Indoor/Outdoor Dual Lens Pan/Tilt Security Camera
Tapo C246D
Highlights
Superior Clarity and Coverage. Seamless Monitoring.
Two 2K 3MP lenses work together to capture a broader perspective, minimizing blind spots and delivering all-round protection for your home.
Synchronized Smart Detection and Tracking
- 3× Clarity with Telephoto Lens*
- Two Views at Once
- IP65 Water and Dust Resistance
*This magnification calculation is based on laboratory data, obtained by cropping the image from the fixed wide-angle lens to match the frame size of the PT telephoto lens and then comparing the pixel values.
Compatibility:
- Works with Alexa ▶️
- Works with Google Home ▶️
- Works with Samsung SmartThings ▶️
Features
- Synchronized Smart Tracking: The PTZ camera seamlessly follows movements detected by the fixed camera, ensuring comprehensive and dynamic protection.
- Color Night Vision with Spotlights: Reveals high-fidelity details and color at night with the embedded spotlights.
- Customizable Privacy Zones: Set customizable privacy zones to keep private areas from being monitored.
- One-Tap Smart Focus: Simply select an area within the wide-angle view, and the PTZ camera will instantly focus on that point.
- Compact Design for Multiple Installation Methods: It can be placed upright or upside down, on a desk, hung on a wall, mounted on the ceiling, or held by a rod.
- Free Smart AI Detection: Identifies people, pets, vehicles, and baby crying, while only sending you alerts when truly needed.
- Two Views at Once: One camera, two areas monitored simultaneously, ensuring minimal blind spots.
- Customizable Activity Zones: Set up specific detection zones to be alerted for areas that matter most.
- Local and Cloud Storage: Save recorded videos to a microSD card (up to 512 GB) or by using Tapo Care cloud storage services.
*microSD card purchased separately. Actual storage capacity depends on the size of the microSD card used.
*Subscribe for cloud storage at https://www.tapo.com/tapocare/
*For more information, please visit https://www.tapo.com/
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Specifications
| Camera | Image Sensor | 1/2.8" Progressive Scan CMOS Starlight Sensor |
| Lens | Fixed Lens Focal Length: 2.8 mm Aperture: F1.6 Field of View: 125.5° (Diagonal), 107.8° (Horizontal), 57.8° (Vertical) PT Lens Focal Length: 6.0 mm Aperture: F1.6 Field of View: 67.1° (Diagonal), 57.8° (Horizontal), 30.1° (Vertical) |
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| Night Vision | 850 nm IR LED (40 ft / 12 m), Color Night Vision | |
| Day/Night Switch | IR-Cut Filter with Auto-Switching | |
| Lighting | / | |
| Video & Audio | Interface & Button | 1 × RESET Button 1x microSD Card Slot (Up to 512 GB) |
| Hub Compatibility | / | |
| Maximum Resolution | 2304 x 1296 px | |
| Frame Rate | 15 fps | |
| Digital Zoom | 10.8× | |
| Video Compression | H.264 | |
| Live View | Yes | |
| Image Enhancement | 3DNR WDR |
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| Audio Input & Output | Built-in Microphone and Speaker | |
| Audio Communication | Two-Way Audio with Noise Cancellation | |
| Siren Volume | 100.1 dB (Level measured at 4-inch/10-cm distance) | |
| Storage | Local Storage | microSD Card Slot on Camera (Up to 512 GB) |
| Cloud Storage | Tapo Care Cloud Storage Services (Subscription required) | |
| Detection & Notification | AI Detection | Motion Detection Person Detection Pet Detection Vehicle Detection Line-Crossing Detection Baby Crying Detection Glass Break Detection Dog Barks Detection Cat Meows Detection Camera Tampering |
| Activity Zones | Yes *Works with Motion Detection, Person Detection, Pet Detection, and Vehicle Detection |
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| Output Notification | System Notification System Notification with Snapshot (Tapo Care Services) |
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| Network | Network Connectivity | Connect via Wi-Fi |
| Wireless Connectivity | IEEE 802.11b/g/n, 2.4 GHz Wi-Fi | |
| Transmission Rate | 11b: 11 Mbps 11g: 54 Mbps 11n: 72.2 Mbps |
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| Protocol | TCP/IP, DHCP, ICMP, DNS, NTP, HTTPS, TCP, UDP | |
| Max. Distance Between Hub and Camera/Doorbell | / | |
| Ethernet Port | / | |
| RTSP | Yes | |
| ONVIF | Yes | |
| Security | Security | On-Device Machine Learning 128-bit AES Encryption with SSL/TLS PWPA/WPA2-PSK |
| Power Source | 5 V DC Power Adapter | |
| Power | Input Voltage | 100-240 V, 50/60 Hz, 0.3A |
| Output Voltage | 5.0 V, 2.0 A (Type-C Power) | |
| Power Cord Length | 3 m | |
| Typical Power Consumption | 3.0W | |
| Maximum Power Consumption | 9.0 W | |
| General | Smart Integration | Google Assistant, Amazon Alexa, Samsung SmartThings |
| Weather Resistance | IP65 | |
| Mounting Options | Tabletop Wall-Mounted Ceiling-Mounted Pole-Mounted |
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| Operating Temperature | -20 °C ~ 50 °C (-4 °F ~ 122 °F) | |
| Storage Temperature | -40 °C ~ 60 °C (-40 °F ~ 140 °F) | |
| Operating Humidity | 10% ~ 90% RH, Non-condensing | |
| Storage Humidity | 0 ~ 90% RH, Non-condensing | |
| Mounting Screw Size | ||
| Dimensions | 3.07*3.02*4.20 in (78*76.83*106.83 mm) | |
| Weight | 9.77 oz / 277 g | |
| Package Contents | Tapo C246D Camera × 1 Mounting Bracket × 1 Mounting Template Sticker × 1 Mounting Anchors × 4 Mounting Screws × 4 Power Adapter × 1 3 m USB Adapter Cable × 1 Quick Start Guide |
