So let me start off by saying I am not new to visual home protection.
I purchased the nest after much review and because naturally I wanted to continue my products through them since I’ve had nothing but good experiences with our nest learning thermostat as well as our nest protect carbon monoxide/smoke detector. I purchased these so that I was able to see my home remotely. I purchased the Nest first and it was an easy install and was very happy, however, I noticed that the speaker wasn’t as good as I would hope it would be. It sounded muffled and almost as if it’s jumbled but figured oh well it’ll do but for over $450 for the 3 cameras I was kinda bummed. I was also was bummed because I found out I needed to pay for a subscription for the nest aware and so I contacted Nest and was told that I would need to purchase service through them for each camera which would come out to more than what I would pay for Netflix a month and that was for the cheapest plan.
This is how I came across Kasa, I was researching smart plugs since we like to travel occasionally and I like to leave a light on at home. I came across Kasa Products and ordered four smart plugs which I love because of the ease of setting them up and how good the app is. As I was looking I also noticed they offered cameras and saw all the great reviews and figured why not give one of shot to compare both. Let me say the picture looks VERY clear and reviewers were also talking about not having to purchase a subscription for the monitoring which I was ecstatic about. I receive the item plugged it into the electrical outlet did the same thing that I did for the smart plugs to connect it to my WiFi and app and waited for about an hour and a half until the firmware was updated and low and behold the picture came up looking crystal clear. I put it in the same spot as my nest camera and took a snapshot so that you can see the difference in picture quality from both cameras at the same angle. I also used the speaker too and it sounded very clear. It is much more clear than the Nest and is almost as if someone is on speakerphone when talking to them. This is by far the best indoor security camera I have come across. I actually ordered two more to replace the nest and I will be returning that to the store since I just purchased them and they’re under the return policy.
Bottom line, it’s clear and much less Expensive than the nest cam and the nest aware subscription.
| Indoor/Outdoor Usage | Indoor |
|---|---|
| Compatible Devices | Alexa |
| Power Source | alternating current |
| Connectivity Protocol | Wi-Fi |
| Controller Type | Vera, Google Assistant, Amazon Alexa |
| Mounting Type | Wall Mount |
| Video Capture Resolution | 1080p |
| Color | Black |
| Number of Items | 1 |
| Included Components | Mounting Screws * 3, Kasa Cam * 1, Mounting Plate * 1, Power Adapter * 1, 10 ft USB Cable, Camera Stand with Magnetic Base * 1, Quick Start Guide |
| Number of Channels | 2 |
| Wireless Communication Technology | Wi-Fi |
| Form Factor | Dome |
| Effective Video Resolution | 1080 |
| Installation Type | Freestanding |
| Voltage | 240 Volts |
| Wattage | 5 |
| Item Dimensions LxWxH | 3.11 x 3.11 x 5.38 inches |
| Flash Memory Installed Size | 128 GB |
| Batteries Required? | No |
| Item Weight | 8.8 ounces |
| Optical Zoom | 3 x |
| Low light technology | Night Color |
| Alert Type | Audio and Motion |
| Room Type | Living Room |
| Video Capture Format | MP4 |
| Unit Count | 1.0 Count |
| Effective Still Resolution | 64 MP |
| International Protection Rating | IP21 |
| Maximum Webcam Image Resolution | 5 MP |
| Control Method | Voice |
| Manufacturer | TP-Link |
| Part Number | KC120 |
| Product Dimensions | 3.11 x 3.11 x 5.38 inches |
| Item model number | KC120 |
| Batteries | 1 A batteries required. |
| Is Discontinued By Manufacturer | No |
| Size | 1 Count (Pack of 1) |
| Style | Kasa Cam Indoor |
| Item Package Quantity | 1 |
| Special Features | Night Vision, Motion Sensor |
| Batteries Included? | No |
| Warranty Description | 2 years |
