# Tapo C425

*Tapo / C425, C425 KIT*

> 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).

- Canonical page: https://smarthomecanon.com/devices/tp-link-tapo-c425
- Last checked: 2026-10-20

## Key facts

| Fact | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Brand | [Tapo](https://smarthomecanon.com/brands/tp-link-tapo) |
| Category | Camera |
| Model numbers | C425, C425 KIT |
| Status | Current[^1][^2] |
| Type | Battery and solar camera[^1] |
| Resolution | 2K (2560 x 1440, 4 MP)[^1] |
| Power | Battery (solar panel sold separately)[^1] |
| Weather rating | IP66[^1] |
| microSD max | 512 GB[^1] |
| RTSP / ONVIF | No[^3] |
| HomeKit | unknown |
| Tapo hub | No hub required[^1][^4] |
| AI detection | Motion, person, pet, vehicle[^1] |

## Integration paths

**How the Tapo C425 connects**

| Path | Requires | Local | Features lost |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| [Wi-Fi cloud](https://smarthomecanon.com/protocols/wifi-cloud) | 2.4 GHz Wi-Fi network[^1] | unknown | unknown |

**Platform support for the Tapo C425**

| Path | Platform | Support | Integration |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Wi-Fi cloud | [Amazon Alexa](https://smarthomecanon.com/platforms/alexa) | Native[^1] |  |
| Wi-Fi cloud | [Google Home](https://smarthomecanon.com/platforms/google-home) | Native[^1] |  |
| Wi-Fi cloud | [Home Assistant](https://smarthomecanon.com/platforms/home-assistant) | withheld | JurajNyiri/HomeAssistant-Tapo-Control |

## Related pages

- [TP-Link Tapo cameras and doorbells](https://smarthomecanon.com/lines/tp-link-tapo-cameras) (line)
- [Tapo](https://smarthomecanon.com/brands/tp-link-tapo) (brand)
- [Wi-Fi through a cloud service](https://smarthomecanon.com/protocols/wifi-cloud) (protocol)
- [Amazon Alexa](https://smarthomecanon.com/platforms/alexa) (platform)
- [Google Home](https://smarthomecanon.com/platforms/google-home) (platform)
- [Home Assistant](https://smarthomecanon.com/platforms/home-assistant) (platform)

## Sources

[^1]: Tapo C425 product page (tapo.com US). https://www.tapo.com/us/product/smart-camera/tapo-c425/ (manufacturer, checked 2026-10-09)
[^2]: Tapo US: home security product menu. https://www.tapo.com/us/smart-home/home-security/ (manufacturer, checked 2026-10-09)
[^3]: TP-Link support: Tapo Camera ONVIF and RTSP Common Questions. https://www.tp-link.com/us/support/faq/4465/ (manufacturer, checked 2026-10-09)
[^4]: TP-Link support: Which TP-Link Tapo Cameras/Devices Are Compatible with Tapo Hub. https://www.tp-link.com/us/support/faq/4191/ (manufacturer, checked 2026-10-09)