Smart Wire-Free Security Camera

Tapo C425

TC85

Up to 300-Day Battery Life

Free Person/Pet/Vehicle Detection

Full-Color Night Vision

Adjustable Magnetic Base

Highlights

Free Person/Pet/Vehicle Detection

Smart AI accurately identifies people, pets, and vehicles, reducing false alerts and unnecessary notifications, which also extends battery life.

A visual representation shows a house at night with a car in the driveway, a person walking a dog, and detection boxes around the car, person, and dog, indicating AI detection.

Features

2K QHD Live View

Now with 1.7x more pixels than 1080p, providing clearer videos and more crisp photos.

Adjustable Magnetic Base

Thanks to a magnetic base, effortlessly place and rotate your camera at any angle, without needing to screw it into the bracket.

Local and Cloud Storage

Save recorded video on a microSD card (up to 512 GB), no subscription required. Cloud storage is also supported for flexibility.

Full-Color Night Vision

Enhances your security by revealing vivid colors with built-in spotlights and starlight sensor.

150° Super-Wide FOV (Diagonal)

Expands your visual coverage and ensures you to keep an eye on more vital areas.

Customizable Sound and Light Alarm

Record your own audio as an alarm and adjust the brightness of dual spotlights for your customized use.

Rechargeable Battery

The built-in rechargeable battery leads to a long-lasting life (up to 300 days), extending your usage.

Activity Zones

Set customized detection areas to only let what matters alert you.

IP66 Weatherproof

Performs well even in harsh environments with rain and dust, ideal for indoor/outdoor scenarios.

Specifications

CameraImage Sensor1/3" Progressive Scan CMOS Starlight Sensor
LensFocal Length: 2.1 mm
Aperture: F2.1
Field of View: 150° (Diagonal), 134° (Horizontal), 77° (Vertical)
Night Vision850 nm IR LED (49 ft / 15 m)
Color Night Vision
Day/Night SwitchIR Mode / Full-Color Mode
Lighting2 × Spotlights (4 × Built-in LEDs)
Interface & Button1 × POWER Button
1 × RESET Button
1 × microSD Card Slot (Up to 512 GB)
Maximum Resolution2K QHD 4MP (2560 × 1440 px)
Frame Rate15/20/(25/30)fps*
Video CompressionH. 264
Live ViewYes
Image Enhancement3D DNR
WDR
Audio Input & OutputBuilt-in Microphone and Speaker
Audio CommunicationTwo-Way Audio with Noise Cancellation
Siren Volume94 dB (Level measured at 4-inch/10-cm distance)
StorageLocal StoragemicroSD Card Slot on Camera (Up to 512 GB)
Cloud StorageTapo Care Cloud Storage Services (Subscription required)
Detection & NotificationSensorSingle Motion Sensor (FOV: 130* horizontal) Single Ambient Light Sensors
DetectionMotion Detection
Person Detection
Pet Detection
Vehicle Detection
Activity ZonesYes
Output NotificationSystem Notification
System Notification with Snapshot (Tapo Care Services)
System Notification with Clips (Tapo Care Services)
NetworkNetwork ConnectivityConnect via Wi-Fi
Wireless ConnectivityIEEE 802.11b/g/n, 2.4 GHz Wi-Fi
Transmission Rate11b: 11 Mbps
11g: 54 Mbps
11n: 72.2 Mbps
ProtocolTCP/IP, ICMP, DNS, HTTPS, TCP, UDP
SecuritySecurity128-bit AES Encryption with SSL/TLS WPA/WPA2-PSK
PowerPower SourceBuilt-in Rechargeable Lithium-ion Battery Optional Solar Panel: Tapo A201 (Sold separately), Tapo A200 (Sold separately)
Input VoltageAdapter Input: 100-240 V, 50/60 Hz
Output VoltageAdapter Output: 5.0 V, 2.0 A
Power Cord LengthUSB Adapter Cable Length: 0.5 m (19.68 in.)
Typical Power ConsumptionCamera Typical Power Consumption: 1.19 W
Maximum Power ConsumptionCamera Max Power Consumption: 2.09 W
GeneralCertificationsCE, FCC, RoHS, RCM, IP66
Smart IntegrationGoogle Assistant, Amazon Alexa
Weather ResistanceIP66
Mounting OptionsTabletop
Ceiling-Mounted
Wall-Mounted
Operating Temperature-20°C ~ 45°C (-4°F ~ 113°F)
Storage Temperature-40°C ~ 60°C (-40°F ~ 140°F)
Operating Humidity10% 90% RH, Non-condensing
Storage Humidity5% 90% RH, Non-condensing
Charging Temperature0°C ~ 45°C (32°F ~ 113°F)
DimensionsCamera Dimensions: 4.57 × 2.55 × 2.55 in. (116.2 × 64.8 × 64.8 mm)
WeightCamera Weight: 11.82 oz / 335 g
Magnetic Base Weight: 2.68 oz / 76 g
GeneralTapo C425 Camera x1
USB Adapter x1
USB Adapter Cable x1
Mounting Template x1
Magnetic Base x1
Mounting Screws x2
Mounting Anchors x2
Metal Plate x1
3M Adhesive x1
Quick Start Guide

Appearance

Front

A diagram shows the front of the Tapo C425 camera with numbered components: 1. Spotlights, 2. Ambient Light Sensor, 3. Starlight Sensor, 4. Microphone, 5. Lens, 6. Full-Color Indicator.

Side

A diagram shows the side of the Tapo C425 camera with numbered components: 7. Power Button, 8. Speaker, 9. microSD Card Slot, 10. Reset Button, 11. USB Micro B Charging Port.

7 Power Button [power-symbol]: Press and hold for about 3 seconds to turn on/off the camera.

8 Speaker

9 microSD Card Slot:

Open the cover. Insert a microSD card* and initialize it on the Tapo app for local recording.
*microSD card not included.

10 Reset Button:

Open the cover. Use a pin to press and hold for at least 5 seconds to reset the camera to factory default settings.

11 USB Micro B Charging Port:

Open the cover for USB charging.

*Frame rate varies at different frequencies. Frame Rate is up to 25 fps at 50 Hz and 30 fps at 60 Hz .

†microSD card needs to be purchased separately. Actual storage capacity depends on the size of the microSD card used.

‡Subscribe for cloud storage at https://www.tapo.com/tapocare/

+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.

**Tapo solar panel purchased separately. Actual experience may vary due to placement angle, weather conditions, and camera usage.

For more information, please visit https://www.tapo.com/

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