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Maxieos
post Dec 18 2025, 08:29 AM

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QUOTE(haturaya @ May 7 2024, 06:48 PM)
Here's my active CCTVs

2 units Reolink C1 Pro (no longer available)
3 units Reolink E1 Pro
2 units Reolink E1
1 unit Reolink RLC-410W (outdoor)

1 unit TP-Link Vigi C340

3 units TP-Link Tapo C225
1 unit TP-Link Tapo C325WB (outdoor)

1 unit TP-Link Vigi 8 channel NVR (outdoor)

Installed at my houses and my parents' house.

FYI, I like Tapo App is the best (Android). Quick to load and stream the video feed. Slowest app load is Reolink one. Vigi app - in between.

I'm slowly changing to Tapo when it's due. Single app.  sweat.gif
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The TP-Link Tapo C325WB (outdoor) ,
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At the youtube mention no infra light camera and the Sportlight does not turn on instantly even on motion detection.
That was 2 year ago but how about now on the firmware updates?
But on camera quality Night vision time , the C325WB compare to other brand ? Deos Tapo has any Night vision low light cctv camera ?
Maxieos
post Dec 19 2025, 09:10 AM

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QUOTE(haturaya @ Dec 18 2025, 11:28 AM)
I didn't use any spot light. Permanently switch off because the street light is bright enough. The recording is in colour. Never need any night vision / low light.

Sorry couldn't help much on very low light situation or sport light useage.
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Those youtube video is like 2-3 years firmware and sensor may have change to different manufacturer.
But if possible , did you test the spot light speed or still in the delay issue ?

If choose Tapo all need to set for same apps eco system so no need to switch apps.The backyard is without any light , having a spot light to turn on when detect motion.

QUOTE(afoka @ Dec 18 2025, 11:32 AM)
tapo c530ws jer... and customise the alarm to your voice and enable during night or when go outside.
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Did you own the c530ws ? how is the night vision compare to C325WB
Can C325WB adjust the alarm with own voice ?
https://www.tp-link.com/us/compare/?typeId=...s=92732%2C66119 the compare doesn't show all.
Not much youtube will show all the setting for the C325WB and old apps firmware.

Hope someone can tell me which one is better C325WB or c530ws
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Maxieos
post Today, 07:58 AM

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QUOTE(GalaxyV @ Dec 22 2025, 07:03 PM)
Tapo has no windows app to be viewed via PC
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Setting maybe but RTSP can be to view on VLC. https://www.tp-link.com/us/support/faq/2680/

Any people try it before ?
QUOTE(backspace66 @ Dec 22 2025, 08:18 AM)
If you want tapo, wait for c560ws , wifi 6, dual band and wpa3 security and 4k
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Some youtube mention c560ws don't have widescreen.
QUOTE(blacktubi @ Dec 22 2025, 11:07 PM)
I think C320WS is more practical dan pan/tilt
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Do you own any Tapo camera ? which model ?
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