Which is better if I have no power outlet outside?

The Tapo C402 Kit. Its solar panel and battery make it fully wire-free, while the Blink needs a hardwired electrical connection.

Which has better night video?

The Blink lights the scene with a 2600-lumen floodlight. The Tapo uses IR up to 30 ft plus built-in spotlights for color night vision, which is enough to identify a person but dimmer overall.

Do I need a subscription?

Not with the Tapo: it records to a microSD card up to 512 GB and includes free person detection. The Blink works without a plan for live view and alerts, but continuous recording needs a cloud plan.

The Blink has been cheaper recently: $33.99 on October 31 up to $42.49 on November 4, against $49.99 on November 1 to $58.00 on November 2 for the Tapo.

Which is easier to install?

The Tapo. You mount it where it gets sun and pair it over 2.4GHz Wi-Fi. The Blink replaces or taps an outdoor electrical fixture, so budget for an electrician if you are not comfortable with wiring.

Which works with Google Assistant?

Only the Tapo C402 supports both Google Assistant and Alexa. The Blink Wired Floodlight works with Alexa only.

Tapo C402 SolarCam Kit vs Blink Wired Floodlight Camera

Pick the Tapo C402 Kit if you have no power outlet where the camera goes. Its solar panel and battery run it wire-free, and it records to a microSD card with no subscription. Pick the Blink Wired Floodlight if you have existing wiring and want a bright 2600-lumen light plus a 105dB siren. On price, the Tapo has ranged from $49.99 (November 1) to $58.00 (November 2); the Blink has ranged from $33.99 (October 31) to $42.49 (November 4), so the Blink has been the cheaper of the two.

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