Wire-Free, Installs Almost Anywhere: Provides 100% wire-free installation. A magnetic base allows for easy adjustments and battery access. Easily Adjust to the Best Angle: Monitor from any angle with the adjustable magnetic base. Power that Lasts: Reduce the hassle of recharging with its 10000mAh battery ensuring up to 300 days of uninterrupted performance on a single charge. 2K QHD Live View: Delivers crystal-clear and highly-detailed images with a resolution of 2560×1440, which is 1.7× more pixels than 1080p. 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. See Wider, See More Details: Expands your visual coverage with a 150° super-wide FOV. Customizable Activity Zone: Set up specific detection zones to be alerted for areas that matter most. Free AI Detection: Using AI technology, the camera provides alerts as it
Wire-Free, Installs Almost Anywhere: Provides 100% wire-free installation. A magnetic base allows for easy adjustments and battery access. Easily Adjust to the Best Angle: Monitor from any angle with the adjustable magnetic base. Power that Lasts: Reduce the hassle of recharging with its 10000mAh battery ensuring up to 300 days of uninterrupted performance on a single charge. 2K QHD Live View: Delivers crystal-clear and highly-detailed images with a resolution of 2560×1440, which is 1.7× more pixels than 1080p. 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. See Wider, See More Details: Expands your visual coverage with a 150° super-wide FOV. Customizable Activity Zone: Set up specific detection zones to be alerted for areas that matter most. Free AI Detection: Using AI technology, the camera provides alerts as it
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The lowest price for TP-Link Tapo C425 Smart Wire-Free Indoor/Outdoor Security Camera 2-Pack right now is $204.00.
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TP-Link Tapo C425 Smart Wire-Free Indoor/Outdoor Security Camera 2-Pack
Wire-Free, Installs Almost Anywhere: Provides 100% wire-free installation. A magnetic base allows for easy adjustments and battery access. Easily Adjust to the Best Angle: Monitor from any angle with the adjustable magnetic base. Power that Lasts: Reduce the hassle of recharging with its 10000mAh battery ensuring up to 300 days of uninterrupted performance on a single charge. 2K QHD Live View: Delivers crystal-clear and highly-detailed images with a resolution of 2560×1440, which is 1.7× more pixels than 1080p. 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. See Wider, See More Details: Expands your visual coverage with a 150° super-wide FOV. Customizable Activity Zone: Set up specific detection zones to be alerted for areas that matter most. Free AI Detection: Using AI technology, the camera provides alerts as it
Wire-Free, Installs Almost Anywhere: Provides 100% wire-free installation. A magnetic base allows for easy adjustments and battery access. Easily Adjust to the Best Angle: Monitor from any angle with the adjustable magnetic base. Power that Lasts: Reduce the hassle of recharging with its 10000mAh battery ensuring up to 300 days of uninterrupted performance on a single charge. 2K QHD Live View: Delivers crystal-clear and highly-detailed images with a resolution of 2560×1440, which is 1.7× more pixels than 1080p. 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. See Wider, See More Details: Expands your visual coverage with a 150° super-wide FOV. Customizable Activity Zone: Set up specific detection zones to be alerted for areas that matter most. Free AI Detection: Using AI technology, the camera provides alerts as it
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This TP Link- Tapo wire-free security camera system was exactly what I was looking for. I didn't want a cloud based storage system or anything that was hard-wired for power or storage. This 2-camera kit offered both cloud based or local storage as well as battery operated wi-fi outdoor cameras. As it is a bundled kit, you get pretty much everything you need to be up and running in a couple of hours or less. If you are intending to use local storage for video you'll need a good Micro SD card (I chose a SanDisk 256GB Extreme PRO microSDXC card which is suitable for this type of recording - but other makes are available). Charging the batteries was the task that took the longest but so far the batteries are holding charge well despite a fair bit of use. The spec ... MoreThis TP Link- Tapo wire-free security camera system was exactly what I was looking for. I didn't want a cloud based storage system or anything that was hard-wired for power or storage. This 2-camera kit offered both cloud based or local storage as well as battery operated wi-fi outdoor cameras. As it is a bundled kit, you get pretty much everything you need to be up and running in a couple of hours or less. If you are intending to use local storage for video you'll need a good Micro SD card (I chose a SanDisk 256GB Extreme PRO microSDXC card which is suitable for this type of recording - but other makes are available). Charging the batteries was the task that took the longest but so far the batteries are holding charge well despite a fair bit of use. The spec suggests they should be good for a few months before needing a recharge. The app shows the state of charge of each camera battery so you'll know when to top them up. Set-up instructions were easy to follow so that aspect was a doddle. Using the cameras is quite intuitive, and fine tuning the various settings through the app helped reduce false activations. Permanent Installation on a wall is easily accomplished by someone with average DIY skills. Tools required are a drill, preferably a hammer drill, a 3 mm drill bit to make pilot holes, a 6mm drill bit for the wall plugs (Masonry bits for brickwork), and small Phillips screwdriver. The bundle even includes templates to stick on the brickwork as a drilling guide. The cameras record good pictures and video and faces/people can be easily identified. Activations appear on my phone app almost instantly. Other great features include the ability to speak through the camera, remotely activate an alarm at the camera and record sound. Great value of peace of mind and a basic home security enhancement.
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Initially, I was skeptical that this camera could be worth the premium it charges. After getting a chance to actually set it up and use it, however, I was immediately impressed. Setup is as simple as any other smart camera: get the applicable app, sign in, and set up the device. It was also a breeze to link with Alexa, so now I'm able to view the camera feed either from the Tapo app, or on any of my Echo Show devices.The video quality in daytime is fantastically clear. At night, the image is also sharp, but I find the night vision to be a little bit of a mixed bag. The color night vision absolutely does work in dim light, but not in zero light. In these cases it falls back on infrared. If you plan to use this as an indoor camera and want color night vision, the ... MoreInitially, I was skeptical that this camera could be worth the premium it charges. After getting a chance to actually set it up and use it, however, I was immediately impressed. Setup is as simple as any other smart camera: get the applicable app, sign in, and set up the device. It was also a breeze to link with Alexa, so now I'm able to view the camera feed either from the Tapo app, or on any of my Echo Show devices.The video quality in daytime is fantastically clear. At night, the image is also sharp, but I find the night vision to be a little bit of a mixed bag. The color night vision absolutely does work in dim light, but not in zero light. In these cases it falls back on infrared. If you plan to use this as an indoor camera and want color night vision, the camera will either need some small light source nearby (a nightlight or something--it doesn't take much), or can use its built-in spotlights. The spotlights range from nightlight-tier (for maximum battery life) to SURPRISINGLY bright at the maximum output setting (which I only recommend with the solar panel or in a wired configuration). You can set the camera to toggle between color and infrared night vision, or lock it down to infrared only, or even turn night-vision off, depending on your preference. Given that the color night vision requiring at least some light is really more of a physics limitation than anything, I'm more noting that for your reference, rather than condemning the camera for it.In terms of mounting and ease of use, it comes with everything you need. Mounting indoors can be as simple as attaching the magnetic mount to any magnetic surface. Want the camera by your front door? I confirmed this is strong enough to attach to my metal front door without issue. If you have a magnetic surface already, like a fridge or freezer, then you can have this set up in seconds. For outdoor mounting, this does include a magnetic base you can mount with screws, that the camera's separate magnetic base attaches to, and then the camera attaches to that. It's honestly more simple than it sounds.I haven't had the camera long enough to fully comment on the advertised "300 days" of usage per charge, but I have to imagine that's based on conservative settings, such as with infrared night vision, minimal frame rate, and possibly lower resolution. I'll update this review later (posted October 2023) if it falls significantly below the advertised duration since I plan to use some middle-of-the-road settings with this camera. With that said, it's very easy to charge, and coming with a rechargeable, high-capacity battery is an immediate benefit in my eyes.Overall, my initial impressions are strong!
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These are my thoughts on the TPlink Wireless camera.PROS:1. No need for a subscription if you do not want to. Save to the MicroSD card to save money.2. The phone app is super easy to use and the install and setup of the camera took a few minutes.3. Very clear instructions.4. Once you set it up, you must run the Firmware update immediately in order to resolve outstanding issues with range and stability. Just click on Update firmware on the app.5. Long range. My Wifi router is inside the house and I have my cameras all along the perimeter of my house.6. You can choose what you want to detect. You can choose to enable Pets, Motion, People or Car detection.7. You can configure the quality and range of the detection and camera.8. Very clear video.9. Best price ... MoreThese are my thoughts on the TPlink Wireless camera.PROS:1. No need for a subscription if you do not want to. Save to the MicroSD card to save money.2. The phone app is super easy to use and the install and setup of the camera took a few minutes.3. Very clear instructions.4. Once you set it up, you must run the Firmware update immediately in order to resolve outstanding issues with range and stability. Just click on Update firmware on the app.5. Long range. My Wifi router is inside the house and I have my cameras all along the perimeter of my house.6. You can choose what you want to detect. You can choose to enable Pets, Motion, People or Car detection.7. You can configure the quality and range of the detection and camera.8. Very clear video.9. Best price you can find.CONS:1. I wish they included the MicroSD card even a small one just to try it out and test.SUMMARY:This is the best security camera you can buy and you do not need a subscription. I would say it is just like the other market leaders except for the fact that this one does not require a subscription.Highly Recommended!
| Focal Length | 2.1 mm |
| Aperture | F2.1 |
| Field of View | 150° (Diagonal), 134°(Horizontal), 77°(Vertical) |
| Maximum Resolution | 2K QHD 4MP (2560 Ă— 1440 px) |
| Frame Rate | 15/20/(25/30)fps |
This TP Link- Tapo wire-free security camera system was exactly what I was looking for. I didn't want a cloud based storage system or anything that was hard-wired for power or storage. This 2-camera kit offered both cloud based or local storage as well as battery operated wi-fi outdoor cameras. As it is a bundled kit, you get pretty much everything you need to be up and running in a couple of hours or less. If you are intending to use local storage for video you'll need a good Micro SD card (I chose a SanDisk 256GB Extreme PRO microSDXC card which is suitable for this type of recording - but other makes are available). Charging the batteries was the task that took the longest but so far the batteries are holding charge well despite a fair bit of use. The spec ... MoreThis TP Link- Tapo wire-free security camera system was exactly what I was looking for. I didn't want a cloud based storage system or anything that was hard-wired for power or storage. This 2-camera kit offered both cloud based or local storage as well as battery operated wi-fi outdoor cameras. As it is a bundled kit, you get pretty much everything you need to be up and running in a couple of hours or less. If you are intending to use local storage for video you'll need a good Micro SD card (I chose a SanDisk 256GB Extreme PRO microSDXC card which is suitable for this type of recording - but other makes are available). Charging the batteries was the task that took the longest but so far the batteries are holding charge well despite a fair bit of use. The spec suggests they should be good for a few months before needing a recharge. The app shows the state of charge of each camera battery so you'll know when to top them up. Set-up instructions were easy to follow so that aspect was a doddle. Using the cameras is quite intuitive, and fine tuning the various settings through the app helped reduce false activations. Permanent Installation on a wall is easily accomplished by someone with average DIY skills. Tools required are a drill, preferably a hammer drill, a 3 mm drill bit to make pilot holes, a 6mm drill bit for the wall plugs (Masonry bits for brickwork), and small Phillips screwdriver. The bundle even includes templates to stick on the brickwork as a drilling guide. The cameras record good pictures and video and faces/people can be easily identified. Activations appear on my phone app almost instantly. Other great features include the ability to speak through the camera, remotely activate an alarm at the camera and record sound. Great value of peace of mind and a basic home security enhancement.
Initially, I was skeptical that this camera could be worth the premium it charges. After getting a chance to actually set it up and use it, however, I was immediately impressed. Setup is as simple as any other smart camera: get the applicable app, sign in, and set up the device. It was also a breeze to link with Alexa, so now I'm able to view the camera feed either from the Tapo app, or on any of my Echo Show devices.The video quality in daytime is fantastically clear. At night, the image is also sharp, but I find the night vision to be a little bit of a mixed bag. The color night vision absolutely does work in dim light, but not in zero light. In these cases it falls back on infrared. If you plan to use this as an indoor camera and want color night vision, the ... MoreInitially, I was skeptical that this camera could be worth the premium it charges. After getting a chance to actually set it up and use it, however, I was immediately impressed. Setup is as simple as any other smart camera: get the applicable app, sign in, and set up the device. It was also a breeze to link with Alexa, so now I'm able to view the camera feed either from the Tapo app, or on any of my Echo Show devices.The video quality in daytime is fantastically clear. At night, the image is also sharp, but I find the night vision to be a little bit of a mixed bag. The color night vision absolutely does work in dim light, but not in zero light. In these cases it falls back on infrared. If you plan to use this as an indoor camera and want color night vision, the camera will either need some small light source nearby (a nightlight or something--it doesn't take much), or can use its built-in spotlights. The spotlights range from nightlight-tier (for maximum battery life) to SURPRISINGLY bright at the maximum output setting (which I only recommend with the solar panel or in a wired configuration). You can set the camera to toggle between color and infrared night vision, or lock it down to infrared only, or even turn night-vision off, depending on your preference. Given that the color night vision requiring at least some light is really more of a physics limitation than anything, I'm more noting that for your reference, rather than condemning the camera for it.In terms of mounting and ease of use, it comes with everything you need. Mounting indoors can be as simple as attaching the magnetic mount to any magnetic surface. Want the camera by your front door? I confirmed this is strong enough to attach to my metal front door without issue. If you have a magnetic surface already, like a fridge or freezer, then you can have this set up in seconds. For outdoor mounting, this does include a magnetic base you can mount with screws, that the camera's separate magnetic base attaches to, and then the camera attaches to that. It's honestly more simple than it sounds.I haven't had the camera long enough to fully comment on the advertised "300 days" of usage per charge, but I have to imagine that's based on conservative settings, such as with infrared night vision, minimal frame rate, and possibly lower resolution. I'll update this review later (posted October 2023) if it falls significantly below the advertised duration since I plan to use some middle-of-the-road settings with this camera. With that said, it's very easy to charge, and coming with a rechargeable, high-capacity battery is an immediate benefit in my eyes.Overall, my initial impressions are strong!
These are my thoughts on the TPlink Wireless camera.PROS:1. No need for a subscription if you do not want to. Save to the MicroSD card to save money.2. The phone app is super easy to use and the install and setup of the camera took a few minutes.3. Very clear instructions.4. Once you set it up, you must run the Firmware update immediately in order to resolve outstanding issues with range and stability. Just click on Update firmware on the app.5. Long range. My Wifi router is inside the house and I have my cameras all along the perimeter of my house.6. You can choose what you want to detect. You can choose to enable Pets, Motion, People or Car detection.7. You can configure the quality and range of the detection and camera.8. Very clear video.9. Best price ... MoreThese are my thoughts on the TPlink Wireless camera.PROS:1. No need for a subscription if you do not want to. Save to the MicroSD card to save money.2. The phone app is super easy to use and the install and setup of the camera took a few minutes.3. Very clear instructions.4. Once you set it up, you must run the Firmware update immediately in order to resolve outstanding issues with range and stability. Just click on Update firmware on the app.5. Long range. My Wifi router is inside the house and I have my cameras all along the perimeter of my house.6. You can choose what you want to detect. You can choose to enable Pets, Motion, People or Car detection.7. You can configure the quality and range of the detection and camera.8. Very clear video.9. Best price you can find.CONS:1. I wish they included the MicroSD card even a small one just to try it out and test.SUMMARY:This is the best security camera you can buy and you do not need a subscription. I would say it is just like the other market leaders except for the fact that this one does not require a subscription.Highly Recommended!
Excellent camera. Mounting/installation is simple. It uses a magnetic base so it’s easy to position the camera.App setup and firmware updates are fast. 2.4Ghz only WiFi, but that’s not really an issue.The video and audio quality are fantastic, the color night vision is useful. Spotlight and Alarm functions are convenient.Local recording to a microSD card is great, streaming to a mobile device is quick and consumes very little bandwidth (around 300 KB/s)Having the option to use the cloud or my own NAS device is very nice.Integration with Google Home is great, and if you use a Home Hub (display) you can say “show me the backyard” or “show me the driveway”. It integrates pretty seamlessly with existing setups.One con is that the charging port is not USB-C, it’s ... MoreExcellent camera. Mounting/installation is simple. It uses a magnetic base so it’s easy to position the camera.App setup and firmware updates are fast. 2.4Ghz only WiFi, but that’s not really an issue.The video and audio quality are fantastic, the color night vision is useful. Spotlight and Alarm functions are convenient.Local recording to a microSD card is great, streaming to a mobile device is quick and consumes very little bandwidth (around 300 KB/s)Having the option to use the cloud or my own NAS device is very nice.Integration with Google Home is great, and if you use a Home Hub (display) you can say “show me the backyard” or “show me the driveway”. It integrates pretty seamlessly with existing setups.One con is that the charging port is not USB-C, it’s micro USB B.
This TP-Link Tapo camera is a great little product that is very robust and offers a heap of features. The video quality is great (including at night) and can be set to auto select either 720p or 2K depending on your connectivity. The setup was super quick and easy and there are lots of settings that can be tweaked to setup the camera the way you like. Installation and positioning was super easy due to the magnetic base, which is such a great idea. The camera connects directly to wifi, so there is no need for a hub or additional hardware which is nice. The Tapo app is clean and easy to use and I really like the AI detection where the camera will recognise people, animals or vehicles as well as motion. You can use these detections to setup custom notifications and ... MoreThis TP-Link Tapo camera is a great little product that is very robust and offers a heap of features. The video quality is great (including at night) and can be set to auto select either 720p or 2K depending on your connectivity. The setup was super quick and easy and there are lots of settings that can be tweaked to setup the camera the way you like. Installation and positioning was super easy due to the magnetic base, which is such a great idea. The camera connects directly to wifi, so there is no need for a hub or additional hardware which is nice. The Tapo app is clean and easy to use and I really like the AI detection where the camera will recognise people, animals or vehicles as well as motion. You can use these detections to setup custom notifications and recording rules which is great. For example instead of just recording from motion detect, you can set it to only record if a person is detected which has greatly reduced the number of notifications/recordings of birds or trees in the wind. You can also setup specific detection zones, so it will only record/notify if it detects in a certain area, again so you are not getting notified of people walking down the street, only if they enter your yard for example. One feature I also love is the spotlight which can also be configured based on time/detection (there is also a siren, but I have left that turned off). So if someone is detected in your yard overnight, the spotlight will automatically turn on (it is surprisingly bright) for a period of time and the camera will start to record which is a great security feature. One of the major selling points is the battery life, which so far has been fantastic. Because of the 10000mAh battery, there is no need for a power cable or even a solar panel (although that is an option) and from performance so far I am only going to need to recharge once a year, which is amazing and does make this camera truly wire-free! Another thing which is great and worth pointing out is a majority of features are included without requiring a subscription which isn't the case with a lot of other cameras. Everything except cloud record and image preview on notifications appears to be included with no additional cost, which is a huge plus in my opinion. One thing to be careful of is which micro SD card you purchase with the camera. I noticed many retailers are recommending the Samsung cards, however Tapo specifically say these are not supported, so double check. I purchased a SanDisk Extreme PLUS and it has worked well so far. Probably the only couple of downsides I would point out is even though I love the magnetic base, depending on where you place the camera, this could become a problem if the camera is accessible to people. It is super easy to just grab it and walk away due to there being no cables or fixings. Just something to be aware of before ordering. The only other possible downside is that Tapo doesn't currently work with Apple Homekit, which for some people may be a deal breaker. Apart from that, I am really happy with the TP-Link Tapo camera, I love all the features, the design, flexibility and the app really is nice and easy to use. I will certainly be installing more in my home in the future!
This camera fixes two big problems I've had. It is a high quality camera that I don't have to bore holes in my house to get power to it. The second big perk is one I didn't expect. Instead of just alarming for any motion you can set it to only alert for a person, an animal or a car. It can do general motion, but with most cameras you are buried in false alarms because a cloud went by, or a tree blew too much in the wind. Now I only get the alerts when a person comes to the door or one of my pets does. The reason I gave this 4 instead of 5 stars is the mounting system. It comes with powerful 3M sticky tape and I mounted my first camera with that. I cleaned the spot mounted it according to the instructions and it was good. My second camera arrived the next day, so I ... MoreThis camera fixes two big problems I've had. It is a high quality camera that I don't have to bore holes in my house to get power to it. The second big perk is one I didn't expect. Instead of just alarming for any motion you can set it to only alert for a person, an animal or a car. It can do general motion, but with most cameras you are buried in false alarms because a cloud went by, or a tree blew too much in the wind. Now I only get the alerts when a person comes to the door or one of my pets does. The reason I gave this 4 instead of 5 stars is the mounting system. It comes with powerful 3M sticky tape and I mounted my first camera with that. I cleaned the spot mounted it according to the instructions and it was good. My second camera arrived the next day, so I mounted it with the tape and all seemed good. The next morning I discovered that the tape gave way on both and my cameras crashed to the ground. They are scratched, but still functional and I found a part on my house with wood and ******* in the mounting system. Fantastic camera, but DO NOT use the 3M tape it comes with. I put it on a cleaned surface and it wasn't in the sun to melt it, it just failed.
Very disappointed. I am a repeat TP-Link Kasa customer. The description of these cameras does not specify mounting requirements when purchasing. I did not discover that I could not mount them over 6.5 ft. high until I received the cameras and read the instructions. Then it is recommended that you use a screw type mount, if mounting above the recommended height. However, TP-Link does not sell a screw mount for the mag cameras. Nor, can they recommend a product.In addition to this inconvenience, CS was very slow in responding to my questions. One last insult, I was completely responsible for return chargers. $20 to USPS for me to discover that these cameras will not work for me. Again, I am a repeat customer, but I will be taking my business elsewhere in the future. ... MoreVery disappointed. I am a repeat TP-Link Kasa customer. The description of these cameras does not specify mounting requirements when purchasing. I did not discover that I could not mount them over 6.5 ft. high until I received the cameras and read the instructions. Then it is recommended that you use a screw type mount, if mounting above the recommended height. However, TP-Link does not sell a screw mount for the mag cameras. Nor, can they recommend a product.In addition to this inconvenience, CS was very slow in responding to my questions. One last insult, I was completely responsible for return chargers. $20 to USPS for me to discover that these cameras will not work for me. Again, I am a repeat customer, but I will be taking my business elsewhere in the future. TP-Link did a wonderful job of losing a patron.
I've been slowly moving away from Wyze. I was stuck between Reolink and Tapo but price and RTSP (for a wireless camera) brought me to the MagCam.So far I've really enjoyed them. Loading times are good and false notifications have dropped to about 1% from what I used to get with Wyze.What I don't like is some of their cameras use a hub and some don't. I wish there was clearer documentation regarding this. It would be nice if the MagCam had an option to pair with the hub so the hub could be its NVR.It would also be nice if this camera included the heavier mounting bracket. The magnet mount is decent but when you angle the camera a lot you can feel the magnet losing its grip.I'm currently running two of these cameras and a doorbell and I'm looking to add two more ... MoreI've been slowly moving away from Wyze. I was stuck between Reolink and Tapo but price and RTSP (for a wireless camera) brought me to the MagCam.So far I've really enjoyed them. Loading times are good and false notifications have dropped to about 1% from what I used to get with Wyze.What I don't like is some of their cameras use a hub and some don't. I wish there was clearer documentation regarding this. It would be nice if the MagCam had an option to pair with the hub so the hub could be its NVR.It would also be nice if this camera included the heavier mounting bracket. The magnet mount is decent but when you angle the camera a lot you can feel the magnet losing its grip.I'm currently running two of these cameras and a doorbell and I'm looking to add two more MagCams. I'm setting this up at the four corners of the house to get full coverage. I'm really enjoying the image quality and reliability. I'm sure it's dependent on wireless connection so ymmv.
UPDATE: I was worried about trespassers messing with the camera, but I guess I should have been not concerned about squirrels.I have a Eufy door cam and a few indoor cams which work well. I would say this TP-Link Tapo outdoor cam works just as well, if not better in some areas. The advantages of this one is that it can be used outdoors and is battery operated, so no wires to run. It can record as well, but you have to provide your own microSD card. Pulling up and playing back recorded movement is quick and easy with date/time stamps and thumbnails. You can also download these to your smartphone. You can use a cloud service to record, but there's a monthly fee for that.Downloading and setting up the smartphone app, updating the firmware, connecting the cam to the ... MoreUPDATE: I was worried about trespassers messing with the camera, but I guess I should have been not concerned about squirrels.I have a Eufy door cam and a few indoor cams which work well. I would say this TP-Link Tapo outdoor cam works just as well, if not better in some areas. The advantages of this one is that it can be used outdoors and is battery operated, so no wires to run. It can record as well, but you have to provide your own microSD card. Pulling up and playing back recorded movement is quick and easy with date/time stamps and thumbnails. You can also download these to your smartphone. You can use a cloud service to record, but there's a monthly fee for that.Downloading and setting up the smartphone app, updating the firmware, connecting the cam to the wifi network, and installing the camera were very easy. It took maybe 15 minutes in total to do everything. And another 30 minutes to navigate and learn how to use the smartphone app. You can set it up for 720P or 2K and select a frame rate of 15, 20, or 25 fps. The motion detection area zone can be adjusted and tweaked to ignore things like waving tree limbs/leaves or plants.I've had it set to 720P and 15 fps for the last 2 weeks and it's only down to 85%. I'll update this review after another 2 weeks at 2K and 25 fps.The night vision works well enough, easily seeing to about 30 to 40 feet away. You can 'talk' through the cam; not sure how often I'll use this, but it could be useful. There's even a privacy mode to temporarily cease function without having to manually turning off the cam, which I have to do for the Eufy cam. You can manually take a snapshot or record video and/or audio. You can also adjust the microphone sensitivity.The playback menu has a timeline bar that you can swipe left/right across to see where there have been recorded events, or you can select them directly in the list below. The images and recordings even at 720P are crisp and clear. I'm certain the 2K will be better, especially when you need to zoom in on the image/recording to get more details.My only real concern is that this is mounted magnetically to the base. It makes it really easy to adjust on the fly and to bring in to recharge. But it also makes this extremely easy to take down in order to steal or tamper with. I would have liked some method to secure the cam, like a ring/collar with a keyed lock that traps the cam base to the mount.
| Focal Length | 2.1 mm |
| Aperture | F2.1 |
| Field of View | 150° (Diagonal), 134°(Horizontal), 77°(Vertical) |
| Maximum Resolution | 2K QHD 4MP (2560 Ă— 1440 px) |
| Frame Rate | 15/20/(25/30)fps |
