I like this Tapo camera. This is the first time I have heard of this company, but I think it's worth a try. No fee with all of the extras. Wyze got too big for their own good. It's Tapo time!
@YukonHawk110 ай бұрын
Totally agree. I have two Tapos and I love them.
@travispeayarlal148510 ай бұрын
Tapo is part of TP link, I'm sure u heard of them.
@frankm238510 ай бұрын
@@travispeayarlal1485 Nope, but I like what I see.
@LifeHackster10 ай бұрын
They are part of TP-Link. Thanks for watching!
@weixu755710 ай бұрын
It’s Tplink. Most big Chinese network manufacturer in NA.
@chakritw10 ай бұрын
The free AI/person detection is a big selling point for me since I just want a basic camera for my front door without having to pay for a subscription. Looks like I should also be able to incorporate the person detection feature into my Alexa routine, if I'm not mistaken. Can't wait to try it out when it arrives tomorrow. Update: I've had this unit for almost 2 weeks over my front door, and so far, it's been great for me. I have it set on person-detection to trigger my front entry lights at night with a delay to turn off after a minute. This way, not every other motion would trigger the lights. The video clip is also good because it shows me a complete clip that has a few seconds leading up to the event as well; i.e. I'm not just seeing the back of a delivery person as he's leaving because he ran to my front door to drop off a package.
@chain233110 ай бұрын
Can you help / guide me hot to setup alexa routine to trigger a lights on motion detection.
@chakritw9 ай бұрын
@chain2331 Have the Tapo app installed. Enable Tapo Skill in Alexa, add new routine in Alexa, add event, smart home, fine the Tapo cam, select detection, save, add action, smart home, then find the switch/light or whatever device you want to turn on.
@penningtonsm3 ай бұрын
Do you know if this camera works with HomeKit? I know the c125 does but can’t find anything on this one.
@moezusy3 ай бұрын
How did you set it up on front door? Is it located at the bottom or side?
@SirRommy6 ай бұрын
I just tried the C211 model and I can say YES, better than a wyze cam as I have them too. The Tapo opens videos way faster and they look great. Also, the video doesn't skip the first chunk of action like the Wyze cams do.
@SomethingAzn6 ай бұрын
Thank you! After Wyze’s recent security problem, was thinking of getting away from their cloud storage. And just now there’s a sale on the Tapo which doesn’t need cloud and also supports RTSP (unlike Wyze that removed that firmware publicly)
@pucheco6910 ай бұрын
Wyze killed all my older cameras after an update and I am far away to go and try to factory reset each one and reinstall, I believe they did in purpose so I will buy the other more expensive ones to replace them. Wyze was the best in one point, not any longer
@noloboy10 ай бұрын
I already have a bunch of these together with the new tapo c125. I replaced all my wyze cams. A big plus for me here is RTSP support which I use with frigate and blue iris. Please review the c125 as well and the C520WS too! Interested to see how it compares to others
@LifeHackster10 ай бұрын
Will see. Thanks for watching!
@pevelyhomeowner32710 ай бұрын
Thank you! Had my first issue with a Wyze camera. < 4 month old V3 issue resolution not resolved so this looks like great package to consider. Thanks again for all your fine reviews.🙏
@LifeHackster10 ай бұрын
You are welcome.
@akaCamo10 ай бұрын
I use my Wyze Cam 3 for 24 hour streaming to a second PC. Already with just 20 comments on here there are two talking about RTSP. It would be great if you could include RTSP (real time streaming) in your future camera reviews and possibly just have a video on the subject. Thanks.
@LifeHackster10 ай бұрын
Will see. Thanks for watching!
@oldshovelhead7 ай бұрын
Great review as always. I'm so close to replacing all of my Wyze cams due to recent issues with the app and what seems to be Wyze and AWS problems. The one thing keeping me from making the changeover is the Wyze OG which I have mounted outside for the back of my property. In my opinion the OG has much better pic/vid quality over this C120. That said, your review makes a strong case to upgrade. Thanks as always for the work you put into your reviews, your channel is my go-to for all things security camera related!
@goredknight301710 ай бұрын
3 minuet’s in a think the camera’s multi positioning has won me over because of the location for WYZE is limited for the location that it need’s to be installed. Night vision is good. The alarm/motion detection is very smart and is also that i have been thinking about to use it or not for the other area that i need a camera.
@rubengarcia361510 ай бұрын
Hi, long time viewer of your channel , first time commenting - I received my tap c120 today and have set it up, being a long time wyze customer and frustrated with their service, cost and dependability, it looks like this may be my next cam, planning on testing it for about 2 weeks and then probably replacing all 8 wyze cams I currently have set up, loving all the features this cam offers, thank for your guidance... please be well and stay safe....unfortunately It didn't work for me , sending it back to amazon...
@LifeHackster10 ай бұрын
Thanks for watching!
@loum49738 ай бұрын
What didn't work for you?
@GalactusOG10 ай бұрын
I quit Wyze cam years ago. It was always shutting off and not detecting motion. then they jacked up the price so i was out. Switched to Ring and doing great for way better prices.
@abc123fhdi10 ай бұрын
Ring requires subscription though.
@GalactusOG10 ай бұрын
@@abc123fhdi I only pay 3.99 a month for the best service. It's a good deal.
@davidmmuench10 ай бұрын
Impressive! Thank you for reviewing this!
@LifeHackster10 ай бұрын
Thanks for watching!
@rerdkamp10 ай бұрын
I'm beginning to like Tapo, might even switch from eufy to Tapo. Their doorbell will soon be released.
@originalbep9683 ай бұрын
very well put mate thorough , you covered mostly all parts not wasting time, excellent well done
@4Hendo10 ай бұрын
I gave up on Wyze cams long ago …..loving “MOST” of my Eufy cams….but this camera looks very inviting as I do not like having only one type of security camera….just in case it would go down. Thanks for the GREAT video an really appreciated everything you do.
@LifeHackster10 ай бұрын
Thanks for watching!
@allanzfs5 ай бұрын
I bought a C120 camera to test. It's very nice except for one key problem. Often insects and birds fly in front of my Wyze cameras and they create a series of useless videos. It's easy to delete selected videos on the Wyze camera app, but not the Topo. The Topo camera software does NOT allow deletion of all these useless videos. It only allows you to reformat the entire SD card so you lose everything. It's a major oversight which I hope they will correct.
@MoonWitch7710 ай бұрын
I like this camera but I just don’t want to have to replace all my Wyze cameras. I have about a dozen. But this looks a bit better for the same or better price. And I love all the orbs when you did the night test at 6:30.
@D0TELL8 ай бұрын
Did you do subscription for all?
@MoonWitch777 ай бұрын
@@D0TELL Yes
@HughesyTech10 ай бұрын
ONVIF support and I'm sold 😊
@LifeHackster10 ай бұрын
Yes RTSP and ONVIF
@gr71992 ай бұрын
Outstanding review. Thank you.
@ronm658510 ай бұрын
Thanks L.H.
@LifeHackster10 ай бұрын
You are welcome.
@germanpietrafesa4505Ай бұрын
Thanks a lot for a new great review! I’m in the middle of the process of buying 2 new WIFI outdoor cameras, and I’m between TAPO C120 and C320WS (both reviewed by you). It seems that both was almost the same features, but different shape. What do you think? Do you prefer one to another?
@Santiago-um7qsАй бұрын
had two wyze: one keeping restarting; another keeping losing connection. Got tp-link C310 last year, much better even more expensive.
@Zelement911onrs10 ай бұрын
Great video! Might snag a couple of these to try out.
@LifeHackster10 ай бұрын
Thanks for watching!
@MeixnerQuest9 ай бұрын
My Wyze cameras are not been working properly for a while
@Resist410 ай бұрын
With all the software issues Wyze constantly has, any camera is better than them.
@WeeToddDidd4 ай бұрын
I have one on order to try out. Since this is an outdoor camera, one thing I see missing from all reviews is the size of the power adapter to know the size of the outdoor box that would be required. The majority of my outdoor outlets have a 2 3/4 deep cover. The power plug looks to be one which would be 2" tall. Adding a standard USB cable to it would add another 1", which would prevent the cover from closing. So, I am thinking I may have to get a USB-A to USB-C 90-degree adapter or find a shorter USB power brick so it can fit in the box.
@WeeToddDidd4 ай бұрын
Just got it in and I find that the cable is thin and flexible, but the door of the weatherproof box had to be forced closed. The amount of pressure on the cable would have me concerned in the long term. I am swapping the USB power supply to another that has the USB-A plug on the bottom side.
@justclaudiabusiness4 ай бұрын
I might order this camera. It'll be my first time purchasing a camera, so I'm trying to learn what to look for when buying a camera 😅. I'm very new to this. Ugh 😔..trying to catch one of my neighbors vandalize my car.
@carlw4 ай бұрын
Your vids are extremely helpful!!!! Personally, how do you like this Tapo C120 indoor/outdoor vs their Mag Cam?
@Michael-fl9lh3 ай бұрын
My only problem with the tapo camera software is that it's hard to quickly turn on the notification... It should be outside on the main settings. Multiple profile settings would also be nice.
@syd610810 ай бұрын
Excellent review
@LifeHackster10 ай бұрын
Thanks for watching!
@pizzadave981210 ай бұрын
I'm 20 cameras into wyze no problems with any of them I'm keeping them .
@Compulsive-Elk710310 ай бұрын
Same. It'll take a lot for me to abandon Wyze. I'm all in with them
@rogershark922310 ай бұрын
Their web browser view is very unstable and not reliable enough to be used as a security camera system
@pizzadave981210 ай бұрын
@@rogershark9223 I only use my phone and never have an issue. When I get four ,five, six notifications in a row.... I know somebody is outside. Along with my yolink motion sensors I'm well alert.....
@gjordan880010 ай бұрын
In my opinion for the money you can't beat wyze and it is user-friendly ❤ WYZE
@Ciangi878 ай бұрын
I’ve had Wyze since the first version but I’m ready to jump ship because I’m tired of paying a monthly subscription so I don’t have a cool down time
@burnjack2916 ай бұрын
What solar panel will work with this? Continuous recording
@yichaohan63175 ай бұрын
This is the plug-in version. Besides, continuous recording and solar panel don’t go together.
@Mike-In-O-Town7 ай бұрын
Wish you'd expand your testing just a bit to include an evaluation as to how these cams work with Alexa or Google Home. Everything at my home is integrated through Google Home, so I always try to find products that work well with that home assistant platform.
@drunkbuzzard32374 ай бұрын
I’m starting to wonder if tapo is just a rebranded Wyze. So much seems similar. Create a different looking app and change the exterior case. I just did a little looking around and now I’m convinced that they’re just the same basic camera manufactured in China with tweaks for different sellers. Maybe the Tapo versions features might work a little better for some people but as far as physical hardware, they’re pretty much the same with the same capabilities that may be limited in one version and not in another.
@LtKernelPanic10 ай бұрын
Not too bad. I may pick one up for testing. I have a Eufy E220 mounted next to one of my Wyze cams for testing as a possible replacemet and so far so good. Not a fan of the magnetic mount and much prefer the way the wyze and tapo mount. If they have RTSP or ONVIF support I may go with them and save a bunch of money. Smaller cameras with RTSP and a starlight sensor seem to be rare.
@LifeHackster10 ай бұрын
Yes RTSP and ONVIF
@greghaefs467710 ай бұрын
I was going to buy a couple E220 soon, but should I wait? I have a couple Eufy camera already but want a cheaper wired 24/7 recording option Thoughts?
@travispeayarlal148510 ай бұрын
I'm a bit worried of the water resistance due to the way the usb C is connecting directly onto the camera. Wyze cams use a tail connection and a rubber seal where the male and female ends meet. Can you test the water resistance at the point of the USB C connection for us? much appreciated if you can.
@LifeHackster10 ай бұрын
There is a bit of rubber seal which held up when I sprayed some water on it.
@travispeayarlal148510 ай бұрын
@@LifeHackster thanks for the info! Much appreciated
@richarda643510 ай бұрын
It does have RTSP and ONVIF so nice.
@mr.boniato64024 ай бұрын
They must have done something to the firmware because the audio quality is terrible. It barely picks up any voice at all. Even the lawn mower does not get picked up. Yours seems to be working as it should, but on both mine, the audio is terrible.
@JimCrypto3 ай бұрын
hey mines having audio issues too outside it has v1.1.13 firmware but not downloading the latest . I read it has something to do with noise filtering. audio skips or something; video seems fine
@MS-qu7no4 ай бұрын
Thanks! Liked the video great review, so I bought two and could not set it up on iOS on my iPhone with the app it wanted to connect to a Tapo Wi-Fi, which was shut down immediately by iOS because it was not secure. I could never get around it it would not connect with my Wi-Fi network so I used my android phone and the app connected beautifully no problems whatsoever. So far I like it although I’m going to move it outside. Great picture like the app.Have you heard of this problem?
@LifeHackster4 ай бұрын
I have used the Tapo app on my iPhone without issues. You might want to re-download the app and try again. Thank you.
@kepoliproxo8 ай бұрын
The money question now is Tapo C110 Vs Tapo C120 Vs Eufy C120? Which one would you recommend? Need it for an apartment
@Chaduma5 ай бұрын
Can you review more tapo products. I'm very curious about their doorbell, floodlight and other offerings.
@SG-bb8pq10 ай бұрын
I just got my Wyze Cam pans. Eh. I see how long these hold up, but I'll have to cop one of these soon to put up in the garage easing out from the Ring... maybe.
@markb386610 ай бұрын
Is there ghosting at night like eufy? Looks like there is
@LifeHackster10 ай бұрын
It is not as bad as other cameras.
@gregben2 ай бұрын
I just bought two of these Tp-link Tapo C120 cams to test short and long term. I have a lot of Wyze cameras (about 20), and failure rate seems to be about 15-20% which is unacceptable.
@mementomori2923110 ай бұрын
Great TP-link product!! How is playback speed via SD card?
@LifeHackster10 ай бұрын
Depending on your connection. It is fine.
@MrOntorius2 ай бұрын
This thing detected you from a far distance away that's pretty good
@AyasakiHayate01210 ай бұрын
I hope the colorpro version from c325wb is being used on this camera as well since the c325wb is much better at night because of color pro. Btw because of your unboxing vid of the c325wb, i bought 2 of those and they are great at night. Thanks
@sendo4274 ай бұрын
I'm really falling in love with tapo's lineup of cameras. Because before I always used eufy and don't get me wrong eufy is good but I just don't like that they don't record in the full resolution that's advertised and also the low frame rates
@AndrewHernandez-i5j20 күн бұрын
Does the camera continue to record motion after clicking on the motion notification or does it stop recording once you enter live view mode?
@gracklesfrekles10 ай бұрын
What would be the best camera for bird feeder? Any recommendations?
@BM-dl2qz9 ай бұрын
Thez should make an option to turn on siren manually
@ypark287710 ай бұрын
Hmm was just thinking of the C320WS tapo. This one looks nice and compact. External antennas on the other might come in handy for range? Since cost almost same with the c320 on sale hard to choose. Would love to see them compared. Got the tapo color pro and the notifications are blazing fast compared to wyze and A.I
@LifeHackster10 ай бұрын
Might do will see. Thanks for watching!
@jahvheadgawn8 ай бұрын
I would like a lamp socket power option for this camera
@RodneyBinati10 ай бұрын
Please review the updated Ezviz H8C 4MP..thank you
@LifeHackster10 ай бұрын
Will see. Thanks for watching!
@Indomation-nv7yo7 ай бұрын
I'm impressed 👍
@akaoz26179 ай бұрын
What about the apps. Which one do you prefer using? Also do you need an SD card in each camera or is there a hub you can buy and just use 1 SD card?
@SomethingAzn6 ай бұрын
Can you do a comparison to the regular V3? Just got my C120 and my night time color is much worse than my old V3. It feels washed out and very little contrast. Everything looks gray except for the green grass, so I'm wondering if I have a setting wrong or if my camera is bad. I don't think it's the infrared mode because that is pure black/white and not what I'm seeing.
@carlossilva31226 ай бұрын
Hi, do you have any plans to make a comparison between C120 and c325wb? The C325WB is great, but very bulby and the cables are messy, so I was wondering how different this would be for someone that needs a more discrete camera. Thanks!
@alexleon840610 ай бұрын
I just purchase this based on your review. I'm definitely going to replace my Wyze v3 Pros with this camera.
@LifeHackster10 ай бұрын
Thanks for watching!
@alexleon840610 ай бұрын
@@LifeHackster just installed it and I have to say that I liking the c120 a lot more than the v3p pro. The color night vision is much better as well as the AI and notifications speed.
@doskraut10 ай бұрын
What I don't like about wyze cam v3 is the slow notifications delayed video, then there's the speaker and alarm. Both are useless low volume. Is this camera better in those areas ?
@pollyrascal4 ай бұрын
Can you erase events? I can't find a way to do that. Thank you
@markhahn82887 ай бұрын
How would you rate the video quality of the Tapo C120 vs the Eufy E220? This would be on my porch were I have can lights on at night at a low setting so it's never really dark.
@gabrielvarga381210 ай бұрын
Hello can you do a comparison reolink color night vs annke night chroma ? Thank you
@majorskies70914 күн бұрын
you rekon that sticky back will work on a brick wall (under a window ceil ledge so no water/rain issue) or should i still drill it in. thnx.
@LifeHackster4 күн бұрын
Brick is uneven and more than likely the double sided mounting tape will not hold as long as it should be.
@majorskies70914 күн бұрын
@LifeHackster thnx, I was looking at more heavy duty outdoor tape, but maybe I'll just try and drill it in. To the wall is fine it's the power cable going through the wall to the inside, maybe ill look at a battery powered cam. Thnx again.
@PointMicrosoft9 ай бұрын
Wish they release it in Canada soon
@Vectorr663 ай бұрын
Wait so it is the same as the wyze without a subscription you just get a screenshot message? Well I guess wyze you need to have cloud to see the video then. Can we directly access the video then outside local network if you have SD Card?
@ArturoRubio-h3i6 ай бұрын
what is the best camera for window setup ?
@dodgeskitz8710 ай бұрын
I use the wyze for the sound detection. How does tapo compare?
@LifeHackster10 ай бұрын
It works but I usually don’t use them especially outside because you will get some notifications.
@Vectorr663 ай бұрын
I currently have a few wyze cams setup but not really happy with sound and subscription. I really want a 24/7 decent recording option. Do we need to do anything to access cameras outside of local network?
@JasonSF10 ай бұрын
Question: Other than Ring, which other camera system has the equivalent of Snapshot Capture where it took non-video snapshots between motion events?
@BigMu200310 ай бұрын
My Wyze cams that monitor my driveway can’t have alerts for cars because every time there is any motion in the driveway it reminds me there is a car in the driveway even if it has not moved. Does the same thing happen with these cameras?
@LifeHackster10 ай бұрын
I really haven’t tested vehicle detection on any Tapo devices but I might test it soon. Just need to install one in my front yard area.
@skaterdude14b10 ай бұрын
Does Reolink NVR work for their wifi cameras?
@LifeHackster10 ай бұрын
Yes for Reolink WiFi cameras. I’m not sure about Tapo.
@Ciangi878 ай бұрын
Is there a 5 min cool down like Wyze?
@Gravage10 ай бұрын
You don't need a subscription for the AI detection, but you still need it for rich notifications, which is just as bad. There is always a catch.
@Brite-c7j10 ай бұрын
will this work with Spectrum wifi? I don’t know if my wifi is 5 or 2.4 or duo.
@HenryAcevedo8 ай бұрын
There's and old model c125 can you get it ans compré..
@VideoCoacalco10 ай бұрын
Is the motion detection based on pixels or IR motion?
@SMCSpectre4 ай бұрын
I bought two of the newer model C125 and the audio quality is absolutely terrible.
@rogershark922310 ай бұрын
Does it have a web browser view where you can stream say 9 cameras at once?
@abc123fhdi10 ай бұрын
can it announce that you're being recorded rather than sound siren?
@LifeHackster10 ай бұрын
No, just siren.
@yazardee4 ай бұрын
Is the adhesive strong?
@bestoftheYT10 ай бұрын
How to get hold of this in Europe?
@LifeHackster10 ай бұрын
I’m not sure but check their website. Hopefully, they will be available there soon.
@chinohills42894 ай бұрын
Can I use this in phl 210V?
@rubengarcia361510 ай бұрын
Have been testing this camera for a week now, great features I really wanted to like it - unfortunately for me it keeps disconnecting and freezing (which defeats its sole purpose)its outside my front door about 25 feet from my wireless access point - its packaged up and ready to be returned to amazon today after i get off work...disappointed to say the least Reply
@BabaZooz10 ай бұрын
Do you know if it has RTSP or onvif support?
@LifeHackster10 ай бұрын
Yes, it does.
@NuMooX10 ай бұрын
Does this connect to the tapo c420s2 hub?
@FreedomRock445 ай бұрын
If being do you connect yours to Power or run off charge????
@FreedomRock445 ай бұрын
If being used outside
@MovinMonkey426 ай бұрын
does it come with SD card ?
@Alex-bm9nb6 ай бұрын
I don't like Wyze cams anymore, their firmware is trash. This looks like a good replacement. I'm confused why the spotlight needs to be on for color nightvision though? Spec says this cam has the Starlight sensor, it should do color nightvision without needing a bright light source like the Wyze Cam v3.
@Str8representing2 ай бұрын
The security alarm is a joke, my alarm clock is louder!
@BR-ip5pz21 күн бұрын
Bummer i thought these were 30 fps camera's. Well atleast a little bit better as Eufy 2k 15fps 🤮
@eric249910 ай бұрын
What’s the cost? Why didn’t you mention that? Even if prices change I would like to know the “as of recording this video” price? I like your reviews too.
@LifeHackster10 ай бұрын
geni.us/tapoC120
@chuckbecker873510 ай бұрын
Bad news !!!!!!!!!!!!! A small camera advertiser is using your videos and like images to promote their brand new mini cam on KZbin ads giving a fraudulent impression of your endorsement.
@LifeHackster10 ай бұрын
Is it one of those mini spy cams? I'm currently working on this to get it canceled.
@chuckbecker873510 ай бұрын
@@LifeHackster Every year at this time the same firm suddenly comes out with a new and different ''revolutionary'' mini-cam. This year it is again black but it is ''round'' instead of square.. Also this year they are pretending it should replace doorbell cams as well as ''magnetic stick-up anywhere''' cams. I have seen this new ad 4 times in 24 hours. Yes, I think several years ago these same folks launched the little black cube spy cam.
@Brite-c7j10 ай бұрын
@@LifeHacksterYes, I also saw the ad for the mini spy cam and you were in it.
@artieartya10 ай бұрын
Thieves love this camera too. Easy access to the sd card swipe and out like it never happened
@LifeHackster10 ай бұрын
You can always add and pay for the cloud subscription for backup.
@pucheco6910 ай бұрын
What is the price?
@LifeHackster10 ай бұрын
35 bucks.
@Douginont25 күн бұрын
I just took a hammer to my wyse v4s. Firmware wouldn't update. They're outta my life and good riddance.
@curiouspeople64419 ай бұрын
I want 40-50 fps
@rolisaenz9 ай бұрын
audio quality SU.........K
@matthewhartley875610 ай бұрын
Yo I love button cameras ahead and buy that 1 to check it out. No one buys them back but I'm fine. Let's don't do it. I saw them at a decent price too so if they've never been used. They've only been tested