expiredphoinix | Staff posted Sep 23, 2024 01:57 PM
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expiredphoinix | Staff posted Sep 23, 2024 01:57 PM
2-Pack TP-Link Tapo C210 2K Pan & Tilt Wi-Fi Security Camera w/ Night Vision
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According to the Tapo website https://www.tapo.com/us/product/s...tapo-c211/ , which offers the black version for $35 for two:
Adding an SD card does NOT require a cloud subscription. From my router, it appears that no data is sent during video tracking/recording.
The camera supports up to 0.5 TB SD cards.
It features motion tracking, human tracking, and baby crying detection.
Unlike Kasa, Tapo does support local streaming to NAS https://www.tp-link.com/us/support/faq/2680/ .
On Google Home/Chromecast, you can say "Show my Nursery Camera" to stream for 5 minutes https://www.tp-link.com/us/support/faq/2739/ .
On a tablet or phone (on the same WiFi network SSID), you can open the Tapo app and stream continually. When away from home, streaming is limited to 5 minutes.
Night monitoring is great, but the camera does display a red light constantly (unclear why, as infrared is not visible).
Cry detection sends a notification to the phone, which can be customized in Android settings to play a longer or louder sound.
Although you can share the device with multiple Tapo accounts, only the main account receives notifications. To receive notifications on multiple devices, you must sign in with the same account on each device.
The camera is "wireless" in that it's WiFi-enabled, but it does require being plugged into power via a circular plug (not USB). I wish it were easier to connect to an external battery for on-the-go monitoring.
I believe this camera was rated as the best baby monitor by a reputable reviewer (possibly Consumer Reports), but I couldn't find the review again.
I've been using the camera for 2 weeks, so I can't vouch for its longevity. However, I've been impressed with TP-Link's quality in their other products.
The Tapo and Kasa brands seem to differ mainly in their approach to privacy, with Tapo focusing on local compute/storage.
With an SD card, you can save unlimited footage to your PC or mobile device.
The power cord is approximately 10 ft long (although I didn't measure it).
You can enable "Voice Notifications" in Google Home, which should notify you of motion/cries, etc. via broadcast. However, I was only able to get these notifications to work on a Google Home Mini, not other devices.
I paid more for a 0.5 TB SD card https://www.amazon.com/dp/B09R9B9XCJ , which was unnecessary in hindsight.
Overall, I've been very happy with my purchase so far... YMMV.
The front door is set to motion detect as it covers the road, parked cars and porch. The back door covers the patio and alley mainly. They're both protected by the rain and snow, unless it's sideways. The one set to motion detect needs reset every so often and if I wanted, I could do that every few days because of home position creep occurs every few days by a tad bit.
I also have 1 stationary cam model of the same brand. They all do fine recording to SD cards and stay connected to WiFi pretty well.
They've helped detect endearing family moments on the porch and critters making noises with our trash cans. Found out how the bird bath got broken, why my FedEx package 📦 was rolling in the ground (he fell out of the back of the box truck 🤕) and my sister telling her son she loves him before sending him off to the military and my brother quizzing his teenage son 5:30 in morning hunter safety and readiness actions with the muzzleloader.
Worth every penny these things are. The app works pretty well and is integrated with their other products, like lights. Have them connected with Alexa. Paid I think the same as this during Amazon lightning deals.
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The front door is set to motion detect as it covers the road, parked cars and porch. The back door covers the patio and alley mainly. They're both protected by the rain and snow, unless it's sideways. The one set to motion detect needs reset every so often and if I wanted, I could do that every few days because of home position creep occurs every few days by a tad bit.
I also have 1 stationary cam model of the same brand. They all do fine recording to SD cards and stay connected to WiFi pretty well.
They've helped detect endearing family moments on the porch and critters making noises with our trash cans. Found out how the bird bath got broken, why my FedEx package 📦 was rolling in the ground (he fell out of the back of the box truck 🤕) and my sister telling her son she loves him before sending him off to the military and my brother quizzing his teenage son 5:30 in morning hunter safety and readiness actions with the muzzleloader.
Worth every penny these things are. The app works pretty well and is integrated with their other products, like lights. Have them connected with Alexa. Paid I think the same as this during Amazon lightning deals.
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