expiredphoinix | Staff posted Mar 24, 2026 07:01 AM
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expiredphoinix | Staff posted Mar 24, 2026 07:01 AM
TP-Link Tapo SolarCam C402 Outdoor FHD Battery Camera w/ Solar Panel Base Kit
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We have quite a few Tapo cameras (rural/agricultural setting). They run from the early acquired C402 to the newest C660 (most solar powered, some 2k are 110V). Very happy. Had to install WiFi extenders (Deco Outdoor) to get signal from some farther out 4k cameras, but with the microSD cards installed and access to the feed from anywhere w/out subscription fees, we're happy. Had some interesting captures over time...
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I pretty much only go into the app to download specific things off the camera. They autoloop and record over themselves when the sd card becomes full unless you manually tell it to keep a video clip using the app
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I also bought the more expensive PTZ one because it has timelapse recording and the zoom and autotracking is pretty good.
https://www.amazon.com/Tapo-Outdo...0FQ1ZGF
Its 2X the price but the auto tracking and zoom I think makes it worthwhile.
I prefer these cams over Eufy because Eufy doesnt have pet detection, so it'll miss animals unless you turn off all filters and than it'll keep triggering on leaves and branches. I think Tapo is the best if you don't want a subscription, and for subscription route Wyze is best.
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The table in the ad mentions its missing this:
24/7 Continuous Capture
But other more expensive models have it.
reliable enough as a solar camera, but detect range (PIR wakeup) is sort of limited, might not reliably cover the entire backyard
FOV 111°(Horizontal), 56°(Vertical) is okay, could be wider, need to be mindful of positioning for the PIR sensor to wake up the camera
battery stays charged 100% in low traffic area, this absolutely will not do 24/7 recording
Tapo support is a pita to deal with, be ready to spend hours of troubleshooting / documentation before they would process a RMA
Having said that, the Eufy solar cam is 2k and are often on sale for $50. The advantage Eufy has is linking to the Homebase which allows you to store the videos somewhere else. With local camera storage, my fear is all the bad guy has to do is steal the camera, and they get the footage.
Still, this is a good camera. I have Eufy and Tapco. No subscriptions. No pain in the ass battery changes. Wayyyy better than Blink.
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