EUR30,93
TP-Link Tapo C210 V2.2
2304 x 1296 Pixels
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323 reviews
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Pro
- Very easy to use
- Easy to operate
- Very good picture quality
- Perfect sound
- Very large viewing angle 360°C
Contra
- Installation OK on the 3rd attempt
Stability issues with a local NVR
I have no opinion about the TP-Link "cloud" product: after the initial setup I've connected the camera to a local NVR (ZoneMinder) as an RTSP source.
It works pretty well, I can't complain about the features or picture quality, but the camera can lock up after a few days of RTSP streaming. It sends some corrupted frames and then becomes unresponsive to all protocols and its own app. The only way to revive it is to power-cycle, but because it's not a PoE device it's impossible to do this remotely without additional hardware.
PTZ via ONVIF doesn't work (at least with ZoneMinder), but rebooting does, so it's possible to periodically reboot the camera as a preventive measure, but I would never fully trust this setup.
The camera packs a lot of features for a very attractive price, but stability problems are a deal-breaker for a non-PoE device. Look elsewhere if you want to bring your own NVR.Pro
- general price/performance
- automatic IR illumination and filter
- standard protocols: RTSP, (partial) ONVIF
- seems to work with blocked internet access
Contra
- can lock up hard
- PTZ control via ONVIF doesn't work
- IR diodes are visible to the naked eye
Works with Home Assistant
Works very well with Home Assistant and Frigate including motion tracking and 2way audio. A little fiddling with the first installation but it works and this with internet blocking for the camera.
Tapo Control App in HACS store.Pro
- 2way Audio
- PTZ control
- RTSP
- Many values and data in HA
Contra
- Tapo app for initial commissioning
As a pet camera
I find it great for watching my dog when he is home alone. Since he gets confused and doesn't settle down when I move the camera or use the talk function, I can't say much about it, except that both seem to work well (at least he was very confused when I used it once).
Pro
- Large shooting angle
- Good picture
- Easy commissioning
Perfect
I have already installed one or two network cameras in the past. It has never been so quick, not even 5 minutes, and even with a rather weak WLAN. I've wasted far more time with other camera models. Now the thing just has to prove itself over time and work. Then it's perfect. I ordered three more right away.
Pro
- Simple and quick installation (approx. 4 min.)
- Really great price/performance ratio
- Two-way audio (although not exactly stunning in quality)
- Motion detection
- Alarm function
- Private mode (one hopes it is also private...)
- Razor-sharp images for the price
- Good night vision
- Many functions also available without a cloud subscription
- Voice call function
- Well and clearly designed smartphone app (Tapo)
Contra
- None for me (that the cloud is not free is logical)
Why did I wait?!?
Have had a similar Foscam camera for last ~8 years…
It has, a comparatively clunky web based interface, no app for easy connection &c.
I had downloaded the Tapo app as soon as I ordered the camera, so was ready and within a minute or two of unboxing.
Would love a bit of weatherproofing so I could be more confident to put on a sheltered windowsill to record outside,
Otherwise, amazing camera for the price.
Pro
- Resolution
- Interface
- Interactivity
- Local storage
Contra
- Indoor only
6 out of 323 reviews
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