TP-Link 𝗧𝗮𝗽𝗼 SolarCam 2K, Outdoor Battery Camera w/Solar Panel Base, Wireless Camera, 2K QHD, 150° Super-Wide FOV, Free Person/Vehicle/Pet Detection, SD/Cloud Storage, Starlight Color Night Vision

Great camera! This camera arrived well packed and on time. The instructions for installation and setup are very clear and the process is relativily easy. The installation is as should be expected, requiring ladders and basic tools. The setup is extremely easy with the TAPO software. I have TAPO controlling multiple devices in our home and the software is very stable and user freindly. After several months of use the camera is working perfectly. The night vision is incredible as well as the daylight video. The sound quality is very good and the video detail is great! Now that I have satisfied my shake down of this camera I am purchasing two more. I highly recommend the product.

I purchased a set of these to replace a bllnk outdoor 4th generation. In every way these Tapo cameras are superior.I reside in upstate NY where we do not get much sun. With the attached solar panels the cameras have never dropped below 95% power. Confident that it will always be powered, I have set the cameras to the highest quality/highest sensitivity.I love being able to customize each camera as to whether/how much to sense/alert me to people, animals, cars, and general motion. Keeping the general motion detector off has prevented the false alerts I used to get on my Bllinks from bugs and trees.The cameras were easy to set up and install. We have standard 4 inch vinyl siding and the base fits perfectly horizontally on the vinyl; I just had to be certain which direction I wanted the solar panel when positioning the base.There is almost no lag time from motion to detection to notification, my personal tests have shown mere seconds from activity to notification. (This was a huge issue with my Bl!nks, which could often have a delay of more than 4 minutes!!!) Not sure if it makes a difference: I ran the bllinks through the hug whereas the Tapo is being run without a hub.My favorite aspect might be that I do not pay for a subscription nor a hub. The onboard sensors have accurately determined the difference between a person, an animal, a car, and bug/tree motions, and you can use almost any capacity SD card.

Great at spotting cars and sending alerts. Great day video, but night is iffy on resolution.Great stand alone system, buy the solar panel. Easy to see via internet app on phone.

I am not an expert (and have only owned the C425 w/solar for a year). It seems to be well made and the solar panel works well. Well enough, that I just ordered two more Tapo cameras with solar panels to replace my Google/Nest (wireless but non-solar) camera. The one I have, works well and I will update this post if that changes.I added a photo TO SHOW the size difference between the single Tapo solar panel and the smaller one that is included in the all-inclusive kit. I haven't installed the it yet, but the C425 with the large solar panel works great and stays fully charged. I am hoping for the same from this smaller panel/kit that I also purchased. One great advantage to buying the Tapo "kit" is that it comes with a Tapo C425 camera! That is the same one I have owned that works great!I believe these previous "kits" came with lesser cameras like a C320 or something. So, I was glad to receive another C425 camera.The smaller kit comes with a smaller solar panel, but I think it will still supply enough power for the C425 to never need to be charged manually. This smaller kit is NOT the bundled offer of the C425 with the larger solar panel... it's the one that shows the the camera and small panel connected... one you could install as one unit in one location. The bundled C425 and larger solar panel are two completely separate boxes (but sold as a bundle, and are designed so you can have the solar panel in one location (aimed at the sun), and a wire that runs to the camera at another location. The kit does allow you to separate (and mount) the solar panel away from the camera, and comes with extra wiring if you choose to so that. I will also be posting this review under the combined kit (and possibly the C425 camera). I will update this in the future with any new details, after I have installed and tried out this all-inclusive kit.