$34.97* | Tapo Smart 2K Video Wireless Doorbell Camera at Amazon

trent0210

Apr 13, 2026 8:26 PM

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trent0210Apr 13, 2026 8:26 PM

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I have the wired version for more than 2 yrs now. No issues, and best of all no monthly fees. It can do 24/7 recording to an SD card.

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far3320

Apr 13, 2026 8:50 PM

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far3320Apr 13, 2026 8:50 PM

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I recently replaced a Ring doorbell with a Tapo TD25 AKA TD235 (basically an upgraded TD225). I thought the 180º view would be problematic, but I love it. And I really like the 5MP recording and 20fps. I will say it is HUGE compared to the Ring it replaced. Absolutely massive. But I'm just tired of my Ring cameras disconnecting or randomly upgrading the firmware in the middle of the day. I'm also tired of paying Ring for cloud storage.

I might pick up a couple of these for my other rentals. Looks like they will conect with Ecobee's built in Alexa so I can use that as the chime.

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Zerogravity107

Apr 13, 2026 9:18 PM

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Zerogravity107Apr 13, 2026 9:18 PM

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Does this require a hub? I'm not thrilled with my blink doorbells and have some tapo cams already so this seems like a no brainer

TechG_2k

Apr 13, 2026 10:21 PM

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TechG_2kApr 13, 2026 10:21 PM

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I previously owned the wired-only version of this doorbell, the D130. For the price, the video quality was quite good, it supported RTSP, and it was more compact than many competing video doorbells.
Unfortunately, it failed just over a year into use, right after the warranty expired. Up until then, it had worked very well, but it eventually shorted out, stopped powering on entirely, and even took the transformer down with it. I contacted Tapo since it had only just fallen outside the warranty period, but they were unwilling to offer any assistance.

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xRayJayx

Apr 13, 2026 11:16 PM

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xRayJayxApr 13, 2026 11:16 PM

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I have this camera. I like it alot. SD local saved recordings. Can answer the door while at work via wi-fi. Charge holds a long time. Easy to charge, waterproof.

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mja28

Apr 14, 2026 2:12 AM

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mja28Apr 14, 2026 2:12 AM

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Quote from far3320

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I recently replaced a Ring doorbell with a Tapo TD25 AKA TD235 (basically an upgraded TD225). I thought the 180º view would be problematic, but I love it. And I really like the 5MP recording and 20fps. I will say it is HUGE compared to the Ring it replaced. Absolutely massive. But I'm just tired of my Ring cameras disconnecting or randomly upgrading the firmware in the middle of the day. I'm also tired of paying Ring for cloud storage.I might pick up a couple of these for my other rentals. Looks like they will conect with Ecobee's built in Alexa so I can use that as the chime.

I own the TD25 . I installed a January 1st and the battery lasted until April 10th (5%).. no hiccups during the extreme cold (-33 with the Wind chill ). I'm sure during the summer the battery is not going to last this long . more traffic, kids playing outside,,,,.

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far3320

Apr 14, 2026 2:29 AM

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Joined Nov 2007

far3320Apr 14, 2026 2:29 AM

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Quote from mja28

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I own the TD25 . I installed a January 1st and the battery lasted until April 10th (5%).. no hiccups during the extreme cold (-33 with the Wind chill ). I'm sure during the summer the battery is not going to last this long . more traffic, kids playing outside,,,,.

It's an absolute unit. The thing weighs add much as a brick. The batteries must be massive

desidude2000

Apr 14, 2026 3:52 AM

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desidude2000Apr 14, 2026 3:52 AM

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Could someone post a link to the wired one without a chime please? The wired one on the same page is more expensive and looks different.

supersizedkid

Apr 14, 2026 6:44 AM

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supersizedkidApr 14, 2026 6:44 AM

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Quote from desidude2000

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Could someone post a link to the wired one without a chime please? The wired one on the same page is more expensive and looks different.

The D225 can be wired:
https://www.amazon.com/Tapo-Doorb...B0D8MKQ5RC

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dragoneater1

Apr 14, 2026 2:09 PM

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Joined Nov 2015

dragoneater1Apr 14, 2026 2:09 PM

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Quote from trent0210

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I have the wired version for more than 2 yrs now. No issues, and best of all no monthly fees. It can do 24/7 recording to an SD card.

Does it ring your existing doorbell chime or did you have to buy the Tapo chime?

ugadawgs98

Apr 14, 2026 2:47 PM

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ugadawgs98Apr 14, 2026 2:47 PM

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Quote from Zerogravity107

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Does this require a hub? I'm not thrilled with my blink doorbells and have some tapo cams already so this seems like a no brainer

No hub required.

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trent0210

Apr 14, 2026 7:02 PM

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Joined Mar 2019

trent0210Apr 14, 2026 7:02 PM

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Quote from dragoneater1

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Does it ring your existing doorbell chime or did you have to buy the Tapo chime?

Wired version comes with a chime. It also works with Alexa. I don't use my existing doorbell anymore but had to wire it so Tapo gets continuous power.

mcbrewsky

Apr 21, 2026 5:08 PM

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mcbrewskyApr 21, 2026 5:08 PM

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This old thread popped up in my emails from SD.
Best Buy currently has the same price, and some of y'all might have a $5/$10 reward out of the blue. Doesn't hurt to check. Wink

https://www.bestbuy.com/product/t...J39T6X2RKJ

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