Tapo C320WS 2K QHD Wireless & Wired Security Camera Outdoor, IP66, Person/Vehicle Detection, Starlight Colour Night Vision, Cloud and Local Storage, Works With Alexa and Google, No Monthly Fee

I got this a couple of months ago and it was easy to install and works very well. The picture is very clear at day and night and the person detection has been perfect except for one night it decided a cat was a person. When I set it up initially it seemed from all the research I did that the person detection didn’t get announced by Alexa, it was only motion detection However recently I have been getting Alexa notifications for person detection so maybe there has been an update. I don’t use motion detection as you get too many notifications. The camera works well when you want to talk to the person detected. I got this camera instead of a Ring doorbell which I sent back as it didn’t work very well. The camera works better than the Ring doorbell and was considerably cheaper. I’ve even used it on a mobile phone when I have been away in Spain.

I recently upgraded from my old Yale SV-D8 4MX-B LAN-connected CCTV system to the Tapo C320WS, and I can honestly say the difference is night and day. Setup & Installation: Installation was seamless. I drilled directly through the wall into the house, so the cables are fully protected from the elements. Each camera was easily mounted and connected via LAN, and the Tapo app guided me through setup without a hitch. It just worked — no fussing with ports, firmware, or awkward settings. Performance: The video quality is a massive step up from my old Yale system — the 2K resolution is incredibly sharp both day and night, and the colour night vision with the integrated spotlight is genuinely impressive. The cameras lock on to motion reliably, and with a bit of tweaking to the detection zones, false alerts have been minimal. Smart Features & App: The Tapo app is well thought out, offering granular control over motion detection, activity zones, and alerts. The two-way audio and built-in siren are nice bonuses, and I love that I don’t need a subscription — local recording on a micro-SD card just makes sense. LAN connectivity means there’s no lag, buffering, or dropout — something that plagued my old setup. Compared to Yale SV-D8 4MX-B: These Tapo cameras are far superior. The image quality, smart features, ease of use, and build quality are leagues ahead. The old Yale system felt clunky and outdated, while the C320WS feels modern, robust, and efficient. I also appreciate that I no longer need a bulky DVR hub — each camera runs independently with its own storage. If you’re replacing an older wired system like Yale’s SV-D8 series, the Tapo C320WS is a no-brainer. Better quality, easier setup, more intelligent features — and no ongoing subscription. Very impressed so far.

I purchased this camera after my EUFY failed on me and EUFY didn't want to know. This time I opted for a camera with power rather than rely on batteries and I am impressed. The quality of the unit is very good, it is easy to install and the app just works. I had to purchase a separate Micro SD card for storage but I picked up a 128GB one for just over a tenner but that means I can record more than I have ever done before. The set up of the motion detection etc. is a bit trial and error and the cameras lights seem to come on when they feel like it, but I will persevere and get this sorted eventually. If you are looking for a discreet little camera this is it. Don't be put off by the 'ears' on the camera, it just means you can place the camera further away from your wifi hub. Be aware that the power lead isn't that long though (at a guess 2.5m), so it you need the unit further away you may need to look a battery unit or look at sourcing an alternative power supply (the cable is similar to an old door bell wire).

I use this camera for my back garden and overall it works well. The image quality is good and the wide field of view covers a large area, which is useful for outdoor monitoring. The main thing I do not like is the adjustment range. It can be positioned left and right, but the tilt adjustment is quite limited compared with cameras that offer more flexible positioning. This can be a restriction depending on where you want to install it. Apart from that, it is a decent outdoor camera and works reliably for everyday use.

I needed something to add extra security to my property without needing to drill allot of holes, lift floorboards and carpeting so I decided to go for this little device, yes I did have to drill one hole in order for the power cable to be connected internally and three holes for the screws to attach it to the wall but that was it! The device itself looks well built and of a good quality. There is a slot on the underside of the camera unit that is secured with two screws and this is where you can install a micro SDXC card which is a nice touch in helping prevent someone easily removing the storage card. I followed the quick start guide, downloaded the app and installation was simple. I did have to register and create a free account to set the app up but that was it, there are options available for a subscription but you don't need this for general use! Just power, storage card and either a Ethernet lead of Wi-Fi to make it work. Once everything was set up and connected I can honestly say the picture quality is amazing! I have a rather dark back garden and at night the camera picture is clear as if it was daylight and to add an extra wow factor it was in colour and I could still see everything. You do have the option of switching to monochromatic night vision but I didn’t need it. You can set up zones using the app where you want to camera to watch for and if these zones are activated either by someone crossing the line or zone you have set the app will notify you of activity and you can also set the cameras spot light to come on and even sound an alarm 🚨 to warn the intruder that they activity os being watched/recorded, you can even speak through the camera and hear what’s going on should you wish too. I think this camera is worth every penny and I am so impressed with its quality and features I will be ordering more for the rest of my property.

Having used several Tapo C110 cameras recently, and being so delighted with their performance, I decided to ADD the even better Tapo C320WS cameras, with a stunning 2560px X 1440px resolution. (1:1/3 cmos/lens). Once again, easy to add to the existing TP Link TAPO app, As soon as you open the box, you can feel the quality just by the size, build and weight. There are many more features introduced, in comparison to the other excellent Tapo cctv cameras, these being: 1. Facility to use long ethernet cable if camera is too far away from a wifi source. 2. A 'Bulb' icon on the app, to manually turn the light on the camera 3. More night mode settings: Infra Red, or Full Colour (using built in spotlight), or Smart Mode (which switches from infra red mode to full colour when an event is detected) 4. Even more detection methods if needed. So besides the normal motion detection including activity zones, there is Line Crossing Detection Mode, Area Intrusion Detection Mode, Camera Tampering/Obstruction Notification Mode The camera also serves as an automatic outside light, with the option to record any intrusion in full colour (at night), due to the inclusive white lights. The main feature though, is the quality of the image recording. With many cameras, it's almost impossible to make out activity a fair distance away, but this is not the case with this C320WS camera. Personally, having inserted a micro sd card into the camera, I prefer to use detection and continuous recording (all adjustable from the app). With a 128gb micro sd card, I am able to record CONTINOUS (including detected events) for 3 weeks, before the old data starts to be overwritten with new data. I genuinely am delighted with this camera, and just cannot fault it in any way.

Even 3 years ago getting this quality of cctv would be 3-5 times the price. There’s too many benefits to list! AI human detection, detection zones, security light, two way audio, automated alarm, infrared and moonlight colour recording and easy install. Best of all it has no need for a subscription. There is a cloud subscription if you don’t want to install and SD card that comes with some minor benefits but this is a highly functional camera and app without any add ons. The price and quality of both the hardware and software are truly impressive, and the 2K QHD offers solid performance overall. The low-light color recording is technically amazing, but in practice, I found that infrared does a better job at capturing license plates clearly, so you might want to consider the cheaper model. My only minor complaint is that the Ethernet dongle makes the setup feel a bit messy. That said, these are small issues in an otherwise excellent product, and I’m overall very pleased with my purchase.

I bought 3 different Tapo cameras to test out which one I liked best and it turned out that the C320WS had incredible night time quality instead of the others I bought. I had a problem when trying to view the camera whilst not connected to the wifi and contacted support. I was worried that I would just receive the usual support service and was very much about to just return the product and try something else. Ryan & Winnie from the support team told me to not return it and give them chance to fix it, a few screenshots of the problem and 2 emails later and they have already resolved my problem and told me that the next firmware update will fix it for everyone else also. Truly incredible support provided and couldn't be happier with the actual camera itself, Tapo app is incredibly easy to setup, sd cards inserted into the cameras and recording locally no problem at all! App has all detection features built in and doesn't require a paid service. All in all, the C320WS is the best if you require HD night vision. The TC65 and C310 are identical, and are also perfect during the day but night time quality is slightly less impressive than the C320WS, but more than good enough to see if someone is near your property etc... Can also have them streaming to your pc/phone etc if you want something to permanently monitor whilst it's also recording to the SD Card too. Big thanks to Ryan and Winnie! I can now get these mounted up and actually in use haha!

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Funciona perfectamente

Parfait, elle fait son job. Je l'ai installée avec un peu de bricolage (placement d'une boite de dérivation pour rassembler les câbles) et fixation à l'endroit prévu. En quelques minutes, tout était installé et relié à l'application qui est de mon avis, facile à maîtriser. Bon achat

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Very cheap for its quality pics and motion detection. Only con is if too many insects fly around the camera, it detects them as an intrusion in the yard. But overally I'm happy