Installation and User Guide

About This Guide

This guide provides a brief introduction to the Solar-Powered Floodlight Pan/Tilt 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:

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/.
The setup video can be found at https://www.tp-link.com/support/setup-video/#cloud-cameras.

Introduction

Experience upgraded security with the Solar-Powered Floodlight Pan/Tilt Security Camera Kit. Place your camera anywhere to get a bright, complete view of your property.

• Free AI Person/Pet/Vehicle Detection - Only get the alerts you need with no subscription fees.
• Patrol Mode - Schedule 360° scans or patrol key points with motion-based recording.*
• High-Efficiency Solar Charging - Just 45 minutes** of sunlight enables all day use. The built-in battery lasts up to 140 days.***
• 360° AI Tracking - 360° coverage accurately tracks people, pets, and vehicles.
• 24/7 Capture: Always On, Always Monitoring - With automatic capture intervals, all significant events are fully documented and nothing goes unnoticed.****
• Two-Way Audio - Communicate in real-time through a built-in microphone and speaker.
• Smart Playback - Find and download important clips by simply choosing the event type or sliding the timeline.
• Privacy Lock - Enhance your privacy protection by securing your microSD card with a password using the Tapo app.
• Unbox, Set Up & Record - Included a 32 GB microSD card for immediate, out-of-the-box recording.*****

*The number of automatic scans and recordings is limited per day.
**45 min of sunlight is based on standard environmental conditions (1000W/m², 25℃, AM1.5) and specified working scenes (up to 100 events triggered per day). Actual required time of sunlight may vary.
***140-day battery life is based on Tapo laboratory tests with 300 seconds of use per day. Increased usage per day reduces battery life. Actual battery life may vary due to device settings, usage, router specifications, and environmental factors.
****24/7 Continuous Capture enables battery-powered cameras to take images at customizable intervals (such as every 1s, 5s, 10s, or up to 60s) even when no objects are detected, ensuring round-the-clock surveillance while conserving power. When an object is detected, the camera automatically switches to a standard recording mode, delivering faster alerts and reducing missed events.
*****Package includes 1 complimentary 32 GB microSD card. Supports microSD card up to 512 GB (Sold Separately). Actual storage capacity depends on the size of the microSD card used. 

Appearance

1  Floodlight 

2  Status LED: It shows your camera status. 

3  Microphone: For capturing your voice.

4  Motion Sensor

5  Light Sensor

6  Lens: For capturing things within its view.

7  Release Latches: Press to detach the camera from the bracket.

8  White Light LEDs: For creating colorful images at night.

9  IR LEDs: For creating black-and-white images at night.

10  Speaker: For producing sound, allowing you to hear the audio.

11  USB Type-C Charging Port: Open the cover for USB charging.

12  Reset Button: Open the cover to find the Reset Button. While the camera is powered on, press and hold the RESET button to reset the camera.

• Press and hold for 5 seconds: Reset Wi-Fi while preserving the other.
• Press and hold for 10 seconds: Reset to factory settings.

13  On/Off Power Button: Open the cover to find the On/Off button. Press and hold the button for about 3s to turn on/off the camera.

14  microSD card slot: Open the cover to find the microSD card slot. Insert a microSD card and initialize it on the Tapo app for local recording.

Status LED Indication

Set Up Your Camera

Follow the steps below to get started with your new camera.

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 > Add Device in the app and search for your model. Follow the app instructions to complete the setup.

Charge the Battery

The battery comes partially charged. We recommend fully charging the battery before mounting. A full charge can take up to 6 hours.

Notes: 
1. Peel off the film from the camera before use.
2. Check the battery status on the Tapo app after setup.
3. The camera may not power up after falling. Plug in the USB charger to power it on again.
4. Keep the ports firmly covered when not in use to ensure waterproof and dustproof performance.
5. Do not tear off the silicone part by force as it may affect waterproof and dustproof performance.
6. Charge the battery using the included USB cable. Some third-party cables may cause slow or failed charging.
7. 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.

Mounting Tips

Solar Panel Mounting Tips

The position and tilt angle of the solar panel greatly affect 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.

Camera Mounting Tips

1. Avoid placing behind windows or glass. Both windows and glass can block the motion sensor of your camera, preventing motion detection.
2. Choose your mounting location. Proper camera mounting will prevent issues such as frequent false alerts.

• Avoid pointing the camera directly at swaying trees.
• Avoid pointing the camera at high-traffic areas unless that is the desired monitoring location.
• Avoid pointing the camera directly at streetlights or sunlight.

3. Do not place the camera upside down.

4. For optimal results, keep the motion sensor level and tilt the camera lens down at an angle of about 22°.

5. Mounting your camera at an angle so movement crosses the lens' field of view will provide more accurate motion and AI detection.

*Do not mount facing the direction of movement.

6. For optimal detection performance, we recommend mounting the camera 8 ft (2.5 m) above the ground.

*You can adjust the sensitivity in Camera Settings > Detection > Wake-Up Sensitivity.

Option 1: Mount Solar Panel & Camera Together

1. Drill Holes
Apply the mounting template sticker to a solid and level wall surface. Drill four screw holes according to the template.

2. Secure the Bracket
Insert four anchors into the holes and use the screws to affix the bracket over the anchors.

3. Attach the Camera
Slide the camera onto the camera bracket until it clicks into place.

4. Install the Solar Panel
Slide the solar panel onto the solar panel mounting bracket until it clicks into place.

5. Connect the Camera to Solar Panel
Insert the connector into the camera's charging port until it is snug to begin charging.

6. Adjust Camera & Solar Panel Angle
1) 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°.
2) Tilt the camera lens down at an angle of about 22°.

Option 2: Individually Mount the Camera & Solar Panel

Mount the Camera

Before you start, separate the camera bracket and the solar panel bracket by unscrewing the two bracket screws. 

A: Wall Mount/Eave Mount
1. Drill Holes
Apply the mounting template sticker to a solid and level wall surface. Drill four holes (Wall Mount) or two holes (Eave Mount) according to the template.

2. Secure the Bracket
Insert four anchors (Wall Mount) or two anchors (Eave Mount) into the holes and use the screws to affix the camera bracket over the anchors. 

3. Install the Camera
Slide the camera onto the camera bracket until it clicks into place. Tilt the camera lens down at an angle of about 22°.

B: Pole Mount
1. Secure the Bracket
Mount the bracket on the pole using two pole-mounting loops (loop width ≤ 12 mm).

2. Install the Camera
Slide the camera onto the camera bracket until it clicks into place. Tilt the camera lens down at an angle of about 22°.

Mount the Solar Panel

1. Drill Holes
Stick the mounting template sticker to a solid and level wall surface. Drill three holes according to the template.

2. Secure the Bracket
Insert three anchors into the holes and use the screws to affix the camera bracket over the anchors. 

3. Install the Solar Panel
Slide the solar panel onto the solar panel mounting bracket until it clicks into place.

4. Adjust the 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 the Base Cover and Connect to the Camera
Install the base cover. Then insert the connector into the camera's charging port until it is snug to begin charging.

If the power cable is too short...
Extend the power cable using the provided extension cable. Insert the connector into the extension cable until snug and use the appropriate gasket when connecting the solar panel to your camera.

If the power cable is too long...
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.

Support

For technical support, the setup videos, FAQs, warranty and more, please visit https://www.tapo.com/support/

Authentication

FCC compliance information statement

Product Name: Solar-Powered Floodlight Pan/Tilt Security Camera Kit
Model Number: TCH50 KIT

Responsible Party: 
TP-Link Systems Inc.
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:
This device may not cause harmful interference.
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 Systems Inc., 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: 2026-05-18

Safety Information

For Solar Panel:
•  Keep the device away from fire 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.

For Battery Camera:
• This equipment can be powered only by equipment that complies with Power Source Class 2 (PS2) or Limited Power Source (LPS) defined in the standard of  IEC 62368-1.
• Do not use damaged charger or USB cable to charge the device.
• Do not use the device where wireless devices are not allowed.
• When using a USB charger, make sure the charger is easily accessible.
• 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.
• The light source of this luminaire is not replaceable; when the light source reaches its end of life, the whole luminaire shall be replaced.
• Operating Temperature: -20 °C ~ 45 °C (-4 °F ~ 113 °F)
• Weight of the floodlight camera (solar panel excluded): 680 g (23.99 oz)
• Maximum projected area of the floodlight: 14739.6 mm² (22.85 sq in)

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 on the product label
Note: The product label is on the bottom of the product and its power supply. Symbols may vary from products.
注意：產品標籤位於產品底部和電源供應器上。符號可能因產品而異。

Symbol         符號解釋	Explanation 解釋
	Class II equipment Class II 設備
	Class II equipment with functional earthing 具有功能接地的Class II 設備
	Alternating current 交流電
	DC voltage 直流電壓
	Polarity of output terminals 輸出端子極性
	Indoor use only 僅限室內使用
	Dangerous voltage 危險電壓
	Caution, risk of electric shock 注意，有觸電危險
	Energy efficiency Marking 能源效率標示
	Protective earth 保護地線
	Earth 地線
	Frame or chassis 機架接地
	Functional earthing 功能地線
	Caution, hot surface 警告，表面高溫
	Caution 警告
	Operator’s manual 操作手冊
	Stand-by 待機
	“ON”/”OFF” (push-push) 「開」/「關」 ( 按壓式)
	Fuse 保險絲
	Fuse is used in neutral N 保險絲用於中性線N
	RECYCLING This product bears the selective sorting symbol for Waste electrical and electronic equipment (WEEE). This means that this product must be handled pursuant to European directive 2012/19/EU in order to be recycled or dismantled to minimize its impact on the environment. User has the choice to give his product to a competent recycling organization or to the retailer when he buys a new electrical or electronic equipment. 回收利用 本產品標示有「廢棄電氣電子設備（WEEE）」的分類回收標誌。這表示本產品必須依據歐盟指令 2012/19/EU 進行妥善回收或拆 解，以減少對環境的影響。 使用者可選擇將本產品交給合格的回收機構，或在購買新電器或電子設備時，交回給零售商進行回收處理。
	Caution, avoid listening at high volume levels for long periods 注意，避免長時間以高音量收聽
	Disconnection, all power plugs 斷開所有電源插頭