Tapo by TP-Link 2K QHD Security Camera Indoor/Outdoor, 2024 PCMag Editor's Choice, Color Night Vision, Free Person/Pet/Vehicle Detection, Baby Monitor, Local/Cloud Storage, IP66, Dual-Spotlight(C120)

The item is reasonably priced and functions as expected. The camera is easy to setup and use, good quality video and it has all of the necessary security features we need to secure our home and business. I was so impressed with the first camera that I purchased, I decided to purchase a second one a few days later. If I see the need for more cameras, I will be purchasing more of these same cameras.

This is a great versatile camera. I have a 4 year old 32 Channel NVR that uses the onvif Protocol and 1080P resolution. Several of my original cameras died of old age and that I was using indoor cameras outside. I have tried many replacements but couldn't find a compatible replacement. I saw this model on sale and decided to try it.The setup was very easy through the TAPO app and I was able to use the Advanced setup to create a camera account and password. I was also able to change the resolution to 1080P. My NVR was able to detect the camera and the required port (2020). It connected with no issue. The picture is great even in low light conditions. There are multiple mounting options and the hardware is included. I can access the camera through both the app and my NVR. The motion detector works great even at 35-40 feet. The zoom feature works great through the app. Security is good but degraded slightly because of the local account created for my NVR. The only negative I have found is that the camera's time is off by 20 minutes. I like it so wel;l, that I have purchased a second one.

I have previously owned other cameras, where I have it inside and point out my front window. However, this is the absolute best I have had so far!Other models require a subscription - this one doesn't! (You can purchase an SD card that will record everything - and it holds a lot, too!) It takes a little bit to navigate the app, but I have it set up to record everything on a loop, and then identify (over the course of the whole recording) when a person passes by the field. I bought a 250GB card, and so far it has recorded 3 weeks of video. I previously had a camera that would upload to my google drive, and that only recorded up to 1 week. This video is also higher quality, and much cleaner than the old camera.Others cannot identify anything across a window - this one does! Granted this is much newer and technology has gotten TONS better over time. It will "tag" every person in the field, and then provide markers in my recording indicating when a person crossed the field. This is far more data-rich than my other cameras (across a window).As far as "night vision" - I have found that if you set it on night vision, this will not work across a window. It will only reflect a light on the window and back to the camera. However, the low light sensitivity is excellent on this camera, as it will take the low level of light on the street and boost the video signal so that it can actually see ok at night on its own. Pretty good! It isn't as clean as my ring camera's IR night vision, but it is still good. And definitely worth the sacrifice of not having to pay for a subscription.The one thing I would appreciate for the camera are some accessories to help extend the stand (make it taller) and make it more stable, as I currently have it balanced right at my window. But it has been doing the job, pretty well, as is.Highly recommend!

The quality of the video is excellent, as is the Tapo software on Android. Installation is very easy, though power cords could be longer. The only complaint is you need a VERY small Torx bit to tighten the nuts to lock the position of the camera, they are a bit loose from the factory. The problem is the hardware is so small that it's hard to get it right enough to hold the camera still and not strip the screw or nuts. I bought 4 of these, plus the Tapo doorbell and am happy with all. Works great with the Deco WiFi too.

Love this little camera. Had been using Wyze cams for many years, all the versions. This is just better! It’s better than the Wyze V4. Tapo has a much better user interface, quality is just as good if not better. The AI comes free with it and works so much better at detecting objects and motion. The setup and use were easy, works well with Alexa. The design is very nice and it’s very compact. WiFi seems to be excellent and comes up much faster than the Wyze cams. The Tapo Apple iOS widgets are so much better than Wyze.

I love these cameras! I have a steel carport with a.c. power and Wi-Fi. Easy to set up and they work great! I just plug them in and stick them to the steel. I set them up with my own alarm sound when detecting people or vehicles. It also has led lights but they’re not real bright. You can set the camera up for: motion detection, person detection, pet detection, vehicle detection, line crossing detection, baby cry detection, glass break detection, dog bark detection and cat meow detection. I can’t believe I waited so long to buy these. Can’t beat the price. Definitely worth it. Only issue I have is I can’t remember to turn the camera off when I go out to the carport. Can’t fault the camera for that though. Just enter privacy mode when heading outside form your smart phone.