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\u2019t want a security camera going dark and potentially missing something important.<\/p>\n
Earlier in the year at CES 2026<\/a>, Tapo showed off the C645D KIT<\/a> to stave off any battery life concerns. It\u2019s part of a growing trend of smart home devices that ship with solar panel technology, keeping them running continuously. At the time, Tapo didn\u2019t have exact release details, but the C645D KIT recently launched in Australia for $379.<\/p>\n 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\u2019t even be necessary.<\/p>\n 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<\/a>, the idea is to take away as much manual involvement as possible.<\/p>\n Tapo\u2019s 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\u2019re aided by panning and tilting motion, which can cover a full 360-degree range to track what\u2019s happening.<\/p>\n People, vehicles, and pets get automatically identified using Tapo\u2019s AI technology, providing real-time information about what\u2019s happening near your home. Unlike some brands, these features don\u2019t require a paid subscription, and the Tapo C645D KIT supports microSD card local storage.<\/p>\n