Tapo Solar Panel
Quick Start Guide
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Position 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 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.
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 
ax the solar panel bracket over the 
anchors.
3. Install Solar Panel
Slide the solar panel onto the 
mounting bracket until it clicks 
into place.
4. Install Solar Panel 
Slide the solar panel onto the mounting 
bracket until it clicks into place. 
1. Drill Holes
Stick the mounting template to a solid and 
level wall surface. Drill three screw holes 
according to the template.
Scenario 2. Mount Solar Panel & Extra Camera
5. Install Screw Caps & Base Cover
Insert two screw caps into the screw holes 
until ush, then install the base cover.
4. Adjust 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. 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°.
6. Install Camera & Adjust Angle
Install the camera onto the bracket and adjust 
the camera angle as per the camera's guide.
Scenario 1. Mount Solar Panel Only
Φ=6 mm (15/64 in.)
40°
Φ=6 mm (15/64 in.)
40°
2. Install Camera Bracket
Secure the camera bracket to the solar 
panel bracket using two screws. 
The third hole below is for securing the 
solar panel bracket.
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Mounting
*Images may dier from actual products.
Back Side
Ensure the camera is securely 
attached to the camera bracket 
by tightening the bottom screw.
Camera-suggested 
Angle 
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Wall Anchors ×3 + Self-tapping Screws ×3 Screw Caps ×2
Camera Bracket Screws ×2
Wall Anchors ×3 + Self-tapping Screws ×3
Screw Caps ×2
3. Mount Solar Panel 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 until ush.
Screw Cap
Orientation
Screw Cap
Orientation
Back Side