I set up a solar panel security camera in my yard - and the image quality beat my Ring

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TP-Link Tapo C4654 / 5Very good

pros and cons

  • The camera supports 4K video capture and color night vision with a spotlight.
  • It's a dual-band Wi-Fi camera.
  • It features local storage via a microSD card up to 512 GB.
  • It's currently available for $100 (29% off).
  • The field of view is comparatively limited, at 135 degrees diagonal.

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I love a security camera that doesn't require a monthly subscription to view video history or access special features. When I pay for a camera, I pay for the ability to use it, yet many cameras put some of their most advertised features behind a paywall. Not the Tapo C465, though.

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