TP-Link’s teeny-tiny security camera offers a lot for very little

The new indoor / outdoor security camera from TP-Link’s Tapo packs a lot into a small package. | Image: TP-Link

Tapo, one of TP-Link’s two smart home brands, is continuing to expand its footprint in the home security camera space with the launch of the $39.99 Tapo C120. This pint-size smart home camera fits in the palm of your hand and can be used indoors or out, thanks to IP66 weatherproofing rating.

Small smart security cameras aren’t new — Wyze and Bink both have offerings of a similar size for under $100 — but TP-Link’s new camera crams a lot of features into a small package for under $40. A wired camera, it has 2K video, local storage with an onboard microSD card, free AI-powered person detection, and an easy-to-use magnetic mount.

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The Tapo C120 costs $39.99 and includes 2K video, local storage, and…

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