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Maxieos
post Dec 14 2025, 08:37 AM

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Just asking , between tapo and Xiaomi , which one is better on connectivity when accessing the cctv sdcard recorded from far away ?
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post Dec 14 2025, 09:57 AM

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QUOTE(Maxieos @ Dec 14 2025, 08:37 AM)
Just asking , between tapo and Xiaomi , which one is better on connectivity when accessing the cctv sdcard recorded from far away ?
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Tapo as they use AWS

Xiaomi is using China cloud providers
OldSchoolJoke
post Dec 14 2025, 10:42 AM

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anyone can show how you guys handle the wiring? some CCTV is using socket instead of PoE
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post Dec 14 2025, 11:59 AM

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QUOTE(OldSchoolJoke @ Dec 14 2025, 10:42 AM)
anyone can show how you guys handle the wiring? some CCTV is using socket  instead of PoE
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I think a photo would be better? What do you mean by socket?
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post Dec 14 2025, 12:13 PM

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QUOTE(adamw @ Dec 14 2025, 11:59 AM)
I think a photo would be better? What do you mean by socket?
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some CCTV don't have PoE (power over lan cable), so it's using the 3 pin plug for power. needs to have socket nearby for cctv adapter

sorry don't have photo and can't find in web
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post Dec 14 2025, 06:41 PM

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Then which one is faster accessing live view or no downtime ?
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QUOTE(OldSchoolJoke @ Dec 14 2025, 12:13 PM)
some CCTV don't have PoE (power over lan cable), so it's using the 3 pin plug for power. needs to have socket nearby for cctv adapter

sorry don't have photo and can't find in web
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Is it IP or Analog camera?

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post Dec 14 2025, 08:25 PM

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QUOTE(adamw @ Dec 14 2025, 07:57 PM)
Is it IP or Analog camera?
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like those Tapo wifi camera
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post Dec 14 2025, 08:28 PM

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IMOU cameras are good.

Dahua pricing not bad.
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post Dec 14 2025, 09:08 PM

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QUOTE(metalfire @ Dec 14 2025, 08:28 PM)
IMOU cameras are good.

Dahua pricing not bad.
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apps and downtime ? speed on accessing ?
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post Dec 14 2025, 09:37 PM

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QUOTE(Maxieos @ Dec 14 2025, 09:08 PM)
apps and downtime ? speed on accessing ?
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if connection is stable, no problem average about 200kb/s also depends on your ISP upload speed.

main things to consider
- image clarity
- moving capture video stability
- app is easy to use
- easy to self install
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post Dec 14 2025, 09:41 PM

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I have Ezwiz before...lousy piece of junk camera. App is lousy, image clear but the stupid ptz camera cannot focus on a predetermined area. Tried resetting and all...no use.

IMOU / Dahua - once setup done, no need worry.
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post Dec 14 2025, 11:46 PM

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QUOTE(OldSchoolJoke @ Dec 14 2025, 08:25 PM)
like those Tapo wifi camera
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Then all you do need is a 3 pin power socket, no other cablings required since it's wifi.
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post Yesterday, 10:26 AM

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QUOTE(adamw @ Dec 14 2025, 11:46 PM)
Then all you do need is a 3 pin power socket, no other cablings required since it's wifi.
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kinda ugly to have socket every corner sweat.gif
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post Yesterday, 10:57 AM

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QUOTE(metalfire @ Dec 14 2025, 09:41 PM)
I have Ezwiz before...lousy piece of junk camera. App is lousy, image clear but the stupid ptz camera cannot focus on a predetermined area. Tried resetting and all...no use.

IMOU / Dahua - once setup done, no need worry.
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Just a PSA, Imou is no longer owned by Dahua, Dahua sold the entire company already

I did notice the app quite slow to load especially when viewing from Maxis 4G/5G these days

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QUOTE(OldSchoolJoke @ Dec 15 2025, 10:26 AM)
kinda ugly to have socket every corner  sweat.gif
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Nowadays got solar power + batery one, no need socket
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post Yesterday, 07:10 PM

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Just get Dahua or Hikvision if you have more than 2 cameras...

Long run, you need to replace SD card as it won't last. Plus, Tapo cams mostly rely on WIFI. If there's no WiFi, no recording unless you have an SD card. Also maybe prone to getting hacked?

Also, you can get cloud storage. But is it worth paying a subscription every month and giving them your footage?

The HomeBase is an extra purchase (not including HDD).. But not sure if you still need to get SD cards.





 

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