Expert Opinion: Unboxing and Review of Tapo C520WS Security Camera

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TP-Link Tapo C520WS Unboxing and Full Review
Get an expert opinion on the Tapo C520WS pan tilt outdoor security camera! In this video, we'll unbox and review this popular home security camera to see if it lives up to the hype. Watch to find out its features, pros, and cons and decide if it's the right security camera for your home.
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Chapters:
00:00 - Preview
00:34 - Intro
01:33 - Unboxing
02:42 - Price & Specs
04:28 - The Tapo App
13:17 - My Review
13:26 - PROS
14:29 - CONS
16:11 - Final Thoughts
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@thomasgaudette7367 Ай бұрын

Excellent review thanks for helping me make the decision

@GeorgeLangabeer Ай бұрын

Thank you and you’re welcome! Glad the video helped.

@AngelMalvo 29 күн бұрын

Thanks for the review, it was excellent

@GeorgeLangabeer 28 күн бұрын

You’re welcome & thank you! Glad you enjoyed it.

@holmesphillip 3 ай бұрын

Tapo have some amazing features.

@GeorgeLangabeer 3 ай бұрын

Agreed!

@kemalredzic3261 2 ай бұрын

Hi, thanks for video. One question - on how many devices I can install this software, to control one camera?

@GeorgeLangabeer 2 ай бұрын

You’re welcome. Thanks for watching….no limit. You create an account & then use that account to sign in on any device that offers the app.

@carlw Ай бұрын

Great thanks. Where/what did you plug the power brick into? Did you run it through you attic?

@GeorgeLangabeer Ай бұрын

I live in an apartment. I don’t have an attic. For testing purposes, I went straight to a protected outdoor power outlet.

@carlw Ай бұрын

@@GeorgeLangabeer Gotcha, thanks. It does look like a pretty flimsy little transformer doesn't it?

@jasondesramaux8914 3 ай бұрын

Great video. Is there a chance to bring this Tapo Camera into HomeKit through Homebridge or Scrypted? (That would eliminate at least on con.) I like the camera but I want to view all camera feeds in just one app or dashboard. Looking forward to more content .

@GeorgeLangabeer 3 ай бұрын

Thank you! I haven’t personally tried it with this specific camera, but I do know under the advanced settings section of the camera (on the app), you can set up a “camera account”. On other TP Link cameras I’ve tried, if you set that up, it allows you to use their cameras with third party apps with RTSP. Here is a TP Link article on the subject: www.tp-link.com/us/support/faq/2680/

@jdemara 3 ай бұрын

I have a bunch of Tapo cameras linked to HomeKit via Scrypted, and they work absolutely perfect!

@GeorgeLangabeer 3 ай бұрын

Nice!

@Sah-dd1zh 3 ай бұрын

I know this is somewhat apples and oranges but did you find this more reliable than the C125 you reviewed a couple weeks ago? I just returned 2 of those yesterday because they kept dropping offline/no response. These were going in baby/toddler rooms and no way they were getting spouse approval with poor connectivity. I have access points in the rooms so it makes no sense. And yeah I agree bummer on no HomeKit support for this one. Great video man, thanks for what you do.

@GeorgeLangabeer 3 ай бұрын

Very strange. I’m still using the C125 & I’ve had zero issues. I’ve found it to be a great camera. I also have several customers who have the C125 and they all love it. Did you troubleshoot with their tech support? If it’s happened with two of them (ruling out you have a bad camera), it has to be a network issue & those are usually solvable. The two cameras are comparable feature wise, the C520WS is just built more durable since it’s made for outdoors.

@cybershot1688 Ай бұрын

I recently bought one and paired it with sandisk high endurance sd card. I set the detection only for vehicle, person and camera tampering to maximize the SD card memory.

@GeorgeLangabeer Ай бұрын

Good call.

@gianlucacentolanza3525 3 ай бұрын

Thank you.I need to install this camera in a place where there is no internet. Is it possible to record on the SD card even if the camera is not connected to the internet? Obviously after having done an initial configuration of the camera via app

@GeorgeLangabeer 3 ай бұрын

Unfortunately not.

@mandumetheking Ай бұрын

I have many Tapo Cameras, and, answering your question, yes it is. I don't know why Mr. George's answer was a no. You cannot access the camera through the app without internet, but the camera will still record. You will need to remove the sd card to access the footage.

@GeorgeLangabeer Ай бұрын

I apologize, I think my response here was to someone commenting on a different video. Sometimes I respond to several video comments at the same time & I try to check myself and not mix them up, but this one fell through the cracks. @mandumetheking is absolutely correct. It is possible. But yes, you will have to remove the SD card to view the footage. So sorry for the confusion.

@Bohemian-Rhapsody 3 ай бұрын

Does it allow/support the RTSP/ONVIF profile(S) protocols, to stream the camera from NAS/NVR/PC via RTSP/ONVIF? In other words can you have it monitored in a wall or tiled view showing several cameras?

@GeorgeLangabeer 3 ай бұрын

Check out this link: www.tp-link.com/us/support/faq/2680/

@DavidCheok 2 ай бұрын

Yes. Under advanced. Just set a password and point the app to the IP port 2020

@tommyblomqvistSE Ай бұрын

I am using RTSP/ONVIF with this and other Tapo cameras in several installations - works great. This protocol isn't secure so be sure to use good security on the wifi if you are using it wireless.

@raycunning4906 3 ай бұрын

Hi can you do a video on the eufy S340 please.

@GeorgeLangabeer 3 ай бұрын

From Eufy? I already did. A few weeks ago.

@SkyCamSpain 26 күн бұрын

Hi when you point this camera to the sky at night, does it pick up the stars really well?

@GeorgeLangabeer 26 күн бұрын

This camera has great resolution, but it’s not going to pick up the stars really well.

@SkyCamSpain 26 күн бұрын

OK, I have a Beenozo 8X hybrid cam and it does pick up lots of stars but i'm looking for a camera with a higher framerate. This Tapo looked like a good candidate.

@MrWilliam135 Ай бұрын

Hello. I have this exact unit and I’m facing an issue whereby The device shows orange light. It still records events but I cannot access the camera from my phone unless I connect to house wifi. If I use data or external wifi it shows camera is offline. Can you advise what I can do ?

@GeorgeLangabeer Ай бұрын

I’d contact Tapo customer support: www.tapo.com/us/support/

@DavidCheok 2 ай бұрын

Get yourself the 320WS and pair it together with this and you have a perfect security pair. Differences are the 320WS has line crossing, area intrusion whereas the 520WS doesnt but has other functions. You need both a fixed and a P&T in a proper security situation.

@skysoft6996 Ай бұрын

Doesnt it have line crossing? The 510W has and its basically the same thing

@skysoft6996 Ай бұрын

yeah he literally said in the video that you can do line crossing but ok guess you didn't watch it

@DavidCheok Ай бұрын

@@skysoft6996 510W has motion, person and camera. 520WS has motion, person, pet, vehicle, line and camera. I have the 500, 510 and 520. I use the 520's vehicle and person to automate lights without my dogs creating false activations and also to detect and track monkeys on my roof. 510 used mostly for person detection for light activation. 500 and 510 in terms of functionality are the same except 510 has higher resolution. You cant really use the 360 cams for line detections because those lines will move with the POV.

@DavidCheok Ай бұрын

@@skysoft6996 dont think you get it. Think about how useless line crossing is on a P&T camera that is always moving. You need the POV to not move or the detection area will always be different.

@cvdelrosario 3 ай бұрын

do I need to go full 512gb or a 128gb sd card will do?

@GeorgeLangabeer 3 ай бұрын

Any of those will do.

@mecharenadaily 3 ай бұрын

What about sound quality of camera on two way audio mode how long we listen the sound from speaker and how long camera mic listen our voice. Dude Plz Help !! I also want to buy this

@GeorgeLangabeer 3 ай бұрын

The sound quality is about average. You’re never going to find a really good speaker on these WiFi cameras. It just doesn’t exist.

@mecharenadaily 3 ай бұрын

@@GeorgeLangabeer thanks buddy !!

@GeorgeLangabeer 3 ай бұрын

You’re welcome!

@abhinashkashyap9647 Ай бұрын

Sir what is the difference between tapo c510 w and tapo 520 ws ??

@GeorgeLangabeer Ай бұрын

520 is 4 Megapixel Vs. 510 is 3 Megapixel. More analytic (detection) options on the 520 & the 520 has an RJ45 connector (for power) & the 510 does not. A couple other small differences, but those are the big ones.

@abhinashkashyap9647 Ай бұрын

@@GeorgeLangabeer Thanks for replying

@tanweychong5289 13 күн бұрын

I bought this camera, but one thing why this camera if zooming not clearly,even car number plate can't see clearly

@Pravinkumar6869 3 ай бұрын

What SD Card are best for C520ws. Can you suggest

@GeorgeLangabeer 3 ай бұрын

This is the one I use: amzn.to/3SVKxS1

@Pravinkumar6869 3 ай бұрын

Tnq

@cybershot1688 Ай бұрын

I recommend sandisk high endurance micro sd

@DanielLopez-br1jk 3 ай бұрын

Hi, this cam is not wifi 5G? I bought one and the 5G networks don't appear, I need a ethernet c!cable :(

@GeorgeLangabeer 3 ай бұрын

Are you talking about 5Ghz or 5G (cellular)?

@DavidCheok 2 ай бұрын

Only 2x2 Wifi 4.

@Stabolis Ай бұрын

can it still record when i exit the app?

@GeorgeLangabeer Ай бұрын

Yes it can.

@rajumallula2762 13 күн бұрын

Hi sir i buy this camera i put sandisk altra 256gb this memory not saport the camera why i don't know give me solution please sir

@GeorgeLangabeer 12 күн бұрын

Hard to say. I’d call Tapo’s tech support. They can troubleshoot easier than I can.

@mohamedahmed-iw5ey 23 күн бұрын

which one is best tapo c200 vs xiaomi 360 vs imou vs ezviz

@GeorgeLangabeer 23 күн бұрын

Tapo C200

@garyshepard6757 3 ай бұрын

So you believe that this Tapo camera is now better than the Eufy 340? And how does POE work since Tapo doesn't have a base station?

@GeorgeLangabeer 3 ай бұрын

I give this camera the edge because of the price difference. Quite a bit less expensive than the 340.

@GeorgeLangabeer 3 ай бұрын

As far as you POE question, that’s my bad. As a camera guy, I’m just used to thinking in terms of POE with those ethernet ports. It’s not though, that connector is for a direct internet connection, not POE.

@gavowassy7655 Ай бұрын

With regards with apple home, I think manufactures need to pay apple for the licence... Which inturn drives up the price of the unit...

@howardshurst1302 3 ай бұрын

When you read all the negative reviews on this camera on amazon you become apprehensive on purchasing the camera. Is it the user or the camera?

@GeorgeLangabeer 3 ай бұрын

Not sure which camera you’re looking at on Amazon, but this camera has 4.4 stars (out of 5) on Amazon (reviews). So?????

@sjurkt 2 ай бұрын

2k is nice but thats only live or? Save to sd storage is reduced to 720 is it 2k in tapocare? So picuturequality on stored videos that I think are most interesting in a surveillance point of view is poor? Think it will be hard having good readings of licence plates with 720? Another thing to think of is that only the camera is ip66 not the poweradapter itself but it should of course have been too. To use the camera outside safely the poweradapter should have been ip66 too, but u actually have to buy and put it inside a ipxx proof box not to shortcut in heavy rain and moisture. I DO Like the line crossing feature but missing LPR licence plate recognition. Have u tested some LPR cameraes too?

@GeorgeLangabeer 2 ай бұрын

Tapo gives you options. It can be 2K live or recorded. I wouldn’t do a review on a camera that only had a 720p option. It wouldn’t be worth my time in 2024. Nest is pretty much the only brand that makes a weatherproof power cord & it’s unfortunate they are the only one. License plates are never going to be guaranteed. I don’t care what the resolution is. Capturing License plates is all about angle & conditions. If all the above don’t line up it’s not happening. LPR cameras are a huge waste of money for a house. LPR cameras are designed for a controlled environment under controlled conditions. I have used several LPR cameras in a business setting. But you’ll never see me review one, because they don’t make sense on a house & my videos are geared for homeowners.