{"id":1414,"date":"2026-09-11T02:07:27","date_gmt":"2026-09-11T02:07:27","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/x.sheep-mine.ts.net\/index.php\/tapo-tc73-pantilt-ai-camera-is-a-vision-of-perfection\/"},"modified":"2026-09-11T02:07:27","modified_gmt":"2026-09-11T02:07:27","slug":"tapo-tc73-pantilt-ai-camera-is-a-vision-of-perfection","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/x.sheep-mine.ts.net\/index.php\/tapo-tc73-pantilt-ai-camera-is-a-vision-of-perfection\/","title":{"rendered":"Tapo TC73 pan\/tilt AI camera is a vision of perfection"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><br \/>\n<\/p>\n<p id=\"how-we-test\">\n<span class=\"font-bold text-primary-500\">You can always trust iMore.<br \/>\n<svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"size-3 inline-block text-primary-500\" data-component-name=\"Icon\" viewbox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"currentColor\" aria-hidden=\"true\" data-slot=\"icon\">\n<path fill-rule=\"evenodd\" d=\"M2.25 12c0-5.385 4.365-9.75 9.75-9.75s9.75 4.365 9.75 9.75-4.365 9.75-9.75 9.75S2.25 17.385 2.25 12Zm13.36-1.814a.75.75 0 1 0-1.22-.872l-3.236 4.53L9.53 12.22a.75.75 0 0 0-1.06 1.06l2.25 2.25a.75.75 0 0 0 1.14-.094l3.75-5.25Z\" clip-rule=\"evenodd\"\/>\n<\/svg><br \/>\n<\/span><br \/>\n<span>Our team of Apple experts have years of experience testing all kinds of tech and gadgets, so you can be sure our recommendations and criticisms are accurate and helpful. <a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.imore.com\/review-recommendation-methodology\" data-before-rewrite-localise=\"https:\/\/www.imore.com\/review-recommendation-methodology\">Find out more about how we test.<\/a><\/span>\n<\/p>\n<div id=\"article-body\">\n<p id=\"elk-9416cdcb-4e41-4a45-92e0-97c3525c45ae\">What\u2019s the point of an indoor security camera? Monitor a pet? Keeping an eye out when you aren\u2019t home? Maybe it\u2019s to keep an eye out while you sleep? This camera does it all with enough detail to really make a difference if, heaven forbid, you ever need evidence of a break-in or have a pet emergency. Let\u2019s dig into the Tapo TC73!<\/p>\n<p><a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" id=\"elk-tapo-tc73-price-and-availability\"\/><\/p>\n<h3 class=\"article-body__section\" id=\"section-tapo-tc73-price-and-availability\"><span>Tapo TC73: Price and availability<\/span><\/h3>\n<figure class=\"van-image-figure inline-layout\" data-bordeaux-image-check=\"\" id=\"elk-ad03f28e-a416-4cf3-b78c-51afc5a82e7c\">\n<div class=\"image-full-width-wrapper\">\n<div class=\"image-widthsetter\" style=\"max-width:1920px;\">\n<p class=\"vanilla-image-block\" style=\"padding-top:56.25%;\"> <picture data-new-v2-image=\"true\"><source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/XkRcSo49zWdnujiMrq6P8D-1200-80.jpg.webp 1200w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/XkRcSo49zWdnujiMrq6P8D-1024-80.jpg.webp 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/XkRcSo49zWdnujiMrq6P8D-970-80.jpg.webp 970w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/XkRcSo49zWdnujiMrq6P8D-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/XkRcSo49zWdnujiMrq6P8D-480-80.jpg.webp 480w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/XkRcSo49zWdnujiMrq6P8D-320-80.jpg.webp 320w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 1000px) 970px, calc(100vw - 40px)\"\/><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/XkRcSo49zWdnujiMrq6P8D.jpg\" alt=\"Tapo TC73 pan\/tilt AI Security Camera\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/XkRcSo49zWdnujiMrq6P8D-1200-80.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/XkRcSo49zWdnujiMrq6P8D-1024-80.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/XkRcSo49zWdnujiMrq6P8D-970-80.jpg 970w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/XkRcSo49zWdnujiMrq6P8D-650-80.jpg 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/XkRcSo49zWdnujiMrq6P8D-480-80.jpg 480w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/XkRcSo49zWdnujiMrq6P8D-320-80.jpg 320w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 1000px) 970px, calc(100vw - 40px)\" loading=\"lazy\" data-new-v2-image=\"true\" data-original-mos=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/XkRcSo49zWdnujiMrq6P8D.jpg\" data-pin-media=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/XkRcSo49zWdnujiMrq6P8D.jpg\" class=\"rounded-[var(--image--border-radius,0)]\"\/>\n<\/picture><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><figcaption itemprop=\"caption description\" class=\" inline-layout\"><span class=\"credit\" itemprop=\"copyrightHolder\">(Image credit: Tshaka Armstrong)<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p id=\"elk-fab4e5b0-617b-4103-9f76-4e5e0de39f0f\">Tapo\u2019s TC73 is widely available online and in brick-and-mortar stores. Right now, it can be purchased for $50 at places like Best Buy or Amazon.com. It was at its highest price in January 2024, at $70, but it seems to have price dips every couple of months or so, bringing it back to the $50 price point.<\/p>\n<p><a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" id=\"elk-inbody\"\/><\/p>\n<aside data-article-category=\"smart-home\" data-block-type=\"embed\" data-model-name=\"Tapo TC73 Pan\/Tilt AI Home Security Wi-Fi Camera\" data-name=\"Inbody widget\" data-render-type=\"fte\" data-widget-type=\"inbody\" class=\"ecom-root\"\/><a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" id=\"elk-seasonal\"\/><\/p>\n<aside data-article-category=\"smart-home\" data-block-type=\"embed\" data-render-type=\"fte\" data-skip=\"dealsy\" data-widget-type=\"seasonal\" class=\"ecom-root\"\/>\n<p id=\"elk-fab4e5b0-617b-4103-9f76-4e5e0de39f0f-1\">Its pricing aligns with one of our other favorite pan-and-tilt indoor security cameras, Aqara\u2019s E1. The TC73 comes in only one color, white and black, with a red stripe toward the bottom.<\/p>\n<p><a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" id=\"elk-tapo-tc73-specs-and-features\"\/><\/p>\n<h3 class=\"article-body__section\" id=\"section-tapo-tc73-specs-and-features\"><span>Tapo TC73: Specs and features<\/span><\/h3>\n<figure class=\"van-image-figure inline-layout\" data-bordeaux-image-check=\"\" id=\"elk-af9e4f0a-95a4-484a-8dfd-397db5ae4285\">\n<div class=\"image-full-width-wrapper\">\n<div class=\"image-widthsetter\" style=\"max-width:1920px;\">\n<p class=\"vanilla-image-block\" style=\"padding-top:56.25%;\"> <picture data-new-v2-image=\"true\"><source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/ieTPxZo9Ei8z694J3jQMCC-1200-80.jpg.webp 1200w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/ieTPxZo9Ei8z694J3jQMCC-1024-80.jpg.webp 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/ieTPxZo9Ei8z694J3jQMCC-970-80.jpg.webp 970w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/ieTPxZo9Ei8z694J3jQMCC-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/ieTPxZo9Ei8z694J3jQMCC-480-80.jpg.webp 480w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/ieTPxZo9Ei8z694J3jQMCC-320-80.jpg.webp 320w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 1000px) 970px, calc(100vw - 40px)\"\/><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/ieTPxZo9Ei8z694J3jQMCC.jpg\" alt=\"Tapo TC73 pan\/tilt AI Security Camera\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/ieTPxZo9Ei8z694J3jQMCC-1200-80.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/ieTPxZo9Ei8z694J3jQMCC-1024-80.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/ieTPxZo9Ei8z694J3jQMCC-970-80.jpg 970w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/ieTPxZo9Ei8z694J3jQMCC-650-80.jpg 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/ieTPxZo9Ei8z694J3jQMCC-480-80.jpg 480w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/ieTPxZo9Ei8z694J3jQMCC-320-80.jpg 320w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 1000px) 970px, calc(100vw - 40px)\" loading=\"lazy\" data-new-v2-image=\"true\" data-original-mos=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/ieTPxZo9Ei8z694J3jQMCC.jpg\" data-pin-media=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/ieTPxZo9Ei8z694J3jQMCC.jpg\" class=\"rounded-[var(--image--border-radius,0)]\"\/>\n<\/picture><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><figcaption itemprop=\"caption description\" class=\" inline-layout\"><span class=\"credit\" itemprop=\"copyrightHolder\">(Image credit: Tshaka Armstrong)<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p id=\"elk-af63cefc-bff9-4176-a63f-9fc31c16f24e\">I\u2019ve been on a HomeKit Secure Video kick lately, looking at various cameras and accessories. The Tapo TC73 is <a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" data-analytics-id=\"inline-link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.imore.com\/every-security-camera-homekit-secure-video-support\" data-url=\"https:\/\/www.imore.com\/every-security-camera-homekit-secure-video-support\" data-hl-processed=\"none\" data-article-category=\"smart-home\" data-mrf-recirculation=\"inline-link\" data-before-rewrite-localise=\"https:\/\/www.imore.com\/every-security-camera-homekit-secure-video-support\">one of the best cameras<\/a> I\u2019ve had the privilege of reviewing. The 2K QHD 4MP video is bright, with true colors and plenty of detail in darkness and daylight. That was even before I activated the HDR function, which increases dynamic range and enhances image quality in the shadows and highlights (areas that may be \u201cblown out\u201d due to light streaming through a window). If 2688&#215;1520 (2K QHD) is too much for your available video bandwidth, you can scale the video down to 720P, saving space on the optional microSD card you can use to store videos locally. Another great option for keeping the bandwidth usable for your setup is the ability to switch video frame rates. You can choose from 15fps, 20fps, 25fps, and 30fps.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>With all of the high-resolution things activated, I noticed my stream going from around 160KB\/s with no activity in front of the camera to around 350KB\/s when I walked in front of it, looking at the app to note bandwidth changes. Those numbers are based on your motion settings before recording kicks in.\u00a0<\/p>\n<figure class=\"van-image-figure inline-layout\" data-bordeaux-image-check=\"\" id=\"elk-4e954094-e9cf-473b-8fa4-c4e71f961888\">\n<div class=\"image-full-width-wrapper\">\n<div class=\"image-widthsetter\" style=\"max-width:1920px;\">\n<p class=\"vanilla-image-block\" style=\"padding-top:56.25%;\"> <picture data-new-v2-image=\"true\"><source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/5HsBYg2e3vESSgB2FutAkD-1200-80.jpg.webp 1200w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/5HsBYg2e3vESSgB2FutAkD-1024-80.jpg.webp 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/5HsBYg2e3vESSgB2FutAkD-970-80.jpg.webp 970w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/5HsBYg2e3vESSgB2FutAkD-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/5HsBYg2e3vESSgB2FutAkD-480-80.jpg.webp 480w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/5HsBYg2e3vESSgB2FutAkD-320-80.jpg.webp 320w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 1000px) 970px, calc(100vw - 40px)\"\/><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/5HsBYg2e3vESSgB2FutAkD.jpg\" alt=\"Tapo TC73 pan\/tilt AI Security Camera\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/5HsBYg2e3vESSgB2FutAkD-1200-80.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/5HsBYg2e3vESSgB2FutAkD-1024-80.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/5HsBYg2e3vESSgB2FutAkD-970-80.jpg 970w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/5HsBYg2e3vESSgB2FutAkD-650-80.jpg 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/5HsBYg2e3vESSgB2FutAkD-480-80.jpg 480w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/5HsBYg2e3vESSgB2FutAkD-320-80.jpg 320w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 1000px) 970px, calc(100vw - 40px)\" loading=\"lazy\" data-new-v2-image=\"true\" data-original-mos=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/5HsBYg2e3vESSgB2FutAkD.jpg\" data-pin-media=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/5HsBYg2e3vESSgB2FutAkD.jpg\" class=\"rounded-[var(--image--border-radius,0)]\"\/>\n<\/picture><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><figcaption itemprop=\"caption description\" class=\" inline-layout\"><span class=\"credit\" itemprop=\"copyrightHolder\">(Image credit: Tshaka Armstrong)<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<figure class=\"van-image-figure inline-layout\" data-bordeaux-image-check=\"\" id=\"elk-f76f4bb8-7ed1-46c0-b2b5-640ad6d2c687\">\n<div class=\"image-full-width-wrapper\">\n<div class=\"image-widthsetter\" style=\"max-width:1920px;\">\n<p class=\"vanilla-image-block\" style=\"padding-top:56.25%;\"> <picture data-new-v2-image=\"true\"><source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/4ibUeWhxxPuhEMYbBLbR6E-1200-80.jpg.webp 1200w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/4ibUeWhxxPuhEMYbBLbR6E-1024-80.jpg.webp 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/4ibUeWhxxPuhEMYbBLbR6E-970-80.jpg.webp 970w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/4ibUeWhxxPuhEMYbBLbR6E-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/4ibUeWhxxPuhEMYbBLbR6E-480-80.jpg.webp 480w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/4ibUeWhxxPuhEMYbBLbR6E-320-80.jpg.webp 320w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 1000px) 970px, calc(100vw - 40px)\"\/><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/4ibUeWhxxPuhEMYbBLbR6E.jpg\" alt=\"Tapo TC73 pan\/tilt AI Security Camera\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/4ibUeWhxxPuhEMYbBLbR6E-1200-80.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/4ibUeWhxxPuhEMYbBLbR6E-1024-80.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/4ibUeWhxxPuhEMYbBLbR6E-970-80.jpg 970w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/4ibUeWhxxPuhEMYbBLbR6E-650-80.jpg 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/4ibUeWhxxPuhEMYbBLbR6E-480-80.jpg 480w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/4ibUeWhxxPuhEMYbBLbR6E-320-80.jpg 320w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 1000px) 970px, calc(100vw - 40px)\" loading=\"lazy\" data-new-v2-image=\"true\" data-original-mos=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/4ibUeWhxxPuhEMYbBLbR6E.jpg\" data-pin-media=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/4ibUeWhxxPuhEMYbBLbR6E.jpg\" class=\"rounded-[var(--image--border-radius,0)]\"\/>\n<\/picture><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><figcaption itemprop=\"caption description\" class=\" inline-layout\"><span class=\"credit\" itemprop=\"copyrightHolder\">(Image credit: Tshaka Armstrong)<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p id=\"elk-f9c124b6-2e56-4883-8142-003c329c979a\">The camera has more options than many of its competitors when it comes to motion and sound settings. You get the usual unspecified motion, then specific person\/pet\/vehicle options, but add to that \u201cLine-Crossing Detection\u201d and \u2018Camera Tampering.\u201d The former allows you to set a boundary in a location and get notified anytime a person or object crosses the boundary from either side. The latter sends you a notification when someone attempts to obstruct the camera and comes with sensitivity settings. You can also set the built-in alarm to go off when obstruction\/tampering is identified.<\/p>\n<p>As I said, there are sound detection options aplenty. A crying baby, glass breaking, dog(s) barking, and even cat meows will trigger alerts. I tested them all with YouTube sound effects, and they worked\u2014well, except for the glass-breaking detection. But that could be based on the types of sound effects I\u2019d found. And I love ya\u2019ll, but I&#8217;m not breaking my windows to test that for you.<\/p>\n<div id=\"slice-container-newsletterForm-articleInbodyContent-gbpEJPkDxN5KeRC25o3CzK\" class=\"slice-container newsletter-inbodyContent-slice newsletterForm-articleInbodyContent-gbpEJPkDxN5KeRC25o3CzK slice-container-newsletterForm\">\n<div data-hydrate=\"true\" class=\"newsletter-form__wrapper newsletter-form__wrapper--inbodyContent\">\n<div class=\"newsletter-form__container\">\n<section class=\"newsletter-form__top-bar\"\/>\n<section class=\"newsletter-form__main-section\">\n<p class=\"newsletter-form__strapline\">iMore offers spot-on advice and guidance from our team of experts, with decades of Apple device experience to lean on. Learn more with iMore!<\/p>\n<\/section>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p>Speaking of breaking, if someone does break in at night, you have two options that may help you identify a thief. The TC73 features a starlight sensor, giving you better night visibility. It\u2019s a larger sensor that captures more light, but the camera unit also comes with two IR lights to illuminate further what you\u2019re trying to protect: red and blue. What\u2019s the difference? Blue light is practically imperceptible, but the trade-off is the visible distance from the camera in the dark. If you\u2019re only using the camera to watch a baby or pet, it\u2019s ideal for that. The red light allows you to see further in the dark, up to 30 feet from the camera but is visible at night.<\/p>\n<p>There\u2019s native HKSV support built in here, so you can go and add it to Apple Home once you have everything configured the way you like in the Tapo app. Of course, that means lower resolution video and most of its features are unavailable in Apple\u2019s app, including the built-in alarm, which does get exposed in Apple Home with some security cameras. With Tapo, besides the camera itself, you get the motion sensor exposed so that you can configure automations with it\u2014something I\u2019d like to have been able to do with the alarm.<\/p>\n<p><a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" id=\"elk-tapo-tc73-build-and-looks\"\/><\/p>\n<h3 class=\"article-body__section\" id=\"section-tapo-tc73-build-and-looks\"><span>Tapo TC73: Build and looks<\/span><\/h3>\n<figure class=\"van-image-figure inline-layout\" data-bordeaux-image-check=\"\" id=\"elk-eb93fc08-640f-4b0e-8856-843662fd88c8\">\n<div class=\"image-full-width-wrapper\">\n<div class=\"image-widthsetter\" style=\"max-width:1920px;\">\n<p class=\"vanilla-image-block\" style=\"padding-top:56.25%;\"> <picture data-new-v2-image=\"true\"><source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/deaw64TRei2MeCZpfEVBgC-1200-80.jpg.webp 1200w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/deaw64TRei2MeCZpfEVBgC-1024-80.jpg.webp 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/deaw64TRei2MeCZpfEVBgC-970-80.jpg.webp 970w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/deaw64TRei2MeCZpfEVBgC-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/deaw64TRei2MeCZpfEVBgC-480-80.jpg.webp 480w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/deaw64TRei2MeCZpfEVBgC-320-80.jpg.webp 320w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 1000px) 970px, calc(100vw - 40px)\"\/><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/deaw64TRei2MeCZpfEVBgC.jpg\" alt=\"Tapo TC73 pan\/tilt AI Security Camera\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/deaw64TRei2MeCZpfEVBgC-1200-80.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/deaw64TRei2MeCZpfEVBgC-1024-80.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/deaw64TRei2MeCZpfEVBgC-970-80.jpg 970w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/deaw64TRei2MeCZpfEVBgC-650-80.jpg 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/deaw64TRei2MeCZpfEVBgC-480-80.jpg 480w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/deaw64TRei2MeCZpfEVBgC-320-80.jpg 320w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 1000px) 970px, calc(100vw - 40px)\" loading=\"lazy\" data-new-v2-image=\"true\" data-original-mos=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/deaw64TRei2MeCZpfEVBgC.jpg\" data-pin-media=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/deaw64TRei2MeCZpfEVBgC.jpg\" class=\"rounded-[var(--image--border-radius,0)]\"\/>\n<\/picture><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><figcaption itemprop=\"caption description\" class=\" inline-layout\"><span class=\"caption-text\">Close up of the physical privacy button <\/span><span class=\"credit\" itemprop=\"copyrightHolder\">(Image credit: Tshaka Armstrong)<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p id=\"elk-5a000899-b656-4811-bbf2-11d6759699e6\">I like the camera unit&#8217;s looks, though some might find it large-ish for their use. At almost 5 inches tall by 3 inches wide, compared to others,\u2020 it isn\u2019t inconspicuous. Recently, my younger brother visited the house and noticed it, telling me I had HAL9000 in my living room. That\u2019s because the red status LED is pretty bright, but you can deactivate that if you want the unit to be more discreet.<\/p>\n<p>The unit does feel substantial, though not heavy. It can be mounted upside down, with an inversion option in the Tapo App 3.0 menu. It is powered by a 12V DC adapter and connects to your network via 2.4GHz Wi-Fi only; there is no ethernet port.<\/p>\n<p>I have noticed that the pan and tilt motor, and the AI which drives it are the most responsive I\u2019ve used so far. The TC73 does a fantastic job of keeping up with people and pets moving in front of the camera\u2019s lens.<\/p>\n<p><a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" id=\"elk-tapo-tc73-ease-of-use\"\/><\/p>\n<h3 class=\"article-body__section\" id=\"section-tapo-tc73-ease-of-use\"><span>Tapo TC73: Ease of use<\/span><\/h3>\n<figure class=\"van-image-figure inline-layout\" data-bordeaux-image-check=\"\" id=\"elk-022c5df3-4d46-4f44-bf8a-185c5e798ab4\">\n<div class=\"image-full-width-wrapper\">\n<div class=\"image-widthsetter\" style=\"max-width:1920px;\">\n<p class=\"vanilla-image-block\" style=\"padding-top:56.25%;\"> <picture data-new-v2-image=\"true\"><source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/gzemZWqu2aKWJPD3Mvd8oA-1200-80.jpg.webp 1200w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/gzemZWqu2aKWJPD3Mvd8oA-1024-80.jpg.webp 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/gzemZWqu2aKWJPD3Mvd8oA-970-80.jpg.webp 970w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/gzemZWqu2aKWJPD3Mvd8oA-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/gzemZWqu2aKWJPD3Mvd8oA-480-80.jpg.webp 480w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/gzemZWqu2aKWJPD3Mvd8oA-320-80.jpg.webp 320w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 1000px) 970px, calc(100vw - 40px)\"\/><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/gzemZWqu2aKWJPD3Mvd8oA.jpg\" alt=\"Tapo TC73 pan\/tilt AI Security Camera\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/gzemZWqu2aKWJPD3Mvd8oA-1200-80.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/gzemZWqu2aKWJPD3Mvd8oA-1024-80.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/gzemZWqu2aKWJPD3Mvd8oA-970-80.jpg 970w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/gzemZWqu2aKWJPD3Mvd8oA-650-80.jpg 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/gzemZWqu2aKWJPD3Mvd8oA-480-80.jpg 480w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/gzemZWqu2aKWJPD3Mvd8oA-320-80.jpg 320w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 1000px) 970px, calc(100vw - 40px)\" loading=\"lazy\" data-new-v2-image=\"true\" data-original-mos=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/gzemZWqu2aKWJPD3Mvd8oA.jpg\" data-pin-media=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/gzemZWqu2aKWJPD3Mvd8oA.jpg\" class=\"rounded-[var(--image--border-radius,0)] expandable\"\/>\n<\/picture><a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/gzemZWqu2aKWJPD3Mvd8oA.jpg\" target=\"_blank\" class=\"expand-button icon-expand-image icon\" data-url=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/gzemZWqu2aKWJPD3Mvd8oA.jpg\" referrerpolicy=\"no-referrer-when-downgrade\" data-hl-processed=\"none\" data-article-category=\"smart-home\"\/><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><figcaption itemprop=\"caption description\" class=\" inline-layout\"><span class=\"credit\" itemprop=\"copyrightHolder\">(Image credit: Tshaka Armstrong)<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p id=\"elk-886e1b70-faa0-4a27-920b-3fa877d8e9f5\">Setting up the TC73 version two was quite simple. Download the Tapo app, create a login, tap the \u201c+,\u201d look for your device, and follow the prompts. Some of those will be voice prompts, letting you know you\u2019re connected to the network or finished with setup. It took me roughly five minutes to get it up and running.<\/p>\n<p>Because the app\u2019s camera settings are laid out intuitively, using its extensive features is easy. You can access all of the camera\u2019s settings from two screens: the main home screen for the TC73 and through the settings cog on that home screen. From the main screen, you get the pan and tilt function, privacy mode, alarm on\/off, screenshotting, video recording, two-way communications, and playback and download of events.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>The other settings are behind a cog in the upper right-hand corner of the screen. I really like the way that the screen is organized. It uses cards and a menu list. The privacy options there are easy to use. I really like that they\u2019ve included a privacy occlusion option and that the lens privacy option is in the app and can be activated via a physical button on the face of the camera body. Both options rotate the lens so it\u2019s facing inside the camera body, giving physical privacy and not an app-based \u201cblackout.\u201d<\/p>\n<p><a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" id=\"elk-tapo-tc73-competition\"\/><\/p>\n<h3 class=\"article-body__section\" id=\"section-tapo-tc73-competition\"><span>Tapo TC73: Competition<\/span><\/h3>\n<figure class=\"van-image-figure inline-layout\" data-bordeaux-image-check=\"\" id=\"elk-3dc17a79-3035-4fc8-8ce2-63c848361a09\">\n<div class=\"image-full-width-wrapper\">\n<div class=\"image-widthsetter\" style=\"max-width:1920px;\">\n<p class=\"vanilla-image-block\" style=\"padding-top:56.25%;\"> <picture data-new-v2-image=\"true\"><source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/gqXUfngn4Dzs2Zc7dkwLqQ-1200-80.jpg.webp 1200w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/gqXUfngn4Dzs2Zc7dkwLqQ-1024-80.jpg.webp 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/gqXUfngn4Dzs2Zc7dkwLqQ-970-80.jpg.webp 970w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/gqXUfngn4Dzs2Zc7dkwLqQ-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/gqXUfngn4Dzs2Zc7dkwLqQ-480-80.jpg.webp 480w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/gqXUfngn4Dzs2Zc7dkwLqQ-320-80.jpg.webp 320w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 1000px) 970px, calc(100vw - 40px)\"\/><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/gqXUfngn4Dzs2Zc7dkwLqQ.jpg\" alt=\"Aqara Camera Hub G3\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/gqXUfngn4Dzs2Zc7dkwLqQ-1200-80.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/gqXUfngn4Dzs2Zc7dkwLqQ-1024-80.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/gqXUfngn4Dzs2Zc7dkwLqQ-970-80.jpg 970w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/gqXUfngn4Dzs2Zc7dkwLqQ-650-80.jpg 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/gqXUfngn4Dzs2Zc7dkwLqQ-480-80.jpg 480w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/gqXUfngn4Dzs2Zc7dkwLqQ-320-80.jpg 320w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 1000px) 970px, calc(100vw - 40px)\" loading=\"lazy\" data-new-v2-image=\"true\" data-original-mos=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/gqXUfngn4Dzs2Zc7dkwLqQ.jpg\" data-pin-media=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/gqXUfngn4Dzs2Zc7dkwLqQ.jpg\" class=\"rounded-[var(--image--border-radius,0)]\"\/>\n<\/picture><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><figcaption itemprop=\"caption description\" class=\" inline-layout\"><span class=\"credit\" itemprop=\"copyrightHolder\">(Image credit: Tshaka Armstrong)<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p id=\"elk-60cbe576-2cf7-459a-b35a-727ed7f01d33\">Right now, the HKSV options you have are Aqara\u2019s E1, and Camera Hub G3, as well as Eufy\u2019s Indoor Cam E220 and Netatmo\u2019s Smart Indoor Camera.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>Aqara\u2019s E1 and <a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" data-analytics-id=\"inline-link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.imore.com\/eufy-indoor-cam-pan-2k-review\" data-url=\"https:\/\/www.imore.com\/eufy-indoor-cam-pan-2k-review\" data-hl-processed=\"none\" data-article-category=\"smart-home\" data-mrf-recirculation=\"inline-link\" data-before-rewrite-localise=\"https:\/\/www.imore.com\/eufy-indoor-cam-pan-2k-review\">Eufy\u2019s E220<\/a> fall in line price-wise with the TC73, while the Netatmo offering is $190 and the Hub G3 is $88. Netamo\u2019s Smart Indoor Camera is much more expensive than the TC73, but on its face, it appears to offer a similar feature set. I haven\u2019t had my hands on that one yet though, so I can\u2019t really compare it. Of the several cameras I have had the opportunity to review, Tapo\u2019s has the best-looking video so far. That said, it doesn\u2019t compare line-by-line to Aqara\u2019s Camera Hub G3 as that one has a built-in Zigbee hub. The saving grace there is that the hub only connects to other Aqara products.<\/p>\n<p>Right now, I would not recommend any other HKSV-supported pan and tilt camera over the TC73, but we\u2019ll keep you updated as new devices come onto the market.<\/p>\n<p><a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" id=\"elk-tapo-tc73-should-you-buy-it\"\/><\/p>\n<h3 class=\"article-body__section\" id=\"section-tapo-tc73-should-you-buy-it\"><span>Tapo TC73: Should you buy it?<\/span><\/h3>\n<p id=\"elk-0322a907-b3cd-41f6-92c7-0b08117f0154\"><strong>You should buy the Tapo TC73 if&#8230;<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul id=\"elk-ddc1ed13-840a-4612-9bf0-6974d12f0368\">\n<li>You want detailed, high resolution video<\/li>\n<li>You want a great value<\/li>\n<li>You want a pan and tilt camera with HKSV support<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p id=\"elk-3c5e7f07-9ec2-49ab-b73e-ce8bf4fb52be\"><strong>You shouldn&#8217;t buy the Tapo TC73 if&#8230;<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul id=\"elk-6eed6cff-286b-49a3-9db7-3acaa9d88aef\">\n<li>You want something more inconspicuous<\/li>\n<li>You want something with ethernet and USB-C out<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" id=\"elk-tapo-tc73-verdict\"\/><\/p>\n<h3 class=\"article-body__section\" id=\"section-tapo-tc73-verdict\"><span>Tapo TC73: Verdict<\/span><\/h3>\n<p id=\"elk-c7d05026-b4bd-4523-9516-64fb49094403\">There is so much to cover with Tapo\u2019s TC73! You can even watch your video directly through a PC with RTSP support, which also means that you can connect that video recording to a NAS. And we haven\u2019t even gone into all of the products you can connect it to with TP-Link\u2019s Kasa line of products or other Tapo products. \u00a0There\u2019s a lot to offer here with the TC73\u2019s high-quality night and day video, fluid pan and tilt that keeps with the action in front of the lens, smart privacy options, and an intuitively laid out Tapo App 3.0.<\/p>\n<p>All of that combines to make Tapo\u2019s TC73 easy to recommend for any shopper looking for an HKSV-supported pan and tilt camera that has plenty of compatible accessories to build your own smart home.<\/p>\n<p><a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" id=\"elk-collectionwidget-12ef756744eafdd77b89b7c69eeda418\"\/><\/p>\n<div class=\"product-container horizontal-product-container\">\n<div class=\"product-block-row\">\n<div class=\"featured_product_block featured_block_horizontal\" data-id=\"9f3077bf-f6c7-42a2-a927-d8b9c1f6421e\" id=\"elk-9f3077bf-f6c7-42a2-a927-d8b9c1f6421e\">\n<div class=\"product-image-widthsetter\">\n<p class=\"vanilla-image-block\" data-bordeaux-image-check=\"\" style=\"padding-top:100.00%\"> <picture data-new-v2-image=\"true\"><source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/ZQe46dAMgnSfGbbx7jj5hT-1200-80.jpg.webp 1200w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/ZQe46dAMgnSfGbbx7jj5hT-1024-80.jpg.webp 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/ZQe46dAMgnSfGbbx7jj5hT-970-80.jpg.webp 970w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/ZQe46dAMgnSfGbbx7jj5hT-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/ZQe46dAMgnSfGbbx7jj5hT-480-80.jpg.webp 480w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/ZQe46dAMgnSfGbbx7jj5hT-320-80.jpg.webp 320w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 1000px) 970px, calc(100vw - 40px)\"\/><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/ZQe46dAMgnSfGbbx7jj5hT.jpg\" alt=\"Tapo TC73 pan\/tilt AI Security Camera\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/ZQe46dAMgnSfGbbx7jj5hT-1200-80.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/ZQe46dAMgnSfGbbx7jj5hT-1024-80.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/ZQe46dAMgnSfGbbx7jj5hT-970-80.jpg 970w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/ZQe46dAMgnSfGbbx7jj5hT-650-80.jpg 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/ZQe46dAMgnSfGbbx7jj5hT-480-80.jpg 480w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/ZQe46dAMgnSfGbbx7jj5hT-320-80.jpg 320w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 1000px) 970px, calc(100vw - 40px)\" loading=\"lazy\" data-new-v2-image=\"true\" data-original-mos=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/ZQe46dAMgnSfGbbx7jj5hT.jpg\" data-pin-media=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/ZQe46dAMgnSfGbbx7jj5hT.jpg\" class=\"rounded-[var(--image--border-radius,0)] featured_image\"\/>\n<\/picture><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"featured_product_details_wrapper\">\n<div class=\"featured_product_title_wrapper\">\n<p>Tapo TC73 pan\/tilt AI security camera<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"subtitle__description\">\n<aside data-article-category=\"smart-home\" data-block-layout=\"horizontal\" data-block-type=\"featured-product\" data-hawk-json=\"{\"product\":{\"variants\":{\"Default\":{\"urlStyle\":\"\",\"linkText\":\"\",\"layout\":\"horizontal\",\"name\":\"Tapo TC73 pan\\\/tilt AI security camera\",\"hawk\":{\"attributes\":null},\"url\":\"\",\"noFollow\":false,\"strapline\":\"\n\n<p><strong>The best pan\\\/tilt HKSV camera right now<\\\/strong><\\\/p>\\n<\/p>\n<p>This camera&#8217;s pan\\\/tilt motor is fast! 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