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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