tp-link C425 KIT Solar Powered Security Camera Kit User Guide

tp-link C425 KIT Solar Powered Security Camera Kit

FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

• Q: How long does the battery last on a full charge?
  • A: The battery can last up to 300 days with 230 seconds of use per day. Increased usage to 360 seconds per day reduces battery life to 180 days.
• Q: Is the camera suitable for outdoor use?
  • A: Yes, the camera is IP66 weatherproof rated, making it ideal for outdoor scenarios even in harsh environments with rain and dust.
• Q: How do I reset the camera to factory default settings?
  • A: Locate the reset button on the camera, press and hold it for at least 5 seconds using a pin to reset the camera to factory default settings.

About This Guide

This guide provides a brief introduction to the Solar-Powered Security Camera Kit and the Tapo app, as well as regulatory information.

Please note that features available in Tapo may vary by model and software version. Tapo availability may also vary by region. All images, steps, and descriptions in this guide are only examples and may not reflect your actual Tapo Camera experience.

Conventions

In this guide, the following convention is used:

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Blue| Key information appears in blue, including management page text such as menus, items, buttons and so on.
Underline| Hyperlinks are in blue and underlined. You can click to redirect to a website.
Note:| Ignoring this type of note might result in a malfunction or damage to the device.

More Info

• Specifications can be found on the product page at https://www.tapo.com.
• Our Technical Support and troubleshooting information can be found at https://www.tapo.com/support/.
• Setup and mounting videos can be found at https://www.tp-link.com/support/setup-video/#cloud-cameras.

Introduction

Tapo solar panel’s innovative design allows for versatile setup options. Combine into one sleek unit for a neater appearance, or connect via a 4-meter cable to maximize sun exposure.

*45 min of sunlight time is based on standard environmental conditions (1000W/m2, 25°C, AM1.5) and specified working scenes (up to 100 events triggered per day). Actual required time of sunlight may vary.
300-day battery life is based on Tapo laboratory tests with 230s of use per day. Increased usage of 360s per day reduces battery life to 180 days. The time of use includes recording and watching live views. Actual battery life may vary due to device settings, usage, router specifications, and environmental factors.
**Compatible with Alexa and Google Assistant supported displays. User experience is dependent on the connected device’s specifications.
§microSD card purchased separately. Actual storage capacity depends on the size of the microSD card used.
△Subscribe for cloud storage at https://www.tapo.com/tapocare/

Appearance

1. Spotlights
2. Light Sensor
3. Motion Sensor
4. Microphone
5. Lens
6. Status LED
7. Power Button
   • Press and hold for about 3 seconds to turn on/off the camera.
8. Speaker
9. microSD Card Slot
   • Open the cover. Insert a microSD card* and initialize it on the Tapo app for local recording.
   • *microSD card not included.
10. 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.
11. USB Micro B Charging Port
    • Open the cover for USB charging.

Status LED Indication

Charge the Battery

• The battery comes partially charged. We recommend that you fully charge the battery before use. This will take about five and a half hours.

Note:

1. Peel off film from the camera before use.
2. Warning: Do not tear off the silicone part by force as it may affect the waterproof performance.
3. When you plug in the USB charger (not provided), the LED should blink amber quickly for 3 seconds. If not, make sure the power is running and check your connection.
4. Charge the battery using the USB cable included in the package. Inappropriate cables may result in slow charging or failure to charge.
5. Keep the ports firmly covered when not in use to ensure waterproof performance.
6. Check the battery status in the Tapo app after setup.

Set Up Your Camera

Follow the steps below to set up your camera. For the setup video, please refer to https://www.tp-link.com/support/setup-video/#cloud-cameras.

• Step 1. Download Tapo App
  • Get the Tapo app from the App Store or Google Play, or by scanning the QR code below.
• Step 2. Log In
  • Open the app, and log in with your TP-Link ID.
  • If you don’t have an account, create one first.
• Step 3. Add Your Camera
  • Tap the + button in the app and select your model. Follow app instructions to complete the setup.

Set Up Using Amazon Frustration-Free Setup

Note: Amazon Frustration-Free Setup is only available for Tapo C425. TC85 doesn’t support Amazon Frustration-Free Setup.

What is Amazon Frustration-Free Setup?

Amazon Frustration-Free Setup can help connect and set up Tapo smart devices in fewer steps, without having to remember and re-enter your Wi-Fi password on each device.
To use this feature, confirm the following:

• The new Tapo device supports Amazon FFS.
• The new Tapo device is purchased from Amazon.
• You have an Amazon FFS enabled Alexa device or router.
• You have saved your Wi-Fi information to Amazon by using Alexa echo.
• Your Tapo device and router are on the same network as your Alexa echo.

LED Indications during Amazon Frustration-Free Setup

If the LED does not turn solid green after a long time, you can try to add the Tapo device manually. (Press the Reset button on your Tapo device once. Then open the Tapo app, tap the + button on the page, select your device model, and follow the app instructions.)

How to use Amazon Frustration-Free Setup with Tapo devices

1. Open the Amazon Alexa app. Then tap More and select Skills & Games.
2. Enter Tapo in the search bar and choose Tapo.
3. Tap the ENABLE TO USE button.
4. Log in with your TP-Link ID that has bound to your Tapo device, and tap Authorize. After authorized successfully, the message Tapo has been successfully linked will come up.
5. Plug in your Tapo device and the setup will complete automatically in two minutes.

For setting up more Tapo devices, just plug in and enjoy!

Done!

• If this device displays on the Home page in the Tapo app, it indicates this device has been successfully associated with your Amazon account and joined your Wi-Fi network automatically.
• If this device does not display on the Home page in the Tapo app, try setting it up manually. (Tap the + button on the page, select your device model, and then follow the app instructions.)

Mounting Tips

Camera Read mounting tips before you mount the 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 len’s field of view to better trigger motion detection and AI detection.
4. Tilt the camera downwards at an angle of about 15°.
5. Do not place the camera upside down.
6. Keep the motion sensor level for best results.

Mounting Tips – Solar Panel

Read mounting tips before you mount the solar panel.

The solar panel captures free, clean solar energy and provides non-stop power supply for your Tapo cameras. The position and tilt angle of the solar panel greatly affects the solar efficiency.

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.

Mount Solar Panel and Camera KIT

The Tapo Solar Panel charges your Smart Wire-Free Indoor/Outdoor Security Camera continuously.
For the setup video, please refer to https://www.tp-link.com/support/setup- video/#cloud-cameras

1. Drill Holes
   • Stick the mounting template to a solid and level wall surface. Drill three screw holes according to the template.
2. Mount Bracket
   • Insert three wall anchors into the holes and use the mounting screws to affix 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 adjust the camera angle as per the camera’s guide.
   • Ensure the camera is securely attached to the camera bracket by tightening the bottom screw.
6. Connect to the Camera
   • Insert the waterproof gasket into the camera’s charging port. Ensure that the gasket is tightly sealed. Then, connect the solar panel to the camera.

For detailed connection instructions, please refer to https://www.tp- link.com/support/faq/3800/

Mount Your Camera Only

To mount the camera individually, you can detach the camera bracket from the solar panel bracket and mount it to anywhere you want.
For the setup video, please refer to https://www.tp-link.com/support/setup- video/#cloud-cameras.

1. Drill Holes
   • Stick the mounting template to the desired mounting place. Drill 3 holes according to the template.
2. Install the Bracket
   • Insert three anchors into the holes and use the screws to affix the bracket over the anchors.
3. Install the Camera
   • Install the camera on the mounting bracket, and adjust the camera angle.

FCC STATEMENT

Authentication

FCC compliance information statement

• Product Name: Solar-Powered Security Camera Kit
• Model Number: Tapo C425 KIT/TC85 KIT
• Responsible Party: TP-Link USA Corporation
• Address: 10 Mauchly, Irvine, CA 92618
• Website: http://www.tp-link.com/us/
• Tel: +1 626 333 0234
• Fax: +1 909 527 6804
• E-mail: sales.usa@tp-link.com

This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures:

• Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
• Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.
• Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected.
• Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/ TV technician for help.

This device complies with part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions:

1. This device may not cause harmful interference.
2. This device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.

Any changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user’s authority to operate the equipment.

Note: The manufacturer is not responsible for any radio or TV interference caused by unauthorized modifications to this equipment. Such modifications could void the user’s authority to operate the equipment.

FCC RF Radiation Exposure Statement

This equipment complies with FCC RF radiation exposure limits set forth for an uncontrolled environment. This device and its antenna must not be co-located or operating in conjunction with any other antenna or transmitter.

“To comply with FCC RF exposure compliance requirements, this grant is applicable to only Mobile Configurations. The antennas used for this transmitter must be installed to provide a separation distance of at least 20 cm from all persons and must not be co-located or operating in conjunction with any other antenna or transmitter.”

We, TP-Link USA Corporation, has determined that the equipment shown as above has been shown to comply with the applicable technical standards, FCC part 15. There is no unauthorized change is made in the equipment and the equipment is properly maintained and operated.

Issue Date: 2024-04-25

CE Mark Warning

This is a class B product. In a domestic environment, this product may cause radio interference, in which case the user may be required to take adequate measures.

• OPERATING FREQUENCY (the maximum transmitted power)
  • 2412MHz—2472MHz (20dBm)

Declaration of Conformity

EU Declaration of Conformity

For Solar Panel:

• 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/

For Camera:

• 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/en/support/ce/.

RF Exposure Information

• This device meets the EU requirements (2014/53/EU Article 3.1a) on the limitation of exposure of the general public to electromagnetic fields by way of health protection.
• The device complies with RF specifications when the device used at 20 cm from your body.

UKCA Mark

UK Declaration of Conformity

For Solar Panel:

• 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:

• 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/.

Canadian Compliance Statement

This device contains licence-exempt transmitter(s)/receiver(s) that comply with Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada’s licenceexempt
RSS(s). Operation is subject to the following two conditions:

1. This device may not cause interference.
2. This device must accept any interference, including interference that may cause undesired operation of the device.

Radiation Exposure Statement:

• This equipment complies with IC radiation exposure limits set forth for an uncontrolled environment.
• This equipment should be installed and operated with minimum distance 20cm between the radiator & your body.

Industry Canada Statement

• CAN ICES-3 (B)/NMB-3(B)

Safety Information

• 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 fire 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 fire 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 off 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.
• 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.

CAUTION

• Avoid replacement of a battery with an incorrect type that can defeat a safeguard.
• Avoid disposal of a battery into fire 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 flammable liquid or gas; Do not leave a battery subjected to extremely low air pressure that may result in an explosion or the leakage of flammable liquid or gas.

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.

Explanation of the symbols

Explanation of the symbols on the product label

Note: Symbols may vary from products.

©2024 TP-Link

References

• Link: Simple, secure one-click payments
• WiFi Networking Equipment for Home & Business | TP-Link
• Tapo | Smart Devices for Smart Living
• Regulatory Compliance | Tapo
• UKCA | Tapo
• Tapo Care | Tapo
• TP-Link Product Support - Wireless Networking Equipment Support
• Support Videos | TP-Link

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