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TP-Link Kasa Spot 1080p HD Indoor Security Camera (KC100) $49.00 Delivered @ Amazon (Sold out) (or Pickup + Post @ JB HI-FI)

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Master Bates on 27/08/2020 - 18:29 amazon.com.au (3247 clicks)
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Just received a camelcamelcamel notification that this has dropped to it's lowest price ever at $49. It looks like Amazon are matching JB Hi-Fi, so if you prefer to purchase from an Australian store here is the link. (note that click and collect is free, but delivery will cost you).

I have one of these in the garage. It is easy to setup, just plug it into a power outlet and download the Kasa Smart app, available on both iOS and Android.

I find notifications for movement/noise are instant, but it does take a few seconds to open the app and view the live stream. It also works great with your Amazon Echo Show if you have one.

There is an unbiased review on AV Forums available here

Features as listed on Amazon:

1080p HD
Works with Echo Show/Spot and Google Chromecast/Google Home Hub
Compatible with IFTTT
No hub required
Night vision up to 6 m
2-way audio

Edit: As noted below by ozblogger you can get an extra 5% off if you have a code from this deal (please note deal is targeted). Also thanks to relentlessM8 for testing.

Edit 2: jaydee4 has noted that TP-Link are releasing a subscription plan, so it will be worth reading this information from TP-Link before purchasing.

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  • ozblogger on 27/08/2020 - 18:54
    +3

    Possible extra 5%off with jb coupon code
    https://www.ozbargain.com.au/node/561418

    • Master Bates on 27/08/2020 - 19:26

      Thanks ozblogger.

      I don't have a code to test, so if anyone can confirm it works on this product, I will add it to the OP.

      • relentlessM8 on 27/08/2020 - 19:29
        +1

        It works, just checked. works out to $46.55

    • vikramhkumar on 27/08/2020 - 21:36

      Can I combine with the "ultimate giftcard for home" ?

  • spackbace on 27/08/2020 - 19:30
    +1

    Cheers, I'll probably buy it through JBs

    Use the Kasa app already so I didn't want a Tapo cam. Had my eyes on the next model up, but at this price… eh!

    • Uncle Bert on 27/08/2020 - 20:28

      What's the model up got that this one doesn't?

      • spackbace on 27/08/2020 - 22:51

        Spins around 😛

    • Master Bates on 27/08/2020 - 21:12

      Same regarding the Tapo. The C200 has tempted me a few times when on special because it has pan/tilt for the same money as this, but I baulked at having to run a second app. Not sure why they can't just make them cross compatible.

      • Drow on 27/08/2020 - 23:18

        Personally I find the Tapo cameras much better since you can have a local stream and record\view in Synology\iSpy\Iris etc.

        The Kasa ones can only stream up to cloud and back down again if I recall.

    • louuisc on 27/08/2020 - 22:16

      also @Master Bates. Just a thought is it a good idea to add both brands to Google Assistant or Alexa devices and control them from there?

  • dogzilla on 27/08/2020 - 19:51
    +2

    Great cam and can be powered by a portable battery. Free subscription thing gives you 12 hours of footage on the cloud. Quality is great and has two way audio (not great but ok)

    Excellent find at this price

  • furythree on 27/08/2020 - 19:56
    +3

    no RTSP damnit

    • cheapskate2017 on 27/08/2020 - 21:27

      do you know how to save a rtsp stream to a linux/raspberry pi machine? cheers

    • kingnothingz on 28/08/2020 - 07:23

      Not out of the box, but if you are into reverse engineering, there is this well written article on medium you can follow.

    • IdBuyThat4aDollar on 28/08/2020 - 09:27

      guessing then you can't disable cloud and use an app like tinycam for viewing the stream?

  • jOlv on 27/08/2020 - 20:45

    I've got this cam and it's excellent even at RRP price.

    At this price at 49 bucks it's amazing value.

  • No ONE on 27/08/2020 - 20:50

    Why would you want an indoor security camera?

    • Hambourne on 27/08/2020 - 21:00

      Name checks out

    • Master Bates on 27/08/2020 - 21:20
      +9

      My use case for the one in my garage is for parcel drops (I can open the garage door remotely) and security for the times when the garage door is temporarily left open.

      Other uses I can see may include watching over pets, elderly family members or as a baby camera. Not technically 'security' purposes, but useful nevertheless.

  • Twisty on 27/08/2020 - 20:54

    How do these compare to say Arlo etc If we exclude these are not wireless

    • Master Bates on 27/08/2020 - 21:16

      The most obvious (other than not being wireless) is that these are not weatherproof. Notification wise they should do the same job.

      • Twisty on 27/08/2020 - 21:22

        Is it best to have camera that connect via Ethernet cable or it doesn’t matter anymore?

    • L0zBargain on 27/08/2020 - 22:44

      It can be wireless if you use a battery power bank

  • jaydee4 on 27/08/2020 - 21:16
    +2

    I got mine from Officeworks a month ago for $79, at the time they were offering full access to their cloud storage service for free for Australian customers on the TP-Link website…You're suppose to get 12 hours of cloud history with your purchase, I was only able to access the last 2-3 hours on mine. Other than that, this is a solid camera for the price.

    Source: https://www.tp-link.com/au/support/faq/2120/

    • Master Bates on 27/08/2020 - 21:38
      +1

      Just read through the FAQ in the source you provided and this is a worthy note, so will add it to the OP.

      I can currently view every event for the last 30 days, at about 10 events per day. It will be a shame if this requires a subscription from next week although I think I'll get by for my use case on a 12 hour rolling window.

  • aiyoyo on 27/08/2020 - 21:18

    Thinking to get one of this. Can some one explain how this thing work?Build in memory for video saving?I dont understand on their website said 30 days cloud storage….How this thing store the video?

    • jaydee4 on 27/08/2020 - 21:33
      +1

      It means videos are been recorded and uploaded to their servers via the Internet. You have to download their Kasa App on your smartphone to access your videos online. They say they offer 12 hours of rolling recording history for free, the extra 30 days worth of storage is a service sold separately.

      There are other cameras that store your videos locally like on a microsd card. Example: https://www.amazon.com.au/dp/B074WJPPCZ/

      • kiwies555 on 27/08/2020 - 21:43
        +1

        Hi , so kc100 don't have to option to store in SD card? Can't find any description on Amazon regards the ad card.

        • Master Bates on 27/08/2020 - 21:46
          +1

          No, it does not have an SD card slot.

          The KC105 does, but looks to be a US model and not for sale here.

  • podding85 on 27/08/2020 - 21:28

    Any good as a baby monitor?

    • Master Bates on 27/08/2020 - 21:46
      +1

      I would say yes, but note the slight delay from notification to viewing the camera that I mentioned in my post.

    • goldiep on 28/08/2020 - 01:45
      +1

      No - I bought mine (well, the PTZ version)for this reason and I'm returning it. The camera is good for recording events but not for real time constant viewing. The camera 'times out' after 10 minutes; I'm guessing because it serves everything to the cloud and then back to you phone (and to enable constant streaming would require TP Link to have significant resources on the back end).

      As a result, we turn the feed on but it cancels the app or stops showing after 10 minutes on our Google devices. It will send notifications (SMS) when bubs moves/makes noise, but we want constant, real time feedback video/audio during the night (we sleep through the notifications). Apparently the nest cams allow this, though they are about $200 more.

      Hope this helps

      • rapierman on 28/08/2020 - 06:20
        +1

        I am currently using it as a camera for my toddlers room (1 year old and 3 years old) with an old iPad Air 2.

        First thing is you need to set the screen to never turn off on its own. If it goes to sleep, then you lose all live stream. It gets a bit irritating at night sometimes as it can be a bit bright with the iPad screen on. The live stream is slightly delay (1 sec).

        The app sometimes get stuck and the live stream pauses. Or sometimes the app crashes. Sometimes it complains and try to cut off after 10 minutes but if you exit the app and try the live stream again, it works again.

        For a toddler room, I would guess that is not really a big issue but for a baby, you might want it to be more reliable. There is also no room temperature monitoring which I think most baby monitor provide.

    • podding85 on 28/08/2020 - 09:06

      Fair enough. Thank you all for the feedback. We currently run a Withings Home Cam which is OK, but tends to glitch. I’ve ended up plugging it into a TPLink smart plug to reset it every few hours.

      Too good to be true.

    • IdBuyThat4aDollar on 28/08/2020 - 09:31
      +1

      I've had good results using a xiaomi dafang with dafang hacks firmware as a babymonitor. Cloud disabled and can view RTSP stream via tinycam app, VLC, etc. It has a tripod mount, so put it on a gorillapod and attached it to the cot.

  • skysurfer on 27/08/2020 - 21:31
    +1

    It appears for only an extra 20 bucks the Tapo C200 gives you pan and tilt capability plus local storage on an SD card. That seems like a great deal.

  • funnysht on 27/08/2020 - 21:32
    -1

    how can i connect this to my wifi?

    • jaydee4 on 27/08/2020 - 21:37
      +1

      Download the Kasa Smart app to add your new camera and connect it to your wifi through the app.

  • hopper on 27/08/2020 - 21:42
    +1

    a decent alternative?

    • JoelT on 28/08/2020 - 12:52

      I'd like to know about this one too (Lenovo Smart Indoor Security Camera). It's really difficult to find much information about it, no professional reviews or videos.. It's not even on the official Lenovo site.

  • [Deactivated] on 27/08/2020 - 21:51

    If it has pan and tilt, would be more interesting.

  • louuisc on 27/08/2020 - 22:14
    +2

    Can anyone with Tapo cam and Google Home Hub confirm whether you can stream cam feeds to the hub?

    Google website has Kasa cam listed as "compatible cameras" but didn't mention Tapo.

    I know that you can use GA a to control Tapo no problem but can you stream the feed to the home hub?

  • Dingleman on 28/08/2020 - 01:00

    How do these compare to Xiaomi yifang cameras?

    • Pandaroo on 28/08/2020 - 04:02

      Wondering the same, my Xiaomi acts up sometimes and appears offline or takes minutes to connect. Xiaomi Home also seems incompatible with Google Home.

      Annoying but not sure if it's worth the upgrade for $50.

    • pippohippo on 28/08/2020 - 09:42

      my xiaomi dafang won't even connect to the app anymore…

      • konji on 28/08/2020 - 10:32

        all my devices wouldnt connect but they are all good now (seemed fixed last week)

        • FrontBottom on 28/08/2020 - 14:19

          I had issues last week too, including my gateway and getting the app to talk to them. All fine now too.

  • petergoldsmith on 28/08/2020 - 07:19
    +1

    Great description and references OP 👌

  • ChaLuo on 28/08/2020 - 07:20

    Does it support 5ghz WiFi?
    If your house have many devices on your wireless then better get something like this
    https://www.amazon.com.au/Reolink-Dual-Band-Security-Wireles…

    • [Deactivated] on 28/08/2020 - 08:08

      This seems better to me for the price with 15% off code

  • bogzy on 28/08/2020 - 08:59

    Wonder if there is a way to make sure these cams are not vulnerable to issues like https://hacked.camera/ ?
    It's a scary prospect to buy after seeing this.

  • Saul Goodman on 28/08/2020 - 09:54

    I bought this TP-Link the other week https://www.amazon.com.au/gp/product/B07XLML2YS/ for $68 but need another indoor camera.

    From what I can see the one I bought has more features but why is the RRP of the ops one more expensive? Am I missing something?

    • Master Bates on 28/08/2020 - 10:44
      +1

      I can’t answer your questions because I don’t have both to compare, but if you want to stay in the same ecosystem, there are 2 Tapo C200’s for $99 available here thanks to plal.

  • Slave1 on 28/08/2020 - 10:26
    +1

    These are great. We have one to keep an eye on the dogs when not at home. Plus a couple of the pan and tilt versions. Great cameras for the price and the app is easy to use and get set up as well.

  • ajh on 28/08/2020 - 10:48

    Is this out of stock already? It's not showing up on amazon for me

  • 0zyt0zy on 28/08/2020 - 13:13

    Since the video footage isn't stored locally isn't it a concern in terms of security? There's like 1000s of home video feed hacks available on internet which the owners are not aware of!

  • Alphaduck99 on 28/08/2020 - 14:31
    +1

    Thank you OP for this.

    I bought two from JB in store this morning and had them up and running in 10 minutes or so. The physical quality of the device is actually very good - small and perfectly formed :-)

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