TP-Link Tapo C246D

Name: TP-Link Tapo C246D
Brand: TP-Link
SKU: 969084
Price: 79.9 EUR
Availability: InStock
Rating: 7.8 (14 reviews)

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According to our IP camera expert

Because the camera has 2 lensen, you won't miss a single event.
This camera follows movements automatically.
You can use this camera indoors and outdoors.
You need a good WiFi signal where you're installing the camera.
The microSD card to store footage isn't included.

Description

With the TP-Link Tapo C246D, you won't miss a single even in the garden. This camera has 2 lenses: a pan tilt zoom (PTZ) lens and a wide-angle lens. The PTZ lens rotates 360 degrees and follows movements automatically. In the meantime, you can keep an overview of the rest of the space with the wide-angle lens. This lens has a 125-degree wide viewing angle, so you have less blind spots. Via the Tapo app on your smartphone, you can watch both images at the same time in sharp 2K resolution. You can use the camera indoors and outdoors. It recognizes movement, people, animals, vehicles, and the crying of a baby. Via the built-in microphone and speakers, you can take to people near the camera or calm your pets. You can store images on a microSD card. Note: it's not included.

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Manual(4.11 MB)
USB cable
Installation material

Key specs

	Usage location	Indoors, Outdoors
	Connection type	Power plug
	Subscription needed for full use
	Storage options	Cloud, NAS, PC, SD card
	Smart home platform	Amazon Alexa, Apple HomeKit, Google Home, Samsung SmartThings
	2-way audio
	IP camera type	PTZ camera

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Review is 9,5 out of 10.

Great camera for a “layman”

User-friendly app
Good price-quality ratio

I can say quite easily about this camera: anyone looking for something without hassle and "extra costs" would find it very useful. The installation is excellent; you don't have to be a techie. I control everything via the Tapo app, which is very intuitive on my smartphone. I opted for the local storage option on a 128GB card, which works perfectly. Subject detection and tracking are very smooth, and the camera picks up movement immediately. The night vision function provides a very clear black-and-white image as soon as the lights go out. This device has given me considerable peace of mind because it's simply so easy to use and continues to work well.

Review by:
IBou123
Date:
15 January 2026
Translation:
Automatically translated from Dutch

Review is 4,5 out of 10.

Good automatic camera

Good image quality
Easy to use
Sensitive to sounds and movement

I've been using this camera for a few weeks now and I'm really happy with it. What makes it especially handy are the two lenses: a wide-angle and a telephoto lens. One of them can also rotate and tilt, allowing you to see almost the entire room. That gives you a better overview than a standard camera.

Installation was a breeze, by the way. Download the app, connect to Wi-Fi, and you're done. After that, you control everything with your phone—it's very simple.

You can store the 2K footage in the paid cloud, but I simply inserted an SD card. It works great, and you're not tied to a subscription, which I personally prefer.

You can also listen in live and talk back via the app, a bit like a smart doorbell. Very handy if you hear something or want to speak to someone while you're not home.

I also appreciate the smart detection features. It recognizes cars, animals, movement in certain zones, and even specific sounds. You can adjust this per lens, which works surprisingly well. You'll then automatically receive notifications on your phone. It can be a bit too sensitive to sounds, though, and unfortunately, there's no real way to adjust that.

The image quality is otherwise excellent. It's nice and sharp during the day, and you can clearly see what's happening at night as well.

All in all: very satisfied. For the price, you get a lot of features, and it feels like a complete and reliable security camera.

Review by:
BdelaMontagne
Date:
25 January 2026
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Automatically translated from Dutch

Review is 5,0 out of 10.

super camera

good quality
clear image
not expensive

The Tapo C246D is ideal if you want to improve security in your home. With dual-lens technology, you get a wide overview and the telephoto lens lets you zoom in on important details. This allows you to monitor multiple locations simultaneously with a single camera.

The night vision features pleasantly surprised me. This camera offers both classic infrared night vision and color night vision with spotlights. This means you get clear images even in near-total darkness.

The AI detection is useful for everyday security. The camera can recognize people, animals, and vehicles and sends you a notification if something important happens. You can customize which notifications you receive, so you're not constantly disturbed by unimportant movements.

Setup via the app is easy, and the camera is weatherproof (IP65), meaning it can be used both indoors and outdoors without worrying about rain. The two-way audio is also a nice bonus, allowing you to talk to a delivery driver, for example.

One downside is that there's no wired network option — it only works over 2.4GHz Wi-Fi — but that's fine for most households

Review by:
Joel
Date:
23 January 2026
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Specifications

Product

Product
Product number	969084
Manufacturer code	Tapo C246D Dual-lens
Brand	TP-Link
Warranty	3 years
Processing of your defect	Via Coolblue

Image properties

Image properties
	Type of image definition support	QHD (1440p) (2K)
	Video resolution width	1296 pixels
	Video resolution height	2304 pixels
	Horizontal viewing angle	108 °
	Vertical viewing angle	58 °
	Pan
	Pan type	Analog
	Degrees of panning	360 °
	Tilt
	Tilt type	Analog
	Tilts	136 °
	Zoom (IPcam)
	Digital zoom	10,8
	Fisheye
	Frames per second	15 fps

Camera options

Camera options
	Number of cameras	1
	IP camera type	PTZ camera
	Usage location	Indoors, Outdoors
	Alarm system needed for use
	Subscription needed for full use
	Motion detection sensor
	Infrared lighting
	Infrared light range	12 m
	Infrared motion sensor
	Suitable for placement behind glass
	Dynamic DNS client
	2-way audio
	Built-in microphone
	Review event
	Number of seconds to review event	0 s
	Streaming

Other properties

Other properties
	Power supply type	Power grid
	Battery (power source)
	Storage options	Cloud, NAS, PC, SD card
	SD card slot
	Type of SD card	microSD
	Number of days you can view for free	30 days
	Built-in WiFi
	PoE support
	UPnP AV support
	ONVIF certified
	PSIA certified

Physical properties

Physical properties
	Height	10,6 cm
	Width	7,8 cm
	Depth	7,7 cm
	Color	White
	Mounting possible
	Water-resistant
	Water resistance	Splash proof
	Waterproofness certification	IP certification
	IP certification	IP65

Smart Home options

Smart Home options
	Controls via app
	Controlled via Android app
	Controlled via Apple app
	Smart home platform	Amazon Alexa, Apple HomeKit, Google Home, Samsung SmartThings

Cybersecurity

Cybersecurity
	Internet connection required
	Manufacturer account required
	Multi-factor authentication
	Log in with fingerprint on your phone
	Log in with Face ID on your phone
	Usage possible without cloud environment manufacturer
	Support for future updates
	Expected date of last security update	December 2030
	Expected frequency security updates	Each quarter, Every month
	Personal information required

Introduction year and updates

Introduction year and updates
	Guaranteed support with updates	24 months after release date
	Year introduced	2025
	Introduction month	August

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TP-Link Tapo C246D

Review is 7,8 out of 10, based on 14 reviews.

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TP-Link Tapo C246D