TP-Link Tapo Outdoor Security Wi-Fi Camera

Best Feature:colorvision proThe next generation of IP camera is here. Night shots quality vs daylight shots are f*cking great quality. Best upgrade for my IP cam setup.

Best security camera all day everyday

Got this to monitor my yard and steer clear from potential theft as added security. I've been using TP-Link for years, and the user interface has been easy to navigate for anyone and everyone. Connecting the camera (wirelessly) took about 2 minutes, and the image quality is impressive! there is the option to go fully wired via ethernet cable for added reliability, but I'll settle with that later. Notifications are on whenever I am out and about. The cats like to trigger the camera, as they may have found a way to "contact" me LOL Compared to other security cameras in this price range, I would say this is better for its value AND the image quality it produces. Doesn't come with a micro SD card, but they're more affordable to get nowadays! I got a Lexar 128GB ... MoreGot this to monitor my yard and steer clear from potential theft as added security. I've been using TP-Link for years, and the user interface has been easy to navigate for anyone and everyone. Connecting the camera (wirelessly) took about 2 minutes, and the image quality is impressive! there is the option to go fully wired via ethernet cable for added reliability, but I'll settle with that later. Notifications are on whenever I am out and about. The cats like to trigger the camera, as they may have found a way to "contact" me LOL Compared to other security cameras in this price range, I would say this is better for its value AND the image quality it produces. Doesn't come with a micro SD card, but they're more affordable to get nowadays! I got a Lexar 128GB high-speed card for about 10 dollars, and it works fine.

Feature rich camera. Wish it had PoE support and integration with the Kasa product line

ProsNice video qualityFeature rich including a light and voice capabilitiesWi-Fi and Wired connections optionsCan be configured to send video stream to a local NVR, hidden feature not advertisedSD card storage so subscription is not requiredConsDoesn't support the Matter protocol yetGoogle Home integration was only useful if you wanted to view the camera on a Nest Hub or Chromecast TV. Cannot be viewed on the phone unless using the Tapo AppNo integration with the TP-Link Kasa products I already own. Multiple Apps requiredNo PoE support. A local power outlet is required. Not ideal for security since it can be unplugged

Great outdoor camera!

Overall, I’m very happy with this outdoor camera. This is my first TP-Link product, and now, I’m considering replacing my ‘other brand’ cameras at home. The software is straightforward; adding the camera and getting the video feed on my phone was a breeze. Notifications work great. The quality of the daytime image is fantastic. The first picture was taken during the daytime, and the other was from the night. You'll notice the daytime image is very sharp, while the nighttime image is a bit blurry and not as sharp. The camera turns on two bright lights at night, which may be triggered by motion (I’m still determining). The night image was taken when those lights were off, so the image clarity may improve when the lights are on.

Lightweight and Durable

The TP-Link tapo outdoor camera has pretty good quality and features that I like from my security camera. I think the color pro night vision is next level good and the clarity of the camera is very good. I like that it works with my Alexa and Google Home as well and the two-way audio and the built-in siren is very nice and the camera is easy to install. That 2K QHD and HDR is crystal clear and it is lightweight but it is durable as well. Nice Camera for my carport and I very happy with it.

The Color Night video is the killer app. Competes with the best out there.

There's no camera right now that can compete with this level of clarity in low light conditions. There's only a few negatives but so many positives for this camera. I'm in aww right now.Video/Picture quality is top notch. Its clear in low light as well as brightly lit areas. The fact that I mounted this behind a window is just perplexing in a good way. The time it takes to open a notification to a live video is very fast. Faster than my Google Nest cameras which are faster than my Wyze and Eufy's. It also doesn't seem to miss an alert. The number of notifications can get annoying but its somewhat controllable through the app. The app works well and you can have up to 32 cameras. If you want to talk through the camera, its surprisingly loud and clear.The only ... MoreThere's no camera right now that can compete with this level of clarity in low light conditions. There's only a few negatives but so many positives for this camera. I'm in aww right now.Video/Picture quality is top notch. Its clear in low light as well as brightly lit areas. The fact that I mounted this behind a window is just perplexing in a good way. The time it takes to open a notification to a live video is very fast. Faster than my Google Nest cameras which are faster than my Wyze and Eufy's. It also doesn't seem to miss an alert. The number of notifications can get annoying but its somewhat controllable through the app. The app works well and you can have up to 32 cameras. If you want to talk through the camera, its surprisingly loud and clear.The only negatives I can think of are the lack of "animated gif" style rich notifications. So you get pics but not a video (Google Nests have this). Uses a barrel type power connecter (Wish it was USB-C). No desktop web browser access to the cameras (like the Nest). You can stream the video feed to apps or a NAS but if you're using a micro-SD card, its one or the other. Not both. Lack of Email Notifications (like the Nest)This may be the best home camera you can get right now. Will be interesting if Google ever takes their Nest acquisition seriously but I'd buy this over the Nest even though the Nest products are a bit more polished.Hint: Start the Tapo Care (for cloud recording and rich notifications @ $35/yr) during setup and if you plan on purchasing the subscription, don't start it until the end of the trial period. If you pay early, the date starts from the purchase date so you lose a few days...

The best security cam I've owned

I've had the opportunity to try several different security cams, and this one from TP-Link is the best I've had so far. It's far from perfect, but it's pretty darn good. The 2K video quality is outstanding compared to some others I've had. And even though the audio is horrible and out of sync, it's still the best audio I've gotten from a cam like this. That doesn't say much for security cam audio! Watch my video for some audio examples.To be fair, the video and image captures shown in my review were downloaded from the camera, rather than taking the files directly off the memory card. It's possible the original video on the SD card is better than the downloaded videos, especially when it comes to audio syncing, but I don't know because I was too lazy to remove the ... MoreI've had the opportunity to try several different security cams, and this one from TP-Link is the best I've had so far. It's far from perfect, but it's pretty darn good. The 2K video quality is outstanding compared to some others I've had. And even though the audio is horrible and out of sync, it's still the best audio I've gotten from a cam like this. That doesn't say much for security cam audio! Watch my video for some audio examples.To be fair, the video and image captures shown in my review were downloaded from the camera, rather than taking the files directly off the memory card. It's possible the original video on the SD card is better than the downloaded videos, especially when it comes to audio syncing, but I don't know because I was too lazy to remove the cover and remove the card. One of these days, I'll check the video on the SD card and will update this review if it's better.I like that it can detect and differentiate between moving objects, like cars, dogs, etc., and persons. This means that I can use the software/app to only alert me to actual humans entering the frame, reducing the number of alerts significantly. I've had other cameras that claim to be able to detect humans, but none really worked. This one does and does it well.This cam plugs into to power, so no battery is needed. I've gone the battery route and it's a pain to have to recharge it every couple of months. Also, with a plugged in cam, you can record 24/7, which you can't with a battery powered cam. Of course, you'll need to install a Micro SD card. The card slot is behind a protected cover with two screws holding it in place. There is also a LAN port, which I am not using and used the included cable accessories to seal off that port.The internal white LED's are not super bright, but will light up the area fairly well, especially if there are no other lights on. The light can be configured to come on when movement is detected, but I have that turned off. I can always turn on the light with the app at any time if I want.The app works well and it's easy to view what's going on from anywhere. This is one of the better apps I've used in conjunction with a security cam. Using the speaker to talk to folks through the camera works well, also.Overall, I'm very pleased with this camera. Like I said, it's certainly not perfect, but it's way better than others I've tried.

how the **** do you watch the picture

dear Sir: you have told me all the marvelous things that this unit can pick up and look at . Unless I am an idiot and or missed it . How the **** do you see what the camera is looking at real time ... what way is it viewed by the owner .... and please tell me there is an option other than the sire or cloud storage and then you review it or that you have to have a smart phone to see the image live .Duncan Adams