No-cost motion detection TP-Link Alexa and Google magnetic smart cam back down at $25

Update: You can once again score the Tapo C120 2K QHD Indoor/Outdoor Smart Camera down at $24.99 Prime shipped after clipping the on-page coupon. Regularly between $35 to $40, this is matching our previous mention and within $4 of the lowest we have tracked this year. Details below in original post.

TP-Link makes some of the most value-packed and budget-friendly smart gear out there and we just spotted its Tapo C120 2K QHD Indoor/Outdoor Smart Camera down at $27.99. Be sure to clip the on-page coupon and shipping is free for Prime members or in orders over $35. This model started life at $40 last fall, carried a $35 list right through until mid 2024 and is now within $4 of the lowest we have tracked over the last several months. Today’s deal is the best price we can find and among the lowest prices out there on a smart camera with indoor and outdoor capabilities that works with Alexa and Google Assistant.

The Tapo C120 can be mounted indoors – it’s built to “withstand rain, dust, and the elements with its robust IP66 weatherproof rating” – to deliver 2K QHD 4MP resolution video directly to your smartphone. That joins features like the integrated Starlight sensor for “bright colorful video at night,” a magnetic base for easy and flexible mounting options, and what is arguably one of the highlights of the value here, no-cost person, pet, or vehicle detection:

The Tapo C120 offers complimentary person, pet or vehicle detection utilizing its AI processing power. You can set alerts to only detect certain objects to reduce notifications.

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TP-Link Tapo C120 2K QHD Indoor/Outdoor Smart Camera features:

• Rated outstanding for delivering sharp 2K with loaded features all at a value.
• The Tapo C120 is a compact camera rated for both indoor and outdoor use, but it’s also built to withstand rain, dust, and the elements with its robust IP66 weatherproof rating.
• The magnetic mount of the C120 allows you easily mount the camera to a metal surface for flexible mounting options. Mount on railings, frames, or even the refrigerator with ease.
• A camera is only as good as the picture it produces. View everything with crystal clear 2K discerning fine detail to ensure nothing goes unseen.

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