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Tapo C236 pan/tilt Wi-Fi camera, white
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Does the Tapo C236 work with HomeKit, Alexa, and Google Home?

The Tapo C236 is a 3K pan-tilt camera with an IP65 rating, so it can work outdoors as well as in.

It plugs in, supports RTSP and ONVIF, and works with Alexa, Google Assistant and SmartThings. It suits Google Home, Alexa and SmartThings users, with native support through the maker's cloud. Home Assistant users reach it through an integration (local Wi-Fi control).

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
Yes[2][3]
Wi-Fi local, via JurajNyiri/HomeAssistant-Tapo-Control

Key facts

Tapo C236 facts

How facts are sourced: every cell cites its source below
FactValue
StatusCurrent[1][4]
List price$49.99[5] as of
TypeIndoor/outdoor camera: pan-tilt[1]
Resolution3K (5 MP, up to 2304 x 1296)[1]
PowerPlug-in adapter[1]
Weather ratingIP65[1]
microSD max512 GB[1]
RTSP / ONVIFRTSP and ONVIF[1][6]
HomeKitunknown
Tapo hubWorks with H200 and H500 hubs[7] (Compatibility depends on the hardware version.)
AI detectionMotion, person, pet, vehicle, line crossing, baby cry, tamper[1]
Local APIRTSP and ONVIF (Profile S)[6]

Integration paths

How the Tapo C236 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[6]Yes[6]unknown
Wi-Fi cloud2.4 GHz Wi-Fi network[1]unknownunknown
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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

Ways to add the Tapo C236

1 routeHow facts are sourced: every cell cites its source below
PlatformLeveliIntegrationDetailsEvidenceLimitations
Home AssistantCommunity[2][3]JurajNyiri/HomeAssistant-Tapo-ControlWi-Fi local
  • Quality: Custom[2][3]
  • Works with Home Assistant: Not certified[2][3]
Model namedNone stated
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Level
How the device gets into the platform on this route. The headline is the best route: local before cloud, direct before bridged, core before community. The methodology page lists every level.

Cite this page

Tapo C236. Smart Home Canon. https://smarthomecanon.com/devices/tp-link-tapo-c236. Last checked 2026-10-20.

Sources

  1. [1]
    MFRtp-link.com / Tapo C236 product page (tp-link.com US)
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    DBgithub.com / GitHub: JurajNyiri/HomeAssistant-Tapo-Control (supported models)
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    DBgithub.com / HACS default list: integration
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    MFRtapo.com / Tapo US: home security product menu
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  5. [5]
    MFRus.store.tapo.com / Tapo US store: Tapo C236 (3K Pan/Tilt Indoor/Outdoor Security Camera, Tapo C236 HybridCam 360)
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  6. [6]
    MFRtp-link.com / TP-Link support: How to View Tapo Camera on PC, NAS, or NVR Using RTSP/ONVIF
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  7. [7]
    MFRtp-link.com / TP-Link support: Which TP-Link Tapo Cameras/Devices Are Compatible with Tapo Hub
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