Wyze vs Tapo - Which One Worked Better for Me?

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I have a bunch of Wyze cameras but like to keep some variety in my setup. Recently, I decided to try a Tapo camera after all the hype, and I have to say—I was pretty disappointed.

The motion detection on the Tapo C425 (battery-powered) was unreliable, even after going through setup and troubleshooting. Its detection range was maybe 10-15 feet, which is significantly lower than I expected. I had a Ring Stick Up Cam in the same spot on the same network, and the difference in detection was night and day.

I know Tapo has a great reputation, so maybe it’s just their battery-powered models that struggle. Several others have mentioned that their wired models are excellent.

Has anyone had a better experience with Tapo’s wired cameras? Or maybe another battery-powered brand that could be a better alternative? I’m considering Reolink next.

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I have a few Tapo C320WS and C210 units, and they’ve worked great for me. I replaced several Wyze units with them. But I haven’t used their battery-powered cameras, so I can’t speak on those.

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EvansBrown130 said:
I have a few Tapo C320WS and C210 units, and they’ve worked great for me. I replaced several Wyze units with them. But I haven’t used their battery-powered cameras, so I can’t speak on those.

Yeah, seems like the battery models are the weak point. I was hoping for a sub-free alternative to my Ring, but the detection just isn’t reliable.

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I had the same issue with Tapo’s battery cameras. Their wired ones are great, but the C425 was a huge letdown. If you’re looking for another battery option, you might want to try Reolink Argus.

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Kelvin said:
I had the same issue with Tapo’s battery cameras. Their wired ones are great, but the C425 was a huge letdown. If you’re looking for another battery option, you might want to try Reolink Argus.

Appreciate the recommendation! I think I’ll go that route next.

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I switched all my Wyze cams to Tapo C120s, and they’ve been great. The motion detection is spot on. But again, mine are wired, so maybe that’s where the difference is.

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Tapo’s wired cameras have been far better for me than Wyze, especially for my farm. But yeah, I’ve heard their battery models have a lot of issues.

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I’ve had the opposite experience—Tapo’s wired cameras outshine Wyze in every way. No SD card failures either. But I haven’t tried their battery-powered models.