C425 message "battery draining too fast"

C425 message "battery draining too fast"

C425 message "battery draining too fast"
C425 message "battery draining too fast"
3 weeks ago - last edited a week ago
Model: Tapo C425  
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I have just installed a second C425 camera over the weekend and today I received a message that the battery is draining too fast (3%).  I have not received any notifications

from this camera yet.  Doesn't the battery only drain when the camera wakes up from an event triggering a notification to be sent?  I'm trying to figure out why it would be draining

if it isn't waking up?

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Re:C425 message "battery draining too fast"-Solution
3 weeks ago - last edited a week ago

  @JohnnyStugots 

 

Tapo C425 uses a PIR sensor to detect the heat changes in front of it and wakes up the camera if significant heat changes detected, and when the camera is awake, it will start detecting and recording the movement within its file of view. And there is 

an AI filtering mechanism that discards invalid/unnecessary triggers, reducing frequent false detections (notifications), such as the raining, snowing, flies, etc.

 

In short, the camera may wake up frequently, but motion detection or recording might not always be triggered. When the camera wakes up, it also consumes battery. Therefore, to conserve battery life and extend operational duration, the installation orientation of a battery-powered camera is critical. We recommend avoiding positioning it toward high-traffic areas or directions that may trigger frequent wake-ups. Check this article to learn more details. How to Install and Configure Battery-Powered Cameras for Optimal Detection Performance

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Re:C425 message "battery draining too fast"-Solution
3 weeks ago - last edited a week ago

  @JohnnyStugots 

 

Tapo C425 uses a PIR sensor to detect the heat changes in front of it and wakes up the camera if significant heat changes detected, and when the camera is awake, it will start detecting and recording the movement within its file of view. And there is 

an AI filtering mechanism that discards invalid/unnecessary triggers, reducing frequent false detections (notifications), such as the raining, snowing, flies, etc.

 

In short, the camera may wake up frequently, but motion detection or recording might not always be triggered. When the camera wakes up, it also consumes battery. Therefore, to conserve battery life and extend operational duration, the installation orientation of a battery-powered camera is critical. We recommend avoiding positioning it toward high-traffic areas or directions that may trigger frequent wake-ups. Check this article to learn more details. How to Install and Configure Battery-Powered Cameras for Optimal Detection Performance

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