Tapo 2K Outdoor Pan/Tilt Wi-Fi Security Camera Review - C520WS

Today, we are going to review the Tapo C520WS - this is a wired 2K Quad HD Outdoor PTZ WIFI Security Camera that has motion tracking. We will check out its features, unbox it, set it up and do the install and check out its video quality day and night and do our usual testing and see if this Tapo C520 WS is a good option for your home security camera needs.

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6/13/2024 - 7/31/2024

00:00 Features
01:23 Unboxing
02:23 Setup
03:01 Installation
03:40 Settings
06:12 Video Quality
08:27 Testing

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[delosmark]

Hopefully tapo can have an update where you can schedule when to surveilance mode and when to be set at other modes

[SirRommy]

I'm surprised this camera doesn't have a "home" position that it can return to after no detection events for a period of time. I have the C211 and that one DOES have a homing position. Also, the audio pickup test was pretty bad. Maybe it was due to wind? Again, the C211 seems to have a much clearer audio recording ability.
Update: I now own this camera and it does indeed have a homing function in which it returns to the home position after a short period of inactivity. Maybe they did a firmware update since this review was released. Again, loving the Tapo line of cameras.

[aalani]

Everything about the Tapo camera series is great except for one thing, which TP Link promised to look at it 2 years ago!, and that is a Smart TV app so you can see your camera on your SmartTV when for example you heard a cracking sound outside while you're watching a movie!

[arcticblazeify]

Great review!
I have a house in the Philippines I am monitoring here in the US.
I am using Tapo- 2 outdoors and 1 indoor camera. So far, I am really satisfied. Best part is No subscription needed. Subscription is optional.
I bought all 3 cameras online from the official store of Tapo in Lazada Philippines (it’s like Amazon).

[eddieseow]

I love your videos, very informative and precise, answers all my questions. Makes me a well informed buyer. Much Thanks to you.

[markhahn]

How would you rate the video quality and tracking ability of the Tapo C520WS vs the Eufy E340?
The C520WS would be mounted near a standalone Flood Light with motion sensor.

[jannetranberg]

What do i think?? Im BUYING one! Thank you dude, good presentation, and to see that camera in action.

[slainecr]

When you playback how many x forward speed max is?

[efrenmuniz]

How much hours it is possible to record on the memory card, 256? Thanks

[woolflower]

Based on the video section with multiple people, is the camera only going to keep position on the first person it detected? The other person/people at the opposite direction won't be seen at all?

[amitpatra]

In patrolling mode, does it still track person?
If I setup a horizontal patrol, and it detects a person, does it tracks the person while pausing the patrol or it ignores the person and continues patrolling?

[TheEditorify]

Can you install this with a junction box? I cannot find anything compatible

[drshmoo]

In future reviews could you cover if camera's included power equipment (cables, mostly) can be routed through an exterior wall into an interior space like a garage to an outlet therein? My old nest IQ cameras came with instructions specifically for this use case, and I have not seen any other camera brands addressing it as directly.

[AllanLawrence-we]

A great video with lots of information. I will purchase this camera. Thank you from Australia.

[trinhk]

Does this camera supports RTSP or ONVIF standards? Can it be used with Blue Iris?

[gianlucacentolanza]

Is it possibile save a continuos recording on the SD card even if the camera is not connected to internet?

[nithai]

Great job as always and easy to understand too, thank you for your time and efforts.

[Rhys_Beer]

4:50 does this require that subscription in order to download the clips or does the subscription only notify you of the clip so you dont have to manually look for the clip?

[naredes]

I have tried some Tapo cameras but so far I have returned all of them back to Amazon. Tapo cameras have a weird exterior design. When it comes to performance the night color pro looks good until there is movement in front of the camera, a lot of ghosting. Hopefully soon Tapo will release a software update to allow users to trigger camera siren from the app. Pricing for Tapo subscription isn’t great compared to Wyze and even Nest cameras.

[Stabolis]

can it still record when i exit the app?