While it's not the first smart home camera available from TP-Link, this is the first consumer-facing security camera from the technology vendor. Onboard, you'll find a slew of features. There's two-way audio, motion and audio-triggered recordings, IR night vision, and the ability to specify an active area to monitor. Though it's wired, the Kasa Cam KC120 is able to be powered via USB. It's intended for only indoor use.
With its debut in the consumer smart home space, TP-Link proves that smart tech is the way of the future. There's a growing demand for smart home technology. Because of this, TP-Link expands its offerings beyond mere connectivity. The Kasa Cam KC120 boasts two main features which automatically help it stand out. That's an affordable price and solid integration with well-known products like the Amazon Echo Show.
Since most smart home owners cobble together a smart home with assorted devices from a smattering of vendors, it's necessary to provide integration options. As such, there's more incentive for adoption. Similarly, the low price means the Kasa Cam KC120 is poised to dominate. Provided the KC120 sells well, expect a continued expansion into the smart home space from TP-Link.
What would you like to see TP-Link debut next, or which other vendors would you enjoy getting involved in the smart home space?
I am a staff writer at SmartHomeBeginner, and a freelance writer with a focus on tech media. I run Cup Of Moe and have been featured in Electromaker, MakeUseOf, The Penny Hoarder, TechBeacon, Cliqist, Bubbleblabber, DZone, and EpicStream. As an HTPC enthusiast, I'm quite fond of my Plex server and enjoy playing with my Raspberry Pi. When I'm not hammering away at my keyboard, I can be found drinking far too much coffee, running, and listening to vinyl.
