Blinking red and green
Blinking red slowly
Solid amber
Blinking red quickly
Solid red
Blinking amber quickly for 3 seconds
Solid green
Blinking green quickly
Starting up
Plugging in USB charger
Connected to the cloud
Ready for setup
Connecting to Wi-Fi
Connected to Wi-Fi
Camera resetting
Camera updating
Camera Status LED Indication
Solar-Powered Security Camera KIT
Quick Start Guide
*Images may dier from actual products.
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Note:
1. Peel o lm from the camera before use.
2. Charge the battery using the USB cable in the package. Inappropriate cables may result in slow
charging or failure to charge.
3. Warning: Do not tear o the silicone part by force as it may aect the waterproof performance.
4. When you plug in the USB charger, the LED should blink amber quickly for 3 seconds. If not,
make sure the power is running and check your connection.
5. Keep the ports rmly covered when not in use to ensure waterproof performance.
6. Check the battery status on the Tapo app after setup.
1. Get the Tapo app from the App Store or Google Play.
OR
The battery comes partially charged. We recommend that you fully charge
the battery before use. This will take about ve and a half hours.
5V 2A USB Charger
2. Press and hold on your camera for about 3 seconds to turn it on.
Open the Tapo app, tap the button in the app, and select your model.
Then follow the app instructions to set up your camera.
1. Avoid placing behind glass. Glass will obstruct the motion
sensor of your camera.
2. Choose a proper location to mount your camera, or it will be
triggered too often by false alarms.
• Avoid pointing the camera directly at swaying trees.
• Avoid pointing the camera directly at vehicles and pedestrians on
the road.
• Avoid pointing the camera directly at street lamps and sunlight.
3. Mount your camera to the side so that movement goes across the
lens’ eld of view to better trigger motion detection and AI detection.
*Do not mount facing the
direction of movement.
4. Do not place the camera upside down.
5. Keep the motion sensor level for best results.
6. Tilt the camera downwards at an angle of about 15°.
15°
The position and tilt angle of the solar panel greatly aects the solar
eciency.
1. Choose a location where the solar panel gets the most sunlight
throughout the year.
2. Position the panel south-facing in the Northern Hemisphere or
north-facing in the Southern Hemisphere. The recommended tilt angle
between the panel and the horizontal ground is 35° ~ 45°.
3. Regularly wipe the panel to remove dust and debris.
Appearance
Front Side
5
6
1 2 3 4 1
9
10
11
8
7
microSD
10
11
USB Micro B Charging Port
9
microSD Card Slot
8
Speaker
7
Power Button
Open the cover. Insert a microSD card*
and initialize it on the Tapo app for local
recording.
Reset Button
Open the cover. Use a pin to press and
hold for at least 5 seconds to reset the
camera to factory default settings.
Open the cover for USB charging.
*microSD card not included.
Press and hold for about 3 seconds to
turn on/o the camera.
Motion Sensor
Spotlights
Light Sensor
6
Status LED
5
Lens
4
Microphone
3
1
2
Charge the Battery
1
Set Up the Camera
2
Camera Mounting Tips
3
Solar Panel Mounting Tips
4
Back Side
1. Drill Holes
Stick the mounting template to a solid and
level wall surface. Drill three screw holes
according to the template.
Use the appropriate waterproof gasket when connecting the solar panel to
your camera. The gasket protects your camera from exposed moisture and
dust that may damage the camera.
Φ=6 mm (15/64 in.)
2. Mount Bracket
Insert three wall anchors into the
holes and use the mounting screws to
ax the solar panel bracket over the
anchors. Then, insert two screw caps
into the upper screw holes.
3. Install the Solar Panel
Slide the solar panel onto the mounting
bracket until it clicks into place.
4. Adjust Solar Panel Angle
Loosen the adjustable screw, tilt the solar
panel to adjust the angle, and then tighten
the adjustable screw.
The recommended tilt angle between the panel
and the horizontal ground is 35° ~ 45°.
5. Install Camera & Adjust Angle
Install the camera onto the bracket and tilt the
camera downwards at an angle of about 15°.
15°
Ensure the camera is securely
attached to the camera bracket
by tightening the bottom screw.
Safety Information
1. Install Waterproof Gasket
Insert the waterproof gasket into the camera’s charging port. Ensure that
the gasket is tightly sealed.
2. Power On Camera
Remove the black ring, insert the solar panel connector (without the black
ring) into the USB adpater until snug, and connect the USB adpater to the
charging port of your camera.
(√)
(×)
Screw Cap
Orientation
Wall Anchors ×3 + Self-tapping Screws ×3 Screw Caps ×2
For Solar Panel:
• Keep the device away from re or hot environments. DO NOT immerse in water or any other liquid.
• Do not attempt to disassemble, repair, or modify the device. If you need service, please contact us.
TP-Link hereby declares that the device is in compliance with the essential requirements and other relevant provisions of directives
2014/30/EU, 2014/35/EU, 2011/65/EU and (EU)2015/863.
The original EU declaration of conformity may be found at https://www.tapo.com/en/support/ce/
TP-Link hereby declares that the device is in compliance with the essential requirements and other relevant provisions of the Electromagnetic
Compatibility Regulations 2016 and Electrical Equipment (Safety) Regulations 2016.
The original UK declaration of conformity may be found at https://www.tapo.com/support/ukca/
For Camera:
• Do not use damaged charger or USB cable to charge the device.
• Do not use any other chargers than those recommended.
• Do not use the device where wireless devices are not allowed.
• Adapter shall be easily accessible.
• Use only power supplies which are provided by manufacturer and in the original packing of this product. If you have any questions, please don't
hesitate to contact us.
• Keep the device away from re or hot environments. DO NOT immerse in water or any other liquid.
• Do not disassemble, repair or modify the product.
• Do not place near automatically controlled devices such as re alarms. Radio waves emitted from this product may cause such devices to
malfunction resulting in an accident.
• Observe restrictions on using wireless products in fuel depots, chemical plants or when blasting operations are in progress.
• Do not use liquid to clean the product. Only use a dry cloth.
• Never put metal objects inside the product. If a metal object enters the product turn o the circuit breaker and contact an authorised
electrician.
• This product is not intended to be used when providing medical care. Consult the manufacturer of any personal medical devices, such as
pacemakers or hearing aids to determine if they are adequality shielded from external RF (radio frequency) energy.
• Do not use this product in health care facilities. Hospitals or health care facilities may be using equipment that could be sensitive to external RF
energy.
Please read and follow the above safety information when operating the device. We cannot guarantee that no accidents or damage will
occur due to improper use of the device. Please use this product with care and operate at your own risk.
TP-Link hereby declares that the device is in compliance with the essential requirements and other relevant provisions of directives
2014/53/EU, 2009/125/EC, 2011/65/EU and (EU)2015/863.
The original EU declaration of conformity may be found at https://www.tapo.com/support/ce
TP-Link hereby declares that the device is in compliance with the essential requirements and other relevant provisions of the Radio Equipment
Regulations 2017.
The original UK declaration of conformity may be found at https://www.tapo.com/support/ukca/
CAUTION!
Avoid replacement of a battery with an incorrect type that can defeat a safeguard.
Avoid disposal of a battery into re or a hot oven, or mechanically crushing or cutting of a battery, that can result in an explosion.
Do not leave a battery in an extremely high temperature surrounding environment that can result in an explosion or the leakage of
ammable liquid or gas; Do not leave a battery subjected to extremely low air pressure that may result in an explosion or the leakage of
ammable liquid or gas.
• Do not place heavy objects on top of the product.
• When you leave the product unused for a long time unplug the product from the power outlet.
• This product may interfere with other electronic products such as TV, radios, personal computers, phones or other wireless devices.
• Operating Temperature: -20°C ~ 45°C (-4°F ~ 113°F)
• When mounting the camera with the magnetic base, we recommend installing it no higher than 2 meters.
• Adapter should be used indoors where the ambient temperature is lower than or equal to 40°C.
If the power cable is too short...
Extend the power cable using the provided extension cable. Remove the
black ring, then insert the connector (without the black ring) into the
extension until snug and use the appropriate gasket when connecting the
solar panel to your camera.
Use the cable zip tie provided to bundle up the excess cable. Once
tightened, the zip tie cannot be easily adjusted. To release the tie, you
will need to cut the zip tie.
If the power cable is too long...
Extension CableSolar Panel Connector
Support
For technical support, the user guide, FAQs, warranty
and more, please visit https://www.tapo.com/support/
USB Adapter
Mount Solar Panel & Camera
5
Connect to the Camera
6
35°-45°
