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Features at a Glance
2K QHD Dual Lens
Pan/Tilt
Wired
Product Details

The Tapo C246D dual lens PTZ camera monitors two separate areas at once. Watch your living room and backyard simultaneously, or keep an eye on a nursery and front entrance—all from one device.

Product Highlights

  • Dual 2K Lenses for Complete Coverage: Wide-angle camera with 125° field of view provides constant area surveillance, plus a separate PTZ camera with 6mm lens for detailed zoom. Each operates independently, replacing 2-3 traditional cameras.
  • 2-Pack Covers Four Security Zones: This bundle watches four total locations across your property. Each C246D tracks two separate spaces, making it perfect for comprehensive home or business security.
  • Synchronized Smart Tracking: The wide-angle camera detects movement, then the pan/tilt lens automatically follows with 360° horizontal and 180° vertical rotation. Maintain constant coverage while tracking important activity.
  • One-Tap Smart Focus: Tap any point in the wide view on your phone, and the telephoto instantly zooms to that location. Check on kids, pets, or unexpected visitors without complex manual controls.
  • True Indoor/Outdoor Versatility: IP65 weather-resistant design withstands heavy rain, dust, and temperature extremes. Mount on walls or tabletops, inside or outside your home, for flexible placement.
  • Free Smart Alerts for People, Pets, Vehicles, and Baby Cries: Built-in intelligence identifies specific activity and sends notifications at no extra cost. Customize which detections trigger alerts to reduce false notifications.
  • Three Night Vision Modes: Choose between infrared, full-color with built-in spotlights, or smart auto mode that switches to color when motion is detected. Clear visibility for 24/7 security.
  • No Subscription Required: Store recordings locally on a microSD card (up to 512 GB, sold separately) with zero monthly fees. Connects via 2.4 GHz Wi-Fi for remote access and smart features. All smart alerts, dual recording, and auto-tracking features included. Optional Tapo Care cloud storage available.
  • Customizable Privacy and Detection Zones: Block recordings in personal areas and define specific zones for alerts only from key locations. Focus on entrances while protecting privacy in bedrooms or neighbors' yards.
  • Advanced Cybersecurity: Tapo is a signatory of CISA's Secure-by-Design pledge. Features 128-bit AES encryption with SSL/TLS for protected footage and secure remote access.
Product Specifications
Night Vision Color Night Vision
850nm
Maximum Resolution 2304 × 1296 px
Digital Zoom 10.8x
Live View Yes
Audio Input & Output Built-in microphone and speaker
Audio Communication 2-way audio
Siren Volume 99 dB (Level measured at 4-inch/10-cm distance)
Local Storage MicroSD Card Slot on Camera (Up to 512 GB)
Cloud Storage Tapo Care Cloud Storage Services (Subscription required)
AI Detection Motion Detection
Person Detection
Pet Detection
Vehicle Detection
Baby Crying Detection
Activity Zones Yes
Output Notification System Notification
System Notification with Snapshot (Tapo Care Services)
Wireless Connectivity IEEE 802.11b/g/n, 2.4 GHz Wi-Fi
Security On-Device Machine Learning
128-bit AES Encryption with SSL/TLS
PWPA/WPA2-PSK
Power Source DC 5.0V/2.0A
Smart Integration Amazon Alexa Google Assistant IFTTT Samsung Smartthings
Weather Resistance IP65
Mounting Options Wall Mount
Desktop
Dimensions (W×D×H) 3.07*3.02*4.20 in (78*76.83*106.83 mm)
What's in the Box
The Customer will receive 2X items below
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
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Overview

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See Wide, Zoom Sharp, Secure Everything.

Indoor/Outdoor Dual Lens
Pan/Tilt Security Camera

Tapo C246D
2K Dual Lens Get the Full Picture
with Dual Optics
Smarter Notifications Powered by AI:
No Subscription Fees
Person
Pets
Vehicles
Baby Cries
Wide-Angle Lens 125° Field of View
6mm Telephoto Lens Enhanced Details
Smart Night Vision
Personalized Patrol: Set Up to 8 Monitoring Points
Local microSD Storage & Cloud Storage
Synchronized Smart Tracking Keeps Subjects in View
Two Views, One Screen

Dual 2K Lenses: Wide Views, Powerful Zoom

2K 125° Field of View
2K 6mm Telephoto Lens
Wide-Angle Lens
Telephoto Lens
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Flexible Dual Coverage

The bottom telephoto lens features automatic pan and tilt to follow motion or shift focus between different areas as needed. The top wide-angle lens is fixed but can be manually adjusted during installation 360° to allow for adjustable viewing.*

*The wide-angle lens can be manually adjusted vertically by -10° to 10° and horizontally by 360° for optimal positioning.

Wide-Angle Lens
Telephoto Lens

Synchronized Smart Tracking:
Seamlessly Follows Movement

The two cameras dynamically work together to ensure you never miss a moment – when the fixed lens detects events like motion, people, and pets, the pan/tilt lens will automatically pivot to focus on and track the moving object.

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Minimize Blind Spots with Wide-Angle Lens

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Magnify Details with Telephoto Lens

The 6mm telephoto lens delivers 3× clarity compared to standard lens and supports up to 10.8× digital zoom, ensuring every detail is clearly visible when you zoom in.

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Telephoto Lens
1× Digital Zoom
Standard Lens

Panoramic Coverage of Two Areas, Simultaneously

Monitor two separate areas at the same time with just one powerful camera. Reduce blind spots and get a more thorough, comprehensive overview of your home.

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Instant Detail with One-Tap Smart Focus

One tap for instant clarity: select an area in the wide-angle view, and the pan/tilt camera will focus on it instantly.△

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Smarter, More Accurate Notifications Powered by AI

Stay informed with smart AI detection that recognizes and notifies you of people, pets, vehicles, and even baby cries – all without any subscription fees. Tailor your alerts by selecting which types of detection will trigger notifications.

  • Person and Motion Detection

    Person and Motion Detection

  • Pet Detection

    Pet Detection

  • Vehicle Detection

    Vehicle Detection

  • Baby Cry Detection

    Baby Cry Detection

  • No Subscription Required

    No Subscription Required

Smart & Versatile Night Vision Modes

Choose from vibrant full-color with spotlights, discreet black-and-white infrared, or an automatic Smart Mode based on AI light detection for optimal clarity in any nighttime scenario.

Color Night Vision

Color Night Vision

Integrated spotlights ensure full-color capture and vivid details even in low-light conditions.

Infrared mode

Infrared mode

Even in complete darkness, an advanced IR algorithm delivers clear black-and-white footage.

Smart Mode

Smart Mode

Automatically switches from infrared to color when motion is detected in frame.

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360° Patrol, Preset Views & Custom Schedules

Activate Patrol Mode for continuous 360° surveillance, define up to 8 specific preset viewing points, and set personalized schedules to monitor specific areas at certain times.

Front Door
Living Room
Pet Area
Kids Area
Kitchen
Stairs

Local & Cloud Storage

Supports up to 512GB local storage on microSD card†.

Receive notifications with detection snapshots, encrypted protection, data backups, and 30-day video clip history with Tapo Care cloud services‡.

Get a 30-day Free Trial

Tapo H500 & H200§ offer a convenient and centralized solution for viewing recorded video clips from your entire network of Tapo security cameras. Access and review footage from all your devices in one place for streamlined security management.

Secure Local Storage

Supports up to 512GB local storage on microSD card†.

Tapo Care Cloud Service

Receive rich notifications with snapshots, encrypted protection, data backups, and 30-day video clip history with Tapo Care cloud services.

Get a 30-day Free Trial

Manage with HomeBase

View video clips of all Tapo security cameras from one device with Tapo HomeBase H500/H200.

Private Spaces & Tailored Alerts

  • Customizable Privacy Zones
  • Customizable Activity Zones

Customizable Privacy Zones

Take control of your privacy by defining customizable privacy zones. This feature allows you to specifically block recording in designated areas within the camera's view, ensuring sensitive personal spaces remain completely unmonitored and private.

 

Customizable Activity Zones

Refine your alert system with custom activity zones. Precisely define specific areas within the camera's field of view that you deem important, ensuring you only receive notifications when motion or events are detected within those designated zones.

 

Engineered for Weather Resilience

Delivers reliable surveillance through rain, snow, dust, and scorching heat. Monitor your property with confidence, no matter the weather.

  • Operates in environments reaching 122°F (50°C)

    Operates in environments reaching 122°F (50°C)

  • IP65 rating withstands water and dust

    IP65 rating withstands water and dust

  • Temperature resistance down to -4°F (-20°C)

    Temperature resistance down to -4°F (-20°C)

 
  • Alexa, show backyard camera.

    Pair with Smart Assistants

    Includes seamless integration with Amazon Alexa, Google Assistant, and Samsung SmartThings. View live streams on your Echo Show or Chromecast.

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    Two-Way Audio

    Built-in premium microphone and speakers ensure you can hear and be heard with exceptional clarity.

Install Anywhere: Adaptable Indoor & Outdoor Monitoring

Tapo C246D can be positioned upright or upside down, placed discreetly on a desk, securely mounted on a wall, affixed to the ceiling, or even held by a rod – engineered to adapt and provide reliable monitoring in any indoor or outdoor setting.

 

†MicroSD card needs to be purchased separately. Actual storage capacity depends on the size of the microSD card used.

‡Subscribe for cloud storage at https://wwwtapo.com/tapocare/

§Tapo H500 & H200 needs to be purchased separately.

△Manual zoom-in is required to enlarge the PT lens image during live view.

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FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions about this product

What is a PTZ camera, and how does it differ from regular cameras?

PTZ stands for pan, tilt, and zoom. Unlike fixed cameras that watch one angle, PTZ cameras rotate horizontally, vertically, and zoom in for detailed views. The C246D features dual lenses: one stationary for constant wide coverage and one PTZ for flexible, detailed surveillance.
How do the dual lenses work together on the C246D?

Two independent 2K cameras operate simultaneously. The stationary camera provides 125° wide-angle coverage, while the rotating camera provides up to 360° horizontal and 180° vertical views. View both feeds separately or together in the Tapo app for complete coverage.
Can both lenses record simultaneously or only one at a time?

Both camera lenses record simultaneously and independently. View both feeds separately or together in the Tapo app for complete coverage of two different areas.
What's the advantage of a dual lens vs buying two separate cameras?

One C246D replaces 2-3 traditional cameras at a lower cost. You get unified control through a single app, simpler installation with a single power connection, and synchronized smart tracking. The 2-pack covers four surveillance zones with less equipment.
How does the synchronized auto-tracking feature work?

The fixed lens monitors for motion. When movement is detected, the pan/tilt lens automatically rotates to follow the subject while the fixed lens maintains wide-angle coverage.
What does the 6mm telephoto lens mean for zoom capability?

The 6mm telephoto lens provides superior zoom detail compared to standard cameras. Combined with 10.8x digital zoom, you can identify faces, read license plates, and see small details from a distance.
Does the fixed lens also have night vision and AI detection?

Yes. Both cameras feature independent night vision with three modes and free AI detection for people, pets, vehicles, and baby cries. Customize detection settings separately for each.
Do I need a subscription for dual lens recording or AI features?

No subscription required. All features work free with local microSD storage (card sold separately, up to 512 GB). Optional Tapo Care cloud storage is available for off-site backup.
How does IP65 weatherproof rating compare to other cameras?

IP65 protects against dust and water jets from any direction, handling heavy rain, snow, and harsh conditions. This matches dedicated outdoor cameras and surpasses indoor-only PTZ cameras that require protective housing.