Released 2024/2/21 – Brand New Security Solution “300 Days on Built-in Battery?” Wireless Security Camera! Revolutionary for Bikes & Cars – Tapo C425

Actually, I’m a security camera enthusiast? That’s what I am… (just kidding)

I love TAPO products and in my shop alone I have
4 cameras recording 24/7.
The power supply issue is always a concern…

But then!
I heard that the latest model TAPO C425 was coming out, so I pre-ordered it on Amazon and it just arrived.
Let me unbox and test it


To summarize briefly, it’s like this , and I think there are both good and bad aspects.
This camera is a “motion detection recording-only camera” and cannot record 24/7. *Live monitoring is always available

  • With a 10000mAh built-in battery, it can run for up to 300 days * 300 days of motion detection recording is what that means
  • Not 24-hour recording but rather “motion detection recording” only
  • Access via app 24-hour monitoring available (24-hour recording not possible) * 2.4GHz WiFi connection is required Camera alone cannot be used
  • Can be used outdoors *IP66 waterproof and dustproof rating
  • 2K  QHD image quality records events clearly (motion detection recording only)
  • With even a little light, it shoots in full color even in darkness *completely dark is monochrome
  • Magnetic mounting provides high placement flexibility

Honestly, I thought the explanation for the TAPO C425 was a bit unclear.

Tapo Solar Panel Compatible:  When combined with the Tapo A200 Solar Panel, 24-hour continuous use is possible.
Long-lasting Battery:  Up to 300 days of continuous use on a single charge with a 10000mAh battery, freeing you from the hassle of frequent charging.
That’s what it says, but I wish they had written “motion detection recording-only camera” more clearly.

If I only need motion detection, why would I need continuous recording! I feel that way, but continuous recording can be useful in some situations.
Honestly, I’m a bit uncertain at first… But I want to use it and see how it goes.

It should be great for bike and car security too


This camera has settings for motion/person/pet/vehicle detection, and when it detects something, it can emit “flashing light/sound” while recording *Of course you can turn it off and adjust settings too
2.4GHz WiFi connection is required *After setup, the camera alone cannot be used
I tested without WiFi signal and indeed it didn’t record motion (*´ω`*)

In other words, if you buy it but the signal doesn’t reach your garage that would be sad…
You need to make sure the signal reaches completely and adjust settings properly * However, it surprisingly has quite good range.

The size is about like a coffee cup?
You could enjoy a delicious cup of coffee from it (‘Д’)

On the body there are switch/SD card/USB ports.
Huh? Really? … That’s probably what most people think.

Screw mounting is also possible, but the selling point of this product is “powerful magnetic mounting”
Click! It sticks firmly in place.
We’ve entered a convenient era indeed.

Full Color Night Vision:
Equipped with spotlight and starlight sensor technology, it captures clear full-color footage even in dark places.

Traditionally, when it got a bit dark, you could only record in monochrome, but
with even a little light, it can record clearly in color and that’s now possible.

I installed it outdoors about 7-8 meters away from the router.
No problem at all.


The footage is quite, or rather very clear. I was really surprised (*´ω`*)

As expected from 2K even when cropped this much, the corrugated panels are clear with minimal noise.
We’ve entered a frightening era…


I felt this would be perfect for securing back doors, side entrances, and garages. * 2.4GHz WiFi connection is required
Just set it up and stick it on. Removal is easy too.
I want to try adjusting various settings and using it (*´ω`*)

  • With a 10000mAh built-in battery, it can run for up to 300 days * 300 days of motion detection recording is what that means
  • Not 24-hour recording but rather “motion detection recording” only
  • Access via app 24-hour monitoring available (24-hour recording not possible) * 2.4GHz WiFi connection is required Camera alone cannot be used
  • Can be used outdoors *IP66 waterproof and dustproof rating
  • 2K  QHD image quality records events clearly (motion detection recording only)
  • With even a little light, it shoots in full color even in darkness *completely dark is monochrome
  • Magnetic mounting provides high placement flexibility
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