C500

Tapo

C500

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Based on 21 Reddit mentions

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Protect - Can't turn off ONVIF Camera Motion Detections

I have the same problem. Connected a tapo cam and even within the protect settings motion events is ticked off. But it doesn’t work and every motion is notified very annoying.

HugoVSM in r/Ubiquiti

May 24, 2026 10:47 AM

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Tapo cams with Frigate

That’s a good question. Not sure how much AI the two C520WS and the C500 have. The C500 is and was quite dumb from the beginning. The firmware is really bad in my view and Tapo says I should buy a better camera. Frigate just made it smarter even the resolution is not enough so I might update anyways

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Pixeldust1970 in r/Tapo

January 5, 2026 8:07 AM

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Can't access camera after blackout

I have the c500 dual camera and it has the same problem. I had Tapo cameras and I never had any problem like this. This is a shitty brand and people should stay away from their products.

Dapper-Cheesecake664 in r/Xiaomi

August 28, 2025 11:03 PM

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