TP-Link Tapo TC46 Outdoor Pan/Tilt Security Wi-Fi Camera
Datasheet
Key Features
- 4K Ultra HD Resolution
- Facial Recognition, Stored Locally
- Wi-Fi 6 Dual-Band Connection
- Free Person/Pet/Vehicle Detection
- Starlight Color Night Vision
- 360° AI Tracking
Compatible with Alexa, Google Home, and Samsung SmartThings.
Highlights
Facial Recognition with 4K Ultimate Clarity
The TC46 camera delivers 4K 8MP resolution and 18x digital zoom for sharper details, precise detection, and high-quality recording. Its advanced algorithms distinguish between strangers, family, and friends, triggering alarms selectively to enhance accuracy and reduce false alerts. The visual shows family members (Grandpa, Mom, Dad) being identified.
Facial Recognition with the Tapo App
The camera features free, advanced AI that recognizes and tags family, friends, and strangers.
- Accurate Notifications: Smart AI categorizes faces to trigger selective alarms, improving accuracy and minimizing false alarms.
- Face Management: Smart AI organizes events based on recognized faces, making finding clips of a specific person easy.
- Local Data Storage: The Tapo app securely stores facial data locally, ensuring privacy without cloud uploads.
The app interface displays a recognition report showing detected familiars and strangers over the last 7 days, along with a list of recognized faces (Mom, Dad, Grandma).
Features
360° AI Tracking
The camera provides 360° coverage, accurately identifying and tracking people, pets, and vehicles to stay focused on what truly matters.
Improved Wi-Fi 6 Connectivity
Connect the camera to a Wi-Fi 6 router and enjoy improved speed, greater stability, and reduced congestion in heavy bandwidth usage scenarios.
Smart Playback
Swiftly find and download moments of interest by choosing the event type or sliding the timeline.
Flexible Dual-Band Connection
Enjoy smooth, lag-free 4K streaming with lightning-fast 5 GHz or enhanced stability on 2.4 GHz.
Patrol Mode
Assign points for the camera to patrol for dynamic monitoring.
Starlight Color Night Vision
Enhances your security by revealing brighter, full-color images and vivid details even in low-light conditions with built-in spotlights and the starlight sensor.
Local and Cloud Storage
Store footage on a microSD card (up to 512 GB) with no subscription required, or opt for cloud storage with a 30-day free trial for added convenience. Subscribe for cloud storage at https://www.tapo.com/tapocare/.
Customizable Sound and Light Alarm
Record custom audio for alarms and adjust the brightness of the spotlights to suit your needs.
Two-Way Audio
Talk and listen through the device with its integrated microphone and speaker.
Specifications
Camera
| Parameter | Specification |
|---|---|
| Image Sensor | 1/2.7" Progressive Scan CMOS Starlight Sensor |
| Lens | Focal Length: 4 mm ± 5% Aperture: F1.6 ± 5% Field of View: 105° (Diagonal), 88° (Horizontal), 45° (Vertical) |
| Night Vision | 850 nm IR LED (30 m/98 ft), Starlight Color Night Vision |
| Day/Night Switch | IR-Cut Filter with Auto-Switching |
| Lighting | / |
| Interface & Button | 1× RJ45 (10M/100M) Ethernet Port 1× RESET Button 1× microSD Card Slot (Up to 512 GB) |
| Hub Compatibility | / |
| Maximum Resolution | 4K 8MP (3840×2160 px) |
| Frame Rate | 25 fps |
| Digital Zoom | / |
| Video Compression | H.264 |
| Live View | Yes |
| Image Enhancement | 3DNR, WDR |
Video & Audio
| Parameter | Specification |
|---|---|
| Audio Input & Output | Built-in Microphone and Speaker |
| Audio Communication | Two-Way Audio with Noise Cancellation |
| Siren Volume | 99 dB (Level measured at 4-inch/10-cm distance) |
Storage
| Parameter | Specification |
|---|---|
| Local Storage | microSD Card Slot on Camera (Up to 512 GB) |
| Cloud Storage | Tapo Care Cloud Storage Services (Subscription required) |
AI Detection
| Parameter | Specification |
|---|---|
| AI Detection | Human Face Detection Motion Detection Person Detection Pet Detection Vehicle Detection Line-Crossing Detection Camera Tampering |
| Activity Zones | Yes (*Only works with Motion/Person/Pet/Vehicle Detection.) |
| Output Notification | System Notification System Notification with Snapshot (Tapo Care Services) |
Network
| Parameter | Specification |
|---|---|
| Network Connectivity | Connect via Wi-Fi or Ethernet |
| Wireless Connectivity | IEEE 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax, 2.4 GHz / 5 GHz |
| Transmission Rate | 11b: 11 Mbps 11a/g: 54 Mbps 11n: 72.7Mbps (2.4 GHz), 300 Mbps (5 GHz) 11ac: 433.3 Mbps 11ax: 600Mbps |
| Protocol | TCP/IP, DHCP, ICMP, DNS, NTP, HTTPS, TCP, UDP |
| Max. Distance Between Hub and Camera/Doorbell | / |
| Ethernet Port | Yes |
| RTSP | Yes |
| ONVIF | Yes |
Security
| Parameter | Specification |
|---|---|
| Security | On-Device Machine Learning 128-bit AES Encryption with SSL/TLS WPA/WPA2-PSK/WPA3 |
Power
| Parameter | Specification |
|---|---|
| Power Source | 12 V DC Power Adapter |
| Input Voltage | 100-240 V, 50/60 Hz |
| Output Voltage | 12 V, 1 A (DC Power) |
| DC Power Connector Size | Inside Ø: 2.1 mm Outside Ø: 5.5 mm |
| Power Cord Length | 3 m |
| Typical Power Consumption | 2.5 W |
| Maximum Power Consumption | 11.5 W |
General
| Parameter | Specification |
|---|---|
| Smart Integration | Google Assistant, Amazon Alexa, Samsung SmartThings |
| Weather Resistance | IP66 |
| Mounting Options | Wall-Mounted Eave-Mounted Pole-Mounted |
| Operating Temperature | -30 °C ~ 60 °C (-22 °F ~ 140 °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 | Diagram showing mounting screw dimensions with specific measurements and tolerances. |
| Bracket Screw Size | Diagram showing bracket screw dimensions. |
| Dimensions | 5.8 × 2.94 × 6.2 in (147.4 × 74.7 × 157.4 mm) |
| Weight | 15.98 oz / 453 g |
Package Contents
- TC46 Camera x1
- DC Power Adapter x1
- Mounting Template x1
- Mounting Bracket x1
- Mounting Anchors x4
- Mounting Screws x4
- Bracket Screws x2
- Waterproof Seal x1
- Waterproof Cable Attachments x1
- Quick Start Guide
