That auso camera system really caught my attention. Tracking people without a lot of extra notifications sounds wonderful compared to what I currently have. I hope you’re able to review it. Thanks.
I agree, at first I thought he was just going to explain people and vehicle recognition but when he said how the analytics process everything on the back end that is amazing technology that everyone should be offering
@mapa5989 I only use a ring peep home cam and floodlight cam because the house i purchased came with it. I do appreciate their community boards that post in and around your neighborhood. Also, Ring's motion detection is much better than my Eufy cams
@@bbbt8090honestly I got their stuff right as they got bought by Amazon. Have the security system and cameras. I’ve been waiting to see if they would finally improve but I’m about to start replacing their stuff with eufy
I appreciate what you bring to the table and glad you went to CES, because of channels like yours keep me on my smart home game and there aren’t many other channels focusing on smart home product, thanks and keep up the good work
First of all I want to thank you for attending CES this year to show us what’s coming this year. I was kinda surprised that there was nothing from Ring, Wyze, Eufy, Arlo, or others this year. Not good!!!
I can't wait for LH's review of these products. Because of him I have my cameras on my home alerting me of people in the vicinty of my home and feel more secure.
At CES 2024, Tapo introduced a Homebase that would allow us to store video like Eufy is already doing. Now, been a year and nothing about it, and not displayed with their products. I expected this. And on Black Friday instead of waiting any longer on Tapo, I spent $1,000 on Eufy products. I appreciate your suggestions on them. Thank you. I see a lot of Eufy in the Baseus products. Wonder if they licensed from Eufy and made those. Hmm,
I’ve always thought Tapo should use their wide angled cameras that they use for doorbells like 160+° FOV etc, into an actual camera and now they are working on it! Can’t wait for the release of that, it’s about time it’s being used for more than a doorbell
Reolink was very underwhelming this year tbh. I was expecting new PoE cameras (like a PoE version of the Argus 4 Pro) maybe some new turret options with ColorX, 4k ColorX doorbells or even real AI features in their software (not just slapping an AI label to old stuff). Looking at what other brands are doing it feels like Reolink is focusing on the wrong things right now
The 24hr solar camera has been interesting but i’ve been waiting on the Black version as the white just sticks out too much. Agreed though, very underwhelming overall. Pretty much everything was previously announced or expected.
It would be nice if they'd open support for almost any POE/ONVIF cameras with the usual disclaimer that all features might not work. I love my Reolink NVR box and cameras but almost none of my other brand cameras will work with it.
Reolink is falling behind Tapo and other brands from a technology and app functionality standpoint. The cameras and resolution are great, but that only gets you so far. My prediction is Tapo is going to be the brand to watch in the next year or two as they are innovating and are going to take away a lot of business from companies like Reolink if they don't invest more in the app functionality and AI tech.
The most important thing for a camera is picture quality and durability. All other are aspects are meaningless if the basics isn't there. So Reolink has nothing to worry about provided they give full ONVIF/RTSP support. 3rd party software like blueiris, synology, frigate, etc can do the rest easily regards of app functionality.
@@verygoodbrother What do you mean by prize? Reolink should have compensated me for wasting my time and for drilling holes in my house. Instead, they refunded only 80% of the cost, deducting a restocking fee, which is unacceptable.
Why did you speed up the Tapo interview bro. Would love to see it! Anyways, i just bought a Tapo D210 yesterday because of your review and hoping that it would work well
So basically, Ring has brought nothing new to the table. Ahh, i mean, they have have a user friendly interface, but now there lacking in new updated and improved cameras. Sad to see no improvements in this area.
Ring: we have a connected smoke detector. Us: that’s been available for 3 years. Ring: a couple camera have 2k. Us: everyone else has 4k Ring: uh….um… Us: goodbye ring. anyone need some crappy cameras while I switch to a better brand.
Ring should of displayed Next to the dumpster Ring is just trying to Ring your wallet.. I think Tapo might be the underdog in this video .. very impressed with the products and looks of the direction they are going. That camera with the solar power that moves is very impressive.. Everything you showed Needs a video review of the product.. This is a far advancement from buying my first Blink camera ..!
I've been really disappointed with Reolink's doorbell implementation. They were one of the last to release a doorbell and so had the best chance of getting the perfect one right out of the gate. Doorbell cams needs to be able to see packages on the ground. As far as I can tell only the new battery version with head to toe view has a chance of this but even then I have my doubts.
I'm really impressed by the image quality of your videos, especially the opening shot of you speaking. I looked at your link for camera gear, but there are quite a few cameras on there. Which one was used for the opening shots of you?
Hi Lifehackster, always appreciate your content and love to see the new products that are coming out. There is more and more solar cameras coming out. I wonder if you could do a review of a product like this setup under a porch. With not direct sunligt.. like I have at my front door. Is it good enough to charge in a situation like that. Appreciate it much! Keep up the great reviews!
Love to look at a lot of your DIY stuff to know what's out there. As a security consultant I'm really interested in the swan AI voice communication for the video doorbell did you have a chance to check that out
@0:40 - Wait, what? Kiddah?? So I've been saying that wrong forever apparently. Interesting they are partnering with First Alert competitor. Do like that they don't need Ring Alarm and are hardwired, especially since they are wifi which is going to suck the juice compared to the z-wave first alert.
Great review - seen you hanging out with home automator creators. Any idea on release date of the Tapo NVR? You should check out Lockly's Visage door lock, it has very quick facial recognition, faster than finger print and if you use pin, it has a pin genie.
Yes.. it was fun to finally meet my “co-workers” in this space. Hoping it will be a yearly thing. I wasn’t able to go to Lockly’s spot. Next time. Thanks for watching!
So the floodlight pro that I’ve had for years has been able to record 2k this whole time and they are just now unlocking it?? Or are they just upscaling the 1080p
Ring Alarm question: Did Ring mention when they will release a new version of Ring Alarm system. I currently have alarm version 1, and worry about purchasing an upgrade since it has an integrated Eeros router that is getting obsolete. Thank you
Thanks again for another great post. I'm am SO disappointed that Google has not shown up with any new security cameras. Their software is excellent but the cameras a now 4 years old an not very good.
It looks like TP-Link is bringing some of their VIGI products to Tapo and I'm all for it! Especially excited about their NVR and bullet cams. Looking forward to the reviews once they get released!
Key to me are outdoors solar security cameras that are Matter or homekit compatible. I did not see anything about compatability with homekit or matter.
tapo is upping their game however does anyone notice tapo audio recording tend to be poor compared to the other brand cameras like arlo or logi circle?
Hello LifeHackster I need help choosing between Tapo or Vigi, I don't have much option in my country, but both TPlink brand are available. Vigi is advertised for business but is it good for personal use? I like the seemingly better hadware Vigi has over Tapo.
Ring has no innovation but consistently talks about subscription fees. I’ll stick with Reolink, but they do need to implement camera to camera tracking. That guy is right about notifications. I turn off snooze my notifications a lot of times just for that reason.
You dont have your cameras set up properly if you need to turn off notifications. Set up non-detection zones and enable the appropriate alerts and push notification schedule. Cameras can still record all events, but only alert you when you want them to. I will say Reolink doesn't make this easy, but if you spend some time in the app, which is easier to do on the PC app, then you should be able to configure it to meet your needs.
@@wojtek-33 no they’re set up correctly. But you get a notification from each and every camera inside the detection zone. It would be nice if a person walks across my front yard to get 1 notification with camera to camera tracking instead of 3-4. Or AI that knows it’s me and not a stranger. I have an 8 camera set up at home. I set up all my cameras where I can snooze the notifications when I’m home but if the kids come home from school I get bombarded with notifications.
@M3FortiZay ah ok, makes sense. I only have 2 cameras out front so I only get 2 notifications in that situation, but I only have notifications set 10p-6a. I use my doorbell for coming home and away alerts. If you have the NVR you can have separate push alerts time-frames from the NVR and the cameras directly for each camera. Not elegant but possible workaround. Also reolink makes little money from us and hardware is cheap, so I wouldn't expect much more without a paid plan.
@@wojtek-33 I love Reolink. Like you said, they make little money from us but I actually would pay for rich notifications and some other features if they implemented them. Like you said though, hardware is cheap and great quality for the price so I can’t complain too much. Hopefully they make a colorx doorbell soon. I’d buy it immediately. I love the cx410 and cx810s
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Funny how Ring was left outside in the cold.
😂😂spilled my cola reading that
I’m guessing they didn’t want to pay the $19.99 subscription to get in.
@@kevintiemann6875LOL
pay more subscription to get 2k
Them being outside is like them having 1080p cameras in 2025
That auso camera system really caught my attention. Tracking people without a lot of extra notifications sounds wonderful compared to what I currently have. I hope you’re able to review it. Thanks.
I agree, at first I thought he was just going to explain people and vehicle recognition but when he said how the analytics process everything on the back end that is amazing technology that everyone should be offering
agree :)
Ring is really just not even trying at this point. still no outside camera that has the ability to do 360, or 4k. unreal
after amazon bought ring they just got lazy. cameras are Over Priced compared to eufy cams with more features but more affordable than ring
@mapa5989 I only use a ring peep home cam and floodlight cam because the house i purchased came with it. I do appreciate their community boards that post in and around your neighborhood. Also, Ring's motion detection is much better than my Eufy cams
@@bbbt8090honestly I got their stuff right as they got bought by Amazon. Have the security system and cameras. I’ve been waiting to see if they would finally improve but I’m about to start replacing their stuff with eufy
I will never buy the ring products! I'm not paying a monthly subscription.
4:30 this guy is a joy. :) I’m loving the tech he is demonstrating.
I appreciate what you bring to the table and glad you went to CES, because of channels like yours keep me on my smart home game and there aren’t many other channels focusing on smart home product, thanks and keep up the good work
Thanks for watching!
First of all I want to thank you for attending CES this year to show us what’s coming this year. I was kinda surprised that there was nothing from Ring, Wyze, Eufy, Arlo, or others this year. Not good!!!
Thanks for watching!
I really like what Tapo is doing. I run a scrypted server for HomeKit and my colorpro has been rock solid….never missed an event in HomeKit.
Lots Tapo and Eufy Clones but loving the competitiveness of all these companies that means more innovation to come.
Tapo looks really good. That NVR is appealing.
I like how Reolink is always updating its hardware. They are a rising star.
All I want from my Reolink is a updated GUI and maybe a new more advanced DVR
Agree
Scrubbing. All I wants is real-time scrubbing. So painful to search through footage.
Wow Tapo is stepping up their game. Reolink are being left behind
Botslab 360° fish eye video doorell semms amazing🤩
I love the ai summary. very helpful
I like the idea of a solar panel on the camera that tracks the sub
I can't wait to see reviews of some of these cameras. I almost bought the Baseus system, I have a few of their battery banks
I cannot wait to see more reviews from your channel.
I can't wait for LH's review of these products. Because of him I have my cameras on my home alerting me of people in the vicinty of my home and feel more secure.
Thanks for watching!
TP-Link (tapo) is on fire! Looking forward to the reviews.
more Chinese spy cameras
Thanks for watching!
Tapo is killing it!
*I am SO excited for their new products.*
I replaced all my Wyze equipment with Tapo.
I know. I was very surprised when I saw their new models because they have been quite in 2024, aside from their doorbells.
@@LifeHackster tp-link also has Vigi, and now Tapo gets PoE cameras. So Tapo will be the more user friendly ?
I’m stoked for 24/7 recording on Solar cams from Reolink!!!
That Baseus homestation sure looks alot like the Eufy Homebase 3...... 😁
At CES 2024, Tapo introduced a Homebase that would allow us to store video like Eufy is already doing. Now, been a year and nothing about it, and not displayed with their products. I expected this. And on Black Friday instead of waiting any longer on Tapo, I spent $1,000 on Eufy products. I appreciate your suggestions on them. Thank you.
I see a lot of Eufy in the Baseus products. Wonder if they licensed from Eufy and made those. Hmm,
Looking forward to your reviews of these products. I’ll get a PoE system
Great to meet you in person!!
Great to see and talk to you too Brandon and the rest of the group!
I’ve always thought Tapo should use their wide angled cameras that they use for doorbells like 160+° FOV etc, into an actual camera and now they are working on it! Can’t wait for the release of that, it’s about time it’s being used for more than a doorbell
A lot of brands I’ve never heard of 👍🏻
Reolink was very underwhelming this year tbh. I was expecting new PoE cameras (like a PoE version of the Argus 4 Pro) maybe some new turret options with ColorX, 4k ColorX doorbells or even real AI features in their software (not just slapping an AI label to old stuff). Looking at what other brands are doing it feels like Reolink is focusing on the wrong things right now
The 24hr solar camera has been interesting but i’ve been waiting on the Black version as the white just sticks out too much.
Agreed though, very underwhelming overall. Pretty much everything was previously announced or expected.
Argus is their main consumer wifi camera line, so a POE version wouldn't make sense.
I did hear that there is something in the works at Reolink for this year…
@@LifeHackster really looking forward to it 👀
It would be nice if they'd open support for almost any POE/ONVIF cameras with the usual disclaimer that all features might not work. I love my Reolink NVR box and cameras but almost none of my other brand cameras will work with it.
At this rate ring will go out of business. I would not be surprised.
Ring is outdated in 2025.
Reolink is falling behind Tapo and other brands from a technology and app functionality standpoint. The cameras and resolution are great, but that only gets you so far. My prediction is Tapo is going to be the brand to watch in the next year or two as they are innovating and are going to take away a lot of business from companies like Reolink if they don't invest more in the app functionality and AI tech.
I wonder if the flack TP LINK is getting will transfer over to its cameras and apps
The most important thing for a camera is picture quality and durability. All other are aspects are meaningless if the basics isn't there. So Reolink has nothing to worry about provided they give full ONVIF/RTSP support. 3rd party software like blueiris, synology, frigate, etc can do the rest easily regards of app functionality.
@@verygoodbrother I returned all my reolink cameras. False detection. Bad UI . Build quality is garbage.
@@asaholey so you want a prize?
@@verygoodbrother What do you mean by prize?
Reolink should have compensated me for wasting my time and for drilling holes in my house. Instead, they refunded only 80% of the cost, deducting a restocking fee, which is unacceptable.
Finally we have 4K cameras coming from tapo yay
Why did you speed up the Tapo interview bro. Would love to see it! Anyways, i just bought a Tapo D210 yesterday because of your review and hoping that it would work well
So basically, Ring has brought nothing new to the table. Ahh, i mean, they have have a user friendly interface, but now there lacking in new updated and improved cameras. Sad to see no improvements in this area.
😆😆so impressive!! so glad to have met you in person
Ring: we have a connected smoke detector. Us: that’s been available for 3 years. Ring: a couple camera have 2k. Us: everyone else has 4k Ring: uh….um… Us: goodbye ring. anyone need some crappy cameras while I switch to a better brand.
Ring should of displayed Next to the dumpster Ring is just trying to Ring your wallet.. I think Tapo might be the underdog in this video .. very impressed with the products and looks of the direction they are going. That camera with the solar power that moves is very impressive.. Everything you showed Needs a video review of the product.. This is a far advancement from buying my first Blink camera ..!
Thanks for watching!
Nice thanks for the video. Some interesting options.
Thanks for watching!
reolink any new doorbell?
I've been really disappointed with Reolink's doorbell implementation. They were one of the last to release a doorbell and so had the best chance of getting the perfect one right out of the gate. Doorbell cams needs to be able to see packages on the ground. As far as I can tell only the new battery version with head to toe view has a chance of this but even then I have my doubts.
Ring smoke alarm soon you will need a subscription 😂
Where is reolink black series? I thought they were going to announce it on ces2025?
They actually have some displayed I just didn’t include in the video. I saw the black Argus 4 pro and their NVR kit bullet cameras.
Great info
Damn, was hoping for a Reolink Argus 4 PoE as I don't like the form factor of the Duo. I'll keep hoping it comes one day ...
You have the option of yhe DUOv series. The vandal/ done versions.
seems that AOSU makes a lot of promisses with there AI feature
Thanks for sharing L.H.
Thanks for watching!
Ring is 2k years behind it seems 😂
Botslab was full panic mode lol
I'm really impressed by the image quality of your videos, especially the opening shot of you speaking. I looked at your link for camera gear, but there are quite a few cameras on there. Which one was used for the opening shots of you?
Hi Lifehackster, always appreciate your content and love to see the new products that are coming out. There is more and more solar cameras coming out. I wonder if you could do a review of a product like this setup under a porch. With not direct sunligt.. like I have at my front door. Is it good enough to charge in a situation like that. Appreciate it much! Keep up the great reviews!
Most of the solar cams will need direct sunlight at least 1-2 hours to keep them charged.
@@LifeHackster Thx for the feedback!
Im waiting for reolink to release the new POE doorbell, what a bummer
hello good morning i need ur advice im looking for doorbell camera must be more then 180 degree width is there any
Check out the Tapo D225 doorbell.
@@LifeHackster thx ok so only the free one withe no fees and have 180 or more and the other one in this video?
Ring spotlight cam pro doesn’t even do motion warning! It’s their most expensive camera and doesn’t do the basics?
No ring 4k or 8k cameras :(
Wish eufy participated! I was excited but those tapos look really cool
Love to look at a lot of your DIY stuff to know what's out there. As a security consultant I'm really interested in the swan AI voice communication for the video doorbell did you have a chance to check that out
Tapo for the win🎉
my reolink doorbell works even when the internet is out, not so with ring
@0:40 - Wait, what? Kiddah?? So I've been saying that wrong forever apparently. Interesting they are partnering with First Alert competitor. Do like that they don't need Ring Alarm and are hardwired, especially since they are wifi which is going to suck the juice compared to the z-wave first alert.
Yeah I always said it as Kiddie
I know.. I thought it was kiddy..
I now used a wired system that records directly to my system because WiFi blockers can stop or make the ring doorbells ineffective and useless
9:26 didn’t know baseus made cameras I got multiple of there chargers 😅
I would love to see you do a review on the new RadCam, the first ever talking AI residential camera.
Great review - seen you hanging out with home automator creators. Any idea on release date of the Tapo NVR? You should check out Lockly's Visage door lock, it has very quick facial recognition, faster than finger print and if you use pin, it has a pin genie.
Yes.. it was fun to finally meet my “co-workers” in this space. Hoping it will be a yearly thing. I wasn’t able to go to Lockly’s spot. Next time. Thanks for watching!
@@LifeHackster Did you already leave the event?
Baseus camera with rotating solar panel, was that solar panel self tracking?
I searched “CES 2025” and your video didn’t come up. Just thought I’d mention it, if there is something you can change at your end so it does.
Ring is so yesterday. Rest in peace. Same with Wyze crap.😅😅😅😅😅😅😅
would of loved to see a new poe trackmix from reolink
Switching to tapo and ring for ai
didnt see a thing I was excited about .. I was hoping for a new POE TRACKMIX that has a way better zoom feature.
Ring, new feature, $20pm 🤣🤣
Hi,
When will come new Tapo Hub?
Hi, Do you have further information about the new Reolink Duo 3T PoE?
I haven’t heard anything about this model.
I bet that place is every theif nightmare
So the floodlight pro that I’ve had for years has been able to record 2k this whole time and they are just now unlocking it?? Or are they just upscaling the 1080p
I have a feeling it is just upscaling.
Nothing from Eufy security?
Eufy hasn’t participated at CES for several years now.
Any idea on the release date of these products? Thanks for the videos.
No specific dates. Some are releasing this first quarter.
I was waiting for new Ring Car Cam
Ring discontinued it.
Ring Alarm question: Did Ring mention when they will release a new version of Ring Alarm system. I currently have alarm version 1, and worry about purchasing an upgrade since it has an integrated Eeros router that is getting obsolete. Thank you
Ring still no 2k or 4k and it’s 2025…wtf!!!
He just said in the video that some ring cameras are getting a software update to enable 2k.
The spotlight cam pro and floodlight cam pro will be updated to 2K.. now, I have a feeling this is just a software upscaling.
When is Reolink going to get rich notification? I only have it for thier doorbell I would like to have this service for all my cameras
the Baseus homebase looks a lot like the Eufy homebase
Thanks again for another great post. I'm am SO disappointed that Google has not shown up with any new security cameras. Their software is excellent but the cameras a now 4 years old an not very good.
I really like Tapo/kasa. Too bad I already have a reolink nvr as I would have gone with that Tapo brand
It looks like TP-Link is bringing some of their VIGI products to Tapo and I'm all for it! Especially excited about their NVR and bullet cams. Looking forward to the reviews once they get released!
Thanks for watching!
Is the Ring Drone out yet?
I don’t think this materialized.
@LifeHackster Darn. That was a cool concept.
Were Ring reps asked about Apple HomeKit integration? Response?
What happened to ring video home drone?
It didn’t materialize.
Key to me are outdoors solar security cameras that are Matter or homekit compatible. I did not see anything about compatability with homekit or matter.
Ring should change its name to RIP
:)
How about Rung? Or Rang?
@@gwaeron8630That is damn funny!! 😁
Haven't seen any review over TP-Link VIGI camera on this channel. 📺
From saudi 🇸🇦👍
There are still no solutions for video doorbell theft especially in Asian market.
Why is Wyze not there?
Wyze will be dead within a couple years. Everyone has moved on and past them.
Wyze hasn’t really been participating at CES for a few years now.
Google dropped the ball so much with cameras and smoke detectors
Google has dropped the ball on pretty much everything for the past 10 years.
tapo is upping their game however does anyone notice tapo audio recording tend to be poor compared to the other brand cameras like arlo or logi circle?
Reolink. Please allow your software to turn off PIR for a specific amount of time.
Hi. Nothing new from eufy?
Hello LifeHackster I need help choosing between Tapo or Vigi, I don't have much option in my country, but both TPlink brand are available.
Vigi is advertised for business but is it good for personal use? I like the seemingly better hadware Vigi has over Tapo.
Tapo is designed for home consumers, while Vigi is designed for the commercial sector.
Ring has no innovation but consistently talks about subscription fees. I’ll stick with Reolink, but they do need to implement camera to camera tracking. That guy is right about notifications. I turn off snooze my notifications a lot of times just for that reason.
You dont have your cameras set up properly if you need to turn off notifications. Set up non-detection zones and enable the appropriate alerts and push notification schedule. Cameras can still record all events, but only alert you when you want them to. I will say Reolink doesn't make this easy, but if you spend some time in the app, which is easier to do on the PC app, then you should be able to configure it to meet your needs.
@@wojtek-33 no they’re set up correctly. But you get a notification from each and every camera inside the detection zone. It would be nice if a person walks across my front yard to get 1 notification with camera to camera tracking instead of 3-4. Or AI that knows it’s me and not a stranger. I have an 8 camera set up at home. I set up all my cameras where I can snooze the notifications when I’m home but if the kids come home from school I get bombarded with notifications.
@M3FortiZay ah ok, makes sense. I only have 2 cameras out front so I only get 2 notifications in that situation, but I only have notifications set 10p-6a. I use my doorbell for coming home and away alerts. If you have the NVR you can have separate push alerts time-frames from the NVR and the cameras directly for each camera. Not elegant but possible workaround. Also reolink makes little money from us and hardware is cheap, so I wouldn't expect much more without a paid plan.
@@wojtek-33 I love Reolink. Like you said, they make little money from us but I actually would pay for rich notifications and some other features if they implemented them. Like you said though, hardware is cheap and great quality for the price so I can’t complain too much. Hopefully they make a colorx doorbell soon. I’d buy it immediately. I love the cx410 and cx810s
I have oasu cameras. I thought aosu was going to have newer tech on display.
kidde alarm works with ring coool