Camera Recommendations

[gleaming maple]

Slowly building out my Home Assistant, and I'm looking for any and all static (no need for swivel/pan-and-tilt) camera recommendations.

I was looking at this 4-pack of TP-Link Tapo C110 cameras which supports RTSP. I know that Tapo isn't the highest quality brand, but for now I'm probably after a more budget setup. Any other cameras in a similar price range that you would recommend?

[broken iris]

A little more expensive, but the Reolinks are my highest rated for both indoor and outdoor cameras. They are PTZ (which is actually really nice) and the integration is fantastic. https://a.co/d/hT36CnM

The Tapos are def "ok", but I've seen people have issues with the integration and pic quality isn't all that great.

[gleaming maple]

Thank you! Reolink has been on my list of "end game" cameras since I've heard nothing but good things about them even though they're a little pricier. Definitely will check out their offerings since it's probably just a matter of time before I get into their ecosystem. Happy to know the integration is good, Tapo has been a mediocre experience and I just use go2rtc and call it a day.

Pretty much looking for cheap cameras to keep an eye on kids in hallways and areas where I don't need PTZ.

[agile edge]

These are also pretty great, and PTZ: https://a.co/d/0eCVXQF

[gleaming maple]

Great, thank you for the suggestion. I'll take a look!

[weak wave]

I personally use mostly Reolink cameras, have had really good luck with them, and they are not that expensive IMHO,

[summer forum]

I have one of these, did not know there is an integration for it. Will try it When I get a chance

[agile edge]

I route mine through Frigate

[bleak pelican]

You also mentioned Frigate. You got Onvif working with those? I have been trying to get PTZ working on those.

[agile edge]

Yes, PTZ works in frigate

[tawny grove]

they even support autotracking

[frozen eagle]

I read that there are big issues with Tapo & HACS integration. How has this worked out for you?