The photo you see is from the Tapo app, taken at night, during a fairly heavy snowstorm in Quebec Canada ey! The camera is setup in the bedroom, so picture is seen through a window, not bad ey! I also own an Ezviz indoor camera(CN6060 I believe) setup through a window also, but the light on the camera reflects in the window so I can't see anything at night.
Tapo says night vision extends to 30 ft, but as you can see, houses on the other side of the street are at least 75 feet away and you can still see them, although I am sure streetlights help a lot. Night detection is 30 feet, maybe more. I set up the camera to detect persons only, and it works fine as long as persons step on my property. It does detect some persons on the street, if they walk on my side of the street.
Audio is decent too, have not really used it, but did hear my wife that was standing at least 15 feet away from the camera. She made me turn audio off, camera is in the bedroom after all! :- I
Setup is very easy, done in 10-15 minutes on both iPad and iPhone. This thing is so light, I taped it to the top of the window, upside down, adjusted the angle, reversed the picture in the app and I was done.
You can view the camera feed on a computer through VLC media player (VideoLan, it's free to download). You need to setup a separate, free Tapo account account for this, I have read somewhere in the Tapo help that you can do everything with one account, but it did not work for me. Doc should be made clearer about this. After 3 days, the feed does not show on VLC anymore (still works fine on iPhone and iPad), but I will reboot eventually and it will probably work again. I need to input username and password in VLC everytime I want to see the feed, maybe I will dive into the VLC help and automate this.
I have bought a micro SD card (128Gb max for this model) and will install it soon. Doc says that if you put in a card, the feed to external device (VLC in this case) will not work. I hope this is not the case, will see.
Best part is that no membership is required. You get a 30-day free trial, but external feed will not work with membership or free trial, so I cancelled it before trying it out, so I can`t comment on membership.
There is a 2K and maybe even 4K model of this camera, but since I own over 20 smart devices, my Wifi is not as fast as it used to be, Full HD is enough for now.
This is a great camera, even more so if you're new to smart devices. I will probably buy a few more soon, especially if it stays or goes on sale again. ''Alexa, show me camera two''!
Update Jan 23rd: Viewing the camera stream through VLC Media player stopped working after 2-3 days, VLC cannot connect to the camera. I setup Agent DVR free software instead and it works OK, but the picture is a bit grainy, but it does record detected persons automatically.
Update Jan 28 2024: I have seen a review that says you have to pay the subscription fee for motion detection to work, this is not true. Motion detection (I set it to person detection only) works fine, I get a notification on my phone (see photo in french cause my iPhone is set to french) when a person is detected.
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This Item  TP-Link Tapo Smart Home Security WiFi Camera, 2.4GHz Wi-Fi Connection Required, 1080p (Full HD), Up to 30 ft Night Vision, Up to 128 GB microSD Card Slot, Works w/Alexa and Google (Tapo C100) |  |  |  |  |  | |
| Price | -23% $26.99 List: $34.99 | $26.59 | $99.99 | -20% $39.99 List: $49.99 | $39.99 | $68.98 |
| Delivery | — | — | Get it by Thursday, May 9 | Get it by Thursday, May 9 | Get it by Thursday, May 9 | Get it by Thursday, May 9 |
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| Sold by | Amazon.ca | Heayzokia | Amazon.ca | Amazon.ca | Amazon.ca | Amazon.ca |
| power source | Corded Electric | — | Corded Electric | Corded Electric | Corded Electric | Corded Electric |
| video resolution | 1080p | 1080p | 1080p | 1296p | 1080p | 1440p |
| wireless tech | Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi | Bluetooth, Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi |
| night vision range | 30 feet | — | — | 98 feet | — | 98 feet |
| mounting type | — | — | Wall Mount | Wall Mount | Wall Mount | Wall Mount |
| alert type | Motion Only | Motion Only | Audio and Motion | Audio and Motion | Audio and Motion | Audio and Motion |
| number of channels | 1 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 4 | 1 |
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A global phenomenon, the Tapo brand has quickly gained popularity with its customers for its intuitive features and TP-Link’s heritage of quality products at a value. With one goal, to provide smart solutions for traditional CE products, Tapo continues to innovate adding the “Smart” in smart home. With cameras, lighting, to sensors, the Tapo brand continues to build on its breadth of products for a complete smart home ecosystem.
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Motion Detection and NotificationsGet notifications when your camera detects motion and trigger a siren to deter unwanted guests. |
Advanced Night VisionKeep your family safe with advanced night vision to see in low light conditions up to 30 ft. |
Alarm SystemNot only will the camera send notifications to you when motion is detected, it’ll also trigger lights and sounds as an alarm. |
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1080P High Definition VideoCapture every detail in crystal-clear 1080p HD video, 24/7. |
Live Two-Way AudioTwo-way audio lets you scare off intruders, talk to your furry friends and ensure your kids are safe. |
Share Every Memorable MomentSend interesting or amusing recorded footage with just a few taps. |
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Privacy ModeExperience peace of mind with privacy mode, which prevents your camera from recording. |
Secure Local StorageYour recordings are stored locally on a Micro SD card to cut down on expenses like monthly fees for cloud storage. A microSD card stores up to 128 GB, equal to 384 hours (16 days) of footage. (Micro SD cards are not included) |
Easy SetupSet up your camera in minutes with the friendly Tapo app. 1. Download the Tapo app. 2. Turn on your camera and plug it in. 3. Follow the in-app guide. |
A Tap Leads to What Matters MostThe free Tapo Camera app lets you quickly and easily access everything you need to keep your home safe and secure in just a few taps. |
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| Price | $26.99 | $29.99 | $56.99 | $39.99 | $68.98 | $79.99 |
| Indoor/Outdoor | Indoor | Indoor | Indoor | Outdoor | Outdoor | Outdoor |
| Resolution | 1080p Full HD | 1080p Full HD | 4 MP (2560 × 1440) | 3 MP (2304 × 1296) | 4 MP (2560 × 1440) | 1080p Full HD |
| Night Vision | 850 nm IR LED up to 30 ft | 850 nm IR LED up to 30 ft | 850 nm IR LED up to 30 ft | 850 nm IR LED up to 98 ft (30m) | 850 nm IR LED up to 98 ft (30m) | 850 nm IR LED up to 98 ft (30m) |
| 2-way audio | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| Motion Detection | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| Built-in Siren | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ||
| Waterproof | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | |||
| Starlight Sensor | ✓ | ✓ | ||||
| Compatible Devices | Alexa/Google Assistant & more | Alexa/Google Assistant & more | Alexa/Google Assistant & more | Alexa/Google Assistant & more | Alexa/Google Assistant & more | Alexa/Google Assistant & more |
| Wi-Fi Frequency | 2.4 GHz Wi-Fi | 2.4 GHz Wi-Fi | 2.4 GHz Wi-Fi | 2.4 GHz Wi-Fi | 2.4 GHz Wi-Fi | 2.4 GHz Wi-Fi |
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Great camera, no membership required
The photo you see is from the Tapo app, taken at night, during a fairly heavy snowstorm in Quebec Canada ey! The camera is setup in the bedroom, so picture is seen through a window, not bad ey! I also own an Ezviz indoor camera(CN6060 I believe) setup through a window also, but the light on the camera reflects in the window so I can't see anything at night.Tapo says night vision extends to 30 ft, but as you can see, houses on the other side of the street are at least 75 feet away and you can still see them, although I am sure streetlights help a lot. Night detection is 30 feet, maybe more. I set up the camera to detect persons only, and it works fine as long as persons step on my property. It does detect some persons on the street, if they walk on my side of the street.Audio is decent too, have not really used it, but did hear my wife that was standing at least 15 feet away from the camera. She made me turn audio off, camera is in the bedroom after all! :- ISetup is very easy, done in 10-15 minutes on both iPad and iPhone. This thing is so light, I taped it to the top of the window, upside down, adjusted the angle, reversed the picture in the app and I was done.You can view the camera feed on a computer through VLC media player (VideoLan, it's free to download). You need to setup a separate, free Tapo account account for this, I have read somewhere in the Tapo help that you can do everything with one account, but it did not work for me. Doc should be made clearer about this. After 3 days, the feed does not show on VLC anymore (still works fine on iPhone and iPad), but I will reboot eventually and it will probably work again. I need to input username and password in VLC everytime I want to see the feed, maybe I will dive into the VLC help and automate this.I have bought a micro SD card (128Gb max for this model) and will install it soon. Doc says that if you put in a card, the feed to external device (VLC in this case) will not work. I hope this is not the case, will see.Best part is that no membership is required. You get a 30-day free trial, but external feed will not work with membership or free trial, so I cancelled it before trying it out, so I can`t comment on membership.There is a 2K and maybe even 4K model of this camera, but since I own over 20 smart devices, my Wifi is not as fast as it used to be, Full HD is enough for now.This is a great camera, even more so if you're new to smart devices. I will probably buy a few more soon, especially if it stays or goes on sale again. ''Alexa, show me camera two''!Update Jan 23rd: Viewing the camera stream through VLC Media player stopped working after 2-3 days, VLC cannot connect to the camera. I setup Agent DVR free software instead and it works OK, but the picture is a bit grainy, but it does record detected persons automatically.Update Jan 28 2024: I have seen a review that says you have to pay the subscription fee for motion detection to work, this is not true. Motion detection (I set it to person detection only) works fine, I get a notification on my phone (see photo in french cause my iPhone is set to french) when a person is detected.
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Reviewed in Canada on January 10, 2024
Configuration: 1080p Full HDStyle: Indoor Security WiFi CameraVerified Purchase
The photo you see is from the Tapo app, taken at night, during a fairly heavy snowstorm in Quebec Canada ey! The camera is setup in the bedroom, so picture is seen through a window, not bad ey! I also own an Ezviz indoor camera(CN6060 I believe) setup through a window also, but the light on the camera reflects in the window so I can't see anything at night.
Tapo says night vision extends to 30 ft, but as you can see, houses on the other side of the street are at least 75 feet away and you can still see them, although I am sure streetlights help a lot. Night detection is 30 feet, maybe more. I set up the camera to detect persons only, and it works fine as long as persons step on my property. It does detect some persons on the street, if they walk on my side of the street.
Audio is decent too, have not really used it, but did hear my wife that was standing at least 15 feet away from the camera. She made me turn audio off, camera is in the bedroom after all! :- I
Setup is very easy, done in 10-15 minutes on both iPad and iPhone. This thing is so light, I taped it to the top of the window, upside down, adjusted the angle, reversed the picture in the app and I was done.
You can view the camera feed on a computer through VLC media player (VideoLan, it's free to download). You need to setup a separate, free Tapo account account for this, I have read somewhere in the Tapo help that you can do everything with one account, but it did not work for me. Doc should be made clearer about this. After 3 days, the feed does not show on VLC anymore (still works fine on iPhone and iPad), but I will reboot eventually and it will probably work again. I need to input username and password in VLC everytime I want to see the feed, maybe I will dive into the VLC help and automate this.
I have bought a micro SD card (128Gb max for this model) and will install it soon. Doc says that if you put in a card, the feed to external device (VLC in this case) will not work. I hope this is not the case, will see.
Best part is that no membership is required. You get a 30-day free trial, but external feed will not work with membership or free trial, so I cancelled it before trying it out, so I can`t comment on membership.
There is a 2K and maybe even 4K model of this camera, but since I own over 20 smart devices, my Wifi is not as fast as it used to be, Full HD is enough for now.
This is a great camera, even more so if you're new to smart devices. I will probably buy a few more soon, especially if it stays or goes on sale again. ''Alexa, show me camera two''!
Update Jan 23rd: Viewing the camera stream through VLC Media player stopped working after 2-3 days, VLC cannot connect to the camera. I setup Agent DVR free software instead and it works OK, but the picture is a bit grainy, but it does record detected persons automatically.
Update Jan 28 2024: I have seen a review that says you have to pay the subscription fee for motion detection to work, this is not true. Motion detection (I set it to person detection only) works fine, I get a notification on my phone (see photo in french cause my iPhone is set to french) when a person is detected.
Tapo says night vision extends to 30 ft, but as you can see, houses on the other side of the street are at least 75 feet away and you can still see them, although I am sure streetlights help a lot. Night detection is 30 feet, maybe more. I set up the camera to detect persons only, and it works fine as long as persons step on my property. It does detect some persons on the street, if they walk on my side of the street.
Audio is decent too, have not really used it, but did hear my wife that was standing at least 15 feet away from the camera. She made me turn audio off, camera is in the bedroom after all! :- I
Setup is very easy, done in 10-15 minutes on both iPad and iPhone. This thing is so light, I taped it to the top of the window, upside down, adjusted the angle, reversed the picture in the app and I was done.
You can view the camera feed on a computer through VLC media player (VideoLan, it's free to download). You need to setup a separate, free Tapo account account for this, I have read somewhere in the Tapo help that you can do everything with one account, but it did not work for me. Doc should be made clearer about this. After 3 days, the feed does not show on VLC anymore (still works fine on iPhone and iPad), but I will reboot eventually and it will probably work again. I need to input username and password in VLC everytime I want to see the feed, maybe I will dive into the VLC help and automate this.
I have bought a micro SD card (128Gb max for this model) and will install it soon. Doc says that if you put in a card, the feed to external device (VLC in this case) will not work. I hope this is not the case, will see.
Best part is that no membership is required. You get a 30-day free trial, but external feed will not work with membership or free trial, so I cancelled it before trying it out, so I can`t comment on membership.
There is a 2K and maybe even 4K model of this camera, but since I own over 20 smart devices, my Wifi is not as fast as it used to be, Full HD is enough for now.
This is a great camera, even more so if you're new to smart devices. I will probably buy a few more soon, especially if it stays or goes on sale again. ''Alexa, show me camera two''!
Update Jan 23rd: Viewing the camera stream through VLC Media player stopped working after 2-3 days, VLC cannot connect to the camera. I setup Agent DVR free software instead and it works OK, but the picture is a bit grainy, but it does record detected persons automatically.
Update Jan 28 2024: I have seen a review that says you have to pay the subscription fee for motion detection to work, this is not true. Motion detection (I set it to person detection only) works fine, I get a notification on my phone (see photo in french cause my iPhone is set to french) when a person is detected.
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Reviewed in Canada on May 8, 2023
Configuration: 1080p Full HDStyle: Indoor Security WiFi CameraVerified Purchase
This Tapo C100 unit arrives in perfectly new condition and works great in general.
The hardware is good for use with convenience. The base mounting ball swivel allows for 360° rotation. The power cable is long enough (around 3 meters) for versatile setup plans across one's room. The microphone... well it just works. Beware the C100 unit only supports 2.4G WiFi so make sure your AP or router enables that.
Software support in Tapo app is pretty robust. Some features are behind paywall, though Tapo does offer everone a free month trial and promise not to automatically charge you by the end. Nonetheless, the app could still use more polishing in customization and recording management. The camera supports local backup with micro SD card. However, apart from simply viewing, the Tapo app does not support deletion or download of any specific video recording from SD card at this time; instead, one must take out their card to manage their recordings on a PC or whatnot. This could have been a software feature.
The C100 camera and Tapo app also natively support password-protected RTSP streaming over TCP/UDP for use with your NVR; check Tapo support website for setup guide in FAQ section. I absolutely appreciate this feature since some other camera manufactures go to great lengths to discourage you from using camera features outside their walled garden proprietary apps.
All above, Tapo C100 is a worthy product for anyone looking for a functional camera bang for your buck.
The hardware is good for use with convenience. The base mounting ball swivel allows for 360° rotation. The power cable is long enough (around 3 meters) for versatile setup plans across one's room. The microphone... well it just works. Beware the C100 unit only supports 2.4G WiFi so make sure your AP or router enables that.
Software support in Tapo app is pretty robust. Some features are behind paywall, though Tapo does offer everone a free month trial and promise not to automatically charge you by the end. Nonetheless, the app could still use more polishing in customization and recording management. The camera supports local backup with micro SD card. However, apart from simply viewing, the Tapo app does not support deletion or download of any specific video recording from SD card at this time; instead, one must take out their card to manage their recordings on a PC or whatnot. This could have been a software feature.
The C100 camera and Tapo app also natively support password-protected RTSP streaming over TCP/UDP for use with your NVR; check Tapo support website for setup guide in FAQ section. I absolutely appreciate this feature since some other camera manufactures go to great lengths to discourage you from using camera features outside their walled garden proprietary apps.
All above, Tapo C100 is a worthy product for anyone looking for a functional camera bang for your buck.
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Reviewed in Canada on September 28, 2021
Configuration: 1080p Full HDStyle: Indoor Security WiFi CameraVerified Purchase
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