2K+ Wired or Battery Powered Smart Video Doorbell with Chime, D225 | 180° Field of View, Person/Vehicle/Package Detection, Ring Call, 2-Way Audio, Subscription-Free Local Storage or Cloud

This works way better than my Ring doorbell. It actually catches movement and notifies me. My Ring worked great for years, but over time my doorbell and outdoor cameras weren't catching movement as much. Or my notifications would be delayed by up to a minute, sometimes more. With my Tapo, I can set which notifications I want for movement. I suggest setting it, because it is so good at catching movement mine was going off every second. I have mine sent to just people. You have the option for pets, vehicles, and I think just all movement in general. I love how the camera view is wide so that you can see more. I am using an SD card instead of paying for a subscription. I am able to view all of my notifications via the app and live view with no problem. The one thing that is different from Ring, is that my notifications do not have a preview that pops up on my phone. I have to open the notification to view it. But, the view of who rings my doorbell instantly pops up on my Amazon Show. You can have a preview on your phone of notifications if you pay for the subscription. But, honestly with how great this works, it doesn't bother me that I can't have a preview of the notifications on my phone. I highly recommend this doorbell. I have recently started using Tapo's electronic door locks, smart light bulbs and switches. I will be taking down my Ring outdoor cameras in a couple of days to put up the Tapo outdoor cameras that I bought with their solar panels. I am loving this brand!

I installed this by hardwiring it. The setup was easy for both the doorbell and its chime. It is working great. The video image is an ultra wide angle fisheye view. This means that people that are within say 10' are very clear but those that are further away appear quite small and when magnified lack clarity. This is fine for viewing people at your door but if you want to use this doorbell camera as a security camera for your yard it may not be the best choice. I have set up the doorbell for person and package detection and it works excellent for person and package detection. The one issue that I am having is that when I select "Doorbell Mode" in the Night Mode settings, which turns on the doorbell spotlight when the doorbell is pressed so that you can see a colored video of the person at your door, doesn't turn off automatically like it is supposed to when there isn't any motion detected. My D225 leaves doorbell spotlight on which disables the infrared LEDs. This compromises night motion detection. I have to go into the TP-Link app to turn it off by changing the night mode setting to "infrared Mode". I would like this to work without me having to manually turn it off. I am hoping that this is a software issue that can be fixed via an update. The doorbell on my house was installed several feet to the side of my door and there are 5 stairs leading up to the door. In order to get the camera to point in the right direction I had to use both of the included wedges. Unfortunately they weren't designed to be stackable. I got around this by gluing the two wedges together using Testors plastic cement. Overall I would recommend this doorbell camera. I would rate it at 4.5* because of the night mode issue mentioned above but gave it 5* because of its value and easy install.

I purchased this to replace another brand that we had less than a year and motion detection went up. I’m really impressed with this camera. Motion detection is immediate. You have the option of subscribing for a monthly fee but you can also use it without a subscription. It picks up much more in the area because of the wide angle lens. The cost was just a little higher than my previous camera but you get much more for the money. The picture is clear, even at night. Installation was tricky because of locating the Version so here’s a tip: camera versions in the US don’t start with V or VER on the serial number, as it states in the manual and online. They start with US and if it’s says something like US 1.6 it means you’re using Version 1, and so on. Other than that snag, installation was pretty easy to figure out. It also only took about 5 minutes for my family to download the app and share the camera. This camera doesn’t miss a thing in my apartment hallway so I am able to monitor and download events that need to be sent to the police and management. The speaker is very clear and you can immediately watch the playback, no waiting. The app is really easy to use to set up your camera. Very happy with this purchase.

I am very impressed with this doorbell—it is definitely a Ring killer! The standout feature is that it requires absolutely no subscription. You can use an SSD for local storage, or pair it with the Tapo H500 hub for a massive storage upgrade and advanced AI face-tracking capabilities. It is great that they still offer optional cloud storage if you happen to want it, but you don't need it.I also really love that it includes a plug-in wireless chime/bell that you can place anywhere in your house so you never miss a ring. Overall, a fantastic, high-performing device!

I can’t say enough good things about this Tapo video doorbell! First, you don’t need a subscription to get full use of the important features! They only feature missing without a subscription that I might miss is the clip preview feature. It will still alert you to the type of motion detected, but you will need to open the app to see the details. Other than that, all the other features work without a subscription! Just install a mini SD card to keep the recordings! A 256 GB SD card will record a huge amount of video! That’s the largest card it can take, but plenty sufficient. Crystal clear video with the 2k setting. And still doesn’t take up the storage that quickly. I hardwired the doorbell so I could take advantage of the “always on” feature. I’m taking advantage of the 30 day free trial from Tapo, so I get alert previews now. Only records when motion is detected to the cloud. Once the trial is over, I will still have SD card storage to view. You have to go to the Storage and Recording section of the Settings. Then go to Recording Schedule and manually select the times you want the camera to record continuously. The more Scheduled Recording you select, the faster the SD card will fill up. The motion labels will still work without a subscription. These include motion only, vehicle, person, pet and package. I quit using my other camera because of the increasing subscription fees. This Tapo video doorbell even has a wider view than my other doorbell camera. I can see everything from one side of the porch to the other! It even records motion before it gets close to the camera! The doorbell has a spot light that can be turned on and off. We use our porch light, so I don’t use the spot light. The color night vision is fabulous! I love the multiple detection settings! My other doorbell camera only had one detection zone. With this Tapo video doorbell you can set a separate detection zone for each type of motion! When using the live view you can zoom in with the camera. You can also use zoom on anything recorded to the SD card, but when viewing cloud recordings with the subscription, zoom is not available. The audio on this doorbell camera is great too! Very clear and you can even personalize your quick response audio with a recording of your voice! Of course you can download video recordings or take a photo and save it to your phone for later reference too. It has a ring phone option to alert you if the doorbell button is pressed, which is great when you’re not home or can’t come to the door. You are able to communicate with the person via your smartphone. Comes with its own plug in doorbell ringer that has several different sound functions. If you have any Kasa products, the Tapo app is compatible with them also. Just link Kasa to Tapo, it’s easy! Installation was easy! Only needed the mounting plate and the simple jumper wire to bypass our original doorbell transformer. The directions are clear and precise. The kit comes with wire extenders, hardware and wedges to angle the doorbell camera if desired. This Tapo video doorbell is just fantastic! I can’t imagine another video doorbell that can offer anything more without a subscription! And the price is fantastic too! Kudos to TP-Link for giving the customer a great product and experience!

The Tapo Smart Video Doorbell (2K QHD) originally met its technical specifications, providing adequate image quality and local smart home integration capabilities. However, a recent mandatory firmware update has severely degraded the device, stripping away its core alert functionalities and reducing it to an unreliable passive camera. Furthermore, TP-Link’s post-purchase support imposes predatory logistical barriers on international Amazon buyers, rendering the written warranty effectively null and void. Technical Analysis: Critical Software Regression The device operated optimally until the latest automated firmware distribution, which introduced severe code regressions that cannot be resolved via factory resets or clean reinstalls: Local API Breakdown (Home Assistant): Critical binary entities required for automation—specifically doorbell press, motion detection, and person detection—have completely vanished from the integration's entity registry. The firmware update effectively blocked local polling endpoints, eliminating advanced smart home interoperability. Hardware Chime Synchronization Failure: The RF/Wi-Fi link between the outdoor doorbell button and the indoor physical chime fails intermittently. Pressing the physical button regularly results in zero audible alerts inside the house. Push Notification Inhibition: Real-time push alerts and VoIP routing to registered mobile devices are either heavily delayed or completely dropped, rendering the device useless for immediate access monitoring. Technical Verdict: The product has ceased to function as a reliable access control or security system. It now operates solely as a passive IP camera, failing at its core advertised purpose. Support and Warranty Analysis: The Logistical Barrier Reporting this software-induced defect to TP-Link revealed an anti-consumer support structure designed to exhaust the user through financial friction: Support Redirection Loop: The customer is forced into a loop between regional support (Colombia) and originating support (US), evading technical diagnostic accountability. Cost-Negative RMA Framework: To address a 100% software-based bug, support demands a physical hardware return (RMA). International Amazon customers must pay for cross-border freight to a US warehouse, establish a US freight forwarder, and finance the re-shipping and import fees back to their country. Financial Invability: The total logistical cost to execute this warranty exceeds the net retail value of the product itself. It is financially more rational to throw the device in the trash than to pay the manufacturer to replace it with identical hardware that will update to the same broken firmware. Refund Denial: TP-Link explicitly refuses to issue direct financial refunds or Amazon credits, citing a lack of direct consumer transaction infrastructure, thereby shifting the manufacturer's liability back onto the retailer. Conclusion Strong Anti-Recommendation. If you require a doorbell that reliably integrates locally with Home Assistant, or if you are purchasing via Amazon US from an international location, avoid this product. TP-Link has demonstrated that it can unilaterally strip away core advertised hardware features via post-purchase software updates without providing a viable, cost-free remedy for global consumers.

Nice, non-subscription option to you-know-who. I popped in a microSD card and I am able to record days on end to include traffic passing the house front. Works well with Alexa, easy to adjust sensitivity and range, and proper alarms sent to alexa appliances and phones. White colored objects do tend to be too bright in the sunlight, and I have noticed it does not pick up as many moving cars as another camera I have mounted high up on the house - could be location deltas or settings need further adjustment. But spot-on for people approaching the house and leaving packages. Can set type of alerts as well (movement, pets, packages, etc). I’ve also noticed that it captures the entire event (unlike the subscription-based you-know who devices). Good enough though image clarity on light colored objects and perhaps not sensitive enough in some cases and I had to drop a star. But overall very happy with the design, install effort, and integration with our smart home.

Excellent video doorbell. Running on battery and lasts forever. Have had it for several months now and still have over 50% battery left. Love that you record to sd card and dont have to pay a subscription. Also, you can adjust sensitivity, which is nice when you have cars driving by so it doesnt set it off constantly. Would highly recommend!

Just awesome battery life. Had it on the front door since late Oct 25 and there is still 44 per cent battery life after 7 months!

Antes tenia un timbre Ring, no funcionaba como debía, tenia problemas de señal débil WiFi. se perdían notificaciones. Cambie a timbre TP-Link Tapo, y ahora funciona excelente, buena imagen, capta señal WiFi sin problemas y las notificaciones son inmediatas. Muy recomendado

Produit 100 % conforme à la commande, je vous le recommande vivement.

One of the best door bell in the world. Highly satisfied. Easy installation. Value for money.

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