Kasa Smart 2K QHD Security Camera Outdoor Wired, IP65, Starlight Sensor & 98Ft Night Vision, Motion/Person Detection, 2 Way Audio w/Siren, Cloud/SD Card Storage, Alexa &Google Home Compatible(KC420WS)

I have a slew of the Kasa smart outlets and they’re excellent. Cheap and just work.I watched these cameras for a long time before trying a couple. I’m glad I did. I got them on a good sale, around 42$ each.My buddy who is a professional security camera installer is blown away at their picture for a camera at 1/4 of his pro cam cost.Picture quality:The night vision is incredible. That’s usually where the picture quality lacks. Picture is crisp and clean when night vision is on.What is even more impressive is the cameras ability to use what light it can pickup at night and keep color and clarity. I have a streetlight that is in my neighbors yard and I don’t use night vision on 2 of my cameras because it can use the available light very well.I will say, I run these on 1080 as I don’t see any real difference at 2k. But just remember, it depends on the screen you’re viewing it on.For me, 1080 is plenty.Spot light:It’s pretty good. Not “impressive” but impressive for something that is running on 5V USB.Siren:Yup, it makes noise. You can even set it to initiate all sirens on your network at once.Siren and Alert settings.YES you can turn both off when motion is sensed. I don’t know what people are doing where they can’t turn that off.Motion sensing:Pretty slick, you can set a irregular squares to areas of interest you want notifications. For example. One cam captures the street, but I only want my walkway. So I set that section to only alert if movement is noticed in that area. Even nicer, you can set up to 4 different sections.Noise sensing/notification:Far too sensitive even on the lowest setting. A good gust of wind will set it off.This is nitpicking, but wanted to address it. All my noise sensing is turned off.2 way communication.It’s OK. Not great. You can hear the people through the camera OK, but the speaker to them is not that great, but again. 42-50$ it’s very good.I will say, it’s possible that when you’re talking through the camera you mouth is far away from the mic on your phone because you’re also watching the video feed.Install is straight forward. Mount anywhere 110v is within the 10’ reach of the cord.I bought a 50’ USB extension cable to power one of these cameras where 110v is not nearby and it’s flawless.Can probably power sufficiently with even longer USB extension.Micro SD card storage:It’s ridiculous that TP-Link hasn’t accurately answered this question.At 1080, the 24/7 recording is approx 12gb a day. So a 256gb card formats at 219gb. Which translates to 18 days of 24/7 recording.The takeaway, at 1080 it takes 12gb a day. Different picture quality will increase or decrease the storage requirement.Saving from SD card.Again. I don’t know where the issue is.When a notification is received the on screen prompts shows you if it was a person or movement.Touch one off them and the software jumps to that event and starts playing.On the screen you’re watching there’s a “RED RECORD BUTTON” touch that, and it starts to record that selection of video to your phone.You can record anything, not just an event. But the event notification just helps locate the times something happens.Easy. No problem. Stop whining!For those that can’t figure that out, if you need to pull the SD card for insurance or police, you have a legit reason! You won’t be pulling the card daily.Ending thoughts.If you’re interesting in an inexpensive but high quality camera, look no further.

Purchased to monitor our driveway and cars. So far it works amazingly well for the price. Easy to install and get up and running! Amazing video quality and night vision. The night vision has a learning curve and can be a little too sensitive sometimes. I use the cloud service, so I don't have to continuedly get out a ladder to swap out a SD card. I also have Kasa camaras inside my home to monitor things when away. Cloud service is very reasonable at $10 a month for 4 or more camaras!

I like how easy these cameras were to set up. I put up three in a couple of hours; the app was easy to set them up with and get on my home network.The 128g card I used lasts about 2 or 3 days then resets. Some other reviews have said the camera froze when the cards got full, mine hasn't done that. By using the card I don't have to have a subscription to save the video to the cloud. The card works great and I can review video easily on my phone.The night vision and video quality are very good. The "spotlight" is small and pretty useless but easy to turn off on the settings. 2 way sounds works, but not fantastic. For the price of the camera though I'm more than happy.The only real annoyance with them is that the access panel for the card and the reset button has very tiny screws that will be easy to strip especially after being out in the weather for a while...poor design there.But like I said, for the price this is a lot of camera AND you don't need a subscription. I'm very happy with these and would buy again.

I recently purchased the Kasa Outdoor Camera, and I must say, I'm extremely impressed with its performance and features, especially considering its budget-friendly price tag. From the moment I opened the box, I knew I had made the right choice for my home security needs.Installation was a breeze! The camera came with straightforward instructions that made setting it up a snap. I opted to wire it through our window screen to plug it in inside, and it worked like a charm. This setup allowed me to keep the camera safe indoors while still capturing clear and unobstructed footage of the outdoor areas.One of the standout features of the Kasa Outdoor Camera is its impressive weatherproofing. We've had a few heavy rainstorms since I installed it, and the camera didn't miss a beat. Its durable design ensured that it remained fully functional, even during adverse weather conditions.The camera's video quality is surprisingly good for its price range. Daytime footage is sharp and clear, while the night vision mode provides adequate visibility in low-light situations. I particularly appreciate the wide viewing angle, which covers a substantial portion of our outdoor space without any distortion.The Kasa app is intuitive and user-friendly, making it a breeze to access the live feed or review past recordings. The motion detection feature is reliable, sending timely alerts whenever any activity is detected in the monitored area.I also love the peace of mind provided by the cloud storage option. Knowing that my footage is securely stored off-site gives me added confidence that my property is well-protected, even if the camera itself were to be tampered with.In conclusion, the Kasa Outdoor Camera is a hidden gem in the world of affordable security cameras. It's easy to install, weatherproof, and delivers impressive performance. If you're looking for a budget-friendly outdoor camera without compromising on quality, I wholeheartedly recommend giving the Kasa Outdoor Camera a try. It's an excellent investment for your home security needs!