# Tapo C200

*Tapo / C200*

> The Tapo C200 pans and tilts, and it records 1080p video from a plug-in adapter. RTSP and ONVIF allow local viewing, and Alexa and Google Assistant work with it. It suits Google Home and Alexa users, with native support through the maker's cloud. Home Assistant users get native support through local Wi-Fi control.

- Canonical page: https://smarthomecanon.com/devices/tp-link-tapo-c200
- Last checked: 2026-10-20

## Key facts

| Fact | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Brand | [Tapo](https://smarthomecanon.com/brands/tp-link-tapo) |
| Category | Camera |
| Model numbers | C200 |
| Status | Current[^1][^2] |
| Type | Home camera: pan-tilt[^1] |
| Resolution | 1080p (1920 x 1080)[^1] |
| Power | Plug-in adapter[^1] |
| Weather rating | unknown |
| microSD max | 512 GB[^1] |
| RTSP / ONVIF | RTSP and ONVIF[^3][^1] |
| HomeKit | unknown |
| Tapo hub | Hardware version 3 and later work with H200 and H500 hubs. Versions 1 and 2 do not.[^4] |
| AI detection | Motion, person, baby cry[^1] |
| Local API | RTSP and ONVIF (Profile S)[^3] |

## Integration paths

**How the Tapo C200 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[^1] | unknown | unknown |

**Platform support for the Tapo C200**

| Path | Platform | Support | Integration |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Wi-Fi local | [Home Assistant](https://smarthomecanon.com/platforms/home-assistant) | withheld | tplink |
| 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)
- [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)

## Sources

[^1]: Tapo C200 product page (tapo.com US). https://www.tapo.com/us/product/smart-camera/tapo-c200/ (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)