If we are looking for a smart home security system , we will have seen very diverse options. We should include a video surveillance camera with night vision, along with motion sensors and door or window opening sensors, which protect us against intrusions or incidents at home.
A great alternative is TP-Link’s Tapo ecosystem , which offers all the smart home automation devices we need. It covers lighting, smart plugs, thermostats and switches, as well as security cameras and sensors to keep us aware of what is happening at home when we are not present.
Smart security systems represent a good alternative to traditional alarm companies , whose high monthly fees do not make sense in a world where mobile phones and the Internet can notify us of any incident at home instantly.
Tapo offers the peace of mind of TP-Link’s more than 25 years of experience in technology. This translates into an entire smart home ecosystem to guarantee both the safety and comfort and energy efficiency of our home through its catalog of home automation gadgets.
Indoor surveillance camera, Tapo C225
The Tapo C225 security camera is capable of covering large rooms completely, since it rotates 360º horizontally and 149º vertically using the base motor. The Starlight sensor records in 2K resolution , with an f/1.6 aperture, which results in a sharp and clear image, even at night.
In fact, we have color night recording through the double infrared LED of 850 nm and 940 nm. Using the 940nm infrared mode, no visible light is emitted, so it’s perfect for using the Tapo C225 as a baby monitor without interrupting your sleep.
The Tapo C225 has intelligent detection, which differentiates people, pets or vehicles , in addition to following people throughout its field of vision. In addition, it can detect certain sounds to alert us, such as children’s crying.
In the event of an alert, it will send us a notification to the mobile app to review live what is happening, and you can start recording on an internal MicroSD card or in the cloud, through the Tapo Care subscription.
The security camera has a speaker and microphone for two-way communication , or we can also configure its integrated alarm with light and sound to scare away raiders. When we are not going to use it, it brings a physical cover that protects our privacy.
Outdoor surveillance camera, Tapo C500
Another great option is the Tapo C500 as an outdoor security camera , which covers 360º horizontally and 130º vertically. Its Full HD sensor manages to record up to 29 meters in complete darkness , and has movement detection with artificial intelligence.
With the Tapo C500 we will also receive alerts in the mobile app for any event, it supports two-way communication and recording in local MicroSD or in the Tapo Care cloud. It integrates the alarm with sound and lights, which prevents us from purchasing a siren separately.
Other advantages of the Tapo C500 are the ease of placing it on walls, ceilings or cornices, and IP65 resistance to water and dust , something key outdoors.
Both cameras are compatible with Amazon’s Alexa and Google Assistant voice assistants . In addition, they integrate with the rest of the TP-Link Tapo ecosystem, including the security system and the rest of home automation.
For example , very useful smart actions can be created : if a presence sensor detects something, make the cameras turn in that direction, or turn on the smart bulbs inside to simulate that someone is there.
Smart sensors, Tapo T100 and T110
One way to complete our smart security system is the Tapo T110 door and window opening sensor , which will notify us of any unexpected access. Made up of two easy-to-place pieces thanks to the included adhesives, when separated it detects that the door or window has been opened.
In this way, we will receive an alert on the mobile, or we can configure actions such as the alarm sounds or the smart bulbs turn on, all from the Tapo app. The Tapo T110 sensor works with a simple battery, which lasts up to more than 1 year without the need to change it.
For its part, the Tapo T100 is an intelligent motion sensor , with a range of up to 7 meters, which can be adjusted to 3 different distances. It is possible to place it anywhere, either with the adhesive or with the magnetic mount.
The battery lasts up to 2 years , so we don’t have to worry about autonomy. The Tapo T100 can send us a notification to the mobile, sound the alarm or trigger other actions.
Both sensors have utilities beyond security. For example, we can create a smart action in the app that turns on a light bulb when the sensor is activated at night, as a night light.
The sensors are connected via the Tapo H100 hub , which acts as a bridge to the WiFi router . In this way, they use an ultra-low consumption connection that allows such wide autonomies, because if they were linked directly to WiFi, they would have to be charged frequently.
The Tapo H100 hub also has a 90 dB siren to sound alarms in the event of an intrusion. Another possibility is to link it with the Tapo Smart Button switch ( Tapo S200D or Tapo S200B ) to use it as a smart doorbell , with 19 melodies to choose from.
In conclusion, TP-Link Tapo is a great option as a security system , in which we can add all the elements we need in each environment, and make them interact with each other to get the most out of them.
