I bought the 2 pack Tapo security camera last month as a upgrade from a similar camera. On my review of that order, I noted that I planned to expand my system with more cameras in the future . About a month has gone by and my feelings for this system are still the same. I added this OUTDOOR camera to replace an older camera on my driveway. The COLOR night time view literally blew me away. At first , I started getting too many false alerts picking up cars on the road. I then made a "BOX" for the motion sensing that didn't include the road...Boom..No more false alerts.. I did notice if I enable the " AI "mode for vehicles..It still picks up the cars that I didn't include in my motion area I chose...it seems Like it overrides the box and looks at the whole screen. This was easily fixed by disabling the AI for AUTOs. Setup was a breeze , just adding it to my other 2 Tapo cameras . Details are clear and I can easily read a license plate anywhere in my driveway. Alerts are sent almost instantly , and I will probably activate the free trial on this camera for offline storage. Remember to buy the 256 gb SD card when you buy these cameras. 2 screws must be removed to put the SD card in , and they are tiny tiny screws. Once you insert the card , you will be good to go. The software will format the card , and you can choose 24/7 recording , or motion activated recording. Record the motion clips that you want , save them to memory , then go to memory and you can view , download , or delete the clips to your phone. You can do all of this without a subscription. It's a great addition to my security system , and I plan to add the Battery Powered cameras in time so I can view my backyard . Tapo has proven to be a great family of security cameras for all situations. Whether it a baby monitor , outdoor , wireless , battery powered, or motion tracking , this collection is great and all work together with one well written ,easy to use app. Keep up the great work Tapo !
UPDATE : After a couple of months use , I thought I would add to this review. Now , someone user left a Lengthy review and 90 percent of it is user error. You can EASILY record video to your phone from the SD card without removing anything. If you get a notification ,
So .... The way to save videos does actually vary between my indoor and outdoor cameras .
The Indoor cameras have 3 dots after the clip , and if you select the 3 dots it gives you the option to DOWNLOAD the clip . Selecting this DOWNLOADS the clip to the MEMORY of your SD CARD ... Then if you look up toward the top of the screen .. You will be able to select " Memory " and all the clips you downloaded will be here .... Selecting the clip you want will give you the option to delete , view , or even Download this video to you phone .
NOW ... the Outdoor camera has changed a little bit on how to do this without a subscription....When you are watching the selected video , you must press the little camera button while viewing the video , then press it again to stop the recording ... It will the save the clip you recorded to the " MEMORY " section of the SD CARD.. At this point you can click on the clip to view , delete , or DOWNLOAD it to your phone! It's 2 easy steps to save it on your phone...Once you know how to do it , it's very easy....Don't believe the users that say you can't save clips to your phone ..
Now for an actual small issue I had . My outdoor camera has an occasional issue ...I attribute this to the distance from my router. Last week , the spotlight stayed on for a couple days???...I unplugged the unit..Rebooted it...multiple times and it was not working correctly... I will admit I was a little upset..but I decided to do a factory reset by pushing the reset button that's in the SD card cover...That was the best thing I could have done ..I reconnected it to my app ..And the camera is now working correct again.... No dropouts , Motion Spotlight works , and I am happy it was just a factory reset that it took to fix it .. It's been working good for 2 weeks straight now ...We did have a power outage a couple weeks ago , and I think that may have messed my outdoor camera up a bit ..Overall...I still think it's the best budget camera system you can get.. No monthly fees and still does everything I want it to do .
After months of use, I came up with the following way to set my camera up as the best for my driveway ,and sidewalk . I DISABLED motion sensing , as ANY motion including trees , shadows , distant cars , would always trigger alerts , I disabled the vehicle sensing as it would alert me of all the cars on the road .. I set " Person " alert and this picks up all " people " riding or walking and works perfect ... The other setting I enabled was " Line crossing " and made a line that gives me a notification if anything crosses the middle of my driveway . The combo of Line crossing , and Person alert has made this system work the way I wanted it to .. I see my driveway , and the road but do not get alerts for the traffic on the road .. Only if they pull in my driveway ... The person detection seems to work great when a person is walking anywhere ... It took a little bit of playing to reduce false alerts ... But now that I have it tweaked out , it is an amazing system to have.
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| power source | Battery Powered | Battery Powered | Corded Electric | Battery Powered | Battery Powered | Battery Powered |
| video resolution | 2K | 2K | 2K | 1080p | 2K | 720p |
| wireless tech | Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi, Sub-1G | Wi-Fi |
| viewing angle | 150 degrees | 125 degrees | — | 125 degrees | — | — |
| night vision range | 49 feet | 30 feet | 98 feet | 30 feet | 49 feet | 33 feet |
| mounting type | Wall Mount | Wall Mount | Wall Mount | Wall Mount | Door Mount | Wall Mount |
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Go Magnetic, Snap Anywhere!
Use magnetic base on metal or mount on walls. Adjust the camera angle easily for the perfect view.
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Wire-Free, Installs Almost Anywhere!
Wireless, battery-operated camera; 100% wire-free. Ready for outdoors with IP66 weatherproofing.
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Always Keep an Eye on What Matters
Boosts security with bright images in low light using dual-spotlights and starlight sensor.
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Smart AI accurately identifies people, pets, and vehicles, reducing false alerts and unnecessary notifications.
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Record your own audio as an alarm and adjust the brightness of dual spotlights for customized use.
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Customize your activity zones to get alerted for areas that matter most.
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Great wireless security camera with great functionality and value
This camera was a replacement for my outdoor wireless Nestcam. To install this camera, I opted not to use the magnetic mount since I had to mount it on an angle. The magnetic puck wasn't strong enough and the camera kept dipping too low. So, I purchased another mount that can securely screw into the C425 camera. I installed a 64GB microSD card so that the camera can record activity locally and send me notifications with the recordings. Inserting/removing the SD card can be tricky (need small fingers or tweezers). I already have the Tapo app for other appliances, and it was easy to get this setup with the app. I can view live video with the Tapo app or Google Homehub. The 2K video is crisp and the audio comes in very well. If you plan to use this with the Tapo Care subscription, it's actually one of the better plans around with pricing flexibility.Cons:- Magnetic mount is not that strong (when mounting the camera at an angle).- MicroSD card can be hard to insert and remove.Pros:- Easy setup- Clear wide angle 2K video quality- Clear audio quality- Prompt notifications (via Tapo app)- Tapo app works well- Compatible with Google home/hub devices- Flexible monitoring plansLink for mount: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07GLNLCYR?ref=ppx_yo2ov_dt_b_fed_asin_title
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Reviewed in the United States on April 18, 2023
Style: Wired w/Color Night VisionColor: WhiteVerified Purchase
Reviewed in the United States on August 20, 2024
Style: Wire-Free w/Solar PanelColor: WhiteVerified Purchase
Reviewed in the United States on September 1, 2024
Cons:
- Magnetic mount is not that strong (when mounting the camera at an angle).
- MicroSD card can be hard to insert and remove.
Pros:
- Easy setup
- Clear wide angle 2K video quality
- Clear audio quality
- Prompt notifications (via Tapo app)
- Tapo app works well
- Compatible with Google home/hub devices
- Flexible monitoring plans
Link for mount: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07GLNLCYR?ref=ppx_yo2ov_dt_b_fed_asin_title
Style: Wire-FreeColor: WhiteVerified Purchase
Great wireless security camera with great functionality and value
Reviewed in the United States on September 1, 2024
This camera was a replacement for my outdoor wireless Nestcam. To install this camera, I opted not to use the magnetic mount since I had to mount it on an angle. The magnetic puck wasn't strong enough and the camera kept dipping too low. So, I purchased another mount that can securely screw into the C425 camera. I installed a 64GB microSD card so that the camera can record activity locally and send me notifications with the recordings. Inserting/removing the SD card can be tricky (need small fingers or tweezers). I already have the Tapo app for other appliances, and it was easy to get this setup with the app. I can view live video with the Tapo app or Google Homehub. The 2K video is crisp and the audio comes in very well. If you plan to use this with the Tapo Care subscription, it's actually one of the better plans around with pricing flexibility.Reviewed in the United States on September 1, 2024
Cons:
- Magnetic mount is not that strong (when mounting the camera at an angle).
- MicroSD card can be hard to insert and remove.
Pros:
- Easy setup
- Clear wide angle 2K video quality
- Clear audio quality
- Prompt notifications (via Tapo app)
- Tapo app works well
- Compatible with Google home/hub devices
- Flexible monitoring plans
Link for mount: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07GLNLCYR?ref=ppx_yo2ov_dt_b_fed_asin_title
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