TP-Link Tapo · Outdoor camera
TP-Link Tapo C425 KIT
2K battery camera + A201 solar panel with 300-day battery claim.
Shopping in Canada · CAD. Local prices and listings only; confirm stock and the exact variant at the store.
The TP-Link Tapo C425 KIT records without a monthly fee (microSD up to 512 GB or Tapo H200 hub). Power: solar + battery. In our planner it covers about 32 ft by day and 32 ft at night across 122°.
Specs
| Resolution | 2K |
|---|---|
| Horizontal field of view | 122° |
| Night vision | Color with spotlight, 49 ft |
| Power | Solar + battery |
| Battery claim | 300 days (300 days at 230 s of use a day; 180 days at 360 s) |
| Local storage | microSD up to 512 GB or Tapo H200 hub |
| Base station | Not required |
| Works with | Alexa, Google Home |
| Wi-Fi | 2.4 GHz only |
Manufacturer specs, not our own tests. Checked 2026-09-15. Source (specs)
Subscription: what's free and what isn't
Without a plan Tapo cameras record to microSD (up to 512 GB) with on-device person detection.
Free, no plan
- ✓ live view
- ✓ motion alerts
- ✓ person detection
- ✓ local playback
- ✓ any recorded video
- ✓ two-way talk
Needs a paid plan
- • cloud video history
- • cloud backup
| Tapo Care plan | Devices | CAD / month |
|---|---|---|
| Single camera | 1 | Local price not on file |
Plan prices: www.tapo.com, checked 2026-09-15.
Will it cover your yard?
We plan it at about 32 ft of useful daytime range (122° wide) and 32 ft at night. Assumed: sensor width taken as 2304 px from the "2K" label. See how we calculate.
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