Battery-Powered Outdoor Security Camera
- Wire-Free, Installs Almost Anywhere: Provides 100% wire-free installation. A magnetic base allows for easy adjustments and battery access.
- Easily Adjust to the Best Angle: Monitor from any angle with the adjustable magnetic base.
- Power that Lasts: Reduce the hassle of recharging with its 10000mAh battery ensuring up to 300 days of uninterrupted performance on a single charge.△
- Anti-Theft Alert & Privacy Lock: Get instantly notified if your camera is removed by an intruder for superior protection. Secure your microSD card with a password through the Tapo app for enhanced privacy protection.
- 2K QHD Live View: Delivers crystal-clear and highly-detailed images with a resolution of 2560×1440, which is 1.7× more pixels than 1080p.
- Colour Night Vision: Enhances your security by revealing brighter, full-colour images and vivid details even in low-light conditions with built-in spotlights and the starlight sensor.
- See Wider, See More Details: Expands your visual coverage with a 150° super-wide FOV.
- Customisable Activity Zone: Set up specific detection zones to be alerted for areas that matter most.
- Free AI Detection: Using AI technology, the camera provides alerts as it identifies people, pets, and vehicles, reducing false alerts and unnecessary notifications.
- IP66 Weatherproof: Offers excellent waterproof and dustproof performance for outdoor scenarios.
- Tapo Solar Panel Supported: Keep you camera working around the clock with Tapo A200 solar panel.*
Feature-Rich Security.
Wire-Free Versatility.
Battery-Powered Outdoor Security Camera
Tapo C425
Go Magnetic,
Snap Anywhere!
This battery-powered Wi-Fi camera provides 100% wire-free installation. Use the magnetic base to lock on to any iron surface or mount it on the wall with wire-free versatility.
Built to Last,
Indoors or Outdoors
From heavy rain to fine dust, the Tapo C425 is ready for the outdoors with its robust IP66 weatherproofing.
Mount, Capture,
Monitor from Any Angle
Adjusting the camera angle is just as easy without the need for locking mechanisms to get the picture you need.
Power that Lasts
Reduce the hassle of recharging the batteries with its remarkable 10,000mAh battery, ensuring up to 300 days of uninterrupted performance on a single charge. △
Learn more about battery life
∆The time of use includes recording and watching live views. Actual battery life may vary due to device settings, usage, router specifications, and environmental factors.
Battery Life
Time of Use
300 days
230s per day
180 days
360s per day
Non-Stop Power Supply with Tapo Solar Panel*
Tapo Solar Panel Supported
Keep your Tapo C425 working around the clock with Tapo A200 solar panel which provides a continuous power supply.*
*Tapo solar panel purchased separately. Actual experience may vary due to placement angle, weather conditions, and camera usage.
2K QHD Crystal Clear View
Now with 1.7 × more pixels than 1080p, providing clearer videos and more crisp photos.
Anti-Theft Alert
Get instantly notified if your camera is removed by an intruder for superior protection.
Privacy Lock
Secure your microSD card with a password through the Tapo app for enhanced privacy protection.
Vivid Colours, Even in Low Light
Enhances your security by revealing brighter, full-colour images and vivid details even in low-light conditions with built-in spotlights and the starlight sensor.
Night Vision
Multiple AI Detection, All for Free!
Smart AI accurately identifies people, pets, and vehicles, reducing false alerts and unnecessary notifications.
Person Detection
“Tapo_C425”: Person detected at 21:41:12
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Could you leave it at the door, please?No Problem!Two-Way Audio
Communicate directly with subject in frame. Be there without being there.
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Built-in Siren & Light Alarms
Record your own audio as an alarm and adjust the brightness of dual spotlights for customised use.
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Alexa, show me my backyard camera.Voice Activated
Works with Amazon Alexa and Google Home for hands-free automation.
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No Hub Required
Connect the camera to your network wirelessly with Wi-Fi for more flexible installation.
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Secure Local & Cloud Storage
Save recorded videos to a microSD card (up to 512 GB) or by using Tapo Care** cloud services.
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Download the Tapo app Turn on your camera Follow the in-app guideDedicated Tapo App
Live view, playback, save clips and set up-all in one app.
| Image Sensor | 1/3" Progressive Scan CMOS Starlight Sensor |
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| Lens | Focal Length: 2.1 mmAperture: F2.1Field of View: 150° (Diagonal), 134°(Horizontal), 77°(Vertical) |
| Night Vision | 850 nm IR LED (49 ft / 15 m)Full-Color Night Vision |
| Lighting | 4× Built-in Spotlights |
| Interface & Button | 1× RESET Button1× POWER Button |
| Maximum Resolution | 2K QHD 4MP (2560 × 1440 px) |
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| Frame Rate | 15/20/(25/30)fps |
| Digital Zoom | 12× |
| Video Compression | H.264 |
| Live View | Yes |
| Image Enhancement | 3DNRWDR |
| Audio Input & Output | Built-in Microphone and Speaker |
| Audio Communication | Two-Way Audio with Noise Cancellation |
| Siren Volume | 94 dB (Level measured at 4-inch/10-cm distance) |
| Local Storage | MicroSD Card Slot on Camera (Up to 512 GB)General Information about using MicroSD Cards > |
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| Cloud Storage | Tapo Care Cloud Storage Services (Subscription required) |
| Sensor | Single Motion Sensor (FOV: 130° horizontal)Single Ambient Light Sensors |
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| AI Detection | Motion DetectionPerson DetectionPet DetectionVehicle Detection |
| Activity Zones | Yes |
| Output Notification | System NotificationSystem Notification with Snapshot (Tapo Care Services) |
| Network Connectivity | Connect via Wi-Fi |
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| Wireless Connectivity | IEEE 802.11b/g/n, 2.4 GHz Wi-Fi |
| Security | 128-bit AES Encryption with SSL/TLSWPA/WPA2-PSK |
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| Power Source | 10000 mAh Built-in Rechargeable Lithium-ion BatteryOptional Solar Panel: Tapo A200 (Sold separately) |
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| Input Voltage | Adapter Input: 100-240 V, 50/60 Hz |
| Output Voltage | Adapter Output: 5.0 V, 2.0 A |
| Smart Integration | Google Assistant, Amazon Alexa |
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| Weather Resistance | IP66 |
| System Requirements | Tapo App: iOS 11.0 or higher, Andriod 5.0 or higher |
| Mounting Options | TabletopCeiling-MountedWall-Mounted |
| Operating Temperature | -20℃~45℃-4°F~113°F |
| Storage Temperature | -20℃~45℃-4°F~113°F |
| Operating Humidity | 10%~90% RH, Non-condensing |
| Storage Humidity | 5%~90% RH, Non-condensing |
| Charging Temperature | 0-45℃32°F~113°F |
| Dimensions ( W x D x H ) | Camera Dimensions: 4.57 × 2.55 × 2.55 in (116.2 × 64.8 × 64.8mm) |
| Package Content | Tapo C425 CameraUSB AdapterUSB Adapter CableMounting TemplateMagnetic BaseMounting ScrewsMounting AnchorsMetal Plate3M AdhesiveQuick Start Guide |
| Certifications | CE, FCC, RoHS, RCM |
- Awards
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C425 Editor’s Choice 4.5 Excellent… a 2K outdoor camera that's easy to install and packed with features, including built-in spotlights, color night vision, and a rechargeable battery that can last nearly a year2024,
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△300-day battery life is based on TP-Link laboratory tests with 230s of use per day. Increased usage of 360s per day reduces battery life to 180 days. Actual battery life may vary due to device settings, router specifications, usage, and environmental factors.
†microSD card purchased separately. Actual storage capacity depends on the size of the microSD card used.
‡Subscribe for cloud storage at https://www.tapo.com/tapocare/
§IP66 weatherproof only applies for Tapo C425 camera.
*Tapo solar panel purchased separately. Actual experience may vary due to placement angle, weather conditions, and camera usage.
**Compatible with Alexa and Google Assistant supported displays. User experience is dependent on the connected device’s specifications.
Battery-powered camera is not designed for continuous recording. It only records motion clips when activity is detected.