This Solar Powered Security Camera Kit Is Now on Sale for 33% Off.
The Tapo SolarCam C402 Kit, a three-camera kit, is now on sale for $119.98 instead of $179.99, a savings of about $60, or 33%—and, according to price tracking , this is the lowest price ever. By comparison, a single camera is currently $47.99 on Amazon, and this kit costs about $40 per camera, making it a better option if you need to cover multiple areas around your home. You can install one camera above the driveway, another near the side entrance, and a third in the backyard without having to purchase each kit separately.
Each C402 camera is battery-powered and connected to its own solar panel, giving you more flexibility in placing the camera where you actually need coverage, rather than where your wiring is already installed. TP-Link claims the panel can maintain a charge with 45 minutes of direct sunlight per day, and the built-in battery can last up to 180 days without recharging in the absence of solar power, although actual battery life depends on how often the camera records and how it’s used.
The camera, while offering broader compatibility with smart home systems (it works with Alexa and Google Assistant), is a fairly basic home security camera on its own. It records video in 1080p and has a 125-degree diagonal field of view, which should be sufficient for monitoring people approaching the house or checking for a package at the door, but it won’t capture fine detail like newer 2K or 4K cameras. However, you get color night vision, infrared night vision, two-way audio, and person detection without the need for a hub, according to a PCMag review . You also don’t need a subscription to save recordings—each camera supports up to a 512GB microSD card for local storage, and Tapo also offers optional cloud storage (starting at $3.49 per month after a 30-day trial) if you prefer.