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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.
IBou123
15 January 2026
Automatically translated from Dutch
Installation was super easy, and the image is really sharp. The dual camera works like a charm! The time slot (surveillance) was tricky to find, but it works now.
Ad van Loon
9 March 2026
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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.
BdelaMontagne
12 February 2026
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Coolblue takes care of everything, from taking out an insurance to repairs
For almost all accidents
More coverage in case of damage than your standard warranty
No deductible
First, add your IP camera to your shopping cart. On the next page, choose one of the Protection Plans below. You always have a 30-day return window and pay no deductible in case of damage or theft.
2-year Protection Plan
€ 7,99
one-time2-year Protection Plan with theft cover
€ 8,99
one-time3-year Protection Plan
€ 8,99
one-time3-year Protection Plan with theft cover
€ 9,99
one-time
Product number | 969084 | |
|---|---|---|
Manufacturer code | Tapo C246D Dual-lens | |
Brand | TP-Link | |
Warranty | 3 years | |
Processing of your defect | Via Coolblue |
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 |
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 |
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 |
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 |
Controls via app | ||
|---|---|---|
Controlled via Android app | ||
Controlled via Apple app | ||
Smart home platform | Amazon Alexa, Apple HomeKit, Google Home, Samsung SmartThings |
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 |
Guaranteed support with updates | 24 months after release date | |
|---|---|---|
Year introduced | 2025 | |
Introduction month | August |
