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Kasa Smart Security Camera for Baby monitor, 1080p HD Indoor-Camera for Home Security with Motion Detection, Two-Way Audio, Night Vision, Cloud & SD Card Storage, Works with Alexa & Google Home (EC60)
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Recommended Uses For Product | Indoor Security |
Brand | Kasa Smart |
Model Name | EC60 |
Connectivity Technology | Wi-Fi |
Special Feature | Night Vision |
About this item
- Real-Time Motion/Sound Detection: Get alerts on your smart phone whenever motion or sound is detected even at night (30 ft). Customize up to 4 activity zones which are important to make most use of cameras for home security as pet camera or nanny cam.Night Vision: Up to 30 ft. IR.Operating Temperature : 0°C-40°C, Operating Humidity : 10%~90%RH, Non-condensing..Controller type :Google Assistant, Amazon Alexa
- Secure Your Videos Locally or with AWS Cloud: EC60 mini camera continuously records and stores footage or video clips on a local MicroSD card up to 64 GB.You can view up to 30 days of video history and enjoy more advanced features when you subscribe Kasa Care Plan
- Smart Actions: As one of the most user-friendly security cameras, EC60 provides you a way to set your lights to turn on when your camera detects motion with Smart Actions, which allow you to create interactions between your camera and other Kasa devices
- Voice Control: For additional ease of use, pair your Kasa Smart home security camera system with Alexa echo or Google assistant. Use a simple voice command to ask Alexa or Google Assistant to view your live camera feed on compatible Alexa or Google devices
- Night Vision - Even in the dark, the Kasa Spot has Night Vision up to 30 feet. Never miss a thing at night and still get the same high-quality video you’re used to.
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power source | Corded Electric | Corded Electric | Corded Electric | Corded Electric | Corded Electric | Corded Electric |
video resolution | 1080p | 2K | 1080p | 1296p | 1296p | 1080p |
wireless tech | Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi |
night vision range | 30 feet | 30 feet | 30 feet | 30 feet | 30 feet | 30 feet |
mounting type | Wall Mount | Wall Mount | Wall Mount | Wall Mount | Wall Mount | Wall Mount |
alert type | Audio and Motion | Audio and Motion | Motion/Person/Pet | Audio and Motion | Motion/Person/Pet/Baby Crying/Sound | Motion/Person/Pet/Vehichle/Baby Crying/Sound |
number of channels | 2 | 2 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 1 |
low light technology | Night Color | Night Color | Night Color | Night Color | Night Color | Night Color |
video capture format | H.264 | MPEG-4 | MP4 | MP4 | MP4 | MPEG-4 |
sensor resolution | — | 4 megapixels | 1080 pixels | — | — | 4 megapixels |
field of view | 130 degrees | 130 degrees | 110 degrees | 110 degrees | 114 degrees | 120 degrees |
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Never Miss a Thing, Day or Night
View live footage with crystal clear 1080p HD video and 130-degree visibility. The Kasa Spot also comes with night vision that detects motion up to 30 ft. away in the dark.
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Motion Alerts
Get real-time alerts when your Kasa camera detects motion or sound, so you never miss a thing.
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Capture What Matters
Control what alerts you receive by creating multiple custom activity zones around areas that are important to you.
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Live View on Alexa and Google Devices
Use a simple voice command to ask Alexa or Google Assistant to view your live camera feed on compatible Alexa or Google devices.

Enjoy a Smarter Home with Smart Actions
Smart Actions allows you to create interactions between your Kasa camera and other Kasa devices to make your life simpler, all from a single app. For example, set your lights to turn on when your camera detects motion.

Secure Your Videos Locally
In the event of a WiFi outage, the MicroSD slot enables continuous recording of footage on EC60. The Kasa Spot is compatible with MicroSD cards up to 64 GB (MicroSD card not included). Premium cloud storage options are available.

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Price
| $17.98$17.98 | $24.99$24.99 | $19.91$19.91 | $34.99$34.99 | $37.99$37.99 |
Weather Resistance
| Indoor use only | Indoor use only | Indoor use only | IP65 Weatherproof | IP64 Weatherproof |
"Power Supply (All Hardwired)"
| 9V/0.6A, 9.9 ft. power cable | 5V/1A, 9.9 ft. power cable | 9V/0.6A, 9.9 ft. power cable | 5V/1A, 9.9 ft. power cable | 16-24V~, 50/60 Hz, 0.5A |
Pan/Tilt (Motion Tracking)
| ✘ | ✘ | ✔ | ✘ | ✘ |
Video Resolution
| 1080P | 2K 4MP | 1080P | 2K 4MP | 2K 3MP |
Night Vision
| Up to 30 ft. IR | Up to 30 ft. IR | Up to 30 ft. IR | Color Night Vision & 30 ft. IR | Up to 30 ft. IR |
Smart Detection
| Person/Baby Crying/Motion | Person/Baby Crying/Motion | Person/Baby Crying/Motion | Person/Motion/Sound Detection | Person/Motion/Sound Detection |
2-Way Audio
| ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ |
Storage (SD card not included)
| MicroSD card up to 64GB, Cloud | MicroSD card up to 256GB/Cloud | MicroSD card up to 64GB, Cloud | MicroSD card up to 256GB/Cloud | MicroSD card up to 128GB/Cloud |
Smart Integration
| Alexa, Google Assistant | Alexa, Google Assistant | Alexa, Google Assistant | Alexa, Google Assistant | Alexa, Google Assistant |
Patrol Mode
| ✘ | ✘ | ✔ | ✘ | ✘ |
Hardware Acceleration
| ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ |
Smart Action
| ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ |
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Product information
Indoor/Outdoor Usage | Indoor |
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Compatible Devices | Smartphone |
Power Source | Corded Electric |
Connectivity Protocol | Wi-Fi |
Controller Type | Google Assistant, Amazon Alexa |
Mounting Type | Wall Mount |
Video Capture Resolution | 1080p |
Color | White, 1080P |
Number of Items | 1 |
Included Components | 1x 10 ft USB Cable, 1x Kasa Spot Camera, 1x Quick Start Guide, 2 x Mounting Screws 1x Mounting Template, 1x Power Adapter |
Number of Channels | 2 |
Wireless Communication Technology | Wi-Fi |
Form Factor | Dome |
Effective Video Resolution | 1080 Pixels |
Viewing Angle | 113 Degrees |
Night Vision Range | 30 Feet |
Frame Rate | 15fps |
Wattage | 5 watts |
Item dimensions L x W x H | 2.32 x 1.95 x 3.5 inches |
Flash Memory Installed Size | 64 GB |
Batteries Required? | No |
Flash Memory Type | Micro SD |
Field Of View | 130 Degrees |
Low light technology | Night Color |
Zoom Type | digital |
Alert Type | Audio and Motion |
Room Type | Office, Kitchen, Bathroom, Living Room, Bedroom, Classroom, Study Room, Hallway |
Video Capture Format | H.264 |
Unit Count | 1.0 Count |
Photo Sensor Technology | CMOS |
International Protection Rating | IP65 |
Control Method | Voice |
UPC | 840030701917 |
Product Dimensions | 2.32 x 1.95 x 3.5 inches |
Item Weight | 8.8 ounces |
ASIN | B08GH9KL4M |
Item model number | Spot Camera |
Customer Reviews |
4.4 out of 5 stars |
Best Sellers Rank | #2,398 in Baby (See Top 100 in Baby) #21 in Pet Cameras & Monitors #31 in Video Baby Monitors #41 in Bullet Surveillance Cameras |
Date First Available | September 19, 2020 |
Manufacturer | TP-Link |
Country of Origin | Vietnam |
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Keep an eye on your things with the highly affordable Kasa Spot indoor security camera. Receive instant alerts and live stream 1080p HD video to your smartphone, Alexa or Google Assistant supported display. The Spot even provides HD video up to 30 ft. with Night Vision. EC60 continuously records and stores footage on a local MicroSD card up to 64 GB (MicroSD card not included). Premium cloud storage options are available.
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Customers praise the security camera's 1080p HD resolution, high-quality construction materials, and excellent value for money. The camera is easy to set up and use, with great night vision and activity zones that work well. However, the functionality and motion detection receive mixed feedback - while some say it works excellently, others report it stops working completely and the motion detection is hit and miss. Additionally, connectivity issues are common, with customers reporting frequent disconnections.
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Customers praise the camera's picture quality, particularly its 1080p HD resolution that provides crystal-clear video for both day and night.
"...camera the motion and person detection work well and the recording picture is clear and I believe you can adjust it more in the settings...." Read more
"...Inexpensive but high quality. Image quality is great and so is the two way audio. Set up was quick and the app is easy to navigate...." Read more
"Can't control length of recording. But still, quality image, great sound, only $3.00/month/camera to save clips to cloud for 30 days...." Read more
"...Seen this Kasa Spot cam, bought 1 to try and was impressed at the video quality especially at night! I face them all outside from indoors...." Read more
Customers praise the camera's quality, noting its high-quality construction materials and reliable performance.
"...Overall it’s a good camera the motion and person detection work well and the recording picture is clear and I believe you can adjust it more in the..." Read more
"...Inexpensive but high quality. Image quality is great and so is the two way audio. Set up was quick and the app is easy to navigate...." Read more
"...Can't have it monitored like Ring or anything. But good for just watching pets. Also, two way audio, so you can talk to pets." Read more
"...Came back and ordered 3 more and added sd cards to all of them. Great quality with friendly prices and super easy setup to boot!" Read more
Customers find the security camera easy to set up and use, with the app being extremely user-friendly.
"...Also the app is great I don’t recall ever having an issue, set up is pretty easy for the most part. Would recommend" Read more
"...Image quality is great and so is the two way audio. Set up was quick and the app is easy to navigate. Motion detection is super responsive...." Read more
"...Great quality with friendly prices and super easy setup to boot!" Read more
"...It installed in the usual way. And worked for less than a minute. Then it self-destructed. Poof, dead...." Read more
Customers find the security camera offers great value for money, appreciating its quality relative to the price point and considering it an affordable home security option. One customer notes that the membership costs only $3 a month for additional features.
"...Inexpensive but high quality. Image quality is great and so is the two way audio. Set up was quick and the app is easy to navigate...." Read more
"...But still, quality image, great sound, only $3.00/month/camera to save clips to cloud for 30 days. I just use it to keep an eye on pets...." Read more
"...Overall both cameras are great for the price. It really depends on what is important to you. I'm actually considering doing a mix of both cameras...." Read more
"...Great quality with friendly prices and super easy setup to boot!" Read more
Customers praise the security camera's night vision capabilities, noting that the activity zones work well and the zooming in is crystal clear.
"...It has night vision, and we can put a microSD card in it for recording...." Read more
"...The night vision is the best around...." Read more
"...The night vision works in daylight or darkness. The only tradeoff is that it's in black and white...." Read more
"...The zoom feature is incredibly useful, allowing me to focus in on any suspicious activity without losing image quality...." Read more
Customers have mixed experiences with the camera's functionality, with some reporting it works excellently while others find it basically useless.
"I’ve had this camera for 2 years and it’s worked mostly great!..." Read more
"...days because the confirmation email that's sent from the app didn't work for me at all...." Read more
"...There was a noticeable difference. With that said, the Starlight Feature works. I could see my daughter in color on the Kasa but not on the EZVIZ...." Read more
"Definitely worth the money, and works fantastic...." Read more
Customers have mixed experiences with the camera's motion detection feature: while some appreciate that it alerts them when motion is detected and works well, others report that it is hit and miss, stops working, and isn't instantaneous.
"...Set up was quick and the app is easy to navigate. Motion detection is super responsive. For the price, you can’t beat it." Read more
"...They simply scan a QR code with EZVIZ , it picks up their Wi-Fi signal automatically and they are all set! Not so simple with Kasa...." Read more
"...I’ve had some issues with it not giving me a motion notification so I usually just turn it off and back on in the app and it’s fine BUT I think that..." Read more
"...I like the versatility of moving them whenever the need arises...." Read more
Customers report significant connectivity issues with the security camera, including frequent disconnections and loss of internet connection.
"...Even if my internet did not cut out, the camera would frequently show as offline as soon as I left my bedroom, rendering it useless for my purpose...." Read more
"...I bought two of them, and had a bit of a time connecting to my home wi fi...." Read more
"...It was great. However, lately the camera keeps going offline and will stay off for days at a time (might have even been over a week)...." Read more
"...Lose the power supply and lose the camera." Read more
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- Reviewed in the United States on February 17, 2025Color: White, 1080PVerified PurchaseI’ve had this camera for 2 years and it’s worked mostly great! I’ve had some issues with it not giving me a motion notification so I usually just turn it off and back on in the app and it’s fine BUT I think that is an issue with my WIFI and Not the camera. I’ve used it mainly as security camera to see who’s going in my room when I’m not home it’s worked great for that, the night vision is usually good the first time I set up the cam night vision was great then I got a new WiFi box or something and after re setting it back up the night vision doesn’t really work as good but I believe it has something to do with the position or lighting, no a big deal for me really. Overall it’s a good camera the motion and person detection work well and the recording picture is clear and I believe you can adjust it more in the settings. Also the app is great I don’t recall ever having an issue, set up is pretty easy for the most part. Would recommend
- Reviewed in the United States on February 15, 2025Color: White, 1080PVerified PurchaseBought to cover a blind spot that my other Kasa security camera doesn’t cover. Inexpensive but high quality. Image quality is great and so is the two way audio. Set up was quick and the app is easy to navigate. Motion detection is super responsive. For the price, you can’t beat it.
5.0 out of 5 starsBought to cover a blind spot that my other Kasa security camera doesn’t cover. Inexpensive but high quality. Image quality is great and so is the two way audio. Set up was quick and the app is easy to navigate. Motion detection is super responsive. For the price, you can’t beat it.Perfect for pet watching
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- Reviewed in the United States on February 5, 2025Color: White, 1080PVerified PurchaseCan't control length of recording. But still, quality image, great sound, only $3.00/month/camera to save clips to cloud for 30 days. I just use it to keep an eye on pets. Can't have it monitored like Ring or anything. But good for just watching pets. Also, two way audio, so you can talk to pets.
- Reviewed in the United States on December 10, 2022Color: White, 2KVerified PurchaseI bought this to compare with EZVIZ C1C . Now these are not apples to apples because EZVIZ C1C camera is in 1080 HD and is not available in ]in 2K yet but they are close.
Picture Quality
This is 2K , C1C is 1080. The variance in picture quality is noticeable but not enough that I’d choose to pay significantly more for a product with 2K. Fortunately since it’s holidays both are marked down to an extremely affordable price and so it's not a bad idea to take advantage of the better picture quality.3
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Aesthetic
Hands down EZVIZ looks better. The base and stand connecting piece is metal on EZVIZ whereas on Kasa/ T-P it’s a cheap plastic . This also affects the movement. You get more motion on the EZVIZ which means better viewing/positioning. For some odd reason Kasa/T-P has a gray cord … for absolutely no reason - the unit is white and black , huge turn off for those who want a seamless transition to hide cords. The gray for some reason even makes the cord look bigger than the EZVIZ but I put them side by side and to my disbelief they are about the same width. I also have gray walls in my main room but this gray cord on a white and black product just looks odd and makes the cord stand out.
Sound
Both record sound well. Mics are in the front so remember to take off plastic cover of lens or your mic won’t record incoming sound (I made this mistake initially). Outbound sound (you talking from your phone through the camera) is from a speaker in back on both.
Wall Mount
EZVIZ mount is better. EZVIZ camera can mount to things that attract magnets like the refrigerator by just putting it against the refrigerator. If mounting to the wall, EZVIZ can stick and mount. It comes with a 3M type sticker for attaching wall mount to wall and then the magnetic metal base of camera attaches to the wall. You can literally put this up in the EZVIZ up in less than 5 minutes. The EZVIZ has the option to mount the wall mount with a screw as well for a stronger mount . Kasa has screw only option. Going back to aesthetics a little. If wall mounting downward from ceiling, the Kasa looks better because it has a shorter stem/neck that connects to the base making it closer to the ceiling and not oddly sticking out of the ceiling. If mounting vertically on a wall, the EZVIZ looks better . If sitting on table both easily sit but the square look of the Kasa/TP just looks odd and stands out in an unattractive way. However both are incredibly small so you can disguise them or remove attention from them by putting other things on your table.
Extra Features
Kasa has the detection of people. While some EZVIZ cameras have this feature, the one I’m comparing that is closest to this product from EZVIZ does not. The starlight feature isn’t great on the Kasa but it does work. I expected it to work when it’s dark and was disappointed, to see in the complete dark it functions like any other infrared camera. However when there is dim lighting, the Starlight feature does show the video in color . I had it side by side on my mantle next to the EZVIZ camera and as it approached evening and I only had one lamp in the room on. There was a noticeable difference. With that said, the Starlight Feature works. I could see my daughter in color on the Kasa but not on the EZVIZ. When it’s completely dark, there’s no difference between the two camera’s display. Both have the option for zone targeted recording but I don’t think this feature works well in either camera from my testing.
Connection:
Both connect fairly easily if you are used to electronics and general technology of recent years. For someone not keen on technology, the EZVIZ connects easier and is recommended for seniors in my opinion. They simply scan a QR code with EZVIZ , it picks up their Wi-Fi signal automatically and they are all set! Not so simple with Kasa. For Kasa it prompted me to go change my phones Wi-Fi to join their network before it could pick up the network in my house and then allowed the connection the connection to begin. These extra steps might be frustrating for an older person if they don’t have help setting it up.
Apps
The Kasa app seems like it’s a better view if you are comfortable with technology. It looks like the integration of smart home might be easier. I can’t say for sure that it’s easier because I don’t have smart plugs and smart lights but the look of the app presents it in a more appealing way than the EZVIZ. However , the basic simplicity of the EZVIZ may be better for someone not as comfortable with technology. For example on the Kasa spot, I found that the place to view recordings on my SD is not the same viewing place for online recordings. I subscribed online and placed an SD in the Kasa camera and so it was confusing to find the videos in different places. initially but I figured that out in a few minutes. However, I think this can be confusing for someone not tech savvy or who lacks patience to play with the app. I'm testing these to buy for my parents also and I think the Kasa camera app might just be a bit too much for someone over 60 who isn't proactively staying up to date with technology. One downside of the Kasa app is that you can't give your family access to the cameras. The only workaround is to give everyone the same log in. With EZVIZ, you can send family members an invite to see your cameras from their phone. I like sharing the cameras with my entire family, we can leverage the 2 way talking features and , it makes us feel safer. Its like having an extra set of eyes on your house if there's ever a break in. I've had this feature on my Arlo account too. I think this is a miss for Kasa based on what I've read the workaround is to just give everyone the same log on. I think the problem with this workaround is you may have family members accidentally disabling cameras or intentionally disabling them to avoid notifications whereas you may want the notifications.
24/7 recording
Both offer 24/7 recording to SD of 256 with no subscription
Subscription
Subscription is optional with pricing about the same if you only have one camera but when you start considering cameras all over your house on cloud, then that's where the difference counts. 1 camera on Kasa $2.99/mo vs. $3.99/mo on
EZVIZ. 4 cameras on EZVIZ $10.99/mo vs. 10 cameras on Kasa $9.99/mo. As you can see, if you are planning to do cloud for backup, with multiple cameras, you get better value with Kasa.
Recording in general
You must have either a subscription or an SD installed for events to be stored in both. However in the EZVIZ it will create the event alert and still image on your app even if you don’t have a subscription or an SD , you just won’t be able to play back the video. This means with the EZVIZ you at least know there was an event even if you have no SD and no subscription. However knowing doesn’t tell you more than that and so you will have to get an SD or subscription for both to work properly
Overall, it depends on what’s important to you. I’m typically drawn to aesthetics which leans me more in favor of EZVIZ but because the Kasa is priced only $10 more with the holidays it makes sense to take advantage of the 2K color. I’ll add some EZVIZ in the bedrooms however. There’s another TP link model branded under Tapo that is $5 less without Starlight sensor, seems like a good option too!
Overall both cameras are great for the price. It really depends on what is important to you. I'm actually considering doing a mix of both cameras. I don't mind having multiple apps and already had one old 360 EZVIZ camera that I love and use to use downstairs inside my home. Based on my research Kasa and EZVIZ can integrate both on an NVR and so this is no issue to me to mix cameras.
For reference, I also have Arlo cameras outside. The reason I started looking at other camera options is because my Arlo wire free camera batteries are no longer working. I can only turn the camera on when plugged into the wall and so this changes how I can use them outside or means a lot of workarounds. After trying to find aftermarket batteries and longer plugged wires since Arlo is not selling the 1st generation parts anymore, I started looking into hardwired cameras for outside. I also want to add some cameras for my parents. I figured I'd test the cheaper inside cameras for EZVIZ and Kasa to get a feel of their products more before investing into a new system outside and installing any in my parents home. I liked both so much that I decided to add more cameras inside of my own house since they are so affordable.
4.0 out of 5 starsI bought this to compare with EZVIZ C1C . Now these are not apples to apples because EZVIZ C1C camera is in 1080 HD and is not available in ]in 2K yet but they are close.Starlight Feature Works
Reviewed in the United States on December 10, 2022
Picture Quality
This is 2K , C1C is 1080. The variance in picture quality is noticeable but not enough that I’d choose to pay significantly more for a product with 2K. Fortunately since it’s holidays both are marked down to an extremely affordable price and so it's not a bad idea to take advantage of the better picture quality.3
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Aesthetic
Hands down EZVIZ looks better. The base and stand connecting piece is metal on EZVIZ whereas on Kasa/ T-P it’s a cheap plastic . This also affects the movement. You get more motion on the EZVIZ which means better viewing/positioning. For some odd reason Kasa/T-P has a gray cord … for absolutely no reason - the unit is white and black , huge turn off for those who want a seamless transition to hide cords. The gray for some reason even makes the cord look bigger than the EZVIZ but I put them side by side and to my disbelief they are about the same width. I also have gray walls in my main room but this gray cord on a white and black product just looks odd and makes the cord stand out.
Sound
Both record sound well. Mics are in the front so remember to take off plastic cover of lens or your mic won’t record incoming sound (I made this mistake initially). Outbound sound (you talking from your phone through the camera) is from a speaker in back on both.
Wall Mount
EZVIZ mount is better. EZVIZ camera can mount to things that attract magnets like the refrigerator by just putting it against the refrigerator. If mounting to the wall, EZVIZ can stick and mount. It comes with a 3M type sticker for attaching wall mount to wall and then the magnetic metal base of camera attaches to the wall. You can literally put this up in the EZVIZ up in less than 5 minutes. The EZVIZ has the option to mount the wall mount with a screw as well for a stronger mount . Kasa has screw only option. Going back to aesthetics a little. If wall mounting downward from ceiling, the Kasa looks better because it has a shorter stem/neck that connects to the base making it closer to the ceiling and not oddly sticking out of the ceiling. If mounting vertically on a wall, the EZVIZ looks better . If sitting on table both easily sit but the square look of the Kasa/TP just looks odd and stands out in an unattractive way. However both are incredibly small so you can disguise them or remove attention from them by putting other things on your table.
Extra Features
Kasa has the detection of people. While some EZVIZ cameras have this feature, the one I’m comparing that is closest to this product from EZVIZ does not. The starlight feature isn’t great on the Kasa but it does work. I expected it to work when it’s dark and was disappointed, to see in the complete dark it functions like any other infrared camera. However when there is dim lighting, the Starlight feature does show the video in color . I had it side by side on my mantle next to the EZVIZ camera and as it approached evening and I only had one lamp in the room on. There was a noticeable difference. With that said, the Starlight Feature works. I could see my daughter in color on the Kasa but not on the EZVIZ. When it’s completely dark, there’s no difference between the two camera’s display. Both have the option for zone targeted recording but I don’t think this feature works well in either camera from my testing.
Connection:
Both connect fairly easily if you are used to electronics and general technology of recent years. For someone not keen on technology, the EZVIZ connects easier and is recommended for seniors in my opinion. They simply scan a QR code with EZVIZ , it picks up their Wi-Fi signal automatically and they are all set! Not so simple with Kasa. For Kasa it prompted me to go change my phones Wi-Fi to join their network before it could pick up the network in my house and then allowed the connection the connection to begin. These extra steps might be frustrating for an older person if they don’t have help setting it up.
Apps
The Kasa app seems like it’s a better view if you are comfortable with technology. It looks like the integration of smart home might be easier. I can’t say for sure that it’s easier because I don’t have smart plugs and smart lights but the look of the app presents it in a more appealing way than the EZVIZ. However , the basic simplicity of the EZVIZ may be better for someone not as comfortable with technology. For example on the Kasa spot, I found that the place to view recordings on my SD is not the same viewing place for online recordings. I subscribed online and placed an SD in the Kasa camera and so it was confusing to find the videos in different places. initially but I figured that out in a few minutes. However, I think this can be confusing for someone not tech savvy or who lacks patience to play with the app. I'm testing these to buy for my parents also and I think the Kasa camera app might just be a bit too much for someone over 60 who isn't proactively staying up to date with technology. One downside of the Kasa app is that you can't give your family access to the cameras. The only workaround is to give everyone the same log in. With EZVIZ, you can send family members an invite to see your cameras from their phone. I like sharing the cameras with my entire family, we can leverage the 2 way talking features and , it makes us feel safer. Its like having an extra set of eyes on your house if there's ever a break in. I've had this feature on my Arlo account too. I think this is a miss for Kasa based on what I've read the workaround is to just give everyone the same log on. I think the problem with this workaround is you may have family members accidentally disabling cameras or intentionally disabling them to avoid notifications whereas you may want the notifications.
24/7 recording
Both offer 24/7 recording to SD of 256 with no subscription
Subscription
Subscription is optional with pricing about the same if you only have one camera but when you start considering cameras all over your house on cloud, then that's where the difference counts. 1 camera on Kasa $2.99/mo vs. $3.99/mo on
EZVIZ. 4 cameras on EZVIZ $10.99/mo vs. 10 cameras on Kasa $9.99/mo. As you can see, if you are planning to do cloud for backup, with multiple cameras, you get better value with Kasa.
Recording in general
You must have either a subscription or an SD installed for events to be stored in both. However in the EZVIZ it will create the event alert and still image on your app even if you don’t have a subscription or an SD , you just won’t be able to play back the video. This means with the EZVIZ you at least know there was an event even if you have no SD and no subscription. However knowing doesn’t tell you more than that and so you will have to get an SD or subscription for both to work properly
Overall, it depends on what’s important to you. I’m typically drawn to aesthetics which leans me more in favor of EZVIZ but because the Kasa is priced only $10 more with the holidays it makes sense to take advantage of the 2K color. I’ll add some EZVIZ in the bedrooms however. There’s another TP link model branded under Tapo that is $5 less without Starlight sensor, seems like a good option too!
Overall both cameras are great for the price. It really depends on what is important to you. I'm actually considering doing a mix of both cameras. I don't mind having multiple apps and already had one old 360 EZVIZ camera that I love and use to use downstairs inside my home. Based on my research Kasa and EZVIZ can integrate both on an NVR and so this is no issue to me to mix cameras.
For reference, I also have Arlo cameras outside. The reason I started looking at other camera options is because my Arlo wire free camera batteries are no longer working. I can only turn the camera on when plugged into the wall and so this changes how I can use them outside or means a lot of workarounds. After trying to find aftermarket batteries and longer plugged wires since Arlo is not selling the 1st generation parts anymore, I started looking into hardwired cameras for outside. I also want to add some cameras for my parents. I figured I'd test the cheaper inside cameras for EZVIZ and Kasa to get a feel of their products more before investing into a new system outside and installing any in my parents home. I liked both so much that I decided to add more cameras inside of my own house since they are so affordable.
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- Reviewed in the United States on November 9, 2022Color: White, 1080PVerified PurchaseI originally bought these as a budget camera to put inside one of my rainforest terrariums. The form factor of these ones was perfect, especially compared to their outdoor variants. I didn't expect these to last more than a month or two.
Pros
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- They've been rained on multiple times per day (from the mister system), fallen into the water basin, fallen onto some rocks, caked in mud, scratched up by reptiles, and 5 months later are still are going strong. For a not rated for this kind of abuse, these far exceeded my expectations.
- Excellent price per value. This is incredibly helpful when you need multiple cameras to capture different angles.
- Pretty good night vision for the price. I've seen worse night vision systems on more expensive models.
- Decent enough image quality for the price. It's not anywhere near perfect, contrast is a bit lackluster, but it's good enough that you can see what's going on most of the time.
- Low heat output. These average around 83 F in my terrarium and I've never seen one get above 88 F.
Cons
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- The app can be finicky. Luckily, it's pretty easy and straightforward to get the cameras set up in the app. I've used cameras around this price point that fail even that first step. The camera app is generally just buggy. They do update the application often though, and sometimes those updates do seem to resolve some of the bugs. It's not nearly as solid as other camera apps though.
- Motion Detection is extremely spotty. I maxed out the sensitivity on mine, did not use activity zones, and it still misses some events it should pick up. Sometimes, it will be accurate enough to pick up a small worm peaking out from under a leaf and wiggling around. Other times, it blatantly misses a large human opening the terrarium doors with their face filling the entire frame.
- Auto night vision will sometimes stay in night vision permanently. I wish there was a setting to set the threshold for it changing back from night to day. If you have a shaded part of your house, it will never be bright enough to toggle back from night to day.
Conclusion
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It's like $25 (as of this writing) a camera and survives a decent amount of abuse. I have about 5-6 of them now for my terrariums and have yet to have one fail. Despite it's flaws, you can't go wrong for the price.
- Reviewed in the United States on March 12, 2025Color: White, 2KVerified PurchaseExcellent camera, 2k provides clear and crisp images, setup was easy with the kasa app, have other kasa products, so the ability to manage all of them within one app is great
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