Battery life is typically the thing that causes as much anxiety as anything when it comes to tech. Phones and laptops are among the biggest culprits, but you definitely don’t want a security camera going dark and potentially missing something important.
Earlier in the year at CES 2026, Tapo showed off the C645D KIT to stave off any battery life concerns. It’s part of a growing trend of smart home devices that ship with solar panel technology, keeping them running continuously. At the time, Tapo didn’t have exact release details, but the C645D KIT recently launched in Australia for $379.
Within the camera is a sizable 10,000mAh battery that you can recharge manually via USB. But if you mount the camera with its included solar panel in a sunny spot, recharging likely won’t even be necessary.
According to Tapo, an hour of sunlight each day is enough to power the camera for general use. Much like the Reolink Altas, which also includes a solar panel, the idea is to take away as much manual involvement as possible.
Tapo’s new 2K-resolution camera includes two lenses in one unit. One is a 6mm telephoto lens, capable of zooming in and recording more details, while the other is a wide-angle lens with a 165-degree field of view. They’re aided by panning and tilting motion, which can cover a full 360-degree range to track what’s happening.
People, vehicles, and pets get automatically identified using Tapo’s AI technology, providing real-time information about what’s happening near your home. Unlike some brands, these features don’t require a paid subscription, and the Tapo C645D KIT supports microSD card local storage.
On paper, Tapo’s latest smart home entry has quite the range of features. At the time of writing, the C645D KIT is discounted to $299 via Tapo’s website until 1 April.