Let me begin by saying this is an absolutely great camera, especially for places that you may not have an option to connect a power source. The mount and housing feels very well made with durable materials and the instructions are fairly simple.
The base for the camera can be removed from the mount and installed separately from the solar panel. a 12ft USB-C extension cable is included, along with a blank cap for the mount to cover the area where the camera base should be. Additionally the packaging includes 2 additional o-rings for the USB-C cable, 2 gasket for the power connection on the camera, and 2 plugs for the screw holes on the mount.
Setup is like any other Tapo/Kasa device, power on, wait for the orange/green led, add device to respective app, and connect to WiFi. Picture quality is amazing, voices are clear, and there are plenty of settings to configure to meet your needs. One option I wish it had would have been 24/7 continuous recording, but due to the drain it would put on the battery I completely understand why it’s motion based recordings instead. With a 32gb MicroSD, I was able to get about 11 days of recordings and only used about 3gb.
As great as a camera it is, it has one major issue, which I can see a lot of people complaining about. The camera without the mount or ball joint is 8.7oz / 246.64g. The base of the ball joint is a hard plastic and does not have a rubber pad inside to provide some resistance. When mounting the camera in a horizontal position, the weight causes the camera to tilt downward. A temporary fix I used a 3/4in piece of a 1/4in wide rubber band, rolled it up and stuffed it into the collar of the ball joint. This provides enough resistance to keep the camera up, This same issue also exists on the solar panel ball joint, but because the panel is light weight, it doesn’t move. I’d be more worried about it come winter and a heavy snow fall. Another less significant issue is with the o-rings on the USB-C connector. It comes off very easily. I actually lost the one that came installed on it, within 5min of removing from the packaging. Thankfully there are additional o-rings included.
All in all, as I stated, it’s a great setup that works really well. The issues seem to be minor enough that could be worked out by simply modifying the base of the ball joints. Hopefully TP-Link can work that out and supply us with a permanent fix.
TP-Link ???????????????? SolarCam C402 Kit, Outdoor Battery Camera w/Solar Panel Base, Wireless, 1080P, Free Person/Vehicle Detection
4.3 | 360 ratings
Price: 49.99
Last update: 10-16-2024
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【Endless Power from Solar Energy】The Tapo SolarCam C402 KIT harnesses the power of the sun to keep your security system running smoothly. The innovative design includes a modular solar panel that continuously charges the built-in battery, ensuring your camera remains powered. Even on cloudy days or during extended periods without sunlight, the fully charged battery can provide up to 180 days* of uninterrupted performance. Experience the convenience and reliability of a truly zero-touch maintenance system with this solar-powered solution.
【Easy Wire-Free Installation - Install Anywhere】Enjoy the flexibility of wire-free installation with the Tapo SolarCam C402 KIT. Free from outlet limitations, you can effortlessly
【Prioritize What Matters】Eliminate unnecessary notifications by defining activity zones specifically monitoring for motion, people, vehicles or all three. Receive real-time alerts for true security concerns with free person/vehicle detection, eliminating false detection from other objects. Monitor your kids, pets, and home.
【Versatile Video Storage】Store footage locally via a microSD card (up to 512GB)* or via cloud with a Tapo Care cloud subscription. Tailor your security to suit your needs,
【Full-Color 1080P, Day and Night】Achieve crystal-clear visibility even in complete darkness, thanks to the large aperture lens and built-in spotlights. Capture vibrant color night vision up to 30ft away for enhanced security to monitor for possible intruders or motion.
【Privacy First】We prioritize your data security and privacy. Tapo Cam employs encrypted video, two-factor authentication, a comprehensive data defense system, and more to ensure your family's privacy.
【Easy Wire-Free Installation - Install Anywhere】Enjoy the flexibility of wire-free installation with the Tapo SolarCam C402 KIT. Free from outlet limitations, you can effortlessly
【Prioritize What Matters】Eliminate unnecessary notifications by defining activity zones specifically monitoring for motion, people, vehicles or all three. Receive real-time alerts for true security concerns with free person/vehicle detection, eliminating false detection from other objects. Monitor your kids, pets, and home.
【Versatile Video Storage】Store footage locally via a microSD card (up to 512GB)* or via cloud with a Tapo Care cloud subscription. Tailor your security to suit your needs,
【Full-Color 1080P, Day and Night】Achieve crystal-clear visibility even in complete darkness, thanks to the large aperture lens and built-in spotlights. Capture vibrant color night vision up to 30ft away for enhanced security to monitor for possible intruders or motion.
【Privacy First】We prioritize your data security and privacy. Tapo Cam employs encrypted video, two-factor authentication, a comprehensive data defense system, and more to ensure your family's privacy.
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JC
Great Camera, but not without issues.
Reviewed in the United States on July 13, 2024
JC
Reviewed in the United States on July 13, 2024
The base for the camera can be removed from the mount and installed separately from the solar panel. a 12ft USB-C extension cable is included, along with a blank cap for the mount to cover the area where the camera base should be. Additionally the packaging includes 2 additional o-rings for the USB-C cable, 2 gasket for the power connection on the camera, and 2 plugs for the screw holes on the mount.
Setup is like any other Tapo/Kasa device, power on, wait for the orange/green led, add device to respective app, and connect to WiFi. Picture quality is amazing, voices are clear, and there are plenty of settings to configure to meet your needs. One option I wish it had would have been 24/7 continuous recording, but due to the drain it would put on the battery I completely understand why it’s motion based recordings instead. With a 32gb MicroSD, I was able to get about 11 days of recordings and only used about 3gb.
As great as a camera it is, it has one major issue, which I can see a lot of people complaining about. The camera without the mount or ball joint is 8.7oz / 246.64g. The base of the ball joint is a hard plastic and does not have a rubber pad inside to provide some resistance. When mounting the camera in a horizontal position, the weight causes the camera to tilt downward. A temporary fix I used a 3/4in piece of a 1/4in wide rubber band, rolled it up and stuffed it into the collar of the ball joint. This provides enough resistance to keep the camera up, This same issue also exists on the solar panel ball joint, but because the panel is light weight, it doesn’t move. I’d be more worried about it come winter and a heavy snow fall. Another less significant issue is with the o-rings on the USB-C connector. It comes off very easily. I actually lost the one that came installed on it, within 5min of removing from the packaging. Thankfully there are additional o-rings included.
All in all, as I stated, it’s a great setup that works really well. The issues seem to be minor enough that could be worked out by simply modifying the base of the ball joints. Hopefully TP-Link can work that out and supply us with a permanent fix.
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