Use TAPO cameras to trigger motion-detection events in low-light conditions
I would like there to be a TAPO light sensor which could be used to condition the behavior of motion detection Smart Actions.
Specifically, I would like to be able to have Smart Actions that are only triggered when motion is detected in the dark (or low light) so that I can use this trigger to switch on a TAPO Smart Bulb.
There's no point in turning on a Smart Bulb in daylight!
I imagine that what I've described is a very common use-case, and indeed I have seen other TAPO product owners (posting on other forums) looking for a compatible sensor to meet this exact same requirement.
Another use for a TAPO light sensor could be to turn on Smart bulbs automatically when it gets dark - irrespective of motion being detected. This could be particularly useful as a security measure for vacant properties, as well as being generally useful in homes that are occupied.
However, I have been told that TAPO do not have a light sensor in the current product range, which is both surprising and disappointing - and hopefully something that your product development team will consider. (I imagine it wouldn't be a very complex device to develop)
That said, it occurs to me that a TAPO camera could perform this behavior with just a software change: the cameras already have motion detection capability and also a low-light sensor which enables their infra-red illumination.
Therefore, could we please have a camera-activated motion detection trigger for Smart Actions WHICH ONLY OCCURS IN DARKNESS / LOW LIGHT i.e. when the camera's infra-red illumination is on?
This feature request is not specific to a particular camera: it would apply to all TAPO cameras which already have motion detection and infra-red illumination.