




TP-Link Tapo Solar Security Camera Kit
Tapo C410 KIT Solar-Powered Wire-Free 2K Security Camera
The TP-Link Tapo C410 KIT is a wire-free security camera sold with a Tapo A201 solar panel. The camera records at 2K 3MP, has two spotlights for colour night vision up to 30 ft (9.1 m), and is rated IP65 for outdoor use. It runs on a built-in rechargeable lithium-ion battery that the solar panel keeps charged, and it needs no hub. Store video on a microSD card up to 512 GB, or use Tapo Care cloud storage by subscription.
Quick Glance
Key Features
Solar charging, wire-free placement
The camera has a built-in rechargeable lithium-ion battery and the Tapo A201 solar panel keeps it charged. TP-Link states that 45 minutes of daily direct sunlight supports all-day monitoring, and up to 180 days of power on a single charge without sun. The panel has an angle-adjustable bracket and connects to one camera only.
2K video with colour night vision and alarms
Records at 2K 3MP (2304 × 1296) with a 125° diagonal field of view. The two spotlights give full-colour night images up to 30 ft (9.1 m), with 850 nm infrared as well. Two-way audio with noise cancellation lets you talk to visitors, and a 94 dB siren can be paired with the spotlights as an alarm.
Weatherproof, with local or cloud storage
IP65 rated, with an operating range of -20°C to 45°C. Save video to a microSD card up to 512 GB (not included) or use Tapo Care cloud storage, which needs a subscription. Motion and person detection with activity zones help you filter alerts, and no hub is required.
Detailed Specifications
Figures are taken from TP-Link's official specification for the Tapo C410 KIT (hardware version V1). Battery life and sunlight figures are TP-Link's own; real results depend on how the camera is used and how much sun the panel gets.
Need-to-Know
- Specifications are TP-Link's published figures for the Tapo C410 KIT, hardware version V1.
- The camera connects to 2.4 GHz Wi-Fi only (IEEE 802.11b/g/n).
- Battery life and solar charging figures are TP-Link's own. The spec table does not give the test conditions for them.
- A microSD card is not included. Tapo Care cloud storage and snapshot notifications need a Tapo Care subscription.
- One Tapo A201 solar panel connects to one camera only.
Best For / Customer Benefits
Customer Benefits
- Solar panel and built-in battery, so the camera can sit away from a power outlet.
- 2K 3MP video with colour night vision up to 30 ft (9.1 m) from two built-in spotlights.
- IP65 weather resistance for rain, dust and heat, from -20°C to 45°C.
- Local microSD recording up to 512 GB, or Tapo Care cloud storage by subscription.
Best For
Frequently Asked Questions
No. It runs on a built-in rechargeable battery with the Tapo A201 solar panel, and TP-Link states that no hub is required. It connects to your 2.4 GHz Wi-Fi network and is set up with the Tapo app.
No. TP-Link states that a solar panel can only connect to one camera. The kit includes the camera, one Tapo A201 solar panel, its bracket and the cable and mounting parts.
You can record to a microSD card up to 512 GB in the camera, which is not included, or use Tapo Care cloud storage, which needs a subscription. TP-Link lists a 30-day free trial of the cloud service in its overview copy.
Yes. TP-Link rates the camera IP65 and lists an operating temperature of -20°C to 45°C. The battery charges between 0°C and 45°C, so check your site against that charging range as well.
Yes. TP-Link lists Google Assistant and Alexa as smart integrations, so you can ask for a live view of the camera by voice.
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