I love your videos, very informative and precise, answers all my questions. Makes me a well informed buyer. Much Thanks to you.
@SirRommy
4 ай бұрын
I'm surprised this camera doesn't have a "home" position that it can return to after no detection events for a period of time. I have the C211 and that one DOES have a homing position. Also, the audio pickup test was pretty bad. Maybe it was due to wind? Again, the C211 seems to have a much clearer audio recording ability. Update: I now own this camera and it does indeed have a homing function in which it returns to the home position after a short period of inactivity. Maybe they did a firmware update since this review was released. Again, loving the Tapo line of cameras.
@DyseRLJ
3 ай бұрын
Is the recorded audio still bad, given your ownership experience? Was it just a wind issue in the case of this video?
@SirRommy
3 ай бұрын
@DyseRLJ I think the audio recording is actually fine. In my opinion, the Tapo line has better audio recording than the Wyze line.
@musicalprithwi8833
2 ай бұрын
Can you please tell how you are settling the homing position?? I can't seem to find the option for it
@SirRommy
2 ай бұрын
@musicalprithwi8833 There isn't an on/off setting. Once you set a view, and enable tracking, it will follow the subject until the motion stops then, after a short amount of time, it just returns to the position it was in before following the subject.
@musicalprithwi8833
2 ай бұрын
@@SirRommy oo thanks
@zodiacfml
2 ай бұрын
I was just checking this out and nearly want to overpay for this but horrendous video and audsio quality. thanks a lot!!!
@arcticblazeify
7 ай бұрын
Great review! I have a house in the Philippines I am monitoring here in the US. I am using Tapo- 2 outdoors and 1 indoor camera. So far, I am really satisfied. Best part is No subscription needed. Subscription is optional. I bought all 3 cameras online from the official store of Tapo in Lazada Philippines (it’s like Amazon).
@emmerichleimer3086
7 ай бұрын
Isn't the SD card full at some point or how can you watch recent events? Maybe paid sub needed?
@LifeHackster
7 ай бұрын
@@emmerichleimer3086 It loop records. It will record over old footage.
@arcticblazeify
7 ай бұрын
@@emmerichleimer3086 it will loop. you can easily replay recent videos through the app. no paid subscription needed.
@robertdionne6073
2 ай бұрын
Hello, what capacity of sd card you use and how many days before it erased older videos?
@delosmark18
5 ай бұрын
Hopefully tapo can have an update where you can schedule when to surveilance mode and when to be set at other modes
@IvyMike.
7 ай бұрын
I have the C510W, that is a very good camera, this looks like another I may be interested in.
@PatrickC139
7 ай бұрын
Yeah i like that camera. The 520W it seems is just the starlight version of the 510. (And a resolution bump) I had logged down the 510W was running 2304x1296 . this new one Looks like its 2560x1440.
@MissTlash
6 ай бұрын
Hi, I'm thinking of getting the C510W. Please does the floodlight only come on when motion is detected and how long does it stay on for? And can the floodlight stay on when you put it on yourself from the app without any motion detection? Thank you
@IvyMike.
6 ай бұрын
@@MissTlash Yes, the floodlight comes on when motion is detected in low light situations and stays on for a short while after motion has stopped, also the light can be turned on through the app. Hope this helps.
@MissTlash
6 ай бұрын
@IvyMike. That's great! One more question pls, is the light cool light or warm? Thank you.
@IvyMike.
6 ай бұрын
@@MissTlash No problem at all, I would say it's quite warm but rather bright.
@arnymon9340
2 ай бұрын
Nice review! Think will get pair of those, have NV, not expensive, have Wifi, good video quality and features.
@KonvoyChief
5 ай бұрын
I was hoping to get this for the starlight feature. But looking at your review I might choose a lower model. Thanks for the in depth review!
@markhahn8288
7 ай бұрын
How would you rate the video quality and tracking ability of the Tapo C520WS vs the Eufy E340? The C520WS would be mounted near a standalone Flood Light with motion sensor.
@BryceAbercrombie
2 ай бұрын
Thank you for the detailed testing. Debating Tapo vs. Blink, bought both to compare. Any thoughts from your testing on that matchup?
@KULTCRAZ
6 ай бұрын
Great review, helped me making my decision. Thanks
@pratikkorgaokar4709
3 ай бұрын
which memory card is better for this?
@KULTCRAZ
3 ай бұрын
@@pratikkorgaokar4709 Using a SanDisk 1GB. Depends on your needs I may say.
@georgebush2798
6 күн бұрын
Thanks mate, great review , as of today in Ireland it's €50. I wonder how it will go over the damp Irish winter?
@drshmoo
7 ай бұрын
In future reviews could you cover if camera's included power equipment (cables, mostly) can be routed through an exterior wall into an interior space like a garage to an outlet therein? My old nest IQ cameras came with instructions specifically for this use case, and I have not seen any other camera brands addressing it as directly.
@dushan9392
5 ай бұрын
Great video, well made and very informative.
@ronm6585
7 ай бұрын
Thank you L.H.
@LifeHackster
7 ай бұрын
Very welcome
@naredes
7 ай бұрын
I have tried some Tapo cameras but so far I have returned all of them back to Amazon. Tapo cameras have a weird exterior design. When it comes to performance the night color pro looks good until there is movement in front of the camera, a lot of ghosting. Hopefully soon Tapo will release a software update to allow users to trigger camera siren from the app. Pricing for Tapo subscription isn’t great compared to Wyze and even Nest cameras.
@SirRommy
4 ай бұрын
Weird? I hope that's not the only reason for the return. I have the C211 and it looks like a...panning camera.
@TheAdeybob
3 ай бұрын
would be an excellent cam if not for spotty mic and occasional dodgy live feed. Looking at the forums, the consensus is that Tapo have throttled audio/vid bitrates down to suit their cloud service. Seems Tapo would rather give their customers a deliberately-nobbled product, just to steer customers to using their cloud service. Come on Tapo! Sort it out! It's late june '24 by now and there's still no sight of a firmware fix for this.
@PatrickC139
7 ай бұрын
I reviewed the other version. the 510W. (Non starlight version). Overall it was a pretty solid camera overall but i felt the spotlights on it were a bit too warm tone for me, and I wish it had Pet/vehicle detection. At the time it only had Motion and Person (Not sure if they updated that via software). I agree that their motors seem to be VERY Quiet which is great. I did get on them that the overall motor speed is kinda slow, but it'll move really fast when going to a way point so i wish they gave you speed controls.
@Supafly6420
2 ай бұрын
Thanks for the review.
@hondakorn
7 ай бұрын
Nice camera. The only downside to Tapo camera is that you can’t record to sd and use onvif simultaneously.
@sjurkt
6 ай бұрын
Nice video review. 2k is nice but thats only live or? Save to sd storage is reduced to 720 or is it 2k in tapocare? So picuturequality on stored videos that I think are most interesting in a surveillance point of view is poor? Think it will be hard having good readings of licence plates with 720? Another thing to think of is that only the camera is ip66 not the poweroutletplug itself but it should of course have been too. To use the camera outside safely the poweroutletplug should have been ip66 too, but u actually have to buy and put it inside a ipxx proof box not to shortcut in heavy rain and moisture. I DO Like the line crossing feature but missing LPR licence plate recognition. Have u tested some LPR cameraes too? When will color pro version of cam be available and what's productname of that cam? Would also be nice in review video to see how much of the licenceplatenr it's possible to see in dark and not only in daytime light.
@shadowmich
2 ай бұрын
hahaha At 7 min or so, did u just do the walking down fake stairs thing xD? Thanks btw!
@cheongtuckkean6258
5 ай бұрын
When TP-Link will be releasing Tapo C520WS upgraded version with colorpro feature similar to C325WB?
@cheongtuckkean6258
5 ай бұрын
Newer version with colorpro is it C525WB?
@Tanmayvlogs44
26 күн бұрын
I have recently purchased the same camera. Does the lens get moisture in there during winter? Is the camera fully waterproof kindly? reply
@mikebedford4362
7 ай бұрын
Does this work with HomeKit? Great video, thank you.
@manojkumarp2798
4 ай бұрын
We can set timing for auto rotation.(Change position - Set timing)
@Stabolis
4 ай бұрын
can it still record when i exit the app?
@Olina911
3 ай бұрын
What is the Field of view on the lens itself without camera moving. I want to know how much of the coverage my garden will get when camera is not moving.
@HUTIENLAN
6 ай бұрын
I installed one on my yard. However, the power cable design is simply a short cable without any protections. It could be easily unplugged by anyone and your camera would shut down immediately. Any good suggestions?
@sjurkt
6 ай бұрын
Hi, I totally agree with u. This is a bit stupid solution with this powercableplug. Either u have to have an outlet high on the wall not reachable from ground or u have to an outlet that's r lockable. Where I come from norway u can get some lockable poweroutlet think they have that in other places too. But even then it's a bit vulnerable since u can just drag the cable apart from each other or just cut it over. The powercable itself should have been better designed and thicker corded with a steelwire protection around the be more secure. And the two cables should have some kind of screw connection also to prevent easy unplugged be anyone. What I have done is that I used some gaffatape on the cable joint itself and to secure the whole cable I used a bit stronger waterhose around. But it should have been produced better and smarter from the producer. Also be aware that the power cable plug it's not watersafe allthough they call the cam ip66 proof. But if u place power plug in a moisture rich or rainwater rich area it can shortcircuit so either install that power plug in a dry area or connect it to at least a ip44 proof outlet I think. If u use it outside in garden connected to a extension cord u can use a ip44 proof or better box to connect powerplug so it doesn't shortcircuit.
@Zendukai
7 ай бұрын
G'Day LH ! can you recommend a POE set of security cams that record 24/7 record sound as well, and has great zoomability, I was told hikvision was pretty good but I have been told some of them can get hacked if you connect them to the internet. Oh yeah, we don't what you know who spying through the cams, I know the Australian Gov got rid of a certain... good brand of security cams because you know who was using them to spy.. Also the cams need to be weather resistant. I'd like to be able to zoom out to the road and identify anyone riding a pushbike, the arlo cams, pros and pro2s are crap when zooming in. Cheers LH
@Arctic5fox
2 ай бұрын
I have two cameras from tp-link and I noticed they're not sensitive to the Wi-Fi like Eufy cams. Plus the audio is not clear.
@patrickdubois3712
Ай бұрын
Couple months in with mine, keeps dropping wifi signal, now can't connect. Driving me nuts...unplugged router, camera and my phone..ugg not hooking up again
@sendo427
11 күн бұрын
I suggest doing a IP reservation and it will probably stop your disconnections That's what I do with all my Wi-Fi cameras is I give them a IP address reservation so that way they don't lose connection is easily
@user-zr7kz4vs7c
2 ай бұрын
does it works with NVR (onvif)? thanks
@sgdave-e4p
Ай бұрын
Hey, just saw your video and it was helpful for me and I have one quick question, in this camera can I see live footage from anywhere else like any specific distance, appreciate if you can revert me. Thanks.
@fairfieldcalifornialivin7570
Күн бұрын
What are some 512 gb SD cards that are compatible? (Bought Samsung Evo SDC but wouldn't format)
@LifeHackster
Күн бұрын
Try formatting using your computer and see. I have been using Sandisk, no issues.
@s7aaa7
7 ай бұрын
Night vision is better and day too! But is ghosting:) I have this camera and c320ws
@MooAlrahmo
Ай бұрын
Can i install more than one camera in the same app?
@Jelly-Mack
Ай бұрын
Great camera for price. Question though, the mic in the app seems to keep switching back to on or open mic which is not good for privacy whilst in my home. Any ideas or put me right on this thx in advance.
@woolflower8316
6 ай бұрын
Based on the video section with multiple people, is the camera only going to keep position on the first person it detected? The other person/people at the opposite direction won't be seen at all?
@oscarschmidt571
2 ай бұрын
@woolflower8316 Good question. What if 2 or 3 thieves coming on diff. directions
@jcm9698
Ай бұрын
I understand that the Tapo cameras with network connectors can connect to an NVR, what NVR is best for their cameras?
@LifeHackster
Ай бұрын
Wired Tapo cams have ethernet ports but mostly for wired connection to your network (they are not PoE cams) and not really for NVR. Tapo doesn't make NVR yet for their cameras. They have a hub but mostly for their compatible battery cams.
@raedwa8729
19 күн бұрын
أيهما أفضل هذه الكاميرا أو imou cruiser??
@fubuseriousgear
3 ай бұрын
Why would the pan and tilt function freezes and reboots the camera after a few presses to control the camera pan when at night / night mode. The recording and detection still works fine at night if I don’t try to manually pan control. I wouldn’t expect the wifi signal drop during night time (wifi shows good signal). During day the app control fully functional, no freezing or rebooting. Why would this be?
@TheEditorify
10 күн бұрын
Can you install this with a junction box? I cannot find anything compatible
@RobbiRocks
3 ай бұрын
From the 7 min mark, the audio was so crackly and jumpy before&after ever move. The rest is great, is this set up round the $500 mark?
@BUY_YOUTUB_VIEWS_679
7 ай бұрын
I can see the progress in your videos!
@Maraxion
10 күн бұрын
So does this camera have any auto zoom feature on the object?
@LifeHackster
10 күн бұрын
No it doesn't auto zoom.
@mikael7271
Ай бұрын
Where to hide the thick cable if I mount it indoor for hallway?
@gianlucacentolanza3525
7 ай бұрын
Is it possibile save a continuos recording on the SD card even if the camera is not connected to internet?
@Dani-zg7fr
7 ай бұрын
Yes
@djbradster
7 ай бұрын
Great review! I've got some other Tapo cams and I have a couple questions: Does this (or the C510W) do Alexa motion alerts like other Tapos do. I LOVE this feature and not many cams do it. Currently using Wyze for this but quite frankly they suck. Also, do these suffer from the same limitation as other Tapos that only allow two viewing/recording devices at one time? Thanks!
@sjurkt
6 ай бұрын
Which other tapo do u use? On c310 and C320WS 2.0 u can watch up until 32cams at same time I think because I have used 3 of 32 at same time.. Use the + symbol in the app and add cams to splitscreen.
@efrenmuniz2692
6 ай бұрын
How much hours it is possible to record on the memory card, 256? Thanks
@oscarschmidt571
2 ай бұрын
approx. 21 days on 256
@dogankaya2004
11 күн бұрын
You pay for the cloud system. However, when you want to share the camera with other family members, they can only see it momentarily, which is unfortunately a huge shortcoming.
@JordanSadiwa
6 ай бұрын
Can you recommend an indoor/outdoor camera for my store? I want a wifi camera with 8mp and above. The most important part is that I can monitor all camera in 1 computer. All ive seen was wired ones.
@albertgutierrez2353
12 күн бұрын
Is the ColorPro version of this one already out?
@Rhys_Beer
2 ай бұрын
Do you know when the color pro version will be released? Ideally would like a PTZ with the C325WS sensor.
@techmap4191
2 ай бұрын
Did you get an answer ?
@artieartya
7 ай бұрын
How did they release this product with this god-awful audio choppy and static zero noise cancellation? Do they test their products before they release them to the public?
@LifeHackster
7 ай бұрын
This audio is actually like this because of their noise cancellation.
@h.m.2434
7 ай бұрын
@@LifeHackster have they said when the color pro version of this will be available?
@s7aaa7
7 ай бұрын
Needs to come the newer version c525wb I don’t know when! I have this c520ws. Is all right but is not that greatest the tracking motion after recording and you watch the video is glitching moving so slow and sometimes is not catching all the moves!
@johnarisdeang2479
7 ай бұрын
same observation too much of the noise cancellation. I can barely hear the audio for this model. C110, C210 and C310 has the best microphone in my opinion.
@johnarisdeang2479
7 ай бұрын
@@LifeHackster I hope TAPO can have an update to remove the noise cancellation feature. I kept on sending feedback via Tapo App to have an option to have this NC be turned off and should sound like the C110, C210 or C310 audio. BTW I love the way you review the products you upload very detailed.
@sasikumarm
3 ай бұрын
@LifeHackster Can we connect this camera with NVR?
@robertdionne6073
2 ай бұрын
Hello sir, what is nvr? I read it many times in comments regarding wireless cctv.
@jbaby4899
7 ай бұрын
What is a good eufy camera that can pan and tilt with spotlight please looking to switch from ring
@surose7506
11 күн бұрын
Do these require subscription or can an SD card be used
@kristijanosman
6 ай бұрын
Greetings from Croatia. The price of this camera in Croatia is approx75 euros. Do you think this camera is the best in terms of price and quality? Which camera do you recommend for up to 100 euros?
@ROS3NROT
5 ай бұрын
Is there any difference between this and the C325WB in term of quality?
@SmaugMedia
3 ай бұрын
i have a network drive on my LAN would i be able to choose to store the files on there?
@renzcorpuz8607
Ай бұрын
Is the camera consume a large amount of wifi/data if you connect it to the internet 24/7 a month? I am planning to connect this camera to my limited subscribed data plan.
@LifeHackster
Ай бұрын
Nope. It records locally for 24/7 recording. (cloud recording-motion events only). You will only use internet when you are accessing the camera.
@renzcorpuz8607
Ай бұрын
@@LifeHackster and also, how many days of recording with my 512gb microSD card? (I know it is already a loop)? is it ok with other brands of microSD cards too?
@abhinashkashyap9647
5 ай бұрын
Sir what is the difference between tapo c510 w and tapo 520 ws ??
@jhonninocastro8294
3 ай бұрын
Hm annual and monthly? the payment for the app storage for for the cctv recorded video.???
@mr3q878
5 ай бұрын
請問這台可以連接DVR或NVR主機錄影嗎?
@akmalnasir5363
Ай бұрын
How to setting the camera follow the motion?
@lucasrodriguez1923
3 ай бұрын
Tapo 500 vs Cruiser 2? What do you think?
@kristijanosman
Ай бұрын
IMILAB EC5 Floodlight Camera vs TP-LINK Tapo C520WS
@erwinjasonlim9395
Ай бұрын
Hello.. anyone know any outdoor solar camera with 2 way audio? Any tapo with that setup?
@rey_azteca_009
2 ай бұрын
no way in hell that is 2k video from that camera.
@Rhys_Beer
3 ай бұрын
4:50 does this require that subscription in order to download the clips or does the subscription only notify you of the clip so you dont have to manually look for the clip?
@LifeHackster
3 ай бұрын
No subscription needed. Rich notifications are the snapshots you get on the notifications.
@fragil7251
7 ай бұрын
Here’s what I wonder can you have view silmultaneously like the Wyze does
@DrMD98
5 ай бұрын
Which is better tapo 325 colour pro or 520 ws
@everythingdesign
6 ай бұрын
When the patrol mode is ON, can it track a person?
@aCon97
6 ай бұрын
Guys I have person detection on and smart mode on, night mode is on and it detects and follows me but no light turns on, manually the light works fine and also full-color mode works fine, its just the smart mode that i have a problem with, before i mounted it i checked everything and it was working fine, i think i must have messed something in the settings but i cant find anything wrong. any ideas?
@onemannation4321
7 ай бұрын
Its good but is 1080 p the only i like about it is the way of mounting but i prefer to get aosu 360 pan tilt 2k cam cost less money and is 2k
@LifeHackster
7 ай бұрын
It is 2k or quad HD.
@robertoghinato5754
7 ай бұрын
Big Thumb up! nice job! Ciao
@gianlucacentolanza3525
7 ай бұрын
Thank you.I need to install this camera in a place where there is no internet. Is it possible to record on the SD card even if the camera is not connected to the internet? Obviously after having done an initial configuration of the camera via app
@davidlei6930
3 ай бұрын
Yes, of course you can continue to store to the SD card when the WiFi is disconnected.
@tanweychong5289
4 ай бұрын
Why my one tapo c520ws if zooming see car number plate not clear, even detect human face also not clear, why like this
@1000gregory4
2 ай бұрын
N anyone recommend a White junction nox that i can screw this on to rather than having a seperate junction box please?
@amargaikwad
7 ай бұрын
Could you please compare it with Ezviz H8C 4MP and make a video
@iAmKoKash
3 ай бұрын
You can use your synology to save your recording.
@ericmulcahey1
7 ай бұрын
Can you do t mobile internet and cameras that are compatible?
@reinuh3446
2 ай бұрын
We are planning to get an outdoor camera for our new home , just want to know your opinion on which one is better , this one or the 325wb ? Or do you have a comparison video of the two? Or other outdoor tapo cameras , I would definitely watch it.
@sallubhai-jr7fc
7 ай бұрын
Which camera is best tapo c520 vs c540
@iamragewhale
7 ай бұрын
Does this work with synology surveillance station?
@SheilaMaoMao
3 ай бұрын
Do you offer a discount code for this ?
@savassevenn
28 күн бұрын
Is it charged?
@love2Smarth
3 ай бұрын
Can you do a zoom test
@ArmanPremiumYoutube
Ай бұрын
just a question, can it be use with a solar panel?
@mauroa8216
24 күн бұрын
no
@noelmagbanua5706
4 ай бұрын
How much? Is this wireless.or need WiFi
@jelcroospockt
4 ай бұрын
Can i use this camera without wi-fi connection? i need it for a remote area
@Traveller4ever-h7s
2 ай бұрын
You can use,, but only record on a SD card ( not included) you will not be able to remote.see what's happening
@furkanLK
Ай бұрын
TAPO C225 OR XIAOMI C500 PRO??
@vynasaminadan6889
6 ай бұрын
Can this work without Internet connection?
@szicsu
Ай бұрын
Hello, how can you download the recordings from the SD card and copy them to your phone? (or to a computer)
@LifeHackster
Ай бұрын
Yes.
@szicsu
Ай бұрын
@@LifeHackster How????
@LifeHackster
Ай бұрын
@@szicsu go to playback and download -> 3 dots and download.
@KiminoNamaEwoYondaAtoni
3 ай бұрын
❤ 2024 Good buy
@woulung
7 ай бұрын
good video
@TA-Mike7
Ай бұрын
I couldn't understand what you said at the end about the positioning of the camera after detection?
@LifeHackster
Ай бұрын
The camera will stay to whatever last position you set it to when you were in live view. Most cameras that have tracking features, you can set in the settings a "guard" of home position where it will go back after it tracked someone or after you changed the position during live view.
@markusr1308
6 ай бұрын
Can I hook up to a standard dvr via wifi? Or does this camera only connect to the app and/or specific products?
@myblkz
7 ай бұрын
got any tips on making my videos stop skipping when i play them back? already on a guest wifi instead on the main wifi
@glyphgraph8436
Ай бұрын
Your camera probably set on detection recording, which is why it skips to the next event that the camera detected.. there is an option to do continuous recording schedule under storage & record>recording schedule..
@myblkz
Ай бұрын
@@glyphgraph8436 thank you for that but they are set to 24/7 record too. I meant skipping during play back
@glyphgraph8436
Ай бұрын
@@myblkz if that's the case I have no idea because I have the same problem when I try to view the playback after a few hours of continuous recording.. Edit: I went back and check my recording and it played smoothly this time. My guess is in my case, the skipping happened because of the unstable wi-fi connection..
@PhilipDaniel19
7 ай бұрын
can i use it while away from home???? like on school?
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