This wired floodlight and camera from TP-Link has no monthly fees

Wireless and wired floodlights and security cameras usually come with a hefty monthly fee. The TP-Link Tapo is a 2K security light that’s fee-free and on sale.

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TP-Link Tapo wired floodlight and camera in rain

The TP-Link Tapo TC55 is a wired floodlight that works over Wi-Fi. Unlike video doorbells that notify you of visitors at your door or people walking by your property, the Tapo TC55 has a motion-sensing floodlight that illuminates your programmed zones of view while also recording movement. It’s the best of both worlds in one easy-to-install package.

Pros

  • Can record to memory card
  • Clear footage in light and after dark
  • Dimmable floodlight
  • No batteries to worry about
  • 150-degree field of view

Cons

  • Must be hardwired

This camera/floodlight camera is compatible with Amazon Alexa and Google Assstant. You can use your phone to view live or recorded footage or connect your smart home hub to this floodlight.

There is no subscription required with this wired floodlight, though you do have that option, if desired. You can record to memory card for later viewing. Doing so gives you extended footage and control over monthly fees. Adding on a low-cost subscription enables you to see motion alerts as they come across your phone.

Wired floodlight footage on smartphone

Get the wired floodlight and camera combo from TP-Link at Best Buy for $130 now.