Tp-link Kasa KC300 kit. Using them for game cams.

[vandyman]

I have been playing around with the Kasa kc300 kit in my yard. Here are some videos.

Kasa Home Security Camera System Wireless Outdoor & Indoor Camera by TP-Link, 1080P HD with Siren, Night Vision, Battery Rechargeable, Magnetic Wall Mount, Works w/Alexa & Google Home (KC300S2)

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B082N19TD7/ref=cm_sw_r_apan_glt_fabc_ZZKNZ6QCEH8SQM8XW4G4?_encoding=UTF8&psc=1

These videos are from vimeo, if there is issues. I will try some other setup.

 

[vandyman]

I am working on a video of Walter that I will add here soon....
The videos of Walter are from the $30 indoor kasa spot cam. I need to figure out how to transfer the videos from the cam.

 

[vandyman]

Penny..

 

[sebastiantombs]

Well, you got positive IDs on a rabbit, squirrel and possum!

 

[wittaj]

Well, you got positive IDs on a rabbit, squirrel and possum!

Better than the reo's could do

 

[vandyman]

Better than the reo's could do

They are wireless and last for awhile before charging. And I can move them anywhere at anytime. I have not seen anything that can come close to this type of setup.
There are so many useful ideas here, examples; bird nest cam, animals, what's hiding in the shed, etc..

I use dahua and amcrest with BI on my home for security purposes.

 

[sebastiantombs]

Out of curiosity do these have RSTP or ONVIF, or are the cloud only?

 

[vandyman]

Out of curiosity do these have RSTP or ONVIF, or are the cloud only?

I do not think so. I will have to look into this setup and see what I can do with the cams.
As of now, I am using the Kasa app for home automation. (lights). And of course, playing with these cams.

 

[sebastiantombs]

Looking at it, they seem cloud only which is a shame. Even with a year of free cloud service that year will come to an end which, to me, renders them useless.

 

[vandyman]

Looking at it, they seem cloud only which is a shame. Even with a year of free cloud service that year will come to an end which, to me, renders them useless.

I have not been using the cloud (storage) service on the KC300 cams. All my videos are saved on the sd-cards and are viewable via the app.
Also the file transfers are done through the app. You can remove the sd-card to view, but that is pointless.

Now the indoor spot cam is cloud service or removing the sd-card.

 

[vandyman]

The price for the kc300 kit price has dropped from $160 to $140.