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TP-Link Tapo C100 (4-Pack) IP Cameras $55.53 ($13.90ea) (or $49.40 if Buy Multiple) Shipped @ Amazon UK via AU

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TP-Link Tapo C100 (4-Pack) IP Cameras $55.53 ($13.90ea) (or $49.40 if Buy Multiple) Shipped @ Amazon UK via AUAffiliate
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This offer just about halves the previous best (on a "per camera" basis): see here

This is a 4-pack of the basic wifi Tp-Link Tapo C100 (works out to $13.90 per camera).
And there is 11% discount if buy more than one pack (works out to $12.40 per camera).

[Edit: Good comment by @plasmapuff below… look at the "buying options" / "other sellers" sections on the Amazon page for alternate stores, and look at the PCLive seller (AU), as the Amazon UK ones will come with UK plugs (the Harris Technology option is OOS)]

This is a no frills camera (but with decent HD video), without cloud storage.
It comes with a simple app.

But the best bit… it is accessible via RSTP.
This means you can connect via VLC / NVRs, and there is an integration for Home Assistant.

These are coming via Amazon UK, so will not likely get here before Christmas.

I paid a couple of bucks extra to get it from Harris Techonology, but they only have a couple of packs left.

[Edit: Never mind… appears in CamelCamelCamel that these four packs have been at a good price for a while… but still - I think this deal is very good value]

[Edit: And here is some sample footage])

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  • carra23 on 10/12/2022 - 14:26
    +2

    Awesome, I already bought 2 of these for around $30-$40 per camera.

    Glad to have 4 more now for cheap!

    • Safoan on 10/12/2022 - 22:57

      How do you provide power to them. Sorry i have no ideas about cameras.

      • incipient on 10/12/2022 - 23:08

        The tplink website says they come with a 3m power cable. No poe here..but for $15 each lol, makes sense.

      • DAT on 11/12/2022 - 10:09
        -1

        I got two of them, came with a standard micro-USB cable and a tiny charger (yeah, a long cable as mentioned above). The video quality is decent and no lag at streaming. So good to keep an eye on kids in the living room, study etc.

        • Graduate on 11/12/2022 - 13:50

          But, Tapo C100, going by one YouTube unboxing from the UK, and some cursory Googling, indications pointing to it not being USB anything! Seems it is 9V (not the most common in security cameras), a barrel connector, and it was the reason I put this non-existent 4-pack (from Amazon UK) back on the shelf.

      • megadeth on 16/12/2022 - 00:35

        9VDC Adapter. Refer Specification

  • clartan2015 on 10/12/2022 - 14:28

    oos?

  • excusemesir on 10/12/2022 - 14:30
    +2

    Need to change seller to Amazon UK, direct link seems to go to Harris Technology which I had trouble purchasing from.

  • Jackson on 10/12/2022 - 14:34

    So is there a way to record without using home assistant? As in could this substitute for a camera system with dvr?

    • bf on 10/12/2022 - 14:50
      +1

      I haven't tried, but according to their FAQ you can connect your NVR to these cameras via RSTP/ONVIF, so then yes, would not need Home Assistant.

    • itshammer on 10/12/2022 - 16:02
      +2

      Check out Blueiris, if these work with that, its awesome software, well worth the $70 or so for a license

  • 6828 on 10/12/2022 - 14:34

    Trying to find sample videos on YouTube but the quality seems ……. interesting.

  • foogle on 10/12/2022 - 14:37
    +1

    Does this need a lithium battery to work? Product description says lithium battery required (not sure it it is provided in the box).

  • plasmapuff on 10/12/2022 - 14:41
    +11

    Worth an extra $2 to get it from the alternate seller PCLive which looks like an Australian seller. Previous reviews have stated UK suppliers will supply a UK plug so you'll need an adaptor.

  • broot on 10/12/2022 - 14:42

    Any third-party free software available for these cam to do a long term (30days) time-lapse ? Would like to shot on growing plants.

    • impoze on 10/12/2022 - 14:49

      Any that can accept RTSP stream

      • watwatwat on 10/12/2022 - 16:04
        -1

        Tapo cameras are crap for RTSP though. Really doesn't function properly.

        • String name on 10/12/2022 - 19:13
          +1

          Can you substantiate that? Crap how?

          I've been using streaming HD RTSP with several simultaneous clients per camera for months and I haven't had a single drop or reboot required.

          • HiBeam on 12/12/2022 - 11:11
            +1

            @String name: Just received mine. Clicked on the link, paid but only received one not 4.

          • watwatwat on 12/12/2022 - 13:55

            @String name: What model do you have?

            Do you pay for tapo care and do you also write to sd card?

            • String name on 13/12/2022 - 14:06

              @watwatwat: C200 and no cloud, or no internet, or SD card installed.

              Have mine streaming exclusively without issues!

              • watwatwat on 13/12/2022 - 18:28

                @String name: Well well well. That is a pretty misleading comment to make about RTSP, isn't it?

                It works well for you but you neglected to mention that you don't enable the most basic features of the camera. I'm sure there is more processing power to dedicate to RTSP functionality when you disable all the basic things that a security camera is supposed to do.

                • String name on 14/12/2022 - 21:24

                  @watwatwat:

                  It works well for you but you neglected to mention that you don't enable the most basic features

                  What are you even talking about?

    • mrtee on 10/12/2022 - 14:56
      +1

      Doesn't tapo have an app?

  • chocohoney on 10/12/2022 - 14:52

    Is there a way for these to work offline? (No internet)

    • bf on 10/12/2022 - 14:54

      If you set these up via RSTP/ONVIF (and use viewers like VLC / HomeAssistant / NVR on your local network) then you can stop them (via your firewall) from connecting to the internet and they will continue working.

    • mrtee on 10/12/2022 - 14:56

      I'm wondering the same

    • String name on 10/12/2022 - 19:21

      I've run my Tapo C200's offline for months. Just set them up with the app first.

      • chocohoney on 10/12/2022 - 23:16

        Could you expand on this? I’m very curious and struggling to make it work

        • String name on 11/12/2022 - 15:37

          There are a couple of angles where it might not be working. You might need to be more specific.

          After setting them up in app you need to set a password or else you cannot use RTSP.
          From there I register the RTSP feed with any NVR (I am using Frigate which is free and OSS)

          For blocking them, I have them on a virtual WiFi interface that is automatically VLAN tagged (tag 80 for subnet 192.168.80.0/24) and on my firewall, I have blocked traffic from that tag out to WAN.

    • bleckyL on 11/12/2022 - 21:42

      Yeah they work fine if you block all outbound ports in your router, after setting up via the app. Features like motion detection don't work though (because they can't send a notification to the app via their web servers). But browsing recorded videos and viewing live work fine in the app when you're connected to your network.

      If you want to make sure time works correctly on them, then allow NTP outbound (UDP port 123).

  • thecloudking on 10/12/2022 - 14:55

    Power Cord or battery ? I can't tell

    • unity1 on 10/12/2022 - 14:59

      Power cord

    • TommyGun on 10/12/2022 - 14:59

      Tapo C100 Camera
      DC Power Adapter
      Quick Start Guide
      Mounting Screws
      Mounting Template

    • h4lcyon on 10/12/2022 - 15:00
      +2

      Read the description of the post :D

  • akaakmdm on 10/12/2022 - 14:57
    +6

    I feel like this is a listing error - other than the title there's no other indication that this is the 4 pack, the regular single camera is usually priced at around $55.

    The alternative sellers Harris Tech and PCLive usually stock the single pack around these prices and there's no indication of their being a clearance.

    I'd say there's a good chance of getting 1 instead of 4 cameras.

    • h4lcyon on 10/12/2022 - 15:02

      Similar to nanoleaf lights, you can get UK imported tiles for about 1/3 of the cost you buy them here. So hopefully this is similar?

    • dcuksuop on 10/12/2022 - 15:04

      Hmm. Good point. What to do…

    • chid on 10/12/2022 - 15:05
      +2

      https://www.amazon.co.uk/TP-Link-Tapo-Security-Required-C100… yeah if you check the UK listing it's clear it's a single one…

      haha I actually put in and cancelled my order maybe I should put one in and see what happens

    • bf on 10/12/2022 - 15:13
      +2

      Well the Harris Technology order showed as next day delivery … so I will report back tomorrow on whether this is a price error.

    • watwatwat on 10/12/2022 - 16:05
      +1

      I'd say there's a good chance of getting 1 instead of 4 cameras.

      I agree. So seems like order will get cancelled or you receive one camera.

  • hwangyeonghun on 10/12/2022 - 14:59
    +3

    Buy first think later.

  • Tsagi on 10/12/2022 - 15:01
    +3

    Order cancelled already from pclive seller

    • Scythic on 10/12/2022 - 15:12
      +1

      Most likely pricing errors

    • impoze on 10/12/2022 - 15:25

      Same; reordered from UK

      • MiscOzB on 10/12/2022 - 16:30
        +1

        You'll likely only get one… see other comments here. Just cancelled my order, seems like yet another Amazon listing error.

  • mousie on 10/12/2022 - 15:01

    Tapo.tapo.. Tapo flavoured kisses 👌

  • brandogs on 10/12/2022 - 15:13
    +3

    This is definitely a single pack and not a 4 pack.

    • bf on 10/12/2022 - 15:17

      I wonder… because looks like there is such a thing as a four pack…

      on the PCLive site directly (though that shows up as $215)

      Should find out tomorrow and will update the post

  • search on 10/12/2022 - 15:20
    +2

    I ordered 4 pack from Amazon. It’s already shipped. I will let you know if it’s 4 pack and worth the trouble.

    • scuderiarmani on 10/12/2022 - 15:26
      +1

      Shipped inside an hour of ordering from UK, yeah doubt it, 4ish in the morning….

      • search on 10/12/2022 - 15:37

        I don’t know where uk came from. I order from my Amazon app which is set to au. Never bought anything from Amazon uk.

        • Empharand on 10/12/2022 - 15:43
          +2

          @search It's shipped from Amazon UK via International Shipping
          Unless you ordered a 1 pack from AU

          • search on 10/12/2022 - 18:14

            @Empharand: Thanks @James D. My delivery note says Harris Technology for vendor name. I’m guessing that’s from Australia. We’ll see when and what arrives. Doesn’t matter from where if I receive 4-pack 🤗

            • search on 15/12/2022 - 11:24
              +1

              @search: Received my tplink camera. It was single camera inspecting from the enclosure box. I will ask for refund, promptly.

  • [Deactivated] on 10/12/2022 - 15:32
    +3

    100% it’ll be the single camera based on price alone it’s consistent with everywhere else, also the listing and photos do not corroborate 4 cameras at all.
    Especially the contents/BOM

    See camels history for it:
    https://au.camelcamelcamel.com/product/B083GGLKSJ

    Best price was $32, but it’s always been this price.
    If you complain Amazon will let you refund, but seems like a lot of hassle.

  • ozvictor on 10/12/2022 - 15:36
    +2

    Bought one from Amazon UK, but in my previous experience they never honor any price error so I am expecting a cancellation email coming soon.

    • scuderiarmani on 10/12/2022 - 15:56
      +1

      Yeah, I find the UK the worst to deal with between AU, US and them.

      Also much much slower. Often sit on orders for many days before shipping too.

    • MiscOzB on 10/12/2022 - 16:32

      …or they just send you one which you'd then have to return (would probably count as another return on your account too).

      • cisco on 10/12/2022 - 16:57

        Why what's wrong with returns?

        • MiscOzB on 10/12/2022 - 17:16

          Returning too many items can get you banned - perhaps only an issue if it's too often, like in a certain period of time. Yes it's Amazon's fault about the error, but I'm not sure if that makes a difference in their system.

          • scuderiarmani on 10/12/2022 - 17:51

            @MiscOzB: This. It's really really not worth it.

            No way you'd wanna lose access to the best site on the internet.

            • tazmaniak on 10/12/2022 - 19:25

              @scuderiarmani: Why would you lose access to ozbargain?

              Jokes aside, Amazon is a pretty terrible website. I can't fathom why it's as popular as it is.

              • scuderiarmani on 10/12/2022 - 19:32

                @tazmaniak: Well, there's always gonna be 1 who has an opinion different to most. Congrats.

                Number 2 in the world, but yeah overrated.

          • [Deactivated] on 10/12/2022 - 20:35

            @MiscOzB: Have you got a link or personal experience with this supposed banning? I’ve returned (I just counted) 16 different video games to Amazon this year for a full refund, among other faulty random items, probably 20 returns all up, and my account is still going strong. Curious to learn more about it!

            • MiscOzB on 10/12/2022 - 21:12
              +1

              @[Deactivated]: If you google about it you'll see multiple articles and posts, such as on Reddit and there's even been OzBargain posts, for example.

            • scuderiarmani on 11/12/2022 - 10:54

              @[Deactivated]: 16 games, like in a EB rent free situation?

              People like you should be banned.

  • ozvictor on 10/12/2022 - 15:42

    Are these for internal or external ? Thanks

  • Empharand on 10/12/2022 - 15:47
    +3

    This is likely a price-error, very doubtful TP-Link are generous enough to offer a 4 pack @ $13.90 per camera while everyone else on other platforms including TP-Link themselves are offering single cameras for $50+

    And considering this was $48.14 in November that would make it $12.03 per camera, further supporting the notation that it's indeed not a 4 pack.

    Can't explain how this oversight happened considering they changed the title of the listing and not the price itself, but yeah my money is on it being a price error.
    I really hope for everyone's sake that it isn't a price error though as it would be a great deal.

    At the very least if it does become a price error order cancellation you may be able to seek a good-will credit from Amazon for the stuff up, usually they give $5-$10 but it's better then nothing.

  • watwatwat on 10/12/2022 - 16:00

    So… what is the plan to power 4 cameras with 4 UK plugs….

  • snickerz on 10/12/2022 - 16:09
    +2

    Thanks op… didn’t need one so ordered2 x 4-packs

  • Trishool on 10/12/2022 - 16:09

    What's the difference between the C100 and the C200?

    • mandelbrot on 10/12/2022 - 16:16
      +12

      100

      • HomeAlone on 10/12/2022 - 17:02
        +5

        It's actually C100.

        For it to be 100 you would have to assume that C=1, but we don't know the value of C.

    • watwatwat on 10/12/2022 - 16:19
      +2

      My c200 is a piece of junk, but it technically just does the job so I've kept it.

      Opening the camera view via app can take close to 30 seconds, 1 minute, sometimes longer.

      RTSP view is a scam because it cuts out after a few minutes. After troubleshooting with TP-Link, I think we concluded that the hardware is cheap thus it is expected to not be reliable.

      Also I can technically open this camera view with my chromecast. It opens for about 10 seconds and then kills the connection.

      So… I really just use it mostly as a storage to SD card in case something bad happens and I need to check footage, or if I want to see a live view and I am willing to wait a long time for it to load.

      • unity1 on 10/12/2022 - 16:26

        I've not had any connection issues with my C200 cameras. I get a connection within seconds over wifi or cellular. Also had fewer drop out issues compared with similar Swann and Foscam IP cameras

        • watwatwat on 10/12/2022 - 16:28

          Also I just wanted to note that another thing I hate is that you need to buy tapo premium to even get thumbnail view of events.

          Without paying, the actual interface to view footage on the camera is terrible and thus I try not to use it.

          • unity1 on 10/12/2022 - 16:32
            +1

            @watwatwat: True. I only use mine for recording and live view. I have a few of the Eufy pan & tilt cameras and they work brilliantly.

    • isaiah247 on 10/12/2022 - 16:27

      These c100 ones are for fixed camera angles whereas the C200 can pan and tilt as far as i can gather. I have the c210 which has added resolution of 1296p instead of the 1080p of the c100/c200.

    • spedohero on 10/12/2022 - 20:59
      -1

      -100

  • noone on 10/12/2022 - 16:14
    +1

    Sigh was hoping this to go OOS quickly so I didn't have to buy.

    Bought one now :(

    • HardQuiz on 10/12/2022 - 16:56

      And you’ll get one not 4.

  • Mikedrop89 on 10/12/2022 - 16:14

    Can i use these for my toddlers room and play area? i just install and plug them in and operate it from the app? I am assuming i will need an sd card for recording.

    • watwatwat on 10/12/2022 - 16:23

      Yes, yes, yes.

  • follow on 10/12/2022 - 16:24
    +8

    it's a single pack. read the details section. you're only creating yourself the task of sending it back for a refund.

  • sunnyii on 10/12/2022 - 16:25
    +1

    Bought one anyways.

  • mardetanha8033 on 10/12/2022 - 16:30
    +3

    Video quality is horrible for 2022

    • bohn on 10/12/2022 - 18:22

      what is a good one?

  • ULT on 10/12/2022 - 16:37
    +2

    The Item Model number should say "Tapo C100 4 PACK" not "Tapo C100" OR should state its a "4PACK" under "Size" but neither have been provided. The reviews also seem to suggest its singular camera and not plural. ASIN number also only yields single camera results, confirmed through CAMELx3 as the singular pack based on title. Very high chance its a 1pack, but nonetheless, good luck to those that have ordered.

  • zendersto on 10/12/2022 - 16:50
    +6

    this is the response from Amazon support "As confirmed by the team, the title is incorrect and will contain 1 camera. Not 4 pack. Also, as per the recent update, it seems Amazon UK is unable to fulfill this order."

    • watwatwat on 10/12/2022 - 17:25
      +4

      Snitches get stitches.

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