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May 1, 2025 8:41 AM

Tapo Solarcam 2k 3 pack $139.99 at Costco

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automatic $40 savings applied. Tapo's own website is selling a 2 pack for $179.99 (on sale)

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https://www.costco.com/.product.1...ue&nf=true

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May 1, 2025 3:59 PM
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itsme13May 1, 2025 3:59 PM
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Is this the same one which is listed for $40 on Amazon
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0D52NZN6Q
Last edited by BoopSnoot May 1, 2025 at 10:29 AM.
May 1, 2025 4:31 PM
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kikonio2May 1, 2025 4:31 PM
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Quote from itsme13 View quoted comment :
Is this the same one which is listed for $40 on Amazon
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0D52NZN6Q

Looks like c402 camera kit (amazon) vs tc82 x3 cameras (costco). So, No?
Not sure what is different yet.
Last edited by BoopSnoot May 1, 2025 at 10:29 AM.
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May 1, 2025 5:39 PM
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TalentedBike762May 1, 2025 5:39 PM
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Quote from itsme13 View quoted comment :
Is this the same one which is listed for $40 on Amazonhttps://www.amazon.com/dp/B0D52NZN6Q
2k vs 1080p
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May 1, 2025 5:39 PM
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BeigeMice902May 1, 2025 5:39 PM
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Quote from itsme13 View quoted comment :
Is this the same one which is listed for $40 on Amazonhttps://www.amazon.com/dp/B0D52NZN6Q
Costco ones are 2k and Amazon one is 1080p, other than that I did not check for any other differences.
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May 1, 2025 6:00 PM
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AppleBoy_91May 1, 2025 6:00 PM
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Any one had these working with a reolink nvr for 24X7 recording ?
May 1, 2025 7:05 PM
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LennyM4178May 1, 2025 7:05 PM
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Wonder if this falls into the 100% satisfaction guarantee
May 1, 2025 7:47 PM
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drl136usMay 1, 2025 7:47 PM
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I couldn't find it in the description; do these require a subscription or proprietary software? Can these be paired with open-source home monitoring software and DIY home hardware solutions?

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May 1, 2025 8:42 PM
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itsme13May 1, 2025 8:42 PM
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Quote from drl136us View quoted comment :
I couldn't find it in the description; do these require a subscription or proprietary software? Can these be paired with open-source home monitoring software and DIY home hardware solutions?
I have other tapo cameras, they do require subscription for cloud recording. But they work perfectly well with microsd card. App will send you alerts, you can use the app to look at recording and alerts.
They also allow old school user id, password connection. I use VLC player to watch the camera we have on the outside.
May 1, 2025 8:45 PM
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itsme13May 1, 2025 8:45 PM
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Quote from AppleBoy_91 View quoted comment :
Any one had these working with a reolink nvr for 24X7 recording ?
If it is like other tapo cameras, It allows you to connect to rstp stream. I use VLC, I guess same stream can be used. You may need software to record.
May 2, 2025 9:49 AM
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armedmetallicaMay 2, 2025 9:49 AM
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I thought I saw a blog post where the author says that the tapo cameras are great for Home Assistant and Frigate combo..
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May 2, 2025 12:20 PM
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sr_dealMay 2, 2025 12:20 PM
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Quote from AppleBoy_91 View quoted comment :
Any one had these working with a reolink nvr for 24X7 recording ?
As of until now none of Tapo battery cameras allow 24x7 recording. They are only woken up by motion and record a certain number of seconds at the most.
May 2, 2025 12:22 PM
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sr_dealMay 2, 2025 12:22 PM
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Quote from armedmetallica View quoted comment :
I thought I saw a blog post where the author says that the tapo cameras are great for Home Assistant and Frigate combo..
I'm pretty sure the author was talking about wired ones.
I was recommending them as well until a few weeks ago but lately they are just not performing well enough.. network latency and disappearing frigate streams are annoying to say the least. But their object detection is almost perfect Smilie
May 2, 2025 12:41 PM
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TalentedBike762May 2, 2025 12:41 PM
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did some research, looks like this is 1080p not really 2k per costco based on the picture of the camera if has 2k should have 2 cameras and 2 led light, i compared from costco and amazon pics
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May 2, 2025 4:09 PM
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DJP_24May 2, 2025 4:09 PM
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The camera's front looks like 1k camera. Checked 1k and 2k camera photos in Tapo website and Costco photo looks like 1k camera.

Also the costco pricing is somewhat matching 1k Camera 3 pack. 2K camera 3 pack price is way more higher with every other sellers including Tapo.
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May 2, 2025 4:11 PM
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armedmetallicaMay 2, 2025 4:11 PM
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Quote from sr_deal View quoted comment :
I'm pretty sure the author was talking about wired ones.
I was recommending them as well until a few weeks ago but lately they are just not performing well enough.. network latency and disappearing frigate streams are annoying to say the least. But their object detection is almost perfect
Thanks - I love the simplicity of wireless, but hate the "it's not there when I most needed it" scenario.

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