Tapo
C520WS
Based on 35 Reddit mentions
$56.99
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Is there any update on the release date on this 4K dual cam?
Curious about that one as well. Also wondering if that would detect movement further away than 15m. I have two C520WS and a C500 around our barn and it’s really bad notifying me of events that are a bit in the distance. Especially in the night with infrared. I also can’t identify any licence plate e
...Pixeldust1970 in r/Tapo
January 2, 2026 7:24 AM
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G6 PTZ - Huge letdown
I had a Tapo C520WS out back that tracked animals and people. It tracked better than the G5 PTZ that replaced it. I got rid it for several reasons. Their software limits you to one stream at a time. So when I had it recording to Surveillance Station, it wouldn't show in the Tapo app. I could add it
...M_Six2001 in r/Ubiquiti
January 24, 2026 2:46 PM
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The Tapo camera/cloud/app performance has been dismal lately
I am experiencing the same. Have the cams only since October but they worked better at the beginning. The C500 is crap anyways and I will replace it in spring. The two C520ws are ok but since last update the sound and tracking performance is bad. Also for one I had the Tapo care subscription first a
...Pixeldust1970 in r/Tapo
March 10, 2026 3:19 AM
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C325wb vs c560ws real shots
Wow 😮 I am so surprised. I was considering to get a C560WS for our farm to replace one of our C520WS but seeing this I am actually thinking of swapping to another brand. Why are there so many different models with such divers qualities and abilities? All the pictures on the Tapo website are so fake.
...Pixeldust1970 in r/Tapo
April 12, 2026 5:18 AM
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Tapo cams with Frigate
That’s a good question. Not sure how much AI the two C520WS and the C500 have. The C500 is and was quite dumb from the beginning. The firmware is really bad in my view and Tapo says I should buy a better camera. Frigate just made it smarter even the resolution is not enough so I might update anyways
...Pixeldust1970 in r/Tapo
January 5, 2026 8:07 AM
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SD card loading time C520WS versus C325WB difference, why?
Both of my C520WS V2s got a firmware update today. I tested both of them several times and they are acting just about as fast as my C325WB V1. Hopefully this will stay. Tapo please do not screw it up. Whatever was making the SD card lag was definitely a firmware issue on Tapos end. Edit: I spoke too
...-JEFF007- in r/Tapo
March 31, 2026 9:32 PM
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Tapo 520ws but V2??
I have 2pcs of tapo c520ws v1.0,. I've recently bought a new one confirming to the store that is the new version 2.0, Same as yours it doesn't have have screw And plastic cover for the mem slot, now it's just a rubber. I don't know if the rubber cover will last more years than the plastic one. Consi
...Psiruise in r/TpLink
May 27, 2025 4:07 PM
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Tapo C520WS v1 vs v2
I have 2pcs of tapo c520ws v1.0,. I've recently bought a new one confirming to the store that is the new version 2.0, Same as yours it doesn't have have screw And plastic cover for the mem slot, now it's just a rubber. I don't know if the rubber cover will last more years than the plastic one. Consi
...Psiruise in r/TpLink
May 27, 2025 4:18 PM
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FYI: C246D cannot change FPS
Can't show you a video because it gives a lot of personal info but I uploaded screenshots I just took to imgur here. It's currently 14:25 here and that will reflect on the screenshots. But for the C210,C110, and C520WS you need to go into settings and change the power line frequency from Auto to 60h
...Droid8Apple in r/Tapo
July 11, 2025 8:29 PM
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FYI: C246D cannot change FPS
Yeah I get what you're trying to say - and its not necessarily wrong unless compared to other cams from the same company. Like it's not meant to be an FBI camera, but compared to the rest of the Tapo lineup (and all others I have; 4x C110, 2x C210, 3x C520WS) it is supposed to be a top dog. The Ai i
...Droid8Apple in r/Tapo
August 28, 2025 2:49 PM
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