Amazon Resale via Amazon has (Used Like New)
TP-Link Tapo 2K QHD Outdoor Pan/Tilt Wi-Fi Security Camera for $37.70 - $13.20 (
35% discount at checkout) =
$24.50.
Shipping is free.
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Features:- Starlight Full-Color Night Vision (up to 98 ft): Ensures your safety by providing a clear visual distance of up to 98 ft even in total darkness.
- 360° Visual Coverage & 2K QHD Full HD Live View: Provides 360° horizontal & 130° vertical range to cover every corner. Reveals clear and sharp images with more details.
- Person/Pet/Vehicle Detection and Motion Tracking: Smart AI identifies a person while tracking motion with high-speed rotation, notifying users as needed.
- Physical Privacy Mode: Maintains your privacy with the lens physically blocked by the housing.
- Two-Way Audio w/ Customizable Sound and Light Alarm: With high-quality microphone and speakers, activate 2-way audio, push-to-talk, anytime via the Tapo app. Additionally, record your customized audio as an alarm to extend your usages.
- Flexible Storage Choices: Save recorded videos to an installed microSD card(up to 512 GB, purchased separately), or use Tapo Care cloud storage service.
- Output Voltage: 9 V
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Tapo 2K Outdoor Pan/Tilt Wi-Fi Security Camera Review - C520WS
https://youtu.be/kgRjJhrjGOQ?si=-RynIVUa_16xrelx
UPDATE
Unit I received appears to be either an open box or return. Items inside were handled, but:
- Nothing missing, all parts in original packing
- Cosmetics good, no scratches, scuffs or marks
- No smudges on anything, lens perfectly clean
- Everything worked with the app, no obvious defects
It was puzzling to find unit is the older hardware version, 1.6, rather than the newer 2.6. If it had been in service for a year then failed, no way would it be in a tidy box as received. Suggests a reman substitution, not simply "Used," per the listing.Anyways, functionally equal to new AFAICT and good price so happy for now.
1) it requires an AC power source somewhere close by. Not many (including myself) have AC outlets under their eves or easy access to run power to all of those eves.
2) It uses a 9v ac adapter (needing the AC outlet close by.
3) No POE even though it can be connected directly to your network via patch cable.
4) wifi is only 2.4 ghz. I run a mesh network and i have had problems connectng older 2.4 ghz items to my old Orbi network. My new TP mesh seems to be a little more friendly, but I haven't had to connect a new 2.4 ghz item to it yet.
I was going to jump on these, but the AC issue is a big one. I have a few of the newer 2k and 4k exterior cameras that are charged by a usb adapter or by the solar panel and they have a built in battery that does last a very long time in low trigger areas. They work well and I have been sticking with these units that use an onboard SD card for storage so I am not locked into some sort of service contract to view my videos.
1) it requires an AC power source somewhere close by. Not many (including myself) have AC outlets under their eves or easy access to run power to all of those eves.
2) It uses a 9v ac adapter (needing the AC outlet close by.
3) No POE even though it can be connected directly to your network via patch cable.
4) wifi is only 2.4 ghz. I run a mesh network and i have had problems connectng older 2.4 ghz items to my old Orbi network. My new TP mesh seems to be a little more friendly, but I haven't had to connect a new 2.4 ghz item to it yet.
I was going to jump on these, but the AC issue is a big one. I have a few of the newer 2k and 4k exterior cameras that are charged by a usb adapter or by the solar panel and they have a built in battery that does last a very long time in low trigger areas. They work well and I have been sticking with these units that use an onboard SD card for storage so I am not locked into some sort of service contract to view my videos.
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1) it requires an AC power source somewhere close by. Not many (including myself) have AC outlets under their eves or easy access to run power to all of those eves.
2) It uses a 9v ac adapter (needing the AC outlet close by.
3) No POE even though it can be connected directly to your network via patch cable.
4) wifi is only 2.4 ghz. I run a mesh network and i have had problems connectng older 2.4 ghz items to my old Orbi network. My new TP mesh seems to be a little more friendly, but I haven't had to connect a new 2.4 ghz item to it yet.
I was going to jump on these, but the AC issue is a big one. I have a few of the newer 2k and 4k exterior cameras that are charged by a usb adapter or by the solar panel and they have a built in battery that does last a very long time in low trigger areas. They work well and I have been sticking with these units that use an onboard SD card for storage so I am not locked into some sort of service contract to view my videos.
https://a.co/d/eP3yiB3
1) it requires an AC power source somewhere close by. Not many (including myself) have AC outlets under their eves or easy access to run power to all of those eves.
2) It uses a 9v ac adapter (needing the AC outlet close by.
3) No POE even though it can be connected directly to your network via patch cable.
4) wifi is only 2.4 ghz. I run a mesh network and i have had problems connectng older 2.4 ghz items to my old Orbi network. My new TP mesh seems to be a little more friendly, but I haven't had to connect a new 2.4 ghz item to it yet.
I was going to jump on these, but the AC issue is a big one. I have a few of the newer 2k and 4k exterior cameras that are charged by a usb adapter or by the solar panel and they have a built in battery that does last a very long time in low trigger areas. They work well and I have been sticking with these units that use an onboard SD card for storage so I am not locked into some sort of service contract to view my videos.
But it is 2.4ghz so that's like 2,400,000,000 Hz's for connectin'
curious to try these after moving away from Geeni
If i am setting up on 2.4GHZ should i make sure my phone is always on my 2.4ghz wifi instead of 5.0.... does it make controlling it any easier?
Wonder if you could use something like this to get power to it if you use ethernet?
https://a.co/d/eP3yiB3
But it is 2.4ghz so that's like 2,400,000,000 Hz's for connectin'
Per your question. Doesn't matter as much of your network on 2.4ghz isn't saturated and you're not running a 24/7 rtsp or continuous record over to a hub.If you decide to do continuous or something cloud base, there probably should be some consideration.
1) it requires an AC power source somewhere close by. Not many (including myself) have AC outlets under their eves or easy access to run power to all of those eves.
2) It uses a 9v ac adapter (needing the AC outlet close by.
3) No POE even though it can be connected directly to your network via patch cable.
4) wifi is only 2.4 ghz. I run a mesh network and i have had problems connectng older 2.4 ghz items to my old Orbi network. My new TP mesh seems to be a little more friendly, but I haven't had to connect a new 2.4 ghz item to it yet.
I was going to jump on these, but the AC issue is a big one. I have a few of the newer 2k and 4k exterior cameras that are charged by a usb adapter or by the solar panel and they have a built in battery that does last a very long time in low trigger areas. They work well and I have been sticking with these units that use an onboard SD card for storage so I am not locked into some sort of service contract to view my videos.
Total cost was maybe $20 not including wire (used old speaker wire I had laying around). Bought random cheap crap from amazon to do the converting/wiring but would be happy to link to stuff if people were buying this and needed some help on the wiring
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