# Tapo C402

*Tapo / C402, C402 KIT*

> The Tapo C402 is a 1080p battery camera that needs no hub, though an H200 adds shared storage. It can be controlled with Alexa or Google Assistant. It suits Google Home and Alexa users, with native support through the maker's cloud. Home Assistant users reach it through an integration (the maker's cloud).

- Canonical page: https://smarthomecanon.com/devices/tp-link-tapo-c402
- Last checked: 2026-10-20

## Key facts

| Fact | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Brand | [Tapo](https://smarthomecanon.com/brands/tp-link-tapo) |
| Category | Camera |
| Model numbers | C402, C402 KIT |
| Status | Current[^1][^2] |
| Type | Battery and solar camera[^1] |
| Resolution | 1080p (1920 x 1080)[^1] |
| Power | Battery (solar panel sold separately)[^1] |
| Weather rating | IP65[^1] |
| microSD max | 512 GB[^1] |
| RTSP / ONVIF | unknown |
| HomeKit | unknown |
| Tapo hub | No hub required. An H200 adds shared storage.[^1][^3] |
| AI detection | Motion, person[^1] |

## Integration paths

**How the Tapo C402 connects**

| Path | Requires | Local | Features lost |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| [Wi-Fi cloud](https://smarthomecanon.com/protocols/wifi-cloud) | 2.4 GHz Wi-Fi network[^1] | unknown | unknown |

**Platform support for the Tapo C402**

| 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 | [Home Assistant](https://smarthomecanon.com/platforms/home-assistant) | withheld | JurajNyiri/HomeAssistant-Tapo-Control |

## 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 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)
- [Home Assistant](https://smarthomecanon.com/platforms/home-assistant) (platform)

## Sources

[^1]: Tapo C402 product page (tapo.com US). https://www.tapo.com/us/product/smart-camera/tapo-c402/ (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: 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)