Customer Ratings & Reviews
- Model:
- TC85(4-Pack)
- SKU:
- 6547531
Rating by feature
- Value
Rating 4.4 out of 5 stars
- Quality
Rating 4.4 out of 5 stars
- Ease of Use
Rating 4.5 out of 5 stars
Customers are saying
Customers are positive about the Tapo Wire-Free Indoor/Outdoor Cameras, highlighting the good video quality, amazing battery life, and ease of use. The magnetic base and versatile mounting options are also well-received. However, some customers have reported issues with connectivity and app performance.
This summary was generated by AI based on customer reviews.
- Pros mentioned:Battery life
Perfect home surveillance and security
||Posted .This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Work perfectly, exactly what I was looking for. Easy installation and batteries last a long time.
I would recommend this to a friend - Pros mentioned:Video quality
Solar cameras
||Posted . Owned for 2 months when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.These cameras are super nice and easy to install or move around inside or outside the home. The magnets are super strong and the video quality is perfect
I would recommend this to a friend - Pros mentioned:Video quality
Good
||Posted . Owned for 1 year when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Great for the price. But trying to zoom in on things it’s not clear enough
I would recommend this to a friend - Pros mentioned:Ease of use, Video quality
Easy to set up
||Posted . Owned for 2 months when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Easy to set up. Clear view on the camera and good noise quality.
I would recommend this to a friend Buy best buy
||Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Very helpful workers, I go for buying ink and also help with my computer. Excellent customer service. Thank you all
I would recommend this to a friend- Cons mentioned:Connectivity
Do not recommend
||Posted . Owned for 2 months when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.I bought these based on reviews and the PC Magazine recommendation of Camera of the Year. Big mistake. They constantly struggle to remain connected to our network all hours of the day and night. We have a mesh WiFi system with more than adequate speeds and connectivity at each camera location. I have tried all the network settings and tips I’ve found online but nothing helps. We have one camera that’s pointing to a spot in our yard where we leave food for wildlife. More times than not, the food will be eaten and we will have no recordings of it happening. Super frustrating and I wish I had bought something else. Once our year of TapoCare is up I will be purchasing different cameras to replace these. I honestly cannot think of a more disappointing purchase in my entire life.
No, I would not recommend this to a friendBrand response from TPLinkSupport
Posted .Hello Michael
I recommend contacting our support team. They can help identify any potential causes for these concerns and help find potential solutions. Support is free and available 24 hours a day. Email or call [email protected] 866-225-8139 and an agent will be happy to help.
Best Regards
TP-Link System Support
- Pros mentioned:Battery life, Magnetic base
TC85 all bricked during set up. Worthless
||Posted . Owned for less than 1 week when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Bought 2 3packs of TC85's on sale $179.00 for 3. Upon setupthey all bricked themselves by doing the automatic firmware update and Tapo only suggest returning them to store. this is a known issue for tapo and while mine are new some people are outta warranty and having the same thing happen. Massive failure for tapo. Will go with another brand if they can rip off people with no regard for their custumers.
No, I would not recommend this to a friend - Pros mentioned:Ease of use, Video quality
Need subscription to make them useful
||Posted . Owned for 3 months when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Pros: Camera setup was relatively easy. Picture is good. Cons: They will notify you when motion is detected. However they will not send you a screenshot in the notification unless you subscribe to the service. You have to pay more money for each camer you set up. If someone walks by and a camera detects the motion, it will send you a notification. When you click the notification, it takes you to the live camera feed. By then the person is already gone. Useless garbage.
No, I would not recommend this to a friendBrand response from TPLinkSupport
Posted .Hello Sara,
Yes Rich Notifications with snapshots are a feature of TapoCare. However, if you are using local storage then when you click on a notification you just need to click on Playback and Download to see the detected event.
Best Regards
TP-Link Systems Support
- Pros mentioned:Video quality
decent but....
||Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.good quality, but the charger plug is not same as most and it calls for 5.5 hours of charging for EACH camera before using, but only gives one chord, so that's at least 22 hours of charging for the 4 cameras... really? Frustrated waiting on the 1st camera as I type this review. So much for getting it up and running quickly. But, from previous camera setup, I know TYhe app is good and easy to use.
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from TPLinkSupport
Posted .Hi Mike,
Thank you for your review. We're happy to hear you enjoy the ease of use of our Tapo app. We hear your concerns regarding the charge time for each camera; however, once charged and configured, they are designed to operate for some time before recharging.
If you would prefer a more maintenance-free approach to powering the cameras, we also offer Tapo solar panels that are designed to maintain the power and charge capacity of the cameras: https://www.bestbuy.com/site/tp-link-tapo-mountable-solar-panel-for-tapo-home-security-cameras-white/6562035.p?skuId=6562035
There is also the TC85 Kit, which includes 3 cameras and solar panels, for your convenience: https://www.bestbuy.com/site/tp-link-tapo-outdoor-battery-powered-wireless-2k-security-camera-with-solar-panels-3-pack-no-monthly-fees-white/6581710.p?skuId=6581710
Our support team is always happy to help answer any questions you may have about our products. Please feel free to reach out using any of the resources included with the product, or from our official website, and we'll gladly have a Support Agent follow up with you directly.
Thank you,
TP-Link Support
i see you reading this...
||Posted . Owned for 2 weeks when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.awesome connection just hook up to WIFI after you charge them and BOOM records to the cloud or SD card WIFI free ,. I mean i got a few that work flawlessly 50 yards away they got they own brains no need for the highest settings , turn off lights or on can use for communication to door bell etc. or you can put in your wife's car and,,, yea i don't recommend that but you could.
I would recommend this to a friend- Pros mentioned:Battery life
Love my cameras
||Posted . Owned for 3 months when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.These cameras are great. My dogs bark and I don't have to leave my house. Just a quick look at my cameras. How easy is that. No electrical connection needed. I love them and have recommended to my family and friends.
I would recommend this to a friend - Pros mentioned:Battery life
very happy with Tapo.
||Posted . Owned for 2 weeks when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.I'm trying to get away from subscription to other like ring etc, these are great couse it has local storage and incredible long battery life, Probably in 5 years i will change the system do to technology so as long as it lasts 5 some years i'm good.
I would recommend this to a friend - Pros mentioned:Video quality
Great security cameras for a decent price
||Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.We wanted cameras for our home that would cover our house and detached garage that was wireless with no subscription required. This trio fit the bill and delivers good video.
I would recommend this to a friend - Pros mentioned:Ease of use
Had to play with settings
||Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Easy to install and set up. Still trying to get the sensitivity setting right. So far though these have worked great
I would recommend this to a friend - Pros mentioned:Battery life
Work very well
||Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Work great. After 4 weeks of use I still have 85% battery left during coldest part of the year. Can adjust sensitivity and duration of recording which is great.
I would recommend this to a friend - Pros mentioned:Ease of use
Tapo Wire-Free Camera
||Posted .This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.The cameras were easy to set up. They work great. I would recommend them.
I would recommend this to a friend Afforfable, accessible, and easy to mount camera
||Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Perfect product for the house. No need to drill for mounting or pass on the wire!! I absolute love the product!!.
I would recommend this to a friendSecurity cameras
||Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Works great and lasts a while I would definitely buy again
I would recommend this to a friend- Pros mentioned:Video quality
They are the best cameras
||Posted . Owned for 3 months when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.They are the best cameras, the video and the images look great, one of my best purchases, you can record, and through the mirrors everything looks very clear.
I would recommend this to a friend - Pros mentioned:Video quality
Best Buy ever
||Posted . Owned for 4 months when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Great quality I totally love it n I get all notifications
I would recommend this to a friend
