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Tapo SolarCam Kit C402
The TP-Link Tapo SolarCam Kit C402 is a home security camera with 1920 x 1080 video resolution, optional microSD storage (512 GB maximum), paid cloud storage, and is internally powered by a rechargeable battery.
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The TP-Link Tapo SolarCam Kit C402 is a home security camera with 1920 x 1080 video resolution, optional microSD storage (512 GB maximum), paid cloud storage, and is internally powered by a rechargeable battery.

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How did it perform in our expert lab testing?

Overall Score

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What goes into the Overall Score?
Video quality (daytime)
 /  5
Video quality (nighttime)
 /  5
Data security
 /  5
Data privacy
 /  5
Response time
 /  5
Smart features
 /  5

Detailed Test Results

Video Quality: Daytime pictures are about as sharp and clear as we've seen, which means you can see most but not all of the details and subtle patterns in the scene. At nighttime, the video is very good: quite viewable, with a fair amount of brightness and clarity.

Data security: This model has very good security. It has many of the important protections for your recordings and personal data.

Data privacy: TP-Link offers a sub-standard level of control and transparency over your data. They are not doing as good a job as many others are with regard to collecting only necessary data, giving you control over its use, and limiting how your data is shared or sold.

Response time: This model sends its alerts to its app within 4.4 seconds on average, which is very quick, and helps you be very responsive to situations.

Smart features: It works with smart-home systems such as Amazon Alexa, Apple Siri, Google Assistant, Google Home. You'll need to install the Tapo app on your smartphone. TP-Link claims this model has recognition algorithms that can detect people, vehicles, and animals. TP-Link may offer additional features that require a subscription and/or a firmware update.

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The TP-Link Tapo SolarCam Kit C402 is home security camera with 1920 x 1080 video resolution, 111°H x 56°V x 125°D field of view, compatibility with Alexa voice assistant, compatibility with Google Assistant, compatibility with Google Home, compatibility with other home-security sensors, is internally powered by a rechargeable battery.

Among its features are: geofencing, scheduling, activity zones, and a siren. It's intended for indoor or outdoor use with an IP65 intrusion-protection rating. It gets its power from a battery, AC line, and/or solar panel. It offers optional microSD storage (512 GB maximum), and paid cloud storage.

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