After weeks of testing the TP-Link Tapo C210P2 cameras, I’m blown away by how they’ve transformed my home security and pet monitoring. The 2K resolution is no joke—I can literally see the texture of my dog’s chew toys from across the room!

The 360° pan/tilt feature became my favorite during a recent package delivery scare. While at work, I got a motion alert, tilted the camera downward, and instantly spotted my cat batting at the box—not an intruder. The relief was real.

Night vision surprised me most. During a power outage, the IR system captured crystal-clear footage of my sleeping baby (yes, I checked obsessively). The 30ft range even covers my backyard through the window.

Pro tip: Skip the cloud subscription. I popped in a 128GB microSD card ($23 on Amazon) for continuous recording. The app makes it stupid easy to scroll through clips—just swipe like Instagram stories.

Two quirks: The 9V power block is bulky (I hid mine behind furniture), and setup requires temporarily switching your router to 2.4GHz. But for under $35 per camera? These outperform my old $200 Nest cams.