Enhance Your Home Security with Tapo C200 Camera

Tapo C200 is a popular and affordable home security

Wi-Fi smart camera from TP-Link, offering a range of features for indoor surveillance.

Key Features:

 * 360° Pan/Tilt: The camera provides a wide viewing angle with 360° horizontal (pan) and 114° vertical (tilt) coverage, allowing you to monitor an entire room from a single device. You can control the pan and tilt remotely via the Tapo app.

 * 2MP 1080p Full HD Video: It records clear and detailed footage in 1920 x 1080p resolution, ensuring you can see important details. However, some reviews note that the frame rate is typically 15fps, which might make video appear slightly choppy.

 * Advanced Night Vision: Equipped with 850 nm IR LEDs, the C200 offers night vision up to 30 feet (9 meters), allowing for clear monitoring even in low-light conditions or complete darkness.

 * Alexa Enabled (Voice Control): It integrates with Amazon Alexa (and Google Assistant), allowing for voice control over certain functions.

 * 2-Way Audio: With a built-in microphone and speaker, you can communicate with people on the other end of the camera remotely through the Tapo app. This is useful for talking to pets, family members, or even deterring intruders.

 * Motion Detection and Notifications: The camera detects motion within its field of view and sends instant notifications to your smartphone via the Tapo app. You can customize activity zones to focus on specific areas. Some models also include person detection and baby crying detection.

 * Sound and Light Alarm: Upon motion detection, you can set the camera to trigger a sound and light alarm to deter unwanted visitors.

 * Local Storage: It supports a microSD card (up to 512GB, though some older specs might say 128GB) for local storage of recordings, providing a secure and subscription-free way to save footage.

 * Privacy Mode: You can enable a privacy mode through the app, which physically turns off the camera's recording and monitoring function for complete privacy.

 * Easy Setup: Users generally find the Tapo C200 easy to set up and use via the intuitive Tapo mobile app.

Considerations:

 * No Cloud Storage (Default): While some newer Tapo cameras offer cloud storage through a "Tapo Care" subscription, the C200 primarily relies on local microSD card storage. If the camera is stolen, the footage on the SD card would be lost.

 * Build Quality: Some reviews mention that the build quality might feel a bit less premium compared to TP-Link's more expensive Kasa line.

 * No Differentiation for Motion Detection: Unlike some higher-end cameras, the C200 generally doesn't differentiate between humans, animals, or vehicles for its basic motion detection, which can lead to more frequent notifications.

 * Separate App: It uses the Tapo app, which is separate from TP-Link's older Kasa app.