Camera Comparison · UK 2026
Tapo C245D vs Tapo C250

Specs, pros and cons compared side by side

Both the Tapo C245D and the Tapo C250 are indoor cameras. This head-to-head sets them side by side using the specs, pros and cons from our full reviews. Tapo specs come from Tapo’s own product pages.

Quick verdict

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Tapo C245D

Pick it for: Wide view and close-up at the same time (the C250: a single 4K view)

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Tapo C250

Pick it for: 4K 8MP detail (the C245D: 2K 3MP per lens) · 18x digital zoom (the C245D: 10.8x digital zoom) · Works with IFTTT (the C245D: Alexa, Google and SmartThings)

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Quick comparison

Spec Tapo C245D Tapo C250
Resolution Dual 2K 3MP (wide + telephoto) 4K 8MP (3840 x 2160)
Power Plug-in (9V, 3 m cord) Plug-in (9V, 3 m cord)
Wi-Fi 2.4GHz only 2.4GHz only
Weather rating Indoor use Indoor use
Storage microSD up to 512GB microSD up to 512GB
Smart home Alexa, Google, SmartThings Alexa, Google, SmartThings, IFTTT
Apple HomeKit No No
Night vision Infrared night vision up to 12 m Infrared night vision up to 12 m
Siren 69dB siren Sound and light alarm
Tapo C245D

Pros

  • Wide view and close-up at the same time
  • Smart tracking between lenses
  • Full AI detection list
  • Wall or ceiling mounting

Cons

  • Indoor use only
  • 2.4GHz Wi-Fi only
  • Lower resolution per lens than the 4K C250 and C260
Tapo C250

Pros

  • 4K detail
  • Auto-zoom tracking
  • Works with SmartThings and IFTTT
  • Local storage

Cons

  • 2.4GHz Wi-Fi only (the C260 is dual-band)
  • Indoor use only
  • 4K fills microSD cards faster

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Which should you buy?

Why choose the Tapo C245D

  • Wide view and close-up at the same time (the C250: a single 4K view)
Why choose the Tapo C250

  • 4K 8MP detail (the C245D: 2K 3MP per lens)
  • 18x digital zoom (the C245D: 10.8x digital zoom)
  • Works with IFTTT (the C245D: Alexa, Google and SmartThings)

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