New Feature Connect Tapo C425 to H200 Hub: Video Storage & Network Backup Option
This Article Applies To
Tapo C425 (EU/US) V1.0 - Firmware 1.3.9 Build 240701 Rel.67934n
Tapo C425 (EU/US/KR) V1.20 - Firmware 1.2.23 Build 241119 Rel.70306n
Tapo H200 (EU/US/JP) V1.0 - Firmware 1.3.5 Build 20240726 rel.48294
Introduction
Tapo C425 now supports connection with Tapo H200 hub, offering an additional network connection option and enabling video storage.
- Support Tapo C425 connect H200 hub, saving both WiFi and hub connection as network options, allowing the camera to switch to the optimal network automatically.
- The Tapo C425 can store video on the MicroSD card in the Tapo H200 hub.
How to enable WiFi backup for Tapo C425?
Method one
1. Go to doorbell Device Settings, click Network Connection
2. Enable WiFi backup, then click Hub AP to select a Tapo hub as this camera's WiFi backup.
Method two
1. Visit Tapo H200's device page, go to Connected Devices.
2. Click the + icon on the top right corner, choose Connect Existing Devices. Follow the in-app instructions to connect Tapo C425 with H200.
3. Once the camera is connected to the hub, tap Tapo C425 in the Connected Devices list, then click WiFi Backup. After enabling WiFi backup, you can select a hub in the Hub AP list.
How to change Tapo C425's local video storage to the H200 hub?
*Make sure both C425 and H200 hub are connected to the same local network.
Method One
- Open Tapo App, go to Tapo C425's device page, go to Device Settings.
- Click Storage& Recording -> Local Storage.
- Click Storage Location, choose Hub Storage. Click "Save To", choose a Tapo H200 hub for camera video storage.
- Save.
Method Two
1. Open Tapo App, go to H200's device page, click Connected Device.
3. Switch to the Accessible tab, click Manage -> select Tapo C425.
4. Choose Network Priority and Storage Location.
5. Done.
Note
1. Local videos can only be saved to one location: you can choose to save them either to the camera's SD card or to the hub's SD card.
2. To save video to the hub, the camera does not require a connection to the hub. It is recommended to save both connection methods so that the camera can automatically switch networks during poor connectivity to ensure proper video storage.
Which Other Models Support This Feature?
Refer to this list: Tapo Smart Hub Compatible Camera List
- Copy Link
- Subscribe
- Bookmark
- Report Inappropriate Content
Great, be careful that if you don't use the cloud service and no SD card, if your camera disconnects from the wifi... you won't have any recording.
- Copy Link
- Report Inappropriate Content
@Ludovic_42 how do you use the cloud service with no wi-fi?
- Copy Link
- Report Inappropriate Content
You can't, you need an internet connexion to use the cloud service, that mean your camera has to be connected to a wifi.
- Copy Link
- Report Inappropriate Content
- Copy Link
- Report Inappropriate Content
- Copy Link
- Report Inappropriate Content
Hello!
I just jumped from a single c425, to a D230S1 with the H200 hub, and a C460.
Everything is on the latest public firmwares. Everything works great except I seem to not have the option listed here to manually put the cameras on the hubs AP. When I click "network connection", both cameras only have the option to toggle wifi backup, and thats it.
Was this feature exclusively released for the Iphone app? Or am I missing something here?
Lastest Android version and updated app.
C425 - Hardware: V1.20, firm: 1.2.26
C460 - Hardware:V1.0, firm: 1.2.0
Hub - Hardware: 1.0, firm: 1.6.0 Build:2025915
- Copy Link
- Report Inappropriate Content
idontsleep wrote
Hello!
I just jumped from a single c425, to a D230S1 with the H200 hub, and a C460.
Everything is on the latest public firmwares. Everything works great except I seem to not have the option listed here to manually put the cameras on the hubs AP. When I click "network connection", both cameras only have the option to toggle wifi backup, and thats it.
Was this feature exclusively released for the Iphone app? Or am I missing something here?
Lastest Android version and updated app.
C425 - Hardware: V1.20, firm: 1.2.26
C460 - Hardware:V1.0, firm: 1.2.0
Hub - Hardware: 1.0, firm: 1.6.0 Build:2025915
When you connect a camera to a Tapo hub, it supports two functions: storing videos and acting as a backup Wi‑Fi source. The camera will only switch from your router to the hub if it loses its router connection -- this happens automatically and cannot be controlled manually.
- Copy Link
- Report Inappropriate Content
Thanks for the answer, but I think my question was misunderstood.
In the original post it shows screenshots and explains how to prioritize the hub AP or your Wi-Fi. I do not have that option to prioritize on my Android app.
- Copy Link
- Report Inappropriate Content
People, it is confusing because tp-link decided that trying to trick people into buying their cloud service is more important than having a good system. To connect to the hub, remove the memory card from the camera and then select "local storage". They have blocked you from using a hub and a backup sdcard on the camera at the same time. you can only have redundancy if you buy their cloud service :/ That is why I will never get a Tapo product again.
- Copy Link
- Report Inappropriate Content
Same as you !
It's a shame that simultaneous backup between the SD card and the hub isn't allowed, especially since it's possible via the cloud service. You can tell they're prioritizing profit over flexibility. Not to mention the frequent camera and Wi-Fi disconnections... even though the Wi-Fi signal is excellent and it's coming from a TP-Link router! Unfortunately, I won't be buying or recommending this brand again.
- Copy Link
- Report Inappropriate Content
Information
Helpful: 3
Views: 31101
Replies: 71
Voters 0
No one has voted for it yet.