TP-Link Tapo & Kasa Deals: 2K Solar PTZ Floodlight Camera

JuanM2652

Nov 12, 2025 2:33 AM

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For me I had hoped that 24/7 continuous recording was a standard feature for solar cams but not all of them have it so make sure your model has that if you need it and I do like the tapo app. I have c660 kit and c402 kit.

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Quote from JuanM2652

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For me I had hoped that 24/7 continuous recording was a standard feature for solar cams but not all of them have it so make sure your model has that if you need it and I do like the tapo app. I have c660 kit and c402 kit.

Yo, so which one has it?

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LivelyTable873

Nov 13, 2025 3:20 PM

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Quote from JuanM2652

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For me I had hoped that 24/7 continuous recording was a standard feature for solar cams but not all of them have it so make sure your model has that if you need it and I do like the tapo app. I have c660 kit and c402 kit.

It's just not possible for recording 24/7 for any battery operated camera even with that tiny solar panel. Look for hard wiring if you need 24/7.

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noctshadow

Nov 13, 2025 4:05 PM

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Quote from JuanM2652

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For me I had hoped that 24/7 continuous recording was a standard feature for solar cams but not all of them have it so make sure your model has that if you need it and I do like the tapo app. I have c660 kit and c402 kit.

That makes no sense. How do you expect a 24/7 recording when the sun doesn't even come out 24/7? And even if the sun is out 24/7, there's no way that small solar panel can continuously power the camera given the small energy conversion rate..🤨

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noctshadow

Nov 13, 2025 4:08 PM

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Looks like TP-Link is pushing out more Tapo devices than Kasa now, which means Kasa brand might be phased out soon.

MerryCaption6058

Nov 13, 2025 4:16 PM

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Quote from JuanM2652

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For me I had hoped that 24/7 continuous recording was a standard feature for solar cams but not all of them have it so make sure your model has that if you need it and I do like the tapo app. I have c660 kit and c402 kit.

Why on earth would you think a solar cam can support 24/7 recording?

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Huu26

Nov 13, 2025 5:06 PM

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Quote from JuanM2652

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For me I had hoped that 24/7 continuous recording was a standard feature for solar cams but not all of them have it so make sure your model has that if you need it and I do like the tapo app. I have c660 kit and c402 kit.

If you live near the sun then yes, no issues at all 24/7 because it will continuously charge for you.

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Nov 13, 2025 5:29 PM

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Why on earth would you think a solar cam can support 24/7 recording?

tapo Solar-Powered Security Camera models support 24/7 recording

This feature currently applies to the Tapo C460, C460 KIT, C660, and TC92 KIT.

Reference url,

https://community.tp-link.com/en/...pic/818822

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Dhry

Nov 13, 2025 5:34 PM

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Quote from noctshadow

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Looks like TP-Link is pushing out more Tapo devices than Kasa now, which means Kasa brand might be phased out soon.

I have some Kasa smart plugs and they literally can't be added to the Kasa app - when I tried it told me to go add them in the Tapo app instead. TL;DR: I agree.

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Nov 13, 2025 5:35 PM

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Quote from Huu26

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If you live near the sun then yes, no issues at all 24/7 because it will continuously charge for you.

I live near the sun here in AZ. Hate to break it to you but we kinda don't see it shining overnight..

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Dhry

Nov 13, 2025 5:45 PM

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I have a stack of Tapo cams. If you're looking for a good quality indoor cam the C120 is amazing. Got one of mine last year with a $15.99 coupon from the seller "Network Giant" on A, they randomly go on deep discount. I have a couple looking outside from behind windows and while that isn't optimal for nightvision due to reflection the video quality and the AI system they use is superb. Like jaw droppingly clear with excellent low light sensitivity. They support RTSP too.

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peterkn

Nov 13, 2025 6:03 PM

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Quote from ggps8k

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tapo Solar-Powered Security Camera models support 24/7 recording

This feature currently applies to the Tapo C460, C460 KIT, C660, and TC92 KIT.

Reference url,

https://community.tp-link.com/en/...pic/818822 [tp-link.com]

Quote from ggps8k

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tapo Solar-Powered Security Camera models support 24/7 recording

This feature currently applies to the Tapo C460, C460 KIT, C660, and TC92 KIT.

Reference url,

https://community.tp-link.com/en/...pic/818822 [tp-link.com]

Thanks! I had no idea there were solar powered cameras that could do 24/7. I was invested in Eufy solar cameras but I wanted to switch over to Tapo because my Eufys were unreliable.
I bought the C460 kit

ggps8k

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Nov 13, 2025 10:27 PM

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ggps8k

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Nov 13, 2025 10:27 PM

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It's the same; these Eufy cameras (indoor and solar-powered) disappointed me after only a few weeks of use.

wrathre

Nov 14, 2025 4:13 AM

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wrathreNov 14, 2025 4:13 AM

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For anyone wondering, the two tapo battery 4k cameras that support the 24/7 recording mode do so by recording at up to 1 frame per second (you can set longer intervals as well, such as 1 frame every 5 seconds) until an event is detected, then it kicks onto full normal fps recording.

squanderer

Nov 14, 2025 2:01 PM

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squandererNov 14, 2025 2:01 PM

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i think people are referring that his solar model does not do 24/7 recording even if you connect it via an ac adapter (usb c plug) instead of the solar panel.. which i think tplink should provide the feature...

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