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Costco Members: 4-Pk TP-Link Tapo TC85 2K Security Camera

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$140

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Costco Wholesale has for their Members: 4-Pack TP-Link Tapo TC85 2K Wire-free Smart Security Camera (Without Solar Panel) on sale for $99.99. Shipping is free.

Costco Wholesale also has for their Members: 4-Pack TP-Link Tapo TC85 2K Wire-free Smart Security Camera (With Solar Panel) on sale for $139.99. Shipping is free.

Note: Select your choice of either the With Solar Panel or Without Solar Panel option on the product page.

Thanks to Community Member ext1rpate for finding this deal.

Features:
  • 2k High-definition Resolution Viewable via Tapo on Smart Phone
  • Color Night Vision with Free AI Person and Motion Detection
  • Optional Solar Panels to Keep Batteries Charged
  • Secure Local SD Card Storage with No Monthly Fee, or Paid Cloud Storage
  • Smart Phone Alerts, 2-way Audio, and Spotlight

Editor's Notes

Written by johnny_miller | Staff
  • This offer for the non-solar version matches a Frontpage Deal from June.
  • Rated 4.3 out of 5 stars based on 89 Costco customer reviews.
  • Please see the original post for additional details & give the forum comments a read for helpful discussion.
  • If you're not a Costco member there is a current deal on memberships.

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Costco Wholesale has for their Members: 4-Pack TP-Link Tapo TC85 2K Wire-free Smart Security Camera (Without Solar Panel) on sale for $99.99. Shipping is free.

Costco Wholesale also has for their Members: 4-Pack TP-Link Tapo TC85 2K Wire-free Smart Security Camera (With Solar Panel) on sale for $139.99. Shipping is free.

Note: Select your choice of either the With Solar Panel or Without Solar Panel option on the product page.

Thanks to Community Member ext1rpate for finding this deal.

Features:
  • 2k High-definition Resolution Viewable via Tapo on Smart Phone
  • Color Night Vision with Free AI Person and Motion Detection
  • Optional Solar Panels to Keep Batteries Charged
  • Secure Local SD Card Storage with No Monthly Fee, or Paid Cloud Storage
  • Smart Phone Alerts, 2-way Audio, and Spotlight

Editor's Notes

Written by johnny_miller | Staff
  • This offer for the non-solar version matches a Frontpage Deal from June.
  • Rated 4.3 out of 5 stars based on 89 Costco customer reviews.
  • Please see the original post for additional details & give the forum comments a read for helpful discussion.
  • If you're not a Costco member there is a current deal on memberships.

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Yesterday 7:31 PM
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lebnan60Yesterday 7:31 PM
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Just bought the 2k solar one from Amazon for $65 on prime day. Very tempted to get the 4 pk and return Amazon, this is about half the price.

Any one have experience with the wire free? Mostly, how long does the camera go between charges? For $40 I don't mind getting the solar option but the wire free look so clean!
Yesterday 7:48 PM
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JJWalkerYesterday 7:48 PM
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Quote from lebnan60 View quoted comment :
Just bought the 2k solar one from Amazon for $65 on prime day. Very tempted to get the 4 pk and return Amazon, this is about half the price. Any one have experience with the wire free? Mostly, how long does the camera go between charges? For $40 I don't mind getting the solar option but the wire free look so clean!
It really depends on how often it is triggered. My more active cameras need a recharge every few months or so. Much longer than the Arlo cameras they replaced!
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Yesterday 7:53 PM
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Yesterday 7:53 PM
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Quote from lebnan60 View quoted comment :
Just bought the 2k solar one from Amazon for $65 on prime day. Very tempted to get the 4 pk and return Amazon, this is about half the price.

Any one have experience with the wire free? Mostly, how long does the camera go between charges? For $40 I don't mind getting the solar option but the wire free look so clean!
Yeah, the Prime Day deal for the 2-pack on the non-solar panel magnetic cameras was $115. This is deal is 15 bucks cheaper for 2 more cameras. I didn't even need that many but the price is great.

The time between charges on these really depends on how active they are, but they can last several months between charges. Personally that's long enough for me to not bother with the solar panels (I like that they are more inconspicuous/compact as well). Also the mounting solution with the magnets is much better IMO, especially if the cameras are not in a difficult to get to location.

I'd say if the cameras are going to be in a hard spot to reach, maybe the solar panels are the way to go for you.
Last edited by ext1rpate October 9, 2026 at 12:57 PM.
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Yesterday 7:54 PM
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Zsloan28Yesterday 7:54 PM
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Will also add that we have the wireless and are quite happy with it. Does take some tinkering with detection (which impacts battery life), but we VASTLY prefer it to the previous Wyze garbage. We usually get 3-6 months out of a charge and live in a cold, northern climate.
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Yesterday 7:56 PM
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Yesterday 7:56 PM
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Quote from Zsloan28 View quoted comment :
Will also add that we have the wireless and are quite happy with it. Does take some tinkering with detection (which impacts battery life), but we VASTLY prefer it to the previous Wyze garbage. We usually get 3-6 months out of a charge and live in a cold, northern climate.
I've got some Blink ones I am going to be replacing. They are terrible, slow, and require a hub for local recording.
Yesterday 8:00 PM
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t3hn4t3Yesterday 8:00 PM
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Quote from lebnan60 View quoted comment :
Just bought the 2k solar one from Amazon for $65 on prime day. Very tempted to get the 4 pk and return Amazon, this is about half the price.

Any one have experience with the wire free? Mostly, how long does the camera go between charges? For $40 I don't mind getting the solar option but the wire free look so clean!
Nice part about Amazon is they'll actually deliver...Costco has delayed every single order I've placed with them for the last month.

I am doing the same - returning the Amazon ones and getting from Costco.

I have two wire free items from Tapo - they're both doorbells. Back door sees very little use so it's still on its first charge (3 months ago). Front door I've charged once in 3 months but it needs it again. My dog sets it off a lot. Everything else I have is plugged in or solar - those all work great.
Yesterday 8:34 PM
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far3320Yesterday 8:34 PM
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I paid $139 in June for the solar versions. No complaints for outdoor sure. Use hardwired, dedicated NVR cameras for continuous recording/ surveillance.

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Yesterday 9:09 PM
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bugabugaYesterday 9:09 PM
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Nice deal. I wonder if Costco also gets deals for the little hub. I don't want to buy a separate card for each camera but still have an old laptop hard drive somewhere for storage
Yesterday 9:37 PM
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asdf916Yesterday 9:37 PM
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Am I crazy for not wanting a magnetic base? Makes it too easy to just jump up and snatch the camera.
Today 4:20 AM
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IndigoWinter2667Today 4:20 AM
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Quote from asdf916 View quoted comment :
Am I crazy for not wanting a magnetic base? Makes it too easy to just jump up and snatch the camera.
Most any camera placed in arms reach is easily disabled or stolen regardless of mount. I have my hardwired one mounted 12' up my power pole.
Today 9:59 AM
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heidou007Today 9:59 AM
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These don't come with a hub, right? If I don't want to subscribe to cloud storage, would each camera need its own microSD card?

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