tp-link tapo C425 KIT Smart Wire Free Security Camera User Guide
- June 1, 2024
- tp-link
Table of Contents
Datasheet
Smart Wire-Free Security Camera
Tapo C425 KIT
TC85 KIT
2K QHD
Continuous Solar Charging
Customizable Sound
Free Person/Pet/
Vehicle Detection
Color Night
Vision and Light Alarm
Highlights
Continuous Solar Power with Flexible Installation
Our solar panel’s innovative design allows for versatile setup options. Combine into one sleek unit for a neater appearance, or connect via a 4-meter cable to maximize sun exposure.
Highlight
2K QHD Crystal Clear View Now with 1.7 × more pixels than 1080p, providing clearer videos and more crisp photos.
See Wider, See More Details
Enhances your security by revealing brighter, color images and vivid details
with built-in spotlights even at night.
Full-Color View, Day and Night
Enhances your security by revealing brighter, full-color images and vivid
details even in low-light conditions with built-in spotlights and the
starlight sensor.
Free AI detection for More Relevant Alerts
Provides free AI functions to accurately identify people, pets, and vehicles,
reducing false alerts and unnecessary notifications.
Features
| High-Efficiency Solar Charging
Just 45 minutes** of sunlight daily powers Tapo C425 all day. Its battery
lasts up to 300 days.*
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| 2K QHD Live View
Now with 1.7× more pixels than 1080p, providing clearer videos and more crisp
photos.**
| Local § and Cloud △ Storage
Save recorded video on a microSD card (up to 512 GB). § No subscription
required.
| 150° Super-Wide FOV
Expands your surveillance coverage, ensuring more security for vital areas.
| Color Night Vision
Enhances your security by revealing vivid colors with built-in spotlights and
starlight sensor.
| Customizable Sound and Light Alarm
Record your own audio as an alarm and adjust the brightness of dual spotlights
for your customized use.
| Free Person/Pet/Vehicle Detection
Smart AI identifies people, pets, and vehicles, reducing false alerts and
unnecessary notifications, which also extends battery life.
| Activity Zones
Customize detection zones for focused alerts that matter.
| IP66 Weatherproof*
Performs well even in harsh environments with rain and dust, ideal for outdoor
scenarios.
Specifications
| Camera | Image Sensor | 1/3” Progressive Scan CMOS Starlight Sensor |
|---|---|---|
| Lens | Focal Length: 2.1 mm Aperture: F2.1 |
Field of View: 150° (Diagonal), 134° (Horizontal), 77° (Vertical)
Night Vision| 850 nm IR LED (49 ft / 15 m)
Color Night Vision
Day/Night Switch| IR Mode / Full-Color Mode
Lighting| 2× Spotlights (4× Built-in LEDs)
Interface & Button| 1× POWER Button
1× RESET Button
1× Micro-B USB Port
1× microSD Card Slot (Up to 512 GB)
Solar Panel| Connection Capacity| A solar panel can only connect to one
camera.
Output Port| Type-C A Type-C to Micro USB adapter (Included) is required for
connecting to the camera
Video & Audio| Maximum Resolution| 2K QHD 4MP (2560 × 1440 px)
Frame Rate| 15/20/(25/30)fps
Video Compression| H.264
Live View| Yes
Image Enhancement| 3D DNR WDR
Video & Audio| Audio Input & Output| Built-in Microphone and Speaker
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Audio Communication| Two-Way Audio with Noise Cancellation
Siren Volume| 94 dB (Level measured at 4-inch/10-cm distance)
Storage| Local Storage| microSD Card Slot on Camera (Up to 512 GB)
Cloud Storage| Tapo Care Cloud Storage Services (Subscription required)
Detection & Notification| Sensor| Single Motion Sensor (FOV: 130° horizontal)
Single Ambient Light Sensors
Detection| Motion Detection Person Detection Pet Detection
Vehicle Detection
Activity Zones| Yes
Output Notification| System Notification
System Notification with Snapshot (Tapo Care Services)
System Notification with Clips (Tapo Care Services)
Network| Network Connectivity| Connect via Wi-Fi
Wireless Connectivity| IEEE 802.11b/g/n, 2.4 GHz Wi-Fi
Transmission Rate| 11b: 11 Mbps
11g: 54 Mbps
11n: 72.2 Mbps
Protocol| TCP/IP, ICMP, DNS, HTTPS, TCP, UDP
Security| Security| 128-bit AES Encryption with SSL/TLS WPA/WPA2-PSK
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Power| Power Source| Built-in Rechargeable Lithium-ion Battery Solar Panel:
Tapo A201
Optional Solar Panel: Tapo A200 (Sold separately)
Solar Panel Max Charging Voltage| 5.2 V
Solar Panel Max Charging Power| 2.5 W†
Camera Adapter Input| 100-240 V, 50/60 Hz
Camera Adapter Output| 5.0 V, 2.0 A
Power Cord Length| USB Adapter Cable Length: 0.5 m (19.68 in.)
Camera Typical Power
Consumption| 1.19 W
Camera Maximum Power
Consumption| 2.09 W
General| Certifications| CE, FCC, RoHS, RCM, IP66
Smart Integration| Google Assistant, Amazon Alexa
Weather Resistance| IP66 for Camera, IP65 for Solar Panel
System Requirements| Tapo App: iOS 11.0 or higher, Andriod 5.0 or higher
Mounting Options| Ceiling-Mounted Wall-Mounted
General| Operating Temperature| -20°C — 45°C (-4 °F — 113 °F )t
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Storage Temperature| -40°C — 60°C (-40 °F — 140 °F )
Operating Humidity| 10%-90% RH, Non-condensing
Storage Humidity| 5%-90% RH, Non-condensing
Charging Temperature| 0°C — 45°C (32 °F — 113 °F )
Screw Size|
Dimensions| Camera Dimensions: 4.57 x 2.55 x 2.55 in. (116.2 x 64.8 x 64.8 mm)
Solar Panel Dimensions: 173.42 x 120.42 x 15.7 mm (6.83 x 4.74 x 0.62 in)
Weight| Camera Weight: 335 g / 11.82 oz Solar Panel Weight: 140 g / 4.9 oz
Package Contents| Tapo Camera × 1
Tapo A201 Solar Panel × 1
Camera Bracket × 1
Extension Wire × 1
Decorative Cover Plate × 1
Mounting Template × 1
Type-C to Micro USB Adapter × 1
Mounting Anchors × 6
Mounting Screws × 6
Waterproof Seals × 2
Battery Charger Cable × 1
Cable Tie × 1
Screw Caps × 2
Quick Start Guide
Appearance
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Spotlights
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Light Sensor
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Motion Sensor
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Microphone
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Lens
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Status LED
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Power Button
Press and hold for about 3 seconds to turn on/off the camera. -
Speaker
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microSD Card Slot
Open the cover. Insert a microSD card and initialize it on the Tapo app for local recording.
microSD card not included. -
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.
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USB Micro B Charging Port Open the cover for USB charging.
§ 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.
45 min of sunlight time is based on standard environmental conditions
(1000W/m2, 25°C, AM1.5) and specified working scenes (up to 100 events
triggered per day). Actual required time of sunlight may vary.
300-day battery life is based on Tapo laboratory tests with 230s of use per
day. Increased usage of 360s per day reduces battery life to 180 days. 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.
****Compatible with Alexa and Google Assistant supported displays. User
experience is dependent on the connected device’s specifications.
Actual charging power may vary based on installation location, weather
conditions, temperature, and other environmental factors.
The suitable temperature for Solar Panel is -20°C~45°C. The working
temperature range for battery charging should be maintained at 0°C~45°C.
For more information, please visit https://www.tapo.com/
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