The best floodlights for outdoor security of 2026<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\nYou do need to carefully consider placement when you have a solar-powered camera. The C465 has a built-in 7,800 mAh rechargeable battery that you can keep charged with about an hour of direct sunlight a day, according to TP-Link. I put my Tapo C465 facing the southwest corner of my yard, and it gets a good amount of afternoon sunlight. <\/p>\n\n\n
Maria Diaz\/ZDNET<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\nThe C465 has a magnetic mount for quick installation that’s similar to the Google Nest Outdoor camera’s mount. The magnetic base makes it easy to grab the camera and recharge it if you don’t get enough sunlight to keep it powered. Because the Tapo C465 is solar-powered, it’s a truly wireless camera that doesn’t require any nearby plugs or complicated installation. You don’t have to mount a second accessory or run a cable to the camera. <\/p>\n
Image quality <\/h2>\n The C465’s 4K resolution ensures that it captures the same details my most expensive security cameras do, and it’s a $100 camera right now (29% off). Its image quality is better than that of any Ring camera I’ve tested, and it is a perfect companion to the $220 Eufy Security Floodlight Camera E340, which covers the other side of my yard. <\/p>\n\n\n
Maria Diaz\/ZDNET<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\nYou can use the 24\/7 continuous capture with the Tapo C465, but it’s a bit different with this camera, because it’s not recorded in full motion. TP-Link conserves the camera’s battery and local storage by periodically capturing frames, creating a near-time-lapse, and switching to full video when the camera detects activity or motion. <\/p>\n
Also: Forget Ring: I switched to this Eufy security camera, and can’t go back to grainy night vision<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\nThe camera features built-in AI that detects people, vehicles, and other motion without a subscription. The Tapo C465 also features color night vision, infrared night vision up to 42 feet, dual-band Wi-Fi support, and up to 180 days of battery life. <\/p>\n
ZDNET’s buying advice <\/h2>\n The TP-Link Tapo C465<\/span><\/a><\/span> is the right choice for shoppers looking for a home security camera that’s easy to install, affordable, and capable of capturing high-resolution images. It’s meant to go in a sunny spot for optimal performance, but that doesn’t mean all-day sunlight; only about an hour a day is enough for continuous power. <\/p>\nIf you don’t want to worry about wired installation or pay monthly fees, you can’t go wrong with the C465. <\/p>\n<\/div>\n
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