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May 18, 2026 12:24 PM

2-Pk Tapo HybridCam 360 2K 30 fps Pan/Tilt Wired Wi-Fi Outdoor Security Camera

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Amazon has 2-Pack Tapo HybridCam 360 2K 30 fps Pan/Tilt Wired Wi-Fi Security Camera (Indoor/Outdoor) on sale for $49.98. Shipping is free.

Available colors:Thanks to Community Member pennysave and Deal Hunter phoinix [discuss] for contributing to this deal.

About this product (C216/C217):
  • 2K 3MP indoor/outdoor security camera system
  • 360° pan and 152° tilt motion tracking
  • AI detection for people, motion, and baby crying
  • Night vision with IR or color spotlight modes
  • Local microSD storage up to 512GB or optional cloud

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    • This offer matches our front page deal from March 2026 which earned over 20 thumbs up.
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Amazon has 2-Pack Tapo HybridCam 360 2K 30 fps Pan/Tilt Wired Wi-Fi Security Camera (Indoor/Outdoor) on sale for $49.98. Shipping is free.

Available colors:Thanks to Community Member pennysave and Deal Hunter phoinix [discuss] for contributing to this deal.

About this product (C216/C217):
  • 2K 3MP indoor/outdoor security camera system
  • 360° pan and 152° tilt motion tracking
  • AI detection for people, motion, and baby crying
  • Night vision with IR or color spotlight modes
  • Local microSD storage up to 512GB or optional cloud

Editor's Notes

Written by jimmytx | Staff
  • About this Store:
  • Additional Information:
    • This offer matches our front page deal from March 2026 which earned over 20 thumbs up.
    • Please see the original post for additional details and/or view the Wiki and forum comments for further helpful discussion if available.

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Written by pennysave

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This Tapo HybridCam 360 2K set stands out as a corded outdoor camera option with strong pan and tilt coverage, quick app connection, and solid performance in rain, humidity, and Texas heat. The cameras are reported to work well indoors too, and the H500 hub or an SD card can avoid monthly cloud costs. The main tradeoffs are that this model has no internal battery or solar power, so it needs USB C power, and cloud storage adds a yearly or monthly fee. The app also shows some ads, and the starlight sensor spec does not appear to have a usable mode.

  • The wired outdoor setup has handled heavy rain, humidity, and heat while maintaining good Wi‑Fi range.

    VioletHealth8715mac4lyfe

  • The camera can keep recording even if the USB power supply fails, based on outdoor puddle exposure.

    mac4lyfe

  • Using an SD card can avoid cloud subscription needs while keeping the app connection quick.

    ozMP3

  • The Tapo app experience can show minimal ads while camera viewing can have zero ads.

    mac4lyfe

  • The camera lacks an internal battery, so it can be dead at night or when sunlight is unavailable.

    VioletHealth8715meangreenhunter

  • The specs claim starlight sensors, but there is reportedly no usable mode to take advantage of them.

    poohbie

  • Cloud storage subscriptions can involve ongoing charges, including $34.99 per year or $3.49 per month.

    NateN8140

  • Subscription prompts can be aggressive enough to require escalation to PayPal to resolve.

    tektek

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May 18, 2026 9:05 PM
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poohbieMay 18, 2026 9:05 PM
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These claim to have starlight sensors in the specs online, but no mode to actually utilize it.
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May 20, 2026 7:09 PM
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far3320May 20, 2026 7:09 PM
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I have these. They seem fine indoors. Haven;t mounted them outdoors yet. But this is a very standard price.
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May 24, 2026 4:57 AM
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BrettL5675May 24, 2026 4:57 AM
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Quote from poohbie View quoted comment :
These claim to have starlight sensors in the specs online, but no mode to actually utilize it.
You just disable night mode
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May 24, 2026 8:50 PM
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bachaksdMay 24, 2026 8:50 PM
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Installed outdoor .. so far so good
May 25, 2026 3:01 AM
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chance3349May 25, 2026 3:01 AM
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Quote from bachaksd View quoted comment :
Installed outdoor .. so far so good
Does it run on solar too? Don't wanna run wire
May 27, 2026 12:05 AM
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VioletHealth8715May 27, 2026 12:05 AM
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I've had two of these for two months now. Mounted outside where they get a lot of rain, humidity and heat. Good wifi distance. I'm very happy with these, much better than my reolink stuff and a much lower price.
May 27, 2026 12:06 AM
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VioletHealth8715May 27, 2026 12:06 AM
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Quote from chance3349 View quoted comment :
Does it run on solar too? Don't wanna run wire
It will during the day but it does not have an internal battery so at night or when the sun is not out it'll be dead.

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May 27, 2026 1:02 AM
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SharpGiraffe925May 27, 2026 1:02 AM
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Might grab one set
May 27, 2026 1:54 AM
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Ride_The_SkyMay 27, 2026 1:54 AM
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Whats the subscription cost?
May 27, 2026 2:04 AM
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NateN8140May 27, 2026 2:04 AM
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Quote from chance3349 View quoted comment :
Does it run on solar too? Don't wanna run wire
It is powered via USB-c to USB-A cable. TP link has solar powered models that have a built in battery but it is over $100
May 27, 2026 2:09 AM
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NateN8140May 27, 2026 2:09 AM
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Quote from Ride_The_Sky View quoted comment :
Whats the subscription cost?
Free if you don't need cloud storage. Otherwise its 34.99 a year or 3.49 a month first 30 days is free.
May 27, 2026 2:33 AM
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Joined Nov 2014
kijijimailsMay 27, 2026 2:33 AM
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has anyone used these as baby monitors ?
May 27, 2026 2:58 AM
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tomboxMay 27, 2026 2:58 AM
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Quote from kijijimails View quoted comment :
has anyone used these as baby monitors ?
I've been using their older model , I think it was called c120, for a baby monitor. It still works great today!
May 27, 2026 2:59 AM
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meangreenhunterMay 27, 2026 2:59 AM
180 Comments
This is about the average price for this camera. Only time you might find it lower is when Tapo runs a special on their website, and it will only be by 5-10 dollars less.

I have these mounted outside. They work well. They are corded. Dont think you can run these off solar because there is no battery to charge

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May 27, 2026 3:55 AM
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mcbrewskyMay 27, 2026 3:55 AM
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Their app has 10% off through 5/28 with code USA10, but I couldn't find a way to get free shipping. But, if you collect/use rewards in the Tapo app, then maybe it's worth it.

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