Until a few years ago, if you wanted to have a video surveillance system at home, it was usually necessary to resort to an expensive installation with expensive equipment. Fortunately, the situation has changed thanks to the new IP cameras like the one just introduced by TP-Link.
It’s about the Cap C420S2his first system of smart surveillance for outdoors with IP65 protection that is battery powered and designed to work without the need for nearby outlets or data installation cables.
Cover C420S2, technical characteristics
Cap C420S2 | |
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Kind of team |
Outdoor IP Surveillance Camera |
Feeding |
Tapo A100 rechargeable batteries up to 180 days of duration |
Resolution |
2K QHD (2560 × 1440 px), 4MP photos |
intrusion detection |
AI algorithms identify people, pets and vehicles, and |
Alarm |
sound and light |
integrated audio |
Yes, bidirectional |
Storage |
microSD card (up to 256GB) |
Price |
249 euros the kit with two cameras |
The Cap C420S2 was first announced last January 2022 and is actually a kit consisting of 2 cameras Tapo C420 they work with Tapo A100 rechargeable batteries included, removable and low consumption. According to the manufacturer, with each recharge we have up to 180 days of continuous recording considering an average of 10-20 daily events.
In addition, it includes a hub H200 which, when paired to devices, provides them with a low-energy wireless Internet connection, thereby extending the life of power supplies.
The two cameras provide a 2K QHD resolution (2560 × 1440px), which is 1.7 times more pixels than classic 1080p, and can capture still images up to 4 megapixels. In addition, they have a Starlight sensor to improve vision in low light situations or when there is fog and rain.
TP-Link has chosen in this model to use some artificial intelligence algorithms to take care of managing the motion detection system. Thus, its creators affirm that the cameras are capable of identifying people, pets and vehiclessending notifications to users if any suspicious activity occurs.
The cameras also have a sound and light alarm and a two-way audio system. If they detect any unwanted movement, they will emit sounds and lights as a deterrent, while the built-in speaker and microphone facilitate communication between the user and the person on the other side of the devices.
Regarding the storage, we can save the recorded videos and images locally in the microSD card (up to 256GB), which is inserted into the H200 hub. Another option is to use the Tapo Care cloud storage services, without space limitation but for a fee.
Price and availability
The Tapo C420S2 is now available in Spain for a price of around €249
More information | Tp link