Serious Stuttering 325WB camera, defective camera?
Hi, I bought 2 days ago the camera. Every 2 second, the video freezes and lags / stutters during live view and playback.
I have tried the following troubleshooting, issue persist:
- Wi-Fi signal strengh is 53-55 RSSI.
- Tried direct ethernet connection.
- I connected to the same Wi-Fi network, on 4G it's even unwatchable.
- Tried pinging the camera: all tests were <10 ms and no packet lost.
- Network connection is stable, as C320WS works fine.
- Tried "Compatible mode" instead of "Hardware accelerated".
- Tried without SD card.
- Tried with other SD card.
- Tried on another phone and tablet.
- Camera reboot.
- Factory reset.
- Different plugs.
- Tried disabling all detection modes.
- Tried disabling SD card recording
- Tried another versions of the Tapo app with older apk.
Please note that:
- The live view works fine on 720p.
- The downloaded media on computer plays fine.
- I have 320WS that works fine on the same network.
I can send videos of the issue in private.
Another extremely annoying issue is that when I select 720p, the recording on SD card are still 2K and it still lags during playback view.
There is no way to record 720p on the SD card, because the camera does not register it.
I'm within 15 days of returning and getting refunded for this camera for which I'm extremely dissapointed to have purchased.
Please advice for real solution and do not post the usual knowledge based links, because I've checked everything.
Also tell if's known issue with the camera and should I return it, or Tapo team is aware if the issue and will solve this with a firmware update.
Considering the last firmware is from August 2024, Tapo doesn't seem to be concerned and in a hurry to solve the issue.
Please advice, thanks.
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Hi,
1. What's the model number, hardware, and firmware version of your camera? You can go to the Tapo app > camera's Device Settings > Device Info page to check the model and version info.
2. Please try to connect your camera to your router by an ethernet cable if possible, or move the camera close to the router, then check if it helps.
Best Regards
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The camera is great, optics and night vision are exceptionnal. But is is pity that software optimizations and firmware are lacking behind. Tapo contacted me via email and I provided the logs, they are reviewing and hopefully a solution can be found. Will keep you posted :)
Thanks to Solla-topee for having submitted my request to Tapo team :).
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Hi,
Please confirm the following information for further analysis of the case.
1. Please send me(@Solla-topee) the camera's MAC address and a video showing the reported issue via a private message.
You can upload the video to your cloud server(such as Google Drive), generate a link to download it, and send me the link via a private message.
2. Please refer to the following instructions to collect the camera log and reply to me if you have collected it.
How to get the log of Tapo Camera
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I just sent you MAC and link to the video.
Will collect log and send it to you soon.
Kind regards,
Kartsa
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Hi,
The new firmware has been pushed to your camera, please update it via the Tapo app and check if it helps.
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@Solla-topee
Hi Solla-topee, can you push the firmware update to my camera as well? The camera is great and I want so much to make it work as intended. I have send the MAC address on private, as well as a video on private. Thanks
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Hi,
Your problem is different from the one reported by @Kartsa. It's recommended to contact the tech team via email(TKID250413131) for further assistance.
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Thank you for the update.
I installed it and rebooted the camera but the problem still persists.
Do you have some alternative fix we could try?
Thank you!
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