TP-Link Tapo C500 - Good Features and RTSP but Laggy Performance

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Күн бұрын

Worked well initially but was disappointed to see lack lustre performance over time, this C500 is a waterproof upgrade over my existing C200 and yet this feels like a much older product due to its poor performance and response times. Has RTSP and is IP certified for water protection, but does not impress.
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0:00 - Intro
0:18 - Unboxing
05:49 - What's Inside
09:55 - Mounting Assembly
12:58 - App Overview
14:12 - App Controls
16:45 - Playback
18:50 - AI
19:25 - RTSP
21:44 - Summary

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@2timesdope 2 ай бұрын

Awesome video...this is exactly what i wanted to see I had a few questions about the camera and you explained everything perfectly...thank you so much

@COMATRON. Жыл бұрын

get a decent WLAN dude

@martinmurray329 Жыл бұрын

Great review rTech thanks

@christinachristine3933 Жыл бұрын

Great review, very clear thanks.

@magnusl6200 10 ай бұрын

Disable hardware acceleration in advanced settings to get rid of lag! 💡Just bought a C500 and experience the same problem. It's definitely not a signal issue, I still have it next to the router. Played around in settings and discovered this easy fix. Don't know yet if it has any drawbacks.

@rtechreviews 10 ай бұрын

Thank you ❤️

@vellagarto38 10 ай бұрын

Podrias indicar como hacerlo ya que no encuentro esa opcion en Ajustes / Ajustes avanzados. Gracias

@magnusl6200 10 ай бұрын

@@vellagarto38 My menus are in Swedish, but something like this: Settings (cog wheel, top right corner) --> Advanced settings --> Settings for display --> Compatible mode. Hope it helps!

@vellagarto38 10 ай бұрын

@@magnusl6200 Gracias pero creo que aqui en Mexico no esta disponible esa opcion. ☹️

@stryker8086 6 ай бұрын

Hi. how to delete recorded video ,is there any automatic way to delete or manual

@romindesai Жыл бұрын

Beautiful explained

@dziadziole8507 Жыл бұрын

I mounted 3 of these today - had to use my own longer screws.

@rtechreviews Жыл бұрын

Gotcha

@NafeaMalek 7 ай бұрын

Brother, want to buy 2 of it for home security, I have 50mbps GTPL wifi, with TP link router. Camera distance will be 10 meter from the router. And 256gb SanDisk memory card Are you facing any issue ?

@iKim-LV Жыл бұрын

thank you for the review

@newland0805 3 ай бұрын

im looking forward to buying one and i dont know which others to choose. after seeing your review im having mixed thoughts what other better cameras are available in the market

@rtechreviews 3 ай бұрын

This no bad camera whatsoever... It's just minor hiccups that can be ironed out ... Trust me the TP Link app is by far the most stable compared to any other in its price range

@newland0805 3 ай бұрын

we use wifi and its not reliable what i want to know is will it still continue recording to the sd card without internetadn can you connect via wire to your router@@rtechreviews

@newland0805 3 ай бұрын

dude why is it showing no videos on this channel@@rtechreviews

@Medea007 Жыл бұрын

Works fine for me.

@rtechreviews Жыл бұрын

Yeah needs a strong WiFi

@SalvadoorP 9 ай бұрын

How much zoom It have? You have a video showing the zoom? Or what camera do you recommend me?

@rtechreviews 9 ай бұрын

No zoom.. just digital zoom and very less maybe 5x

@yvindnilsen94 4 ай бұрын

What is the rated voltage on that power adapter? Thinking about installing a camera on my boat.. That's 12v

@rtechreviews 4 ай бұрын

Yes this is 12v

@valluri_avinash Жыл бұрын

Which one is better for outdoor C500 or C320 ws or any other brand camera that supports wifi?

@rtechreviews Жыл бұрын

I guess the 320 may lack 360 movement but will certainly have better signal coverage

@Maersky-747 9 ай бұрын

Thanks for your video review of this camera, very well presented and totally understand how much effort is needed to create such videos. I have a question relating to remote viewing of this camera via a mobile phone internet/data connection. I saw in your video you used VLC player not the Tapo App to view the camera. If you went to visit a friend out of town, say 50 miles away, can you use the Tapo App to watch/control/tilt the camera using your mobile phone internet/data connection? I ask that questions because I'm looking to purchase 4 Tapo C225 cameras. Obviously they will all be connected via the local WiFi network. I understand I need to install the Tapo App on my phone - but I want to view all cameras from a different physical location. Can the Tapo App connect to the cameras WiFi network via my phone using my mobile data connection?

@rtechreviews 9 ай бұрын

Thank you. If your TP Link app is connected to the internet and if your camera has internet access... you can control the camera from anywhere in the world. All the best for your purchase.

@Maersky-747 9 ай бұрын

@@rtechreviews Many thanks for your reply. I will now go ahead and purchase the cameras. I'll let you know how I get on. 👍

@TuningLovers 16 күн бұрын

Hi, for long distances is Ezviz C8PF? Can it's zoom cover 150m, does the zoom really make a difference in clearing things, for example a car plate number?

@rtechreviews 14 күн бұрын

It's digital zoom and if it's a parked car yes maybe you can see the plate... Not for a moving one though

@rtechreviews 14 күн бұрын

For a parked car yes maybe you can see the plate zoomed in if far, but a moving vehicle the chances of seeing the plate are remote

@slishnevsky 4 ай бұрын

Agree. I am returning this camera. It triggers insanely to anything, wind, rain, snow, birds, mice... And at the same time often it doesn't trigger on person standing right in front the camera. Even when it triggers it happens with such delay, that a person already is out of camera sight. Please let me know if you found another camera that you like? Thanks.

@rtechreviews 4 ай бұрын

There are several others in the market, this one happens to have a good app ☺️

@jpcapobianco1979 9 ай бұрын

I had problems with audio. No voice in recordings. I sended back

@migueloth 10 ай бұрын

Mine works just fine.

@niklaus10 Ай бұрын

not laggy? im thinking on getting this on or the Xiaomi

@KmitzhPlays 8 ай бұрын

Hello, i can check the cameras when im outside of my house with mobile data?

@rtechreviews 8 ай бұрын

Yes ...

@krishnachaithanyareddy8575 6 ай бұрын

1. Can we watch recorded playback when there is no internet like by connecting to camera's wifi network 2. Does it record without internet connection

@rtechreviews 6 ай бұрын

It does record on an SD Card ... So you can infact pull off the card to view recordings with or without internet

@sameersalaman 10 ай бұрын

15:52 it has that feature the camera icon and video icon

@rtechreviews 10 ай бұрын

Yes but it only records video on the SD card

@thiswaseem Жыл бұрын

The lagging might have to do something with the software of your router, which may be outdated. You also need to find out if the camera isn't far away from the router. Also, the broadband of your internet connection may also be a reason behind the lagging. Your ISP may help you in this regard.

@rtechreviews Жыл бұрын

None of the above... If you had seen the full video it was working well. It just slowed down. The signal also shows good in the TP link app. Broadband speed is above 150 MBPS with latest firmware. Eitherways... If this was an issue.. the app should warn that there's a connectivity issue.

@thiswaseem Жыл бұрын

Have you tested your upload speed? This is where your bandwidth comes into play.

@yusuke0703 Жыл бұрын

Set your router to 2.4gHz only and see to it that it's now that far from the router

@otszzz79 Жыл бұрын

@@yusuke0703 just accept, this is as good as it gets with these cheap camera's. Have a few tapo c320ws, its not fantastic also.

@Chubyy1 Жыл бұрын

Though yet, if you look at his Wi-Fi bars, he literally has only the dot, exact reason why.

@alquilitaryan 3 ай бұрын

It's not recording 24/7 and in motion tracking, I hope it goes back to base position after detecting the motion.

@rtechreviews 3 ай бұрын

It does record 247 and yes it will go back to base position

@alquilitaryan 3 ай бұрын

@@rtechreviews how? I got the tapo care for 12 months, i cant see in the settings

@benbenn2081 Жыл бұрын

Hi, How to louder the warning alarm volume coming out the camera?

@rtechreviews Жыл бұрын

You can't it's fixed

@benbenn2081 Жыл бұрын

OK, thanks!

@vla2uv 6 ай бұрын

My Wireless Router is set to restart at a particular time in the night so, does that affects the connection of the camera with my Wireless Router? Will the camera reconnects itself after the router restarts?🤔

@rtechreviews 6 ай бұрын

Yes it will automatically reconnect... Think of the camera as another wifi device like a mobile or printer

4 ай бұрын

I would set the camera to also reboot at the same time as your router. The option is in the settings of the camera. 😊

@varundutta3254 8 ай бұрын

How to download particular clip ?? only record option is available in app and long press to download doesn't do anything

@rtechreviews 8 ай бұрын

You will have to goto playback and edit and there you can download

@varundutta3254 8 ай бұрын

@@rtechreviews there is no option i see called "playback and edit" but there is option "playback and download" but it that I have to record the saved recording in mobile and then it will save.There is no direct option to save clips.

@abdulshah02 Жыл бұрын

hi, does this support wired connection? via ethernet? thanks

@rtechreviews Жыл бұрын

Nope no ports

@mhdeutschland Ай бұрын

What bothers me about this camera is that it only captures 15 pictures per second, so the video isn't smooth. ??? Is there a delay in recording a video clip after detecting motion ?? that will prevent me from watching the entire motion from the start?

@rtechreviews Ай бұрын

Yes there could be micro delays and those are annoying

11 ай бұрын

Does it support disabling geolocation?

@rtechreviews 11 ай бұрын

Did not find this option

@romandojriipinto9648 8 ай бұрын

How long is the power cable?

@rtechreviews 8 ай бұрын

About 1.5 mtr

@oswinrozario7442 Жыл бұрын

I am planning to buy VIGI C 540, what do you think should I go for it?

@rtechreviews Жыл бұрын

I think that has a different eco system.. but definitely more capable cameras there 👍

@oswinrozario7442 Жыл бұрын

@@rtechreviews I mean it should pair straight away with my existing dahua NVR right?

@mjsniper8247 11 ай бұрын

Is it possible to use two Smart phone so that both phones can access the cam..thanks for the answer

@rtechreviews 11 ай бұрын

Yes the camera can be shared on to others

@PawanSharma-kq4ro 11 ай бұрын

yes you can share with five users

@justsayen2024 Ай бұрын

Will the camera track with body movements?

@rtechreviews Ай бұрын

Yes

@elsstory 8 ай бұрын

Can i connect this cctv live stream to youtube live stream?

@rtechreviews 8 ай бұрын

This has RTSP so if you can figure out a way to Livestream an RTSP then it can work

@alexsawyer3576 Жыл бұрын

You're wifi strength is probably why it was so laggy, your phone is barely connected when you are showing the camera rotation.

@rtechreviews Жыл бұрын

When I checked the app... It said signal was good ... That was the only reason i complained about the lag. Besides the camera was 8 feet higher as compared to my phone

@alexsawyer3576 10 ай бұрын

@@rtechreviews Thats between the camera and the wifi router not your phone

@Narkiukas 7 ай бұрын

what about the internet speed and strength of signal?

@rtechreviews 7 ай бұрын

Yea... That could be a factor... But the device was showing that the connection was good

@vinaykumarvaid 10 ай бұрын

Your review just failed this product in the market...😂..As I was also going to purchase this cam..But after watching your review I just changed my mind and got EZVIZ H8 pro. I think it was wise decision. Thanks BRO..❤

@rtechreviews 10 ай бұрын

Sure its certainly not a bad product, it was laggy for some reason, not wifi for sure... Cos the moment I disabled hardware acceleration it started to work fine!

@mcraebadua9880 9 ай бұрын

@@rtechreviews how did you disabled it? thanks

4 ай бұрын

@@mcraebadua9880 Go to Settings, advanced settings, display settings. Select "compatible mode"

@dziadziole8507 Жыл бұрын

So disappointed with the way it is mounted. The screws supplied are not long enough and they just sit visible outside the mount. They should redesign … the screws should have space to go half way inside the mount- big fop-a

@rtechreviews Жыл бұрын

Yup 👍

@indianfuturelions1307 9 ай бұрын

Hi bro it doesnt work when we using mobile data but work finely when my mobile is connected to same wifi nwtwork

@rtechreviews 9 ай бұрын

Ok ...it should work anywhere in the world provided you have an internet connection

@Tsamados 8 ай бұрын

I want to get this or the Ring CCTV camera but I'm worried about my WiFi network not being able to connect to them. I have ultra fast broadband (264mbps) but the range of it stinks.

@rtechreviews 8 ай бұрын

True that this lacks a good pair of external antennas

@privateagent 4 ай бұрын

How on earth is 264Mbps ultra fast? I have a mere 1Gb fiber and it's more than enough.. for 5 users :D

@Tsamados 4 ай бұрын

@@privateagent it's fast enough for me and the two other people who use it.

@privateagent 4 ай бұрын

@@Tsamados fast enough != ultra fast

@badrulhisyamo 5 ай бұрын

sy punya masalah tiap2 malam setiap malam jam 12am.dia akan offline sendiri..letih nak on off balik.. ada solution ke?

@badrulhisyamo 5 ай бұрын

betul pros dia saya beli sebab view camera dia cantik.berbanding model lain dgn harga dia.. cons dia connection tp masalah berlaku hanya pada malam hari antar jam 10mlm-4pagi.. mcmana nak buat

@ravikaptola5708 9 ай бұрын

What happens after the 30 days trial ends and we dnt want to purchase any of there plans!

@rtechreviews 9 ай бұрын

It continues to work records on SD card...

@jaroslavzabka4986 10 ай бұрын

Čekal jsem od tohoto videa kam daleko dohledné zoom ale bohužel nic😢

@BiggieB1979 8 ай бұрын

Hi Nice review. Is this cam compatible with nas.

@rtechreviews 8 ай бұрын

This has RTSP.... So yes maybe

@cynodont7391 5 ай бұрын

If your NAS application does not officially support TP-Link Tapo cameras, try first as a generic Onvif camera and if it does not work then RTSP. Onvif is needed for things like motion control and notifications. RTSP is only about the video feed (no controls). Most security camera applications should support onvif.

@JuicyGrootsTVVlogs 10 ай бұрын

bought 5 of this. 1 bricked after 1 use. Stucked at green blink light. I also bought 5 512sd card. it wont read even formatted to fat32. it only accepts 128gb and lower sd cards.

@rtechreviews 10 ай бұрын

I think this supports 256

@JuicyGrootsTVVlogs 10 ай бұрын

@@rtechreviews tried 256gb as well but it won't work. 128gb or less only works

@222rimantas Ай бұрын

It would be a good camera, but it rotates too slowly.

@badrulhisyamo 4 ай бұрын

seriously this model have major problem. i have bad experience.. it always become offline by itself even my wifi router/modem is very close to it. the good about this cctv is nice image will produce.. then when you try to move the position of camera then its became offline after it laggy.. version now 1.1.2 means latest on February 2024.. but still no solution.. after severally restart and reset doing problem still not solve. blinking red..huhh..

@rtechreviews 4 ай бұрын

Thank you

@King311___ 4 ай бұрын

Bro how is tp link c320ws for night outdoors compared to this one and c200?

@rtechreviews 4 ай бұрын

The 500 is a waterproof camera, 200 is a basic indoor camera not water resistant. Guess you know by now which one to go for

@King311___ 4 ай бұрын

@@rtechreviews thanks for the reply. what about c320ws?

@emmrullahyolcu246 8 ай бұрын

Donanım hızlandırmayı nasıl devre dışı bırakmam lazım uygulama üzerindenmi yoksa telefonun ayarına girdim donanım hızı diye birşey bulamadım yardımcı olurmusunuz.

4 ай бұрын

Settings, advanced settings, display settings. Select "compatible mode"

@HendraG-nn1gi 6 ай бұрын

Thank you for this grear video...

@alice1547 Жыл бұрын

It a support battery?

@rtechreviews Жыл бұрын

Nope

@rohanroy7568 Жыл бұрын

Can the camera accessed by two smartphone

@rtechreviews Жыл бұрын

Yes it can be shared via the app

@sammyrajoy Жыл бұрын

Hi, does it allow you to monitor the camera feed remotely, when you're out of station? If yes, does this feature need the cloud service or can it be facilitated with just the sd card option?

@rtechreviews Жыл бұрын

Yes it does...you don't need to subscribe for the cloud service... Will work anywhere as long as the camera is online

@sammyrajoy Жыл бұрын

@@rtechreviews cool.. Thanks for your response. So it's still possible to just monitor it through the link without having to know the current IP address, correct?

@rtechreviews Жыл бұрын

With the app yes... If you create the RTSP link that too can be used

@lj-ug6xu 10 ай бұрын

is the ai feature free or do you have to pay a subscription??

@rtechreviews 10 ай бұрын

It's free

@omkhond4406 6 ай бұрын

Does motion tracking work without wifi

@rtechreviews 5 ай бұрын

Works without

@richardbowen3031 7 ай бұрын

Can it with stand lots of rainfall because where I lived it rains a lot so most likely to get wet

@rtechreviews 7 ай бұрын

Yes as long as it's fixed right

@rishavbhargav28 Жыл бұрын

Does it have lan support?

@rtechreviews Жыл бұрын

Nope

@rishavbhargav28 Жыл бұрын

@@rtechreviews can you suggest me similar camera in this range with 360° rotating with lan for outdoor

@proudtobeindian9778 5 ай бұрын

"Do I need to use a specific app to access all the videos from the SD card on my PC laptop, or can I view them without an app? Can I see both motion videos and full videos with date and time stamps? Do I have to use cloud services for this?"

@rtechreviews 5 ай бұрын

Nope you can directly download them from the app to your phone... Or just take the sd card and dump then to your pc

@proudtobeindian9778 5 ай бұрын

@@rtechreviews tnx buddy

@johnmcgillycuddy5696 8 ай бұрын

do you have to pay for the app every month ,,, yes or no ,,,

@rtechreviews 8 ай бұрын

Nope it's a free app

@anhhoang-hx9kh Жыл бұрын

Thank for notice of slow performance. Actually I don't like the following the target, it impossible.

@rtechreviews Жыл бұрын

Yes

@sameersalaman 10 ай бұрын

Hi , have you sorted the lagging issue

@rtechreviews 10 ай бұрын

Yes disabled hardware acceleration in settings and it works fine 😃

@BlancoMario 10 ай бұрын

@@rtechreviewsi dont see that setting anywhere

@GamingBoyz123 9 ай бұрын

Advanced settings>Display settings

@superskunk612 9 ай бұрын

What is hardware acceleration? Does it affect it anywhere

@sameersalaman 9 ай бұрын

@@superskunk612 do you have the same issue with lagging

@arjun6300 11 ай бұрын

How is it doing now? Any software updates that improved performance?

@rtechreviews 11 ай бұрын

Gues it's the WiFi antenna... It's too weak as it's a built in system

@mudassarh3791 6 ай бұрын

Can we connect this camera to nvr

@rtechreviews 6 ай бұрын

It's got RTSP... It could work

4 ай бұрын

The ip is visible in the camera app. No need to look it up in the router.

@rtechreviews 4 ай бұрын

Yes 💯

@PP.EKOTECH 4 ай бұрын

GOOD JOB ! ;) + SUB + 👍🏻 Regards PP. :)

@lukasz9545 11 ай бұрын

What is the length of the cable? Probably longer than 2 meters

@rtechreviews 11 ай бұрын

Yep around that

@nitinkumar-vf7wj 9 ай бұрын

How much did u buy it for?

@rtechreviews 9 ай бұрын

4500

@bojji-kun 11 ай бұрын

Depend on the internet speed outside

@rtechreviews 11 ай бұрын

True just that even with good range this thing stutters

@PrashantVenkatesh 11 ай бұрын

Does it support 5ghz?

@rtechreviews 11 ай бұрын

Nope ... Also remember that this has a range issue... So 2.4 GHz would be ideal

@PrashantVenkatesh 11 ай бұрын

@@rtechreviews okay thanks. I am planning to go for c540-w. Do you have any review on that?

@bruce5030 8 ай бұрын

Your internet is lagging probably. I have the same model. Everything's fine

@rtechreviews 8 ай бұрын

True... This device doesn't have good external antennas

@nikatto8 11 ай бұрын

13:16 you didn't blur your WiFi names correctly and they show up

@rtechreviews 11 ай бұрын

🥹

@H3SO88 8 ай бұрын

You need to redo this video with "hardware acceleration" disabled show how to disable it in settings and redo all the AI function because it's laggy in this clip. Maybe in shorts.

@rtechreviews 8 ай бұрын

Yes agree... I did do a short and it works better without hardware acceleration

@RayFromAus 9 ай бұрын

I hate these cameras only record 15 fps. I want some ip camera with atleast 24 - 30 fps.

@rtechreviews 9 ай бұрын

Try these kzfaq.info/get/bejne/ibmRmNlqs9HLY40.html

@RayFromAus 9 ай бұрын

@@rtechreviews wow, thanks buddy!

@fauzanadh99 10 ай бұрын

Can connect and record to nvr ??

@rtechreviews 10 ай бұрын

It's got RTSP so I'm guessing you can via some tools

@vla2uv 6 ай бұрын

Do you have a good habit of answering to the left comments?! So far, I don't see it!🙄

@rtechreviews 6 ай бұрын

Hey bud so sorry ... May have missed it.. what were you looking for me to comment on

@vla2uv 6 ай бұрын

@@rtechreviews My Wireless Router is set to restart at a particular time in the night so, does that affects the connection of the camera with my Wireless Router? Will the camera reconnects itself after the router restarts?🤔

@donpercent Жыл бұрын

I thought this one would have a better microphone but I guess all tapo cameras have horrible microphones. I mean really horrible.. you could hear someone better through a phone than this crap.

@rtechreviews Жыл бұрын

It's just that they have basic omnidirectional mics like those on laptops and they are water shielded so that makes it worse