Tapo C425

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TP-Link Tapo C425 smart wire-free security camera mounted on a wall
Image: TP-Link press materials

Does the Tapo C425 work with HomeKit, Alexa, and Google Home?

The Tapo C425 is a 2K battery camera that needs no hub and carries an IP66 rating.

It works with Alexa and Google Assistant, but it does not support RTSP or ONVIF. It suits Google Home and Alexa users, with native support through the maker's cloud. Home Assistant users reach it through an integration (the maker's cloud).

At a glance: works withHow this is decided: cited platform facts only
HomeKit
Unknown
Unknown
Google Home
Yes[1]
Wi-Fi cloud, native
Alexa
Yes[1]
Wi-Fi cloud, native
SmartThings
Unknown
Unknown
Home Assistant
Wi-Fi cloud, via JurajNyiri/HomeAssistant-Tapo-Control

Key facts

Tapo C425 facts

How facts are sourced: every cell cites its source below
Tapo C425 facts
FactValue
StatusCurrent[1][4]
List price$119.99[5] as of
TypeBattery and solar camera[1]
Resolution2K (2560 x 1440, 4 MP)[1]
PowerBattery (solar panel sold separately)[1]
Weather ratingIP66[1]
microSD max512 GB[1]
RTSP / ONVIFNo[6]
HomeKitunknown
Tapo hubNo hub required[1][7] (Compatibility depends on the hardware version.)
AI detectionMotion, person, pet, vehicle[1]

Integration paths

How the Tapo C425 connects

1 pathHow facts are sourced: every cell cites its source below
How the Tapo C425 connects
PathRequiresiLocaliFeatures lostPlatformsi
Wi-Fi cloud2.4 GHz Wi-Fi network[1]unknownunknown
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Requires
Hardware the path needs beyond the device and a controller.
Local
Yes when control on this path keeps working with the internet down.
Platforms
The platforms that work with the device on this path: Native (out of the box), Via integration (needs an add-on) or Not supported.

Home Assistant and Homey

Ways to add the Tapo C425

1 routeHow facts are sourced: every cell cites its source below
Ways to add the Tapo C425
PlatformLeveliIntegrationDetailsEvidenceLimitations
Home AssistantCommunity[2][3]JurajNyiri/HomeAssistant-Tapo-ControlWi-Fi cloud
  • Quality: Custom[2][3]
  • Works with Home Assistant: Not certified[2][3]
Model namedNone stated
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Level
How the device gets into the platform on this route. The headline is the best route: local before cloud, direct before bridged, core before community. The methodology page lists every level.

Cite this page

Tapo C425. Smart Home Canon. https://smarthomecanon.com/devices/tp-link-tapo-c425. Last checked 2026-10-20.

Sources

  1. [1]
    MFRtapo.com / Tapo C425 product page (tapo.com US)
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  2. [2]
    DBgithub.com / GitHub: JurajNyiri/HomeAssistant-Tapo-Control (supported models)
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  3. [3]
    DBgithub.com / HACS default list: integration
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  4. [4]
    MFRtapo.com / Tapo US: home security product menu
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  5. [5]
    MFRus.store.tapo.com / Tapo US store: Tapo C425 (MagCam 2K Battery Powered Camera, Tapo C425)
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  6. [6]
    MFRtp-link.com / TP-Link support: Tapo Camera ONVIF and RTSP Common Questions
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  7. [7]
    MFRtp-link.com / TP-Link support: Which TP-Link Tapo Cameras/Devices Are Compatible with Tapo Hub
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