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Battery-powered security cameras are convenient, but they're also full of compromises. Now, TP-Link is setting a new standard with its Tapo Wire-Free Security Camera, a device that combines an ultra-convenient design with a built-in spotlight, 2K video resolution, free AI face detection, and a wealth of other useful features. The Tapo Wire-Free Security Camera is available today for $120, or just $300 if you purchase a three-pack.

According to TP-Link, the Tapo Wire-Free Security Camera's 10,000mAh battery can endure up to 300 days of operation—it shouldn't need to be charged more than once or twice a year. And, when the battery gets low, you'll have no trouble taking the Tapo Wire-Free Security Camera down from its magnetic mounting plate. For those who'd prefer a more hands-off approach, TP-Link suggests pairing the Wire-Free Security Camera with a Tapo Solar Panel, which can provide unlimited battery life in some circumstances (you need at least 30 minutes of direct sunlight each day).

The TP-Link Tapo Wire-Free Security Camera shining its built-in spotlight at night.
TP-Link

As for the actual specs, TP-Link's Tapo Wire-Free Security Camera has a 2K resolution (with full-resolution live view), a full-color starlight night vision sensor, an adjustable spotlight, and an emergency siren. The wide 150-degree FOV should provide a good view of any lawn, driveway, porch, or garage, while IP66 weatherproofing protects the camera from rain and dust. Two-way audio is also supported.

TP-Link is also very generous with its software features. The Tapo Wire-Free Security Camera offers AI face detection, privacy zones, and customizable activity zones for free. A Tapo Care subscription is required for 30-day cloud storage and "rich notifications," but if you don't want to pay a monthly fee, you can store videos locally with a microSD card (up to 512GB). For what it's worth, a 512GB microSD card costs about $35, which is the same price you'd pay for one year of Tapo Care. (You can also use the Tapo Wire-Free Security Camera offline when local storage is enabled, though this disables the live view.)

You can purchase the Tapo Wire-Free Security Camera today for $120, or just $300 if you're down for a three-pack. This camera does not require a hub, and it supports both Amazon Alexa and Google Home. Note that the Wire-Free Security Camera is very similar to TP-Link's Tapo C420S2, which originally retailed at $120 but is now available at a deep discount.

Source: TP-Link