# Tapo C246D

*Tapo / C246D*

> Two lenses set the Tapo C246D apart. It is a 2K pan-tilt camera for indoor or outdoor use (IP65) that 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.

- Canonical page: https://smarthomecanon.com/devices/tp-link-tapo-c246d
- Last checked: 2026-10-09

## Key facts

| Fact | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Brand | [Tapo](https://smarthomecanon.com/brands/tp-link-tapo) |
| Category | Camera |
| Model numbers | C246D |
| Status | Current[^1][^2] |
| Type | Indoor/outdoor camera: pan-tilt[^1] |
| Resolution | 2K (2304 x 1296), dual lens[^1] |
| Power | Plug-in adapter[^1] |
| Weather rating | IP65[^1] |
| microSD max | 512 GB[^1] |
| RTSP / ONVIF | RTSP and ONVIF[^3][^1] |
| HomeKit | unknown |
| Tapo hub | Works with H200 and H500 hubs[^4] |
| AI detection | Motion, person, pet, vehicle, baby cry, line crossing, glass breaking, bark, meow, tamper[^1] |
| Local API | RTSP and ONVIF (Profile S)[^3] |

## Integration paths

**How the Tapo C246D 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 C246D**

| Path | Platform | Support | Integration |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| 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] |  |
| Wi-Fi cloud | [Samsung SmartThings](https://smarthomecanon.com/platforms/smartthings) | 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)
- [Amazon Alexa](https://smarthomecanon.com/platforms/alexa) (platform)
- [Google Home](https://smarthomecanon.com/platforms/google-home) (platform)
- [Samsung SmartThings](https://smarthomecanon.com/platforms/smartthings) (platform)

## Sources

[^1]: Tapo C246D product page (tp-link.com US). https://www.tp-link.com/us/home-networking/cloud-camera/tapo-c246d/ (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)