Details
The Tapo C425 is a wire-free, battery-powered camera with a versatile magnetic mount for hassle-free installation and access. Equipped with a large capacity 10000mAh battery, the C425 provides up to 300 days of uninterrupted performance on a single charge for less maintenance and more enjoyment. Designed for indoor and outdoor use, the camera is protected from dust and liquids with its robust IP66 weatherproof rating. With 2K QHD resolution, 150° super-wide FOV (Field of View), and full-color night vision via built-in spotlights, capture sharper videos and monitor vital areas with clarity. The Tapo C425 offers free AI detection (detects people, pets, and/or vehicles), secure local & cloud storage, customizable sound & light alarms, full-duplex two-way audio, and voice-activated automation with Amazon Alexa and Google Home. Experience top-notch security and convenience with the Tapo C425, effortlessly keeping an eye on what matters, all without the need for a hub.
Feature-Rich, Wire-Free Security – The C425 camera addresses common security camera challenges with its easy installation and maintenance. It offers a range of features designed to simplify monitoring and enhance security.
Wire-Free & Versatile Installation – This IP66 weatherproof camera offers hassle-free, wire-free mounting. Its magnetic base enables easy attachment to metal surfaces, providing flexible indoor and outdoor placement.
Extended Battery Life – The 10000mAh battery offers up to 300 days of use. For continuous power, use the optional Tapo A200 Solar Panel (sold separately), which eliminates the need for recharging.together.
2K QHD with 150° FOV – The 2K QHD resolution provides clear details like license plates, offering 1.7x the pixels of 1080p. The 150° field of view covers a larger area for broader monitoring.
Full-Color Night Vision – Capture vibrant, full-color images at night with the integrated Starlight sensor and built-in spotlights.
Secure Local & Cloud Storage – Store footage on up to a 512GB microSD card (sold separately) or subscribe to the Tapo Care for cloud storage, which offers 30 days of video history. [Check the TP-Link site for microSD card compatibility before purchasing.]
DayVed –
Great Cam with Great Solar Panels
I am not an expert (and have only owned this camera for a year), but it seems to be well made and the solar panel works well. Well enough, that I just ordered two more Tapo cameras with solar panels to replace my Google/Nest (wireless but non-solar) camera.The one I have, works well and I will update this post if that changes.I added a photo TO SHOW the size difference between the single Tapo solar panel and the smaller one that is included in the all-inclusive kit. I haven’t installed the it yet, but the C425 with the large solar panel works great and stays fully charged. I am hoping for the same from this smaller panel/kit that I also purchased. One great advantage to buying the Tapo “kit” is that it comes with a Tapo C425 camera! That is the same one I have owned that works great!I believe these previous “kits” came with lesser cameras like a C320 or something. So, I was glad to receive another C425 camera.The smaller kit comes with a smaller solar panel, but I think it will still supply enough power for the C425 to never need to be charged manually. This smaller kit is NOT the bundled offer of the C425 with the larger solar panel… it’s the one that shows the the camera and small panel connected… one you could install as one unit in one location.The bundled C425 and larger solar panel are two completely separate boxes (but sold as a bundle, and are designed so you can have the solar panel in one location (aimed at the sun), and a wire that runs to the camera at another location.The kit does allow you to separate (and mount) the solar panel away from the camera, and comes with extra wiring if you choose to so that.I will also be posting this review under the combined kit (and possibly the C425 camera).I will update this in the future with any new details, after I have installed and tried out this all-inclusive kit.
Jerry K –
Solid-working totally wireless HD camera with a solid, clever mount design
Great backyard security/wildlife camera with an clever and very strong magnetic ball/socket mounting scheme that works fine. Only offered in white, but a small assortment of camo spray colors from Hobby Lobby fixed that. Very versatile and useful mount. Excellent clarity and color in both day and night photos and videos, super wide viewing angle with surprisingly low distortion. Battery life has so far been better than expected, but also depends a lot on how you set up your motion detection, recording and playback. However, after two weeks of very heavy use and experimenting, and near constant recording, I still have 93% left on the initial charge. I expect to easily get a couple of months or more between battery charges. Very flexible recording schedule options. The camera is easy to set up using phone or iPad, accepts TF size memory cards so no cloud needed. One caveat: I have 5-bar WiFi strength in my back yard, but that’s likely due to my three-router TP-Link mesh WiFi system. You should walk around outside with your phone and verify signal levels in the intended area of installation before you order one of these. I have yet to lose WiFi signal or experience a connection failure. Impressive. I have a mix of Tapo and Amcrest security cameras, and I must say I have found Tapo’s camera management software easy to use, and light years ahead of Amcrest’s crude and clumsy equivalent. I highly recommend this camera and especially TP-Link/Tapo in particular.
J. R. Hunt –
Great video images and super battery life
This TAPO magnetic mount security camera was easy to set up and connect to my network and devices. I did have to download an application to each tablet or phone I wanted to use to view the video. The app seems to work well enough. The magnet mount is very strong and holds the camera stable and securely. since it is held by just magnetic force, you should mount it well out of reach to prevent theft of the camera.The camera has variable detection ranges, day and night recording, a motion activated light, and voice and siren alarm capability. The battery is advertised to last for up to a year. My camera has been in use for almost three months and is not yet down to 75%. Battery life will be significantly affected by how often it is activated by motion detectioin. Your battery life may vary.I read online magazine reviews from PC Magazie and others before I ordered this camera. It was highly rated by them and is highly recommended by me.
John –
Perfect surveillance camera solution with no power available
Tapo surveillance camera solved our dilemma. We finally found a way to get the protection needed without power.This camera actually lasts 4 – 6 months on a charge depending on the activity. Thankfully activity can be controlled by the cameras built in detection software. Additionally limited use of the built in flood lights extends battery life.You’re also able to differentiate between animals, people, cars and general movement. Additionally you can choose detection zones for each of these object types separately. These options allow for minimizing, “hits” which greatly improves time between charges. The app also notifies you if there are on abnormally high number of hits allowing to make the necessary adjustments to extend battery life.I should also note that a compatable solar panel is an available option when the camera must be located in a hard to get to location thus eliminating the need for charging.The camera base mounted easily to the stucco exterior of our garage. The camera attaches to the base with a very strong magnet. Adjustment is very simple. (See the picture)The Tapo application (for Android and IPhone) makes managing all of the features a breeze. In addition once installed the camera will automatically appear in your Amazon Alexa app so that you are able to view any of the captured video right from Alexa without touching Tapo.The need to remove the camera from the magnetic mount for periodic charging is the only negative so far. It is not easy to get it back into the exact position it was in so that all of the detection zones are not changed.Overall I would highly recommend this camera especially in circumstances where there is no power available.
Stephanie S. –
I expected to use these as a summer camera only because of the harsh climate. I expected the battery to drain fast in cold weather, and I was concerned about high winds, snow, sleet and risk of damage or being knocked off the magnetic mount. After a year of service outdoors here I can say that none of these concerns played out. The mount is solid, and the battery held its charge through the cold months. The magnetic mount turned out to be extremely useful and versatile when I needed cameras on the car due to squirrels getting under the hood. The flashing light alarm definitely helped. The cameras were in the most exposed conditions, piled deep with snow on a couple occasions, and continued to work fine. The motion detection trigger is a little slow for small/fast animals or birds, but it never failed to detect a human visitor – though sometimes, as a ‘pet’. Also had cat detected as a ‘vehicle’, etc. Don’t count on AI to tell you what it is, just turn on all the detection types.
Cormelius –
Me gusta porque es fácil de instalar y es elegante el artículo. Yo lo uso para el interior de la casa en especial para la cochera o garage. No lo he usado en otro lugar. Si vale la pena la compra ya que tiene buena imagen y el precio es justo. Tal vez, me compre otro para mi recámara. Lo recomiendo.
Amazon Customer –
When recorsing it missea the first half of the action. Only starts recording drom mid to end of the detection.
AA –
Technical Support is next ZERO if not ZEROSerious issues with Tapo App . but escalated several times with no solution .I regret i have bought several Tapo Cameras
Sherif AbouZeid –
𝗧𝗮𝗽𝗼 MagCam Version 1.0 and excellent