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TP-Link Tapo / Kasa

DIY Systems · Founded 2019

Score Breakdown

Scores use the selected home-security shopping profile.

Cameras & Video 97
Cost & Value 97
Smart-Home Integration 79
Monitoring 71
Setup & Flexibility 60
Sensors & Safety 54
79
SCORE /100

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Setup

Build your own packageYes✓
Lowest Base Cost (Approx.)From $39.99✓
Lowest Monthly FeesNone✓
No Contract OptionsYes✓
Money-Back Guarantee30 days✓
Warranty1-2 Years (varies by product)✓
DIY InstallationYes✓
Professional InstallationNo✓
Landline NeededNo✓
Wireless SystemYes✓

Monitoring

24/7 professional monitoringNo✓
self monitoringYes✓
Main Monitoring FormWi-Fi✓
Video SurveillanceYes✓
Video resolution4K✓
Real-Time Video StreamingYes (basic package)✓
Video StorageYes (basic package)✓
Video Storage Duration30 days✓
Two-way AudioYes✓

Camera

Outdoor CameraYes✓
Indoor CamerasYes✓
Doorbell CameraYes✓
Night VisionYes✓

Alarms and Sensors

Remote arm/disarmYes✓
SirenYes✓
Max Alarm Volume90 dB✓
Motion sensorsYes✓
Door/window sensorsYes✓
Smart ThermostatNo✓
Health MonitoringNo✓
Flood DetectorYes✓
Smoke DetectorNo✓
CO DetectorNo✓
Smart LocksYes✓
Glass break sensorsNo✓
Pet-friendly sensorsNo✓

Compatibility

Home automationYes✓
Apple HomekitYes - upgrade/add-on✓
Amazon AlexaYes✓
Google HomeYes✓
Google AssistantYes✓
Z-WaveNo✓
ZigBeeNo✓
AppYes✓

Features

Base hubYes✓
Touchscreen PanelNo✓
Event Alert notificationsYes✓
Panic buttonYes - upgrade/add-on✓
Smart PlugsYes✓
Geo-fencingYes✓
Event history / timelineYes✓
Signs and StickersNo✓

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