TP-Link just announced a new lineup of Tapo security cameras that rival the best on the market. The cameras feature high-resolution recording, AI-powered capabilities, and local storage options. The news also includes the launch of the Tapo Smart HomeBase H500, a central hub that offers local storage to bypass subscription fees.
The seven new Tapo products include four 4K cameras, two HybridCams, and the aforementioned HomeBase H500. The cameras offer a mix of wired, wireless, and indoor or outdoor options for different case uses. When you think of it, this could be TP-Link’s path to becoming a direct competitor of Eufy Security.
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The Tapo VistaCam 360 C660 Kit<!–> is a solar-powered security camera that tracks motion with 360-degree pan and tilt movement. It is completely wireless and supports local storage of up to a 512 GB microSD card. This camera is available starting at $170, and offers 24/7 time-lapse capture to monitor with only 45 minutes of direct sunlight a day.
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If you’d prefer a wired camera, TP-Link also launched the Tapo VistaCam 360 C560WS at $100. This camera will be available soon and feature 4K resolution, pan and tilt movement, and 24/7 continuous recording.
The Tapo MagCam 4K Solar C460 Kit<!–> is a battery-powered outdoor camera with 4K resolution with a magnetic mount. The $150 camera features on-device artificial intelligence (AI) for person, pet, and vehicle detection – all without a subscription fee. This camera’s magnetic mount is reminiscent of the Google Nest Cam–>, but its features are comparable to the Eufy S3 Pro<!–>, minus the MaxColor night vision.
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For indoor coverage, Tapo features the RoomCam 360 C260–>, another pan-and-tilt camera that offers continuous recording and 4K resolution. This plug-in, indoor-only camera has a privacy shutter and customizable block zones for extra security. Starting at only $60, the C260 will also support AI-powered person, pet, and vehicle detection and unusual sounds.
TP-Link also announced two more affordable cameras, the C246D<!–> and C216–>, which are priced at $70 and $35, respectively. They both feature 2K resolution and 360-degree coverage, but the C246D is a dual-lens camera with a fixed lens and a pan-and-tilt telephoto lens, while the C216 is a single-lens camera.
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The Tapo HomeBase H500 with a tablet and the Tapo app.
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