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We like a lot of TP-Link devices here at CNET, including its routers and smart plugs, so I was eager to try out the Kasa KC410S indoor security camera. It did not disappoint with a sleek, snowball-like design, high-quality video resolution, Alexa and Google compatibility and ample local storage, up to 256GB on a not-included microSD card.

Like the GE Cync Indoor Camera, the Kasa KC410S came with a mounting bracket and hardware, but unlike the former, the Kasa does feature pan and tilt functionality, perhaps better than any other indoor camera. Whereas other cameras often come with 130- or 160-degree panning, the Kasa KC410S features a full 360-degree range. Best of all, how you pan and tilt — using a joystick-like button control with up, down, left and right, as opposed to swiping (and swiping and swiping) the video feed like you have to do with most indoor cameras — makes it quick and easy to navigate about the room.

Considering the mounting bracket and full 360-degree panning, it’s tempting to mount this camera to the ceiling in the middle of a busy room, but the power cord may limit where you can reasonably put the device. Still, placing it on a central fixture in any room will give you full view of what’s going on. (Note the Best Buy link below is the step-up KC411S, which has a higher resolution camera.)