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TP-Link Tapo C325WB

Brand: TP-Link
3.6
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Verdict

A wired outdoor camera that shines in dark areas with excellent color night vision and robust local recording, but it needs some tuning in the app to fix default video settings and reduce flaky AI false positives.

Pros

  • Low-light performance ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ 1 review 5.0
    Delivers standout color night footage without relying on a spotlight, thanks to its larger sensor and aperture.
  • Local storage option convenience ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ 1 review 4.5
    Accepts microSD cards up to 512 GB for local recording, giving a subscription-free way to retain footage.
  • Weather resistance rating (IP code) ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ 1 review 4.5
    IP66-rated housing keeps out dust and heavy rain, making it suitable for long-term outdoor installation.
  • Video resolution & detail ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ 1 review 3.5
    Can produce sharp 2K HDR video, but out-of-the-box 720p settings look choppy and overexposed until you adjust resolution and HDR in the app.

Cons

  • Detection features ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ 1 review 3.0
    Offers people, pet, and vehicle detection with privacy zones, though its AI can misidentify pets as people until sensitivity is tuned.
  • False alert filter effectiveness ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ 1 review 2.5
    Out-of-the-box motion sensitivity leads to frequent false positives, especially confusing pets for people, but lowering sensitivity improves accuracy.
  • PoE) ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ 1 review 2.5
    Includes Ethernet but no PoE, so a separate power outlet is required.

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