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The verdict
Tapo 1080P Outdoor Wired Pan/Tilt Security Wi-Fi
3,000+ bought last month
OVERPRICED.
This is a wired outdoor security camera that rotates 360 degrees horizontally and tilts 130 degrees vertically to watch your entire property. It records in 1080p, sees in the dark up to 98 feet, can track moving people automatically, and lets you talk through it and hear audio from outside, making it useful for anyone who wants continuous monitoring of their yard or driveway.
$39.99
Amazon price history via Keepa · checked 7h ago
Also at TP-Link$39.99
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The read
What's actually worth knowing.
- It's wired only, not battery powered, so you need to run a power cable to wherever you mount it. This limits where you can actually place the camera.
- The camera can physically block its lens for privacy when you want it, which is a real privacy feature rather than just a software toggle.
- It stores video either on a microSD card you buy separately or through a paid cloud subscription, so there's no free cloud storage included.
As of Aug 4, the Tapo 1080P Outdoor Wired Pan/Tilt Security Wi-Fi is overpriced at $39.99 — versus a $34.30 typical price and a $27.99 12-month low, based on Amazon's own price history.
Its price this year
This price is off the chart.
Prices from Amazon.com · Data sourced from Keepa
The specs
Down to the details.
- Dimensions
- 4.9 × 4.8 × 3.5 in
- Weight
- 0.79 lb
- Colour
- White
- Special features
- 2-Way Audio · HD Resolution · Motion Sensor · Night Vision
- Recommended use
- Outdoor Security
- In the box
- Tapo C500 Camera; DC Power Adapter; Anchors and Screw;, Mounting Template; Waterproof Seal; Quick Start Guide