TAPO vs VIGI
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I currently own couple of TAPO cameras, and looking to upgrade it. I'd like to understand the difference between the TAPO line and the VIGI line. Does anyone know what the basic differences between these two product lines?
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Hello @PHBL
Thank you for being interested in TP-Link VIGI camera and Tapo cameras.
VIGI is the video surveillance brand that focuses on security for small and medium businesses, which is more professional product line for security cameras and NVR devices.
Tapo is a Smart Home brand which owns different tapo products like cameras, smart plug, smart bulbs , sensors etc.
Here lists some highlighted features owned by VIGI Product line:
Videos of VIGI
You could learn more of VIGI surveillance system from article here: https://www.tp-link.com/press/news/19130/
For more VIGI cameras topics visit VIGI sub-forum here.
- APP: TP-Link VIGI
- Ethernet/ Wireless: Mostly Wired Cameras (Indoor and Outdoor)
- Powered by: PoE/ DC power adapter
- Smart Video Enhancement: Smart IR/ Wide Dynamic Range/ 3D DNR for more vivid and clearer video
- Hardware of the same line (sold seperately): VIGI NVR -VIGI Network Video Recorder
- Management Software : VIGI Security Manager UG of VIGI security manager
- Smart Detection
- etc
Some highlighted features owned by Tapo Camera Line
- APP: Tapo APP
- Ethernet/Wireless: Mostly are Wi-Fi cameras (Indoor and Outdoor)
- Powered by: DC power adapter
- Tapo Cam Smart Action in Tapo APP: motion triggered automation feature
- RTSP / ONVIF (Profiles S)
- Smart Detection/ Motion Detection based on models
- Privacy Mode
- Tapo care Cloud service
- etc.
Note: the above information may update or be different based on the models or hardware versions, in case of conflict, information on the official website and product UG and Datasheet prevail.
This is general comparison, if anyone owns these two kinds of cameras, feel free to share your experience here below ~
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Hello @PHBL
Thank you for being interested in TP-Link VIGI camera and Tapo cameras.
VIGI is the video surveillance brand that focuses on security for small and medium businesses, which is more professional product line for security cameras and NVR devices.
Tapo is a Smart Home brand which owns different tapo products like cameras, smart plug, smart bulbs , sensors etc.
Here lists some highlighted features owned by VIGI Product line:
Videos of VIGI
You could learn more of VIGI surveillance system from article here: https://www.tp-link.com/press/news/19130/
For more VIGI cameras topics visit VIGI sub-forum here.
- APP: TP-Link VIGI
- Ethernet/ Wireless: Mostly Wired Cameras (Indoor and Outdoor)
- Powered by: PoE/ DC power adapter
- Smart Video Enhancement: Smart IR/ Wide Dynamic Range/ 3D DNR for more vivid and clearer video
- Hardware of the same line (sold seperately): VIGI NVR -VIGI Network Video Recorder
- Management Software : VIGI Security Manager UG of VIGI security manager
- Smart Detection
- etc
Some highlighted features owned by Tapo Camera Line
- APP: Tapo APP
- Ethernet/Wireless: Mostly are Wi-Fi cameras (Indoor and Outdoor)
- Powered by: DC power adapter
- Tapo Cam Smart Action in Tapo APP: motion triggered automation feature
- RTSP / ONVIF (Profiles S)
- Smart Detection/ Motion Detection based on models
- Privacy Mode
- Tapo care Cloud service
- etc.
Note: the above information may update or be different based on the models or hardware versions, in case of conflict, information on the official website and product UG and Datasheet prevail.
This is general comparison, if anyone owns these two kinds of cameras, feel free to share your experience here below ~
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Solla-topee wrote
Hello @PHBL
Thank you for being interested in TP-Link VIGI camera and Tapo cameras.
VIGI is the video surveillance brand that focuses on security for small and medium businesses, which is more professional product line for security cameras and NVR devices.
Tapo is a Smart Home brand which owns different tapo products like cameras, smart plug, smart bulbs , sensors etc.
Here lists some highlighted features owned by VIGI Product line:
Videos of VIGI
You could learn more of VIGI surveillance system from article here: https://www.tp-link.com/press/news/19130/For more VIGI cameras topics visit VIGI sub-forum here.
- APP: TP-Link VIGI
- Ethernet/ Wireless: Mostly Wired Cameras (Indoor and Outdoor)
- Powered by: PoE/ DC power adapter
- Smart Video Enhancement: Smart IR/ Wide Dynamic Range/ 3D DNR for more vivid and clearer video
- Hardware of the same line (sold seperately): VIGI NVR -VIGI Network Video Recorder
- Management Software : VIGI Security Manager UG of VIGI security manager
- Smart Detection
- etc
Some highlighted features owned by Tapo Camera Line
- APP: Tapo APP
- Ethernet/Wireless: Mostly are Wi-Fi cameras (Indoor and Outdoor)
- Powered by: DC power adapter
- Tapo Cam Smart Action in Tapo APP: motion triggered automation feature
- RTSP / ONVIF (Profiles S)
- Smart Detection/ Motion Detection based on models
- Privacy Mode
- Tapo care Cloud service
- etc.
Note: the above information may update or be different based on the models or hardware versions, in case of conflict, information on the official website and product UG and Datasheet prevail.
This is general comparison, if anyone owns these two kinds of cameras, feel free to share your experience here below ~
Hello @Solla-topee,
That is a very helpful comparison. Thanks a lot for putting this together.
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@PHBL Glad to help, hope you could find the proper camera soon.
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