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TP-Link Tapo 2K Pan Tilt Security Camera for Baby Monitor, Dog Camera w/Motion Detection, 2-Way Audio Siren, Night Vision, Cloud &SD Card Storage (Up to 256 GB), Works with Alexa & Google Home (C210)
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Recommended Uses For Product | Baby Monitoring,Indoor Security,Pet Monitoring |
Brand | Tapo |
Model Name | Tapo Pan/Tilt Camera |
Connectivity Technology | Wireless |
Special Feature | 2 Way Audio,Motion Sensor,Night Vision,HD Resolution |
About this item
- 【2K (2304x1296) High Definition】Capture every detail inside your home with crystal-clear 2K high definition video with this indoor security camera. Easily see what your baby is holding or what your pet is playing with.
- 【Up, Down, All Around】This Pan/Tilt IP camera see everything across an entire room or walkway with the 360° horizontal and 114° vertical range pan/tilt field of view.
- 【Secure Local or Cloud Storage】Save footage continuously on up to a 512 GB microSD card (not included) or subscribe to Tapo Care for cloud storage which saves 30-day video history and provides additional benefits such as motion tracking, baby crying detection, and more. [Before purchasing a microSD card, please check the TP-Link website FAQ to ensure compatibility with your device.]
- 【Detection & Instant Notification】Get instant push notifications when motion, person or baby crying is detected, there is no additional fee to use it as a baby camera monitor. Discern from notifications that matter, so you'll know if its your pet playing around or if someone is actually there.
- 【Works w/ Alexa & Google Assistant】Fully compatible with Amazon Alexa and Google Assistant, use your simple voice command to view Tapo indoor security camera live stream on Echo Show or Google Chrome Cast with a screen. Easily get your home security footage up on a larger TV display.
- 【2-Way Audio w/ Built In Siren】Never truly leave home with the built-in 2-way audio. Use as a pet camera with phone app to comfort your pet from anywhere in the world. Keep your family safe with cameras for home security indoor by warding off intruders.
- 【Night Vision up to 30 Ft.】Never miss a thing that goes on, even at night thanks to the integrated IR system on this indoor camera which provides 30 feet of night vision.
- 【Device Sharing】View your WiFi camera feed from two different smart phone devices. Now mom and dad can both see what's happening at home with a single camera, making keeping an eye on the little ones just a bit easier.
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Picture quality | 4.4 | 4.3 | 4.4 | 4.4 | 4.4 | 4.5 |
Motion detection | 4.4 | 4.3 | 4.4 | 4.3 | 4.3 | 4.7 |
Night vision | 4.4 | 4.3 | 4.4 | 4.4 | 4.4 | 4.4 |
Value for money | 4.5 | 4.0 | 4.5 | 4.2 | 4.3 | — |
Sold By | Amazon.com | Amazon.com | Amazon.com | SKL-US | SKL-US | Amazon.com |
power source | Corded Electric | Corded Electric | Corded Electric | Corded Electric | Corded Electric | Corded Electric |
video resolution | 1296p | 1080p | 1296p | 2K | 2K | 2K |
wireless tech | Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi |
night vision range | 30 feet | 30 feet | 30 feet | 33 feet | 33 feet | 33 feet |
mounting type | Wall Mount | Wall Mount | Wall Mount | Ceiling Mount, Wall Mount, Surface Mount | Stick Up | Ceiling Mount |
alert type | Audio and Motion | Motion Only | Audio and Motion | Audio and Motion | Audio and Motion | Audio and Motion |
number of channels | 1 | 2 | 2 | 4 | 16 | 2 |
From the manufacturer
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Up & Down All Around
W/ 360° horizontal & 114° vertical viewing angles, C210 gives you complete visibility of your space.
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Motion Tracking
C210 will track and follow activity within the camera's field of view thanks to advanced algorithm.
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Restful Night for the Whole Family
Even in total darkness, the C210 let you check in on your loved ones.
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Two-Way Audio
Use crisp two-way audio to be there without being there.
Motion Notifications
Get automatic alerts via the Tapo app when the camera detects motion or sound.
Voice Activated
Works with Alexa and Google Assistant to see what the camera sees on a supported device.
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Check the video box to play back previous records
Choose a specific camera and locate what you want according to date.
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Set a schedule to check periodic video
The camera will automatically record videos based on your schedule.
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Locate and preserve a fixed angle
When you click that saving position in the app, it will turn to that angle right away.
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Check multiple views at the same time
4 different cameras, one page. Supports up to 32 cameras. Tap one for a more detailed view.
Secure Local or Cloud Storage With Tapo Care
Save continuous footage on up to a 512GB microSD card(card not included) or subscribe to Tapo Care which saves 30-day video history and provides additional benefits such as manual clip recording, video sharing, and automatic clip saving triggered whenever motion is detected.
Simple and Hassle-Free Setup
Setup in minutes with the a simple 3-step process.
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2K | Resolution | 2K |
| Pan/Tilt | |
512GB | Max MicroSD Capacity | 512GB |
- | Weather Resistant | - |
| Person/Pet Detection | |
Plug-In | Power Source | Plug-In |
Full-Duplex | 2-Way Audio | Full-Duplex |
2K | Resolution | 2K QHD |
| Pan/Tilt | |
512GB | Max MicroSD Capacity | 512GB |
- | Weather Resistant | IP66 |
| Person/Pet Detection | |
Plug-In | Power Source | Plug-In |
Full-Duplex | 2-Way Audio | Full-Duplex |
2K | Resolution | 2K QHD |
| Pan/Tilt | |
512GB | Max MicroSD Capacity | 512GB |
- | Weather Resistant | IP65 |
| Person/Pet Detection | |
Plug-In | Power Source | Battery |
Full-Duplex | 2-Way Audio | Full-Duplex |
2K | Resolution | 2K QHD |
| Pan/Tilt | |
512GB | Max MicroSD Capacity | 512GB |
- | Weather Resistant | IP66 |
| Person/Pet Detection | |
Plug-In | Power Source | Plug-In |
Full-Duplex | 2-Way Audio | Full-Duplex |
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Product information
Indoor/Outdoor Usage | Indoor |
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Compatible Devices | Tablet, Smartphone |
Power Source | Corded Electric |
Connectivity Protocol | Wi-Fi |
Controller Type | Amazon Alexa,Google Assistant |
Mounting Type | Wall Mount |
Video Capture Resolution | 1296p |
Color | White |
Number of Items | 1 |
Included Components | Wi-Fi Camera, Power Adapter, User Guide, Mounting Screws and Plate, Camera Base |
Number of Channels | 1 |
Wireless Communication Technology | Wi-Fi |
Form Factor | Dome |
Installation Type | Screw In |
Night Vision Range | 30 Feet |
Material | Plastic |
Voltage | 9 Volts |
Wattage | 6 watts |
Item dimensions L x W x H | 3.36 x 3.42 x 4.61 inches |
Batteries Required? | No |
Item Weight | 0.19 Kilograms |
Shape | Dome |
Field Of View | 114 Degrees |
Low light technology | Night Color |
Alert Type | Audio and Motion |
Room Type | Office, Garage, Bedroom, Living Room, Nursery |
Video Capture Format | MP4 |
Specific Uses For Product | Surveillance |
Unit Count | 1.0 Count |
International Protection Rating | IP65 |
Control Method | Voice |
UPC | 840030702778 |
Product Dimensions | 3.36 x 3.42 x 4.61 inches |
Item Weight | 6.7 ounces |
ASIN | B09Y8TLP25 |
Item model number | Tapo C210 |
Customer Reviews |
4.5 out of 5 stars |
Best Sellers Rank | #333 in Baby (See Top 100 in Baby) #5 in Video Baby Monitors |
Date First Available | April 19, 2022 |
Manufacturer | TP-Link |
Country of Origin | Vietnam |
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Product Description
With crystal clear 2K HD video, the Tapo C210 Home Security Wi-Fi gives you the ability to always keep an eye on your family, pets, and protect your home. With person and motion detection, get instant notifications that matter when there is activity going on. Also used as a baby camera monitor, Tapo C210 provides free baby crying detection. Check what's inside your home, even at night with night vision thanks to the integrated IR sensor. With device sharing, you and a family member can both monitor the feed making keeping an eye on the little ones just a little bit easier. Save footage continuously onto a 512 GB micro-SD card (not included) or subscribe to Tapo Care for 30-day video history and many other benefits. [Before purchasing a microSD card, please check the TP-Link website FAQ to ensure compatibility with your device.] With crisp 2-way audio, you'll never truly be away again with the ability to hold clear conversations with who's there. Additionally, keep your family safe from unwanted intruders by playing the built-in siren and light alarm.
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Customers like the performance, value, and quality of the security camera. For example, they mention that it works great, the app works well, and is affordable. That said, some differ on connectivity, motion detection, and sound quality.
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Customers find the installation of the security camera super easy. They say the whole set up is about 15 minutes. Customers also say the app is great and the whole setup is user-friendly.
"...These cameras are AM-A-ZING!Easy to install through their app, connects to wifi seamlessly, has great video quality, and are the best..." Read more
"...The setup process is remarkably quick and straightforward. I was so impressed that I recommended it to a friend, who ended up purchasing two...." Read more
"...I use it to watch my senior dog when he’s home alone. Setting up the camera is pretty easy by just following the quick setup guide...." Read more
"Crystal clear views and the setup was quite user friendly. No nagging for using their cloud storage subscription in the Tapo app...." Read more
Customers are satisfied with the quality of the security camera. They mention it's a solid choice for those seeking reliable, amazing, and clear. The video is amazingly clear and exceeds their expectations. The image quality is great, and the 2K quality and night vision camera make it clear to see where. Overall, most are happy with the product's quality and reliability.
"...aware that this may not be the top-tier camera available, it suits my needs perfectly...." Read more
"...The camera is very good in general but I noticed that it can also lose track of me in terms of motion tracking and pan/tilting especially when I’m..." Read more
"...Both hardware and software seem to be solid." Read more
"...Other than that one oversight the camera is very good and tracks movements well and video playback from the inserted 32GB card is sharp and detailed...." Read more
Customers are satisfied with the image quality of the security camera. They mention that it offers sharp 2K video, mechanical pan and tilt controls, and two-way audio. The resolution is great and allows them to view detail while zooming in.
"...Pricing is very fair, the 2K resolution works great and allows to view detail while zooming...." Read more
"...to install through their app, connects to wifi seamlessly, has great video quality, and are the best value I have found...." Read more
"...Great video quality in 2K or 1080P but loses some details farther away, which is expected...." Read more
"Excellent video and simple app. Have two of them." Read more
Customers like the performance of the security camera. They say the setup was easy, the camera works great, and the app works well. They also say the camera has good night vision and all the features work well. Some customers say it works great to monitor their dogs and does an amazing job. They appreciate the reliable live feed and recording capabilities with the SD card. Customers also mention that the camera is stable and never disconnects or has connection issues.
"...and movement follow but the base app is really all you need and works great! You can look at the footage from anywhere...." Read more
"This works great to monitor my dogs. It was super easy to setup and can be used with additional features if you subscribe to them...." Read more
"...is a serious bug and so don’t be surprised to find the camera has turned on all by itself even if you have privacy set to ON, if you have this type..." Read more
"No complaints about the camera. It's a very nice camera and it does its job well. Why did they include old black power cord instead of a white one?..." Read more
Customers like the value of the security camera. They say it's great for the price, has many features, and is inexpensive. Some customers also mention that the Tapo Care service is inexpensive, but only retains events. Overall, customers find it versatile and an affordable home security solution.
"...There are also premium features that require payment, like cloud-based storage and movement follow but the base app is really all you need and works..." Read more
"...connects to wifi seamlessly, has great video quality, and are the best value I have found...." Read more
"...rotate , CLOUD and LOCAL storage options...and all the rest are AMAZING at the price. I am next going to order the Exterior Cam, due in no..." Read more
"...Otherwise, I would recommend.Very competitive price." Read more
Customers have mixed opinions about the motion detection of the security camera. Some like the feature that follows movement, saying it picks up all motion. However, others say that it didn't detect their motion in their apartment. The motion detection can be very sensitive, which is both good and bad. Some customers also mention that the motion tracking is very choppy.
"...It includes audio capabilities and night vision, along with motion detection. The setup process is remarkably quick and straightforward...." Read more
"...Other than that one oversight the camera is very good and tracks movements well and video playback from the inserted 32GB card is sharp and detailed...." Read more
"...The camera is very good in general but I noticed that it can also lose track of me in terms of motion tracking and pan/tilting especially when I’m..." Read more
"...Clear, loud enough to be heard in the same room. Detection is insanely instant. Connecting to Alexa was also easy once updated...." Read more
Customers are mixed about the connectivity of the security camera. Some mention that it connects to wifi seamlessly, has great video quality, and connecting to Alexa was also easy once updated. However, others say that it does not connect to wifi and loses connection about 3 times a day.
"...It has also gone offline regularly for no apparent reason so I had to disable motion sensing which took care of that problem but it defeats the..." Read more
"...Also seems to go offline on my phone frequently but still sends alert notifications. I just can’t pull them up" Read more
"...Easy to install through their app, connects to wifi seamlessly, has great video quality, and are the best value I have found...." Read more
"...The mic and call are really delayed or not connect at all. I cannot stop my pup from chewing what he shouldn’t be chewing." Read more
Customers are mixed about the sound quality of the security camera. Some mention that it's crystal clear and allows them to hear what's going on, and talk. They also appreciate the two-way audio and night vision capabilities. That said, some say that the sound is basically inaudible or very vague, and the speaker volume is too high.
"...It includes audio capabilities and night vision, along with motion detection. The setup process is remarkably quick and straightforward...." Read more
"...Camera for Baby Monitor, Pet Camera | Motion Detection & Tracking | 2-Way Audio | Cloud & SD Card Storage | Works w/Alexa & Google Home | Black |..." Read more
"...I took away one star since the sound is terrible and as others have mentioned, the app can lag and stall." Read more
"...Video is amazingly clear and exceeds my expectations. Audio is great. Clear, loud enough to be heard in the same room. Detection is insanely instant...." Read more
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Pricing is very fair, the 2K resolution works great and allows to view detail while zooming.
The app is free and can hold multiple cameras for free, I believe 4 is the limit but need to make sure. Through the app you can setup motion-detection based recording or chose to record all the time. There you can also speak through the camera, move it around and create default positions/viewing angles to chose from. There are also premium features that require payment, like cloud-based storage and movement follow but the base app is really all you need and works great! You can look at the footage from anywhere.
I have since purchased another to monitor the inside of the apartment and two for my mother's house. Keep in mind you do need to buy SD cards to record locally but those are pretty cheap, around $10 for 64gb here on amazon.
I would definitely recommend these for properties left unsupervised that require supervision (AirBNBs, warehouses, shops, etc)
Pricing is very fair, the 2K resolution works great and allows to view detail while zooming.
The app is free and can hold multiple cameras for free, I believe 4 is the limit but need to make sure. Through the app you can setup motion-detection based recording or chose to record all the time. There you can also speak through the camera, move it around and create default positions/viewing angles to chose from. There are also premium features that require payment, like cloud-based storage and movement follow but the base app is really all you need and works great! You can look at the footage from anywhere.
I have since purchased another to monitor the inside of the apartment and two for my mother's house. Keep in mind you do need to buy SD cards to record locally but those are pretty cheap, around $10 for 64gb here on amazon.
I would definitely recommend these for properties left unsupervised that require supervision (AirBNBs, warehouses, shops, etc)
Easy to install through their app, connects to wifi seamlessly, has great video quality, and are the best value I have found.
I was skeptical at first but I also purchased micro SD cards for storage. 128mb cards easily store a days worth of video (or more) and can easily be saved to your phone to share, review, or edit.
I could not be happier with my purchase and will be getting more very soon.
I own a small appliance shop and wanted more security for the front entrance. The photo is recorded in 1080p but can be adjusted easily in the app up to 2k.
This is just my 3rd day with these installed and I keep learning more and more exciting features.
Highly recommend!
Reviewed in the United States on July 20, 2024
Easy to install through their app, connects to wifi seamlessly, has great video quality, and are the best value I have found.
I was skeptical at first but I also purchased micro SD cards for storage. 128mb cards easily store a days worth of video (or more) and can easily be saved to your phone to share, review, or edit.
I could not be happier with my purchase and will be getting more very soon.
I own a small appliance shop and wanted more security for the front entrance. The photo is recorded in 1080p but can be adjusted easily in the app up to 2k.
This is just my 3rd day with these installed and I keep learning more and more exciting features.
Highly recommend!
Great video quality in 2K or 1080P but loses some details farther away, which is expected. So while I can zoom in on something, it does lose sharpness if it’s far away. I use it to watch my senior dog when he’s home alone. Setting up the camera is pretty easy by just following the quick setup guide. However, if you have VPN installed on your phone, turn this off first before you proceed or you will have a hard time connecting to the camera and your wi-fi. You can turn the vpn back on afterward. So basically 1) Pause vpn, if applicable 2) connect the phone to the camera wi-fi ID and once that’s connected then 3) connect your phone to your own wi-fi 2.4Ghz network and then 4) resume vpn, if paused earlier. If you don’t turn off vpn you will waste a lot of time trying to figure out why the camera could not connect to your WiFi. Been there done it and this is my 7th Tapo camera setup so just saying…
I like Tapo specifically because I don’t have to buy cloud storage. This means that if you don't buy the cloud service or do not have a microSD, the camera will not record any activity by itself. It will still notify you of the activities you’ve set up to be notified about but it will not be possible to see what had just transpired without a microSD. I personally use a high endurance one that is designed specifically for monitoring cameras and dashcams, not just a phone microSD, because it needs to be able to handle the amount of read-write-retrieve that these cameras require. This is the one I use for all my cameras, if interested: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07NY23WBG Just don’t go beyond the 512Gb limit for this camera.
The camera is very good in general but I noticed that it can also lose track of me in terms of motion tracking and pan/tilting especially when I’m wearing dark clothing. After a while it would go back to the original position, leaving me baffled at times. It has also gone offline regularly for no apparent reason so I had to disable motion sensing which took care of that problem but it defeats the purpose of that feature! I thought the unit would rotate in the middle, at the ball joint, but it actually rotates at the base. I can hear it move and I leave the status light on to alert me that it’s on when I’m home so that I can remember to go into privacy mode and turn off the camera. This is usually when I wish that there is a Watch app that I can just click to turn on/off the camera without opening up the whole app to do this. There is a Home/Away mode for this though which can be set up automatically. Everything you need is in the app and I think it’s a great app. They’ve updated it a few times since I’ve been using it and it gets better every time. There’s always something new to play around with and explore. I love being able to download the video to my phone to share with friends and family. The only thing I do find annoying is that it will prompt me regularly every 5 minutes to continue monitoring and I have to respond or the screen is frozen. This defeats the purpose of it being a full fledged monitoring camera so it’s not great for baby monitoring. Something to keep in mind.
Overall, this is a pretty good camera and is feature packed like all my other Tapo cameras but it had some quirks for me like losing track of where I walked and also going offline until I stopped motion sensing completely. It has great night vision and very crisp daylight videos though. It’s just a matter of fine tuning the settings to get things to behave the way you want that can take some time to get right. I don’t like subscribing to anything so the best part is that no subscription is required! I would give it a 4.0/5.0 - 03/11/2024.
Side note: You only need to do the setup on one phone and will be able to view the camera on all your other devices whether iPad or whatever other tablets once you log on to the Tapo app. However, you will -not- be able to view the cameras on your laptop or the web by inputting the ip address in the browser (I’ve tried). Well, I’ve never found a way to do this and I’m not that tech savvy to figure it out but it may be possible using some other authentication method.
Also, you can set the camera to do continuous recording vs only detection recording (Default) by going to Setting - Storage & Recording - Recording Schedule and editing the time blocks from Orange (Only when something is detected) to Blue (Always record) or even to White (Don’t record anything).
Note that your phone can be connected to the 5GHz wifi all the time but the cameras will only use 2.4GHz by default. Many cameras only support 2.4GHz. As far as I can tell, it will not support or connect to any unsecure wifi network. It seems to only support WPA or WPA2 encryptions. WEP, Portal, WPA/WPA2-enterprise, or WPA3-only networks are not supported.
If your internet drops, you can still use the cameras or watch live views without an internet connection if you are connected to the same wireless network. However, you won’t get any notifications since this requires internet access.
I have the Tp-Link Wifi extender (RE220) and I use the Tapo Tethers app to connect half of my cameras to the hidden SSID (_ext) I set up in the app. I would recommend it if you want to have a greater wifi range.
06/04/2024: Note: If you set up this camera to turn on and off with another camera (like with Leave Home or Arrive Home automation), and you turn on the other camera, this camera will also turn on by itself as soon as you appear in front of it (despite being in Privacy Mode i.e. camera is OFF). I believe this is a serious bug and so don’t be surprised to find the camera has turned on all by itself even if you have privacy set to ON, if you have this type of setup. Otherwise, it will stay shut down in privacy mode. If you don’t want this to happen then do not add this camera to your automation routine. However, this doesn’t just happen with this camera. It happens with all my other Tapo cameras as well that are linked with a motion sensing camera such as this one. For example, if you set Arrive Home to turn OFF both this camera and a non-motion sensing one, and you manually turned on this motion sensing camera, it will also force the other non-motion sensing one to come on as well so be careful with this type of setup lest you find it recording you doing something you may not want to be seen on camera. LOL Hopefully, Tapo will address this issue in one of their future software releases but be warned!!!
Reviewed in the United States on March 11, 2024
Great video quality in 2K or 1080P but loses some details farther away, which is expected. So while I can zoom in on something, it does lose sharpness if it’s far away. I use it to watch my senior dog when he’s home alone. Setting up the camera is pretty easy by just following the quick setup guide. However, if you have VPN installed on your phone, turn this off first before you proceed or you will have a hard time connecting to the camera and your wi-fi. You can turn the vpn back on afterward. So basically 1) Pause vpn, if applicable 2) connect the phone to the camera wi-fi ID and once that’s connected then 3) connect your phone to your own wi-fi 2.4Ghz network and then 4) resume vpn, if paused earlier. If you don’t turn off vpn you will waste a lot of time trying to figure out why the camera could not connect to your WiFi. Been there done it and this is my 7th Tapo camera setup so just saying…
I like Tapo specifically because I don’t have to buy cloud storage. This means that if you don't buy the cloud service or do not have a microSD, the camera will not record any activity by itself. It will still notify you of the activities you’ve set up to be notified about but it will not be possible to see what had just transpired without a microSD. I personally use a high endurance one that is designed specifically for monitoring cameras and dashcams, not just a phone microSD, because it needs to be able to handle the amount of read-write-retrieve that these cameras require. This is the one I use for all my cameras, if interested: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07NY23WBG Just don’t go beyond the 512Gb limit for this camera.
The camera is very good in general but I noticed that it can also lose track of me in terms of motion tracking and pan/tilting especially when I’m wearing dark clothing. After a while it would go back to the original position, leaving me baffled at times. It has also gone offline regularly for no apparent reason so I had to disable motion sensing which took care of that problem but it defeats the purpose of that feature! I thought the unit would rotate in the middle, at the ball joint, but it actually rotates at the base. I can hear it move and I leave the status light on to alert me that it’s on when I’m home so that I can remember to go into privacy mode and turn off the camera. This is usually when I wish that there is a Watch app that I can just click to turn on/off the camera without opening up the whole app to do this. There is a Home/Away mode for this though which can be set up automatically. Everything you need is in the app and I think it’s a great app. They’ve updated it a few times since I’ve been using it and it gets better every time. There’s always something new to play around with and explore. I love being able to download the video to my phone to share with friends and family. The only thing I do find annoying is that it will prompt me regularly every 5 minutes to continue monitoring and I have to respond or the screen is frozen. This defeats the purpose of it being a full fledged monitoring camera so it’s not great for baby monitoring. Something to keep in mind.
Overall, this is a pretty good camera and is feature packed like all my other Tapo cameras but it had some quirks for me like losing track of where I walked and also going offline until I stopped motion sensing completely. It has great night vision and very crisp daylight videos though. It’s just a matter of fine tuning the settings to get things to behave the way you want that can take some time to get right. I don’t like subscribing to anything so the best part is that no subscription is required! I would give it a 4.0/5.0 - 03/11/2024.
Side note: You only need to do the setup on one phone and will be able to view the camera on all your other devices whether iPad or whatever other tablets once you log on to the Tapo app. However, you will -not- be able to view the cameras on your laptop or the web by inputting the ip address in the browser (I’ve tried). Well, I’ve never found a way to do this and I’m not that tech savvy to figure it out but it may be possible using some other authentication method.
Also, you can set the camera to do continuous recording vs only detection recording (Default) by going to Setting - Storage & Recording - Recording Schedule and editing the time blocks from Orange (Only when something is detected) to Blue (Always record) or even to White (Don’t record anything).
Note that your phone can be connected to the 5GHz wifi all the time but the cameras will only use 2.4GHz by default. Many cameras only support 2.4GHz. As far as I can tell, it will not support or connect to any unsecure wifi network. It seems to only support WPA or WPA2 encryptions. WEP, Portal, WPA/WPA2-enterprise, or WPA3-only networks are not supported.
If your internet drops, you can still use the cameras or watch live views without an internet connection if you are connected to the same wireless network. However, you won’t get any notifications since this requires internet access.
I have the Tp-Link Wifi extender (RE220) and I use the Tapo Tethers app to connect half of my cameras to the hidden SSID (_ext) I set up in the app. I would recommend it if you want to have a greater wifi range.
06/04/2024: Note: If you set up this camera to turn on and off with another camera (like with Leave Home or Arrive Home automation), and you turn on the other camera, this camera will also turn on by itself as soon as you appear in front of it (despite being in Privacy Mode i.e. camera is OFF). I believe this is a serious bug and so don’t be surprised to find the camera has turned on all by itself even if you have privacy set to ON, if you have this type of setup. Otherwise, it will stay shut down in privacy mode. If you don’t want this to happen then do not add this camera to your automation routine. However, this doesn’t just happen with this camera. It happens with all my other Tapo cameras as well that are linked with a motion sensing camera such as this one. For example, if you set Arrive Home to turn OFF both this camera and a non-motion sensing one, and you manually turned on this motion sensing camera, it will also force the other non-motion sensing one to come on as well so be careful with this type of setup lest you find it recording you doing something you may not want to be seen on camera. LOL Hopefully, Tapo will address this issue in one of their future software releases but be warned!!!
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Setting up and using the camera is straightforward with the Tapo app, which offers convenient features like two-way audio for soothing my baby remotely. I particularly appreciate the option for both local and cloud storage, providing flexibility in how I save and access recordings.
Overall, the TP-Link Tapo C210P2 offers peace of mind and reliable performance, making it an excellent baby monitor choice for any parent. Highly recommended!