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TAPO C425 FW drains battery fast
TAPO C425 FW drains battery fast
2025-05-30 12:21:04 - last edited 2025-06-10 05:50:46
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Model: Tapo C425  
Hardware Version: V1
Firmware Version: Tapo C425(US)_V1.60_1.3.12 Build 250228

I recently upgraded to the latest V1.6_1.3.12 FW, and ever since I upgraded, my camer a battery is drained fast.. losing about 25% each day..There are only a few triggers of recordings.. but shows it was awake 8hrs each day!  I changed nothing except upgraded FW, and prior to this, battery would barely move for days at a time!

 

Anyone experience this issue?  

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2025-06-03 07:20:36 - last edited 2025-06-11 03:21:11

  @a_mighty_engr 

 

This firmware was released about two months ago and no similar feedback so far. So we will not say this is a firmware issue unless something is discovered.

 

For this issue, please check whether the camera wake-up times are abnormal. You might consider switching the camera to privacy mode or relocating it indoors, directing it towards a corner with no activity. Monitor the power consumption over a few hours, half a day, or a full day during this time.

 

☆ More troubleshooting suggestions on: What to do if the battery drains quickly on my Tapo battery-powered camera/doorbell?​​​​​​​

 

What router do you use? Please check its model, hardware, and firmware version as well. 

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2025-06-09 20:28:17 - last edited 2025-06-11 03:21:18

The camera has since stablized in battery drain back to more normal.. not sure what happened why it depleted 25% per day for 3 days in a row after the FW update.. 

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2025-06-03 07:20:36 - last edited 2025-06-11 03:21:11

  @a_mighty_engr 

 

This firmware was released about two months ago and no similar feedback so far. So we will not say this is a firmware issue unless something is discovered.

 

For this issue, please check whether the camera wake-up times are abnormal. You might consider switching the camera to privacy mode or relocating it indoors, directing it towards a corner with no activity. Monitor the power consumption over a few hours, half a day, or a full day during this time.

 

☆ More troubleshooting suggestions on: What to do if the battery drains quickly on my Tapo battery-powered camera/doorbell?​​​​​​​

 

What router do you use? Please check its model, hardware, and firmware version as well. 

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2025-06-09 20:28:17 - last edited 2025-06-11 03:21:18

The camera has since stablized in battery drain back to more normal.. not sure what happened why it depleted 25% per day for 3 days in a row after the FW update.. 

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Re:TAPO C425 FW drains battery fast
2025-06-11 03:22:10

  @a_mighty_engr 

 

Thank you for your update, glad to hear that. Keep monitoring your camera and get back to us if you need any help.

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