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Sep 23, 2024 1:57 PM

2-Pack TP-Link Tapo C210 2K Pan & Tilt Wi-Fi Security Camera w/ Night Vision

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Amazon has 2-Pack TP-Link Tapo C210 2K Pan & Tilt Wi-Fi Security Camera (Tapo C210P2) on sale for $34.99. Shipping is free w/ Prime or on $35+ orders.

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  • 2304 x 1296 resolution at 15 fps
  • IR LED for Night Vision to 30'
  • 3.83mm Fixed Lens
  • 360° Panning, 114° Tilting
  • 2.4 GHz Wi-Fi Connectivity
  • Two-Way Audio
  • Sound & Light Alarm
  • Supports microSD Cards (supports up to 256GB card, sold separately)
  • Tapo App for iOS & Android
  • Use with Amazon Alexa & Google Assistant

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    • Our research indicates that this deal is $7 less (17% savings) than the next best available price from a reputable merchant with prices starting from $41.99 at the time of this posting.
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Amazon has 2-Pack TP-Link Tapo C210 2K Pan & Tilt Wi-Fi Security Camera (Tapo C210P2) on sale for $34.99. Shipping is free w/ Prime or on $35+ orders.

Thanks to Deal Hunter phoinix for finding this deal.

Available Colors:Product Details:
  • 2304 x 1296 resolution at 15 fps
  • IR LED for Night Vision to 30'
  • 3.83mm Fixed Lens
  • 360° Panning, 114° Tilting
  • 2.4 GHz Wi-Fi Connectivity
  • Two-Way Audio
  • Sound & Light Alarm
  • Supports microSD Cards (supports up to 256GB card, sold separately)
  • Tapo App for iOS & Android
  • Use with Amazon Alexa & Google Assistant

Editor's Notes

Written by citan359 | Staff
  • About this deal:
    • Our research indicates that this deal is $7 less (17% savings) than the next best available price from a reputable merchant with prices starting from $41.99 at the time of this posting.
    • This price matches the previous Front Page deal.
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Sep 26, 2024 1:04 PM
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solargeek84Sep 26, 2024 1:04 PM
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Can these record to a local NAS instead of just SD card or their subscription? Could this SD card be accessed via phone to review recorded footage?
Sep 26, 2024 1:07 PM
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XamindarSep 26, 2024 1:07 PM
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15fps? What kind of slideshow crap is this?
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Sep 26, 2024 1:42 PM
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yoNWASep 26, 2024 1:42 PM
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Quote from blackstarinc View quoted comment :
replaced all of my Arlo pro 2 system\cameras with a combination of these wired tapos as well as a couple of the wireless. Great upgrade and appreciate the sd card option on all for local storage.
Do you have to pay for a monthly subscription for these?
Sep 26, 2024 2:03 PM
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mihanichSep 26, 2024 2:03 PM
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Quote from wjherman View quoted comment :
Anyone know how long the power cord length is? Not seeing anything on the product page
It is pretty long, 8-9 ft. I'm not home right now so I can't measure exactly.

An important note on the cable is that this camera doesn't use a USB port for charging, like many other cameras do. It uses a wall adapter with a barrel jack that plugs into the camera.

Here is a picture for reference.
https://www.speed.ph/wp-content/u.../tapo2.jpg
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Sep 26, 2024 2:12 PM
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mihanichSep 26, 2024 2:12 PM
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Quote from solargeek84 View quoted comment :
Can these record to a local NAS instead of just SD card or their subscription? Could this SD card be accessed via phone to review recorded footage?
Yes, these cameras support RSTP and ONVIF for recording to NAS. I haven't set mine up to record to a nas, so I have no personal experience to share. Here is a link with some more info.
https://www.tapo.com/us/faq/34/

Yes, if you use the original firmware and app, footage from the SD card is accessible on a smart phone. The app also highlights events that you are tracking (e.g. motion) on the video timeline.
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Sep 26, 2024 2:12 PM
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bklyn_goldieSep 26, 2024 2:12 PM
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Quote from ShairKhan View quoted comment :
Kasa 2K QHD (KC410S) vs this one... anyone has any experience with both?

Thanks in advance
Kasa is the phased out brand and Tapo is replacing it. Tapo did not 'take over the company' as someone mentioned. Stick with Tapo.
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Sep 26, 2024 2:14 PM
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bklyn_goldieSep 26, 2024 2:14 PM
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Quote from AvalonXIII View quoted comment :
I have these and they are garbage, the vertical motion stops working after 2 months and they don't support motion tracking like the Wyze ones do. Replaced all mine with Wyze and very satisfied.
They absolutely support motion tracking, and there are many reviews comparing wyze to Tapo, with Tapo overall beating out Wyze (dont even need a subscription with Tapo to get the features Wyze charges for), the only negative some have about Tapo is it seems to have weaker connection than Wyze if you have a weak signal.

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Sep 26, 2024 2:17 PM
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mihanichSep 26, 2024 2:17 PM
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Quote from yoNWA View quoted comment :
Do you have to pay for a monthly subscription for these?
Not if you don't need to record to the cloud. If you are content recording to an SD card (not included) in the camera, no subscription is needed. Motion detection, person detection and baby crying detection are included for free.
Sep 26, 2024 2:31 PM
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sgreasbySep 26, 2024 2:31 PM
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Quote from mrbear View quoted comment :
I have some Kasa ones. Check to see if for Tapo you need subscription for some of the features to work. I got Kasa ones since I did not need subscription for the features I wanted.
I have the C211, no subscription needed for any features. The subscription gets you cloud storage but you can use and SD card for for local storage instead. You can still access videos on the SD card using the app.
Sep 26, 2024 2:32 PM
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squandererSep 26, 2024 2:32 PM
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how long does the siren sound? can you configure the duration of the siren?
Sep 26, 2024 2:41 PM
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jith_hagoSep 26, 2024 2:41 PM
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I can't speak for the Tapo C210, but I recently purchased the Tapo C211 for use as a baby monitor, which may be the black version of the latest hardware. If so, I've found that there's a lot of misleading information in this thread.

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.
Last edited by BoopSnoot September 26, 2024 at 01:02 PM.
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Sep 26, 2024 3:35 PM
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hikemhighSep 26, 2024 3:35 PM
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Can you stream to your own server over wifi without a subscription?
Sep 26, 2024 3:43 PM
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IbuprofaneSep 26, 2024 3:43 PM
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Quote from jith_hago View quoted comment :
  • 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.
TBH, I wouldn't trust any cloud-based camera as a baby monitor. The wireless video baby monitors out there don't connect to WiFi for privacy reasons and to reduce delay.
Last edited by Ibuprofane September 26, 2024 at 08:45 AM.
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Sep 26, 2024 4:24 PM
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JorgeJ9663Sep 26, 2024 4:24 PM
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Quote from AvalonXIII View quoted comment :
I have these and they are garbage, the vertical motion stops working after 2 months and they don't support motion tracking like the Wyze ones do. Replaced all mine with Wyze and very satisfied.
Which wyze cameras do you use? I just need something for my driveway

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Sep 26, 2024 4:31 PM
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BraveApparel9198Sep 26, 2024 4:31 PM
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Quote from hikemhigh View quoted comment :
Can you stream to your own server over wifi without a subscription?
Yes. I think you need SD card for local storage though.
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