TC40 Pan/Tilt Smart Security Outdoor Camera, Full HD, 360° Smart Person Detection Motion Tracking, Color Night Vision, WiFi Camera No Monthly Fee, Two-Way Talk, IP65, Works with Alexa & Google

I initially had a few problems with both my TC40 Cameras dropping out and losing connection to my Internet, even though the Deco Mesh Network was also manufactured by the same company - TP Link. I contacted their Technical Dept for assistance, and they gave me loads of hints and tips to solve the issue, but unfortunately, it didn't, as they still kept dropping off the Network. Even after pairing just one camera directly to my main Internet Suppliers Modem, I still had a similar issue. So it a was a general rather than a specific connection issue. After going deep into the TAPO App, I found a setting that I decided to change, and since then the two cameras have performed superbly, and no drop out - so seems Ive solved the Drop Out Issue myself. Apart from that Hic Up - I cannot fault the clarity of the cameras in both Daylight and "Smart Mode" in the total darkness - the picture quality as fabulous at all times of the day/night. The TAPO App is also first class as you have so many options you can choose how to control the cameras, and what info you want it give you, when you want Notifications, and not etc etc. Its faultless in its Options and simplicity to control what you want the cameras to do for you. For the price I bought these 2 x TC40 for, I believe I got excellent value for money, over and well below other manufacturers cameras I could have purchased, for a lot more money. So superb value for money, once I was able to overcome in infuriating Drop Out situation. One simple change in the Network Settings made the whole difference and stopping the Drop Out situation. Easy to place in the correct position, easy to Set Up on the TAPO App, and set the requirements you need from these Security Cameras. Money well spent now the gremlins have gone.

Have a few tapo systems and never any problems. The outdoor CCTV camera is excellent, good picture quality , easy to set up , powered by usb , good sound pick up , night vision is good and good zoom , and also a great easy free app I would recommend.

Now first of all let it be known that I’m an absolute technodinosaur so anything involving Wi Fi, Internet and related issues is a foreign country to me. Having said that, this camera was a doddle to set up. App was easy to navigate and all pairing issues went like clockwork. The camera itself is excellent. Clear video and audio and picks up motion and persons even on low (3) sensitivity. Access to video clips on the app is straightforward. I’m using a 128 Gb card and there seems to be loads of storage and with loop recording the camera just records over earliest recordings. Owing to my total inability to understand smartphone technology and connectivity to the camera I’m left with one irritating issue which does not diminish my review of the camera, merely emphasises my down comings. The phone gives an audible notification of motion detection which is picked up on my Garmin watch. Yes, I completely get the irony of a techno numpty having a smart watch but it alerts my wife if and when I fall off my bike, an increasingly more common event these days. Consequently, as I live on a fairly busy thoroughfare the accursed phone and watch conspire to annoy me by audibly alerting me each time someone walks past, which is the camera’s function, but is somewhat distracting when it does so every couple of minutes. There is undoubtedly a way of switching off notifications, but it is thus far out of my area of competence to find it. Nevertheless, a cracking piece of kit and for the price an excellent buy. Update. After a few months of use I continue to be impressed by this camera. You get used to the notifications and find them useful after a while. The video quality is very good. I must, though, give a resounding thumbs up to Tapo Customer Support. They are second to none in my opinion. I’ve contacted them a couple of times on technical issues and their response has been swift and efficient. Answered my questions with expertise and straightforward advice. Excellent.

Let me start with the positives The camera quality and app is great. Setup, Seeking and downloading videos is incredibly easy. Controlling the product is incredibly simple. However I run a TPLink omada network (Tapo is a part of TPLink) so it should be seamless yet connectivity appears very hit and miss. My AP is just in the hallway from the camera (which is situated in my window) about 5-6 metres away and I find myself constantly having to hit reboot on the camera's settings as the video stream stops (connectivity is still there otherwise the remote reboot wouldn't work) this is a simplistic 2.4Ghz network with no interference so im not sure what is causing the issue. No other devices on my WiFi have this problem. If connectivity wasn't an issue I'd gladly hit 5 stars without hesitation (heck even if it dropped once a day I'd give it 5 stars - but its in the double digits some days) Great product overall - It may work for you sadly its having difficulties for me that TP link couldn't resolve

A very good quality external camera. I wanted something to monitor my vehicles on the driveway and this didn’t disappoint. Easy set up with motion detection and exceptional image quality. All features are accessible from the app on your phone and any captured videos can be easily downloaded. Subscribe for unlimited storage capacity or use memory card in the unit.

Excellent quality and picture amazing and value for money

We now have two of these cameras, one at the front of our house and one at the rear. They were eay to set up following the instructions. You can set up alerts but this got a bit annoying as normal movements set up an alert each time the unit is triggered so was switched off. The camera can tell the difference between humans and other motions (birds, cats and nightime rainfall etc) which is good. No need to pay for cloud storage although that is available as it stores video on a micro usb memory card. Nighttime the camera works very well and if you use the app on your phone you can turn on its light and results will be in full colour. It seems odd when the camera tracks and follows a human around giving a tremendous coverage. You can also set up pre-set positions for the camera to view or even patrol. We don't use the patrol feature but do use the presets. Very good value and we have just bought our daughter one for her new house.

Easy set up , great value cloud space option.