TP-Link Tapo Tapo D225.
THE SHORT ANSWERSupports microSD recordings to 512GB, with optional Tapo Care cloud plan; continuous video needs hardwired power.
US market · Source review is not hands-on testing · Manufacturer-service survival not proven
What stays. What you lose.
Supports microSD recordings to 512GB, with optional Tapo Care cloud plan; continuous video needs hardwired power.
| Without a paid subscription | Documented status |
|---|---|
| Recorded event history | Documented |
| Person detection | Documented |
| Remote live view | Documented |
| 24/7 recording | Conditional |
| Record without internet | Unverified |
Tapo Care is optional. Recording without internet for this exact model was not verified, so offline capture is unresolved.
What else you need.
microSD for local recordings; wired installation for 24/7.
Hardware that stores data locally can still depend on a vendor account, app activation, supported firmware or an internet connection for certain functions.
Read the source. Not just the conclusion.
These links substantiate specific claims. They do not prove physical testing, current retail pricing, or long-term operation if vendor services end.
- TP-Link — Tapo D225 specificationsOpen official source ↗
Free AI detection, local storage, wiring conditions
- TP-Link — recording setup FAQOpen official source ↗
microSD storage and 24/7 requirements