Price: $44.99
(as of Jun 27, 2024 02:24:00 UTC – Details)
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Customers say
Customers like the night vision of the security camera. They say it has great night vision and the lights are decent at night. They also appreciate the clear picture quality and sharp video footage. Customers are happy with the quality and value of the camera. However, some customers have reported issues with the wifi connection and connection speed. They mention that the wifi loses connection all the time and the playback seems sluggish.
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Ryan –
Excellent Camera! Too much incorrect information in reviews, and question section.
I have a slew of the Kasa smart outlets and theyâre excellent. Cheap and just work.
I watched these cameras for a long time before trying a couple. Iâm glad I did. I got them on a good sale, around 42$ each.
My buddy who is a professional security camera installer is blown away at their picture for a camera at 1/4 of his pro cam cost.
Picture quality:
The night vision is incredible. Thatâs usually where the picture quality lacks. Picture is crisp and clean when night vision is on.
What is even more impressive is the cameras ability to use what light it can pickup at night and keep color and clarity. I have a streetlight that is in my neighbors yard and I donât use night vision on 2 of my cameras because it can use the available light very well.
I will say, I run these on 1080 as I donât see any real difference at 2k. But just remember, it depends on the screen youâre viewing it on.
For me, 1080 is plenty.
Spot light:
Itâs pretty good. Not âimpressiveâ but impressive for something that is running on 5V USB.
Siren:
Yup, it makes noise. You can even set it to initiate all sirens on your network at once.
Siren and Alert settings.
YES you can turn both off when motion is sensed. I donât know what people are doing where they canât turn that off.
Motion sensing:
Pretty slick, you can set a irregular squares to areas of interest you want notifications. For example. One cam captures the street, but I only want my walkway. So I set that section to only alert if movement is noticed in that area. Even nicer, you can set up to 4 different sections.
Noise sensing/notification:
Far too sensitive even on the lowest setting. A good gust of wind will set it off.
This is nitpicking, but wanted to address it. All my noise sensing is turned off.
2 way communication.
Itâs OK. Not great. You can hear the people through the camera OK, but the speaker to them is not that great, but again. 42-50$ itâs very good.
I will say, itâs possible that when youâre talking through the camera you mouth is far away from the mic on your phone because youâre also watching the video feed.
Install is straight forward. Mount anywhere 110v is within the 10â reach of the cord.
I bought a 50â USB extension cable to power one of these cameras where 110v is not nearby and itâs flawless.
Can probably power sufficiently with even longer USB extension.
Micro SD card storage:
Itâs ridiculous that TP-Link hasnât accurately answered this question.
At 1080, the 24/7 recording is approx 12gb a day. So a 256gb card formats at 219gb. Which translates to 18 days of 24/7 recording.
The takeaway, at 1080 it takes 12gb a day. Different picture quality will increase or decrease the storage requirement.
Saving from SD card.
Again. I donât know where the issue is.
When a notification is received the on screen prompts shows you if it was a person or movement.
Touch one off them and the software jumps to that event and starts playing.
On the screen youâre watching thereâs a âRED RECORD BUTTONâ touch that, and it starts to record that selection of video to your phone.
You can record anything, not just an event. But the event notification just helps locate the times something happens.
Easy. No problem. Stop whining!
For those that canât figure that out, if you need to pull the SD card for insurance or police, you have a legit reason! You wonât be pulling the card daily.
Ending thoughts.
If youâre interesting in an inexpensive but high quality camera, look no further.
MonkeyJoe –
Excellent Budget Outdoor Camera – A Weatherproof Gem!
I recently purchased the Kasa Outdoor Camera, and I must say, I’m extremely impressed with its performance and features, especially considering its budget-friendly price tag. From the moment I opened the box, I knew I had made the right choice for my home security needs.
Installation was a breeze! The camera came with straightforward instructions that made setting it up a snap. I opted to wire it through our window screen to plug it in inside, and it worked like a charm. This setup allowed me to keep the camera safe indoors while still capturing clear and unobstructed footage of the outdoor areas.
One of the standout features of the Kasa Outdoor Camera is its impressive weatherproofing. We’ve had a few heavy rainstorms since I installed it, and the camera didn’t miss a beat. Its durable design ensured that it remained fully functional, even during adverse weather conditions.
The camera’s video quality is surprisingly good for its price range. Daytime footage is sharp and clear, while the night vision mode provides adequate visibility in low-light situations. I particularly appreciate the wide viewing angle, which covers a substantial portion of our outdoor space without any distortion.
The Kasa app is intuitive and user-friendly, making it a breeze to access the live feed or review past recordings. The motion detection feature is reliable, sending timely alerts whenever any activity is detected in the monitored area.
I also love the peace of mind provided by the cloud storage option. Knowing that my footage is securely stored off-site gives me added confidence that my property is well-protected, even if the camera itself were to be tampered with.
In conclusion, the Kasa Outdoor Camera is a hidden gem in the world of affordable security cameras. It’s easy to install, weatherproof, and delivers impressive performance. If you’re looking for a budget-friendly outdoor camera without compromising on quality, I wholeheartedly recommend giving the Kasa Outdoor Camera a try. It’s an excellent investment for your home security needs!
Scott –
Good camera
As a professional security camera installer, have been asked to install them for home owners. Came across this camera and specs looked really good for personal use. So to Plus the cost is affordable for most; espically if you can find it on sale. The video can be displayed on both Alexa and Google Home devices for easy monitoring as well. For these reasons, I have recomended and installed this camera for several home/personal clients. The app is easy to use and set cameras up.
The downside to this camera is power! Only wish the cable was NOT ATTACHED to camera. Because it’s attached permanitly I’ve had to drill large holes for a USB-A fitting to passthrough. Would have been nice if the power cable was a USB-A to USB-C because then the hole only has to be big enough for the USB-C end.
There are a few times the mothion sensor is too sensitive or not sensitive enough.
J. Douglas Linn –
Excellent purchase.
Easy to set up. Works VERY well. Had a power dip and lost the infrared and spotlight functions. Went to the web for help. Took off little protective panel for SD card and right beside it is a little hole for the reset button. Used a safety pin tip and held the button down 15 second’s, resetting the camera and then reinstalled the camera. Works fine. The video is excellent. Love the color at night when the built in spotlight comes on after a motion detected.
PR –
Fácil de instalar, cumple su función. Fácil manejar desde la app
Cloonloo –
Already have KC200 outdoor camera which is good but without all the features of this new model. (No built in SIM facility on KC200) I have switched off the LED lights and IR at the moment as the video is clear enough without them and it does not stand out at night. That said, they are both good. I have spot lights that detect a person on the drive and they provide more than sufficient lighting. The video is recording in colour with just a weak street light and the sensitivity is correctly identifying a person. I have a128gb micro sim which is more than adequate for several days recordings. I have taken a snap shot of 4.15am today and it is good and in clout. When lights come on itâs outstanding. Came with a USA plug power adaptor. (See photo)The cable is USB ended and fits any suitable adaptor or usb socket. I highly recommend this product but get your own power adaptor.
Shard –
I’ve got a few older Kasa cameras at home. This one is such an upgrade to the others! Very good quality at night and keeps it in colour! Perfect for keeping an eye on my front yard around the clock.
Kay Smyth –
Excellent product worth the money ,would recommend.
Piers goodhew –
It records pretty high res video day and night, has movement detection zones, detects people, records into internal micro SD. All of which you can view over the internet without a Kasa subscription.