TP-Link - Tapo Pan-Tilt Indoor 2K Wi-Fi Security Plug-In Camera with Privacy Control and Smart Motion Tracking - No Monthly Fees - White
Model: Tapo TC73
SKU: 6559023
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Customers express satisfaction with the Tapo Pan-Tilt Indoor 2K Wi-Fi Security Camera, highlighting its excellent 2K video quality and ease of use with the Tapo app. The camera's color night vision, motion tracking, and simple setup are also well-received. Furthermore, users appreciate the local storage option and the pan and tilt capability, providing a wide field of view.
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Very helpful because I can monitor my kids everytime I’m not around. Very clear video, clear audio and value is great. I would love to purchase another one. I highly recommend this product.
Posted by Greta
Love my TAPO, works seamlessly with Apple home to automate streaming mode and save the videos. Moves with the object in motion too! Pretty cool. Set up was a little challenge
Posted by RyanP
This TP Link camera is a convenient way to add audio video recording capability to any area of the home that is close to an electric outlet. The 2K (2560 x 1440) video quality is detailed and clear. But what makes the camera stand out is the motorized pan and tilt feature. Thus capability greatly expands the range of the 98 degree field of view. Setup was relatively straightforward. Just download the App, create an account, and pair the camera to the App. This process took about 15 minutes. The SD card is inserted into the camera and is somewhat hidden from view. To access the SD card socket, the camera needs to be rotated all the way up which brings the SD card slot into view. The camera records on a loop by deleting older videos when the SD card capacity is reached. The two-way audio and video communication capability works well. Just make sure you have a strong Wi-Fi signal since HD video streams require a fast upload speed. Video quality is excellent at 2K. The camera resolution can be set to 2K or 720P. An auto setting allows the camera to decide 720P or 2K. 720P recordings are less detailed, but still look sufficiently good. 720P recordings take up less room and thus allow for more videos to be saved. The night vision capability also works well. This camera is indoor rated but could theoretically be plugged in outdoors, in a backyard patio for example, as long as it is not left outdoors for too long or during inclement weather. One of the reasons I chose this camera is because it does not require a subscription to use and recordings are stored locally on a SD card. While traveling I was able to access the live video stream and playback past recording. However I was not able to download to my device because the App blocks downloads unless the download device is on the same Wi-Fi network as the camera. I imagine this is a security feature. This camera can be wall mounted with the included mounting base. I did not wall mount it because I want to be able to move it around the house. Since it is not battery operated, it needs to be near an electric outlet which could complicate wall mounting. One feature that I really appreciate is the physical privacy shield that blocks the camera lens. The privacy shield can be activated using the App or by pressing the button that can be activated by disarming the camera A subscription is not required to use this camera, but is necessary to access full cloud services. I may add a subscription in the future but for now the robust local recording features are meeting my needs.
Posted by Kotor