Tapo TP-Link C200 360° 2MP 1080p Full HD Pan/Tilt Home Security Wi-Fi Smart Camera| Alexa Enabled| 2-Way Audio| Night Vision| Motion Detection|…

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I can confirm this is the V2 (Version 2) of this product. The TP-Link Tapo C225 V2 is a significant upgrade in the realm of home security cameras. Its compatibility with Apple HomeKit ensures seamless integration into existing smart home ecosystems. The camera’s performance is exceptional, delivering high-quality video footage both in daylight and low-light conditions.

The intuitive Tapo app simplifies setup and offers user-friendly controls. The integration with Apple Home app further enhances accessibility and convenience. The AI-powered features, such as human and animal detection, effectively minimize false alerts. Additionally, the ability to detect various sounds, including baby cries and glass breaking, adds a valuable layer of security.

The Privacy Mode is a thoughtful addition, automatically obscuring the camera lens when you return home. While the lack of notifications for geofencing events is a minor inconvenience, it doesn’t significantly detract from the overall experience.

It’s important to note that a subscription to cloud storage is recommended for optimal functionality. While the annual cost might be a consideration, it provides peace of mind and access to recorded footage. But it only costs as much as about two lunches per year so I believe it’s worth it.

In conclusion, the TP-Link Tapo C225 V2 is a top-tier security camera that offers excellent performance, user-friendly features, and seamless integration with smart home systems. It is highly recommended for individuals seeking a reliable and feature-rich solution to safeguard their homes.

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.

Very good camera, have purchased 5 of these to hook into Home App… last 4 cameras were ver2, this one was version 1, not compatible with Apple HomeKit … disappointed in receiving old version …

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 expensive

For the above reasons, 1-star needs to be withheld, and this product rightly deserves 4-big stars ⭐⭐⭐⭐