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Tapo C217

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Tapo C217 pan/tilt Wi-Fi camera, black
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Does the Tapo C217 work with HomeKit, Alexa, and Google Home?

Tapo C217 pans and tilts at 2K and can sit outside (IP65) or in.

Local viewing runs over RTSP and ONVIF, and Alexa, Google Assistant and SmartThings all work with it. It suits Google Home, Alexa and SmartThings users, with native support through the maker's cloud.

At a glance: works withHow this is decided: cited platform facts only
HomeKit
Unknown
Unknown
Google Home
Yes[1]
Wi-Fi cloud, native
Alexa
Yes[1]
Wi-Fi cloud, native
SmartThings
Yes[1]
Wi-Fi cloud, native
Home Assistant
Unknown
Unknown

Key facts

Tapo C217 facts

How facts are sourced: every cell cites its source below
FactValue
StatusCurrent[1][2]
List price$39.99[3] as of
TypeIndoor/outdoor camera: pan-tilt[1]
Resolution2K (2304 x 1296, 3 MP)[1]
PowerPlug-in adapter[1]
Weather ratingIP65[1]
microSD max512 GB[1]
RTSP / ONVIFRTSP and ONVIF[1][4]
HomeKitunknown
Tapo hubWorks with H200 and H500 hubs[5] (Compatibility depends on the hardware version.)
AI detectionMotion, person, baby cry, tamper[1]
Local APIRTSP and ONVIF (Profile S)[4]

Integration paths

How the Tapo C217 connects

2 pathsHow facts are sourced: every cell cites its source below
PathRequiresiLocaliFeatures lostPlatformsi
Wi-Fi localCamera account created in the Tapo app, Camera and viewer on the same local network[4]Yes[4]unknownunknown
Wi-Fi cloud2.4 GHz Wi-Fi network[1]unknownunknown
About these columns
Requires
Hardware the path needs beyond the device and a controller.
Local
Yes when control on this path keeps working with the internet down.
Platforms
The platforms that work with the device on this path: Native (out of the box), Via integration (needs an add-on) or Not supported.

Home Assistant and Homey

Cite this page

Tapo C217. Smart Home Canon. https://smarthomecanon.com/devices/tp-link-tapo-c217. Last checked 2026-10-09.

Sources

  1. [1]
    MFRtapo.com / Tapo C217 product page (tapo.com US)
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    MFRtapo.com / Tapo US: home security product menu
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    MFRus.store.tapo.com / Tapo US store: Tapo C217 (2K Pan/Tilt Indoor/Outdoor Security Camera, Tapo C217 HybridCam 360 (Black))
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  4. [4]
    MFRtp-link.com / TP-Link support: How to View Tapo Camera on PC, NAS, or NVR Using RTSP/ONVIF
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  5. [5]
    MFRtp-link.com / TP-Link support: Which TP-Link Tapo Cameras/Devices Are Compatible with Tapo Hub
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