I have been looking for a security camera for pointing outside my house mainly for monitoring if anyone coming to the house (for delivery etc), any vehicle going to my drive way or park outside my house, and any pets (or racoon) wondering outside my house especially at night. The C120 is exactly what I am looking for.
I've been using the tapo C120 for just one month and very happy with this product and the tech support. It got all the features I've looking for among different brands and models, picture quality is quite good day and night, live and recorded video very smooth, small foot print to be mounted on the window frame, flexible camera arm for pointing at the exact angle easily, very considerate magetic base plate and double side tape for simple installation without the need for drilling nor screwing.
It has about 5 sec pre-recording when the motion is detected so you won't miss anything right at the beginning of the moment the motion detected, multiple detect zone which so flexible that not confined to just rectangular shape like to older model, detection of person, vehicle and pets work just great, night vision is very clear without the need of infra red or spot light (especially useful when I put the camera behind the window pointing outside the house), quite happy with the motion detection response which is very fast (both day and night time).
More important, technical support is very good, I found the recorded video is jerky a couple of times at the beginning of the video, contacted tech support with sample video sent to them, unexpectedly, they responsed the next day and even got a firmware update for me within a week and the problem seems resolved now, of course I will monitor the issue for the next couple of weeks to make sure it is really fixed (which I think it is), also tech support (Ian Xu) responses very fast with good follow up which is another star added.
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Razor-Sharp Images with Vivid Colors, Vivid Details, even at NightCompared with other full-color cameras with floodlights, Tapo C325WB reveals brighter, more natural colors and clearer images with ColorPro night vision and 2688×1520 resolution. |
See Further, See More ColorsCompared with other full-color night vision cameras with spotlights, Tapo C325WB won’t be limited to the range of spotlights or floodlights so you can see further and see more colors without dark corners. |
No Light Reflection/OverexposureEnjoy clearer views and no more lose details without any spotlights or floodlights causing light reflection or overexposure. |
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Wide Field of ViewA wide FOV up to 127° provides a larger detection range covering more space, enabling you to focus on more areas. |
High Dynamic RangeNever miss a detail, even under intense nighttime lighting, with the HDR technology ensuring balanced images without overexposure or underexposure. |
Customizable Detection and AlarmsSet up customized activity zones and record your own audio as alarms to frighten away unwanted visitors. |
Enhanced AI Detection, Less Missed Events, Less False AlarmsTapo C325WB can detect people, animals, and vehicles even during pitch-black night. No spotlights needed also means higher accuracy. All are provided for free. |
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IP66 Weatherproof and External AntennasIP66 Weatherproof offers excellent waterproof and dustproof performance for outdoor scenarios. The external antennas allow for greater flexibility for placement through its strengthened WiFi signals. |
Two-Way AudioCommunicate directly with whoever’s standing outside. |
Wired/Wireless NetworkingConnect the camera to your network through Ethernet or WiFi for more flexible installation. |
Secure Local & Cloud StorageLocal: Enjoy 24/7 continuous recording and playback with a microSD card* (up to 512 GB, equals to 680 hours of 2K QHD footage). Cloud: Receive rich notifications with snapshots, encrypted protection, data backups, and 30-day video clip history with Tapo Care* cloud services. *microSD card purchased separately. Actual storage capacity depends on the size of the microSD card used. Actual storage time also may vary with use. *Tapo Care cloud storage services require a subscription. A free trial for the first month is provided. |
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| Sold by | Amazon.ca | iSanek | Amazon.ca | Amazon.ca | Amazon.ca | AXIUQPS |
| power source | Corded Electric | Corded Electric | Corded Electric | Battery Powered | Battery Powered | Corded Electric |
| video resolution | 2K 4MP QHD | 1080p | 1440p | 2K QHD | 2K | 1080p |
| wireless tech | Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi |
| night vision range | 98 feet | — | 98 feet | 15 meters | — | — |
| mounting type | Wall Mount | Wall Mount | Wall Mount | Wall Mount | Wall Mount | Wall Mount |
| alert type | Audio and Motion | Motion Only | Audio and Motion | Audio and Motion | Motion Only | Audio and Motion |
| number of channels | 4 | 2 | 1 | 4 | 2 | 2 |
| sensor technology | CMOS | CMOS | CMOS | CMOS | CMOS | CMOS |
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I owned 10 Reolink POE cameras and I never plan to buy a wifi security Camera. This TP-link C120 was on sale for $49 so I thought I will give it a try. Compare to the reolink Cameras this one has the best wide field of view. The picture quality is amazing, specially on wifi. The 2 Spot lights are really good at night. I programed the kasa outdoor smart plug to turn on when motion detect in this camera and it is working well. I wish Tp link made this Camera POE. I have a dedicated outdoor wifi access point for this camera and smart plug. I have a SD card installed for remote viewing. I tested it remotely and it works well.
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Reviewed in Canada on June 13, 2024
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Reviewed in Canada on June 4, 2024
After that, it picks up motion well, and sound too when it records. Neither sd card I had seemed formattable, but I am happy to store to cloud, it's cheap enough. Price was very reasonable for quality and simplicity. Images are quite clear, but do distort a tiny bit at outer edges due to wide angle.
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Had to set to day mode, no way to disable IR that reflects like a spotlight in a window
Reviewed in Canada on June 4, 2024
Great camera in day, and once it's set to day-mode at night it works decently. Unless you do, the IR is like a deer-jackiing spotlight in a window which blinds the camera to itself at night. Also turned off the led red indicator light.Reviewed in Canada on June 4, 2024
After that, it picks up motion well, and sound too when it records. Neither sd card I had seemed formattable, but I am happy to store to cloud, it's cheap enough. Price was very reasonable for quality and simplicity. Images are quite clear, but do distort a tiny bit at outer edges due to wide angle.
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Reviewed in Canada on March 26, 2024
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Reviewed in Canada on June 23, 2024
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I owned 10 Reolink POE cameras and I never plan to buy a wifi security Camera. This TP-link C120 was on sale for $49 so I thought I will give it a try. Compare to the reolink Cameras this one has the best wide field of view. The picture quality is amazing, specially on wifi. The 2 Spot lights are really good at night. I programed the kasa outdoor smart plug to turn on when motion detect in this camera and it is working well. I wish Tp link made this Camera POE. I have a dedicated outdoor wifi access point for this camera and smart plug. I have a SD card installed for remote viewing. I tested it remotely and it works well.
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Reviewed in Canada on May 21, 2024
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The pet camera has been a game-changer for us! It provides clear, high-quality video and allows us to check in on our dog anytime, anywhere. The two-way audio feature is excellent, letting us talk to him and soothe him when we're not home. It's easy to set up and use, with a user-friendly app that offers convenient features like motion alerts. This camera gives us peace of mind, knowing we can always keep an eye on our furry friend. Highly recommended for any pet owner!
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Super efectiva
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