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TP-Link Tapo MagCam Outdoor Wireless 2K Security Camera on sale for $64.99 - $15 when you redeem the coupon on the product page (or enter promo code
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About this Item:
- Feature-Rich, Wire-Free Security - The C425 camera addresses common security camera challenges with its easy installation and maintenance. It offers a range of features designed to simplify monitoring and enhance security.
- Wire-Free & Versatile Installation - This IP66 weatherproof camera offers hassle-free, wire-free mounting. Its magnetic base enables easy attachment to metal surfaces, providing flexible indoor and outdoor placement.
- Extended Battery Life - The 10000mAh battery offers up to 300 days of use. For continuous power, use the optional Tapo A200 Solar Panel (sold separately), which eliminates the need for recharging.together.
- 2K QHD with 150° FOV - The 2K QHD resolution provides clear details like license plates, offering 1.7x the pixels of 1080p. The 150° field of view covers a larger area for broader monitoring.
- Full-Color Night Vision - Capture vibrant, full-color images at night with the integrated Starlight sensor and built-in spotlights.
- Secure Local & Cloud Storage - Store footage on up to a 512GB microSD card (sold separately) or subscribe to the Tapo Care for cloud storage, which offers 30 days of video history. [Check the TP-Link site for microSD card compatibility before purchasing.]
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EDIT: Looks like these cameras originally had RTSP but TP-Link pulled that feature - a shame.
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I bought this same camera for that same use case and in my experience - no it doesn't detect motion and therefore doesnt record past about 30 feet.
This camera, like most all battery cameras, uses an infrared PIR sensor to detect motion, then one that sensor detects motion it flips on the camera to record. I'm not an expert on these, but I've done some research and tested a few of these cameras and this is what I've found: Those PIR sensors in my experience are usually too finicky for my needs. They work by detecting horizontal movements of heat. This means it really only detects people who are walking horizontally past the camera (not towards it). If its hot and the difference in temperature between body heat and air temp it might not set to record. If its cold and the person is wearing a thick jacket it might not record. If the person is more than 15 feet or so away it might not record. And since it takes about 2 seconds for when the PIR sensor detects motion to when the camera starts recording, if someone is sprinting across the camera's field of view the recording might miss it entirely.
Ultimately I bought a hardwired camera that can constantly record. Battery cameras typically don't do this since they require too much power. These can also do a rolling motion window (like record clips with ~5 seconds or whatever before the motion starts) to ensure you don't miss anything. For my use cases most battery cameras don't work for what I need.
TP-Link announcement of C425 compatibility with H200 hub:
https://community.tp-link.com/en/...pic/696314
Tapo H200 looks sold out on TP-Link website and Amazon, but is available at BHPhoto:
https://www.bhphotovide
H200 hub is also included with the D230S doorbell or two C420 camera pack. The new H500 hub has been released in some countries and allows up to 16 cameras, but is not available in the US yet. These hubs support Ethernet connection to a router. It is my understanding the H100 hub is also compatible with limited function because it has WiFi-only, no Ethernet connection.
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The review suggest continuous recording is possible.. although it seems like that feature is typically available on hard wired cams.. ordered one and will find out I guess