB Adapter Cable × 1Quick Start Guide |
| Dimensions( W X D X H ) | 3.07*3.02*4.20 in (78*76.83*106.83 mm) |