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Tapo 2K Dual Lens Pan/Tilt Security Camera w/ Solar Panel & 24/7 Continuous Capture Recording on sale for $129.99 - $30 w/ code
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Product Details:- THE DUAL-LENS SURVEILLANCE ADVANTAGE: Eliminate blind spots and never miss a moment. Dual lenses work in sync for simultaneous wide coverage and zoomed-in, AI-driven tracking. Solar-powered with 10,000mAh backup for reliable security, rain or shine.
- DUAL 2K LENSES FOR WIDE COVERAGE AND PRECISE ZOOM: Features a fixed 2K ultra-wide 165° lens and a 2K pan/tilt telephoto lens for sharp, zoomed-in detail. Independent lens control ensures precise monitoring. 2.4 GHz or 5 GHz Wi-Fi required.
- PANORAMIC COVERAGE OF TWO AREAS AT ONCE: A fixed wide-angle lens keeps one area in view, while the pan/tilt lens offers a 360° horizontal view of another. The camera's field of view is greater than the mechanical pan/tilt range.
- DETECT PEOPLE, VEHICLES, & PETS WITHOUT A SUBSCRIPTION: The Tapo C645D KIT accurately identifies people, vehicles, and pets, minimizing false alerts and unnecessary notifications.
- SYNCHRONIZED SMART TRACKING: When enabled on the Tapo App, the pan/tilt lens automatically tracks motion detected by the fixed camera, delivering comprehensive surveillance so you never miss a moment.
- ONE-TAP SMART FOCUS: Tap anywhere on the live wide-angle view and the pan/tilt camera will instantly zoom and center the camera on that point. See critical details clearly for more accurate monitoring.
- ONE SETUP IS ALL IT TAKES: Just 1 hour of sunlight powers the camera for a full day. The 10,000 mAh rechargeable backup battery lasts up to 4 months per charge, ensuring reliable operation even during extended cloudy periods.
Community Reviews
This Tapo dual-lens pan and tilt camera stands out for sharp 2K video, strong motion detection, and solar-powered 24/7 capture. The app supports local storage, live view, and identification features without a subscription, and the night video is described as brighter and clearer than older rivals. The main caveats are that it still needs internet and a micro-SD card, and rich notifications or clip downloads outside home WiFi may require cloud access. The two cameras also do not coordinate the way some expect, so it works best as a self-contained security camera.
Common Questions (4)
Some battery and solar Tapo cameras are motion-activated only, but the C660 and this model are described as allowing 24/7 recording. One report says the battery can still stay full even with aggressive 24/7 recording and solar charging.
Yes, this model is described as supporting 24/7 recording on solar. A firmware update also reportedly improved the stability of the 24/7 capture feature, and the app contains the most detailed setup guidance after the camera is synced.
You do not need a subscription for cloud storage, local storage, or live view, but you do need a microSD card for local recording. Rich notifications with thumbnails require a cloud subscription, and the cameras do not work without an internet connection.
No, the stationary camera does not trigger the moving camera to widen the field of view. The moving lens only pans and zooms after it detects motion itself, which can be a limitation if you want the two cameras to coordinate automatically.
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All my TAPO cameras work great over wifi. Zero issues, even on mesh network.
Solar seems to keep up with even the most aggressive recordings....
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In the end, I am going back to eufy for 2 reasons: 1) Tapo didn't allow downloading video clips when not on your home WiFi, and 2) Tapo only provides rich notifications (I.e., with thumbnails) with a cloud subscription - which I try to avoid. I got tired of having to open the app every time my cameras detected any motion.
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