Amazon has TP-Link Tapo SolarCam C402 Outdoor FHD Battery Camera w/ Solar Panel Base Kit (Tapo C402 KIT) on sale for $39.99. Shipping is free.
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Endless Solar Power: Built-in solar panel continuously charges the battery; up to 180 days runtime on a full charge, even in low light – truly wire-free and zero-maintenance
Flexible Wire-Free Installation: Mount anywhere (porch, garage, shed); camera + panel as one unit or separate with included 13ft cable
Smart Detection: Free person/motion detection with customizable activity zones – real-time alerts, no false triggers
Storage Options: Local microSD (up to 512GB) or optional Tapo Care cloud subscription
Vivid 1080p Full-Color Night Vision: Large aperture + dual spotlights deliver color video up to 30ft in total darkness
Two-Way Audio & Deterrents: Clear mic/speaker + customizable siren and spotlight alarm to scare off intruders
Privacy & Security: Encrypted video, 2FA, and strict data protection
Voice Control: Compatible with Amazon Alexa and Google Assistant (Google streaming via Chromecast/Nest only)
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Amazon has TP-Link Tapo SolarCam C402 Outdoor FHD Battery Camera w/ Solar Panel Base Kit (Tapo C402 KIT) on sale for $39.99. Shipping is free.
Thanks to Deal Hunter jk6812 for sharing this deal.
About this Item:
Endless Solar Power: Built-in solar panel continuously charges the battery; up to 180 days runtime on a full charge, even in low light – truly wire-free and zero-maintenance
Flexible Wire-Free Installation: Mount anywhere (porch, garage, shed); camera + panel as one unit or separate with included 13ft cable
Smart Detection: Free person/motion detection with customizable activity zones – real-time alerts, no false triggers
Storage Options: Local microSD (up to 512GB) or optional Tapo Care cloud subscription
Vivid 1080p Full-Color Night Vision: Large aperture + dual spotlights deliver color video up to 30ft in total darkness
Two-Way Audio & Deterrents: Clear mic/speaker + customizable siren and spotlight alarm to scare off intruders
Privacy & Security: Encrypted video, 2FA, and strict data protection
Voice Control: Compatible with Amazon Alexa and Google Assistant (Google streaming via Chromecast/Nest only)
Model: TP-Link 𝗧𝗮𝗽𝗼 SolarCam C402 Kit, Outdoor Battery Camera w/Solar Panel Base, Wireless, 1080P, Free Person/Vehicle Detection, SD/Cloud Storage, Color Night Vision, No Hub Needed, Works w/Alexa
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I have one of these for 4-5 months. Works well. Solar keeps it at 100% charge so far even in Oregon rainy fall weather. No fees with a card installed for storage.
What's keeping me from pulling the trigger is that's it's 1080p, my other Tapo cameras are C120s which are 2K
I am trying to buy a couple cameras so have/are your 2K Tapos available for the same discounted price (~$27-40/per) and each include a solar panel?
Just wanted an idea so I know to wait or not. Thanks!
I have 2, love them. Always charged. I actually mounted them on trees pointing at the house. They are compatible with the H200 hub so I record to there. They will also record to the new H500 hub which I'm waiting on a BF deal for.
I literally bought this for $47.99 last week and installed it on a tree in the back yard ~250 feet away from Att fiber router. It came out with ~70% charged out of the box. Installed it two days ago and been using it. It is charged to %98 percent just before sun went down today. It has been working great with tapo app. It take 2-3 seconds longer than wired tapo cameras to wake up and live stream. It also comes with longer usb-c charing cable if you want to mount solar panel up higher than camera itself. So far , very happy with the purchase.
This only captures events and not 24/7 recording which is why I upgraded but I will say you can change some settings to capture longer recording of events and have camera record more frequently. I like the app also and battery does last a long time when it can't solar charge due to excessive heat by the sun.
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This only captures events and not 24/7 recording which is why I upgraded but I will say you can change some settings to capture longer recording of events and have camera record more frequently. I like the app also and battery does last a long time when it can't solar charge due to excessive heat by the sun.
I had this about 1 year now - ran a cable track to hide the long cable from the camera over my front door to the edge of my front porch. I paid $36, but that was before inflation and tariffs.
Always fully charged.
Great image - captures events, which is fine - not sure the value in capturing the same scene 24/7, but YMMV.
I keep a 128GB card inside.
Tapa = TP-Link = Kasa - all work with the same App.
This is a basic fixed direction, no zoom camera - if you need moving parts, this is not for you. If you need a decent, wide-angled camera that you do not need to change batteries or plug in the wall - this is a good find.
I had this about 1 year now - ran a cable track to hide the long cable from the camera over my front door to the edge of my front porch. I paid $36, but that was before inflation and tariffs.Always fully charged.Great image - captures events, which is fine - not sure the value in capturing the same scene 24/7, but YMMV.I keep a 128GB card inside.Tapa = TP-Link = Kasa - all work with the same App.This is a basic fixed direction, no zoom camera - if you need moving parts, this is not for you. If you need a decent, wide-angled camera that you do not need to change batteries or plug in the wall - this is a good find.
Hello! May I ask approx how many days of storage does a 128gb store? I'm currently using a wired ring camera and looking for non-subscription cam
This only captures events and not 24/7 recording which is why I upgraded but I will say you can change some settings to capture longer recording of events and have camera record more frequently. I like the app also and battery does last a long time when it can't solar charge due to excessive heat by the sun.
When you say it only capture events.. does that mean it starts recording when some thing is detected until it's not detected anymore Or does it only record for a fixed time after a detection?
When you say it only capture events.. does that mean it starts recording when some thing is detected until it's not detected anymore Or does it only record for a fixed time after a detection?
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Hello! May I ask approx how many days of storage does a 128gb store? I'm currently using a wired ring camera and looking for non-subscription cam
It depends on how often the camera activates. Tapo battery cameras don't record constantly- they wake up when they detect something, record it, and go back to sleep to conserve power. So if you have lots of wake events, it will store more video and require more space. (However, there is a feature where once the memory card is full, it will start overwriting the oldest stored videos).
I've had the 2K version of this camera installed above my garage for nearly a year now. It wakes up multiple times each day whenever anyone comes or goes, and my 256GB card still reports that it's only about 10% full. The solar panel also gets several hours of sun exposure in the afternoon, and the power level on the camera rarely dips below 99%.
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What's keeping me from pulling the trigger is that's it's 1080p, my other Tapo cameras are C120s which are 2K
Just wanted an idea so I know to wait or not. Thanks!
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Always fully charged.
Great image - captures events, which is fine - not sure the value in capturing the same scene 24/7, but YMMV.
I keep a 128GB card inside.
Tapa = TP-Link = Kasa - all work with the same App.
This is a basic fixed direction, no zoom camera - if you need moving parts, this is not for you. If you need a decent, wide-angled camera that you do not need to change batteries or plug in the wall - this is a good find.
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I've had the 2K version of this camera installed above my garage for nearly a year now. It wakes up multiple times each day whenever anyone comes or goes, and my 256GB card still reports that it's only about 10% full. The solar panel also gets several hours of sun exposure in the afternoon, and the power level on the camera rarely dips below 99%.
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