This Solar-Powered Security Camera Kit Is 33% Off Right Now

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A three-pack of Tapo SolarCam C402 Kit is down to $119.98 from $179.99, saving you about $60, or 33%—and price trackers show this is the lowest it has ever gone. For context, a single unit is currently $47.99 on Amazon, while this bundle works out to about $40 per camera, making it the better value if you want coverage in several areas around your home. You could put one over the driveway, another near a side entrance, and a third in the backyard without buying each setup separately. 

Each C402 camera is battery-powered and pairs with its own solar panel, so you have more freedom to position the camera where you actually need coverage instead of wherever wiring happens to reach. TP-Link says the panel can keep the battery topped up with 45 minutes of direct sunlight per day, while the built-in battery can last up to 180 days on a charge when solar power is unavailable, though actual battery life depends on how often the camera records and how you use it.

The camera—while offering broader smart home compatibility (works with Alexa and Google Assistant)—itself is a fairly simple home security camera. It records at 1080p and has a 125-degree diagonal field of view, which should be enough for keeping an eye on people approaching the house or checking whether a package is still at the door, but it will not capture fine details as newer 2K or 4K cameras. That said, you do get color night vision, infrared night vision, two-way audio, and person detection without needing a hub, notes this PCMag review. You’re also not forced into a subscription to save recordings—each camera supports a microSD card of up to 512GB for local storage, with Tapo also offering optional cloud storage (starts at $3.49 per month after a 30-day trial) if you prefer it.