TP-Link Tapo C225 4MP 2K QHD 1440p Pan/Tilt WiFi Security Smart Camera, Indoor CCTV, Smart AI, Starlight Sensor,Night Vision Compatible with Alexa&Google Home, No Hub Required, SD Storage

A feature rich camera.There are a lot of pros for this camera:1. Great Price and is loaded with features2. Camera quality is very good with 4mp semsor offering 2k resolution3. Works as an excellent baby monitor for noise and movement detection allowing you to demarkate the detection area in app qlong with the sensitivity selection. The notification is prompt to baby cry or movement.4. Easy to setup and use. The app UI is also very easy to navigate.5. The charger cable length is sufficiently long more than 10 ftThe cons are as follows:1. Works only on 2.4ghz wifi frequency2. The app gives an offline error - has happened twice now in 1 week use3. The view ange could have been a little wide

Reviewing this product after 3+ years of use. My first purchase was in June 2020 for ₹2,499, repeat in June 2021 for ₹2,199. Price is at par with other worthy competitors. A couple of my contacts using other brands appreciated that I have TP-Link. Consider it a great bargain if you find better price.(Update: Summer 2024, both cameras working fine 👍🏼)Here are some Great Features, along with my take:💫 Super Easy Setup (just had to mention WiFi credentials in the tapo app)💫 Sufficiently Long Adaptor Cable (though I did have to further extend it), Very neat and compact Wall/Ceiling Mount with Camera being Detachable💫 Great Quality Pic/Vids, same as rated (though it can be decreased in the tapo viewer app for streaming efficiency, keeping the recording resolution high)💫 Flawless Motion Detection (though I had to disable it due to too many alerts). SD storage can be saved tremendously if enabled only during motion detection (though I am more comfortable with unconditional recording)💫 Uninterrupted Recording in the SD Card, whether your WiFi goes down resulting in no-view in your viewing device💫 Good Night Vision💫 Auto-Reboot (optional) functionality provided, probably to stabilize the camera's server, in user defined 15-minute window💫 Firmware updates provided by TP-Link whenever available💫 Tapo app is very smooth and well thought of with Pan/Tilt controls, mic/speaker control, two-finger zooming, multi camera/room support, pause recording (privacy mode), manual reboot, SD formatting, easy recording time-range defining by week days, disabling the camera green-LED - just to name the primary features✅ To complete the review, and to be fair, some prominent shortcomings must be mentioned - in a hope that TP-Link eventually provides us firmware/app updates, whenever possible. These are such observations:🥀 No app interaction for 5-minutes results in switching OFF of the view with this message, as shown in the attached pic. It is a major problem for people working in, say, kitchen-sink, and every 5-minutes, one has to wash and dry the hands to press CONTINUE🥀 Tap to Refresh message, as shown in the attached pic. comes up each time the WiFi's internet is disabled for, may be, 30-seconds or more (just a guess). Again a problem for a person having hands occupied and having eyes on the display🥀 No FireTV Support Yet. Now that FireTV is picking up a good portion of the market share, but searching for tapo app in the FireTV apps results in a 3rd party app. Why would anybody provide private Camera credentials to such an app?🥀 Streaming on Monitor is Unreliable. Meaning, if you would like to have camera view on your PC/Mac/Linux monitor, you can provide a URL (with Camera credentials) to any Streaming-Video viewer (example VLC). But after 30-60 minutes or so, I have experienced that the view goes blank/distorted, and link needs to be re-established🥀 Audio Listening Quality is Pathetic, not taking about subject's whispering, even normal talks are very difficult to make out. It could be cost factor, as sensitive microphones do exist, but those must be expensiveFor the above reasons, 1-star needs to be withheld, and this product rightly deserves 4-big stars ⭐⭐⭐⭐

Just Did installation myself. Easily done with roof bracket to install on the roof (you will need drilling machine) or easy to keep in a corner somewhere also. You need wifi with 2.4 GHz band to connect this camera. Do not purchase if you do not have a stable Wi-Fi connection. The pan and tilt works, night vision is functional, audio can be heard, even the talk function works, alarm function is working, motion detection and person detection is working, installed 64 G SD card for local recordings which can be accessed via the app. Did two tests - disconnected wifi in this case live view or local recordings is not available, once wifi is restored camera connected automatically and local recordings are available even when wifi is off. 2nd disconnected the power from camera in this case live view or local recordings are not available, once power restored it automatically connected and can view the live view, not possible to get any recordings while the camera is power off. So if someone physically turns off the power all functionality is gone. Video quality is better than expected - overall very happy with the product. Now ordered 3 more pieces. It requires technical know how to use the product, if you are not good with modern gadgets you will probably have hard time in installing/using fully by yourself.

Fantastic product with mind blowing night visionMotion sensor and two way communications are really goodQuality of product is very good

I recently purchased the TP-Link Tapo C520WS 5MP 3K QHD Pan/Tilt Outdoor Security Wi-Fi Camera. The build quality is robust, and the 360° rotation feature works seamlessly, allowing comprehensive coverage of the area. The camera's functionality, including motion tracking and two-way audio, is commendable.However, despite its higher 5MP resolution, the image quality doesn't quite match up to the TP-Link Tapo C320WS 4MP 2K QHD camera. The C320WS delivers sharper and more vibrant images, especially in low-light conditions, likely due to its starlight sensor technology.Pros:Sturdy Build: Durable construction suitable for outdoor use.Pan/Tilt Functionality: Smooth 360° rotation provides extensive coverage.Feature-Rich: Includes motion tracking, two-way audio, and customizable alerts.Cons:Image Quality: Despite higher resolution, the video clarity is not as sharp as the C320WS, particularly in low-light scenarios.In summary, the Tapo C520WS offers excellent features and build quality, but if superior image clarity is a priority, especially in low-light conditions, the C320WS might be a better choice.

Tapo T200 offers clear video quality, smooth pan/tilt, and easy setup via the app. It’s reliable for home use. The only drawback is the two-way audio, which could be clearer. Overall, a solid choice for the price with minor improvements needed.