TP-Link Tapo C500 Outdoor Pan/Tilt Home Security WiFi Smart Camera | 2MP 1080p Full HD Live View | 360° Visual Coverage | Night Vision | Support Alexa and Google Assistant | 2-Way Audio

The media could not be loaded. I bought TP-Link Tapo C500 Outdoor Pan/Tilt Home Security WiFi Smart Camera in February 2024, Sold By: Appario Retail Private Ltd. My reviews are based on the continuous usage of this security camera thoroughly at my home for a year till now.Pros.DETECTION1. Both motion and person detection.2. Customizable detection zones.3. Increase or decrease the sensitivity of motion detection.TRACKING1. Both motion and person tracking.2. Costumizable tracking zones.3. 'On' or 'Off' the tracking mode.PATROLLING1. 360° non-stop patrolling.2. Costumizable patrolling zones.3. Costumizable patrolling schedules.PAN/TILTAdjustable DEGREES the camera will move per tap of pan/tilt.ALARM1. 'On' or 'Off' the ALARM mode.2. Alarm for camera TAMPERING or OBSTRUCTION.3. Adjustable sensitivity for alarm mode.VIDEO/DISPLAY1. Customizable video quality; 1080P, 720P (data-saving) and 360P (smallest data rate).2. Customizable PRIVACY zones.3. Option for INVERTIBLE image.RECORDING1. Customizable recording schedules; continuous recording, detection recording.2. Sound recording.3. Cloud (subscription) and SD card recording option.NOTIFICATION1. For motion/person/tampering.2. Customizable schedule for notifications.3. Notification with snapshot (subscription).TWO-WAY audio facility.LED light.VOICE CALL mode.REEBOOT & AUTO REEBOOT facility.UPDATE & AUTO UPDATE facility.Cons.So far, there are no major drawbacks with this camera, just a few minor issues.1. After prolonged live streaming, the camera may occasionally stop streaming live, although it continues recording in the background. Once you reboot the camera, the live streaming resumes.2. Another tiny issue I've encountered is with the camera's rotation. When there's movement directly beneath it, the camera sometimes fails to fully track and rotate to follow the object as needed.3. NO NIGHT VISIONThis feature is available in C510W TP-Link 2K 3MP model, with 3 different mode; Infrared mode, full colour mode, smart mode (switch from infrared to full colour mode when detect any activity).4. NO SPOTLIGHTThis feature is available in C510W TP-Link 2K 3MP model.However, these are some small issues, and overall, the camera's features are excellent.

What a product by TPlink. Really outstanding quality as i am using this for more than 6 month, it takes showers and sun heat regularly but still steady and in good condition. Installation is quite easy, anyone can do it itself. Need a broadband connection modem or router and after small steps it successfully connected. The pan and tilt feature is very much handful and it functioned it so well. Audio quality is loud enough for the visitors near and their audio is also clear. For home or outdoor security it is the best outdoor camera to have.

I bought two tapo cctv camera and one cp plus. I liked tapo more because it has far easier and versatile fixing methods and app is also better.I wish it add 20s or 30s forward and backward movement of videos while watching the recording.Also, please give us option to buy extension to give it length. If the extension fits in existing holes then that would be better.

Zero Star.After buying I had to wait for a minth due to Micro SD Card Compatibility issue.After getting Micro SD card working the camera worked for a few days with lot of Pan/Tilt issues.After couple of nonths of trying I couldn't get it proper due to faulty Pan/Tilt motion.After a month it's WiFi stopped working.Asked support centre, they told to reset. Did reset and worked for a few days and again stopped working. (Without Wifi, it won't work. No motion/person detection, won't even record anything, stupid Firmware). Tried reset, Not working.Then Service Centre asked me to send it to their place at my expense. I did it. Received a refurbished product. Worked for a month and again faulty camera stopped connecting and same wifi, Pan/tilt issue.They asked me to again send it back to their service centre at my expense.I have already spent half the amount of camera as Installation/Uninstallation/Courier Charges.Taking legal opinion to sue them now. They haven't left any option now.Poor Support, Faulty Products.Do not buy any TP Link products ever.

Excellent product easy to use

If camera is not powered, then can it be resetted, or only powered camera can be resetted.

good for value

Good