TP-Link Unveils New Tapo Video Doorbell with AI Detection and No Monthly Fees

TP-Link Tapo's new video doorbell with AI detection and no monthly fees is now $75 with this code

The flagship doorbell offers flexible installation and 24/7 recording, and a second, battery-powered model is currently just $45. Tapo has released two new video doorbells, including the flagship Tapo D225, a dual-powered device that supports 24/7 continuous recording. Tapo, a smart home brand from tech company TP-Link, is also releasing a budget-friendly alternative, the battery-powered Tapo D210, though both new video doorbells are priced quite competitively. The flagship Tapo D225 is priced at $100, but with an introductory offer using coupon 5TAPODOOR, it is currently 15% off, bringing the price down to $75. The Tapo D210 is $15 off and available for $45, down from its regular $60 price with the same code. Each device includes a chime. Also: Better than Ring? This video doorbell features all the benefits and no subscription fees The Tapo D225 is the brand's first dual-powered video doorbell with 24/7 recording. It supports 2K-resolution video capture, color night vision, and a wired or wire-free installation. Its large 10,000mAh battery can last up to eight months on a single charge when installed without wiring. However, the 24/7 continuous recording feature is only available when the D225 is hardwired using your home's doorbell wiring. The flagship Tapo D225 offers pre-roll or 24/7 recording options with a wired installation. The pre-roll feature works like the Ring Video Doorbell's pre-roll, capturing up to four seconds before a motion is detected to give you the context of what happened at your front door. Also: The Battery Doorbell Plus is the best wireless video doorbell for Ring fans The best part about the new Tapo video doorbells is that they don't require a subscription to unlock cloud storage. You can add a microSD card of up to 512GB to the D225 and D210 for local storage, though you can opt for a Tapo Care subscription for cloud storage. The new Tapo D225 and D210 also support artificial intelligence (AI) recognition features to detect people, vehicles, and packages - all with no monthly fees. The two devices also have an optional Ring Call feature, which sends you an incoming call on your paired phone when someone rings the doorbell, using two-way talk without opening the Tapo app. This sounds perfect when you're expecting the arrival of a visitor or package. Also: This subscription-less video doorbell is one of my best smart home investments Significant differences exist between the dual-powered Tapo D225 with 24/7 recording and the more affordable, battery-powered D210. The flagship has a larger battery of 10,000mAh, which can last up to eight months of use on a single charge, compared to the 6,400mAh battery in the D210, which lasts up to six months. The D225 has a wider field of view than the D210, at 180 degrees compared to 160 degrees. However, both the Tapo D225 and the D210 support 2K video, color night vision with a built-in spotlight, third-party integrations with Alexa and Google, local storage with a separate microSD card, and AI detection. Both include a Wi-Fi-supported chime inside your home to alert you when the doorbell rings instantly.

TP-Link's New Tapo Video Doorbells Can Call You -- We Wish More Cameras Did

TP-Link's Tapo brand -- which you can find across many of our smart home lists as an affordable option for smart plugs, security cameras and more -- has announced a new video doorbell line, featuring the 2K-resolution D225 and the D210. Several things immediately caught our eye. First, the budget D210 model will likely be a contender for the best cheap video doorbells. With a Google Assistant/Alexa compatibility, color night vision, built-in spotlight and microSD card slot for no-subscription, local storage, buyers are getting quite a lot for $60. It's a notable price when even affordable doorbells still tend to hang around $100. Tapo has also built in a new 10,000mAh battery designed to last for up to 8 months, longer than the average rating for wireless doorbells. The D225, available for $100, adds a wired option that enables 24/7 continuous recording and a "pre-roll" option to see what's happening before the doorbell detects motion. Both cams also have an impressive 180-degree field of view, particularly large for a doorbell cam. But the most unique feature here is the Ring Call ability, a mode that will automatically call your phone when someone rings the doorbell, linking you with the two-way audio function for a quick chat. That's a lot easier than getting a notification and jumping into the app to find the audio option, and we haven't seen anything quite like it before. If you prefer not to have a conversation in person, you can create or choose pre-set recordings that your doorbell will deliver for you. Tapo is also keeping its budget-friendly approach to subscriptions and video storage. While you can spring for a Tapo Care plan with cloud storage, the card slot allows you to customize the amount of local storage you want with a one-time microSD card purchase instead of monthly fees. AI object detection to identify people, packages or vehicles is also free (some brands lock that behind a subscription, too). There's no full Matter support here, which has lagged behind when it comes to video, but the voice assistant options will please Google and Alexa users. Once we've tested out Tapo's new doorbells we'll be sure to give you all the details, but the resolution, spacious field of view and new two-way audio features look like a powerful combination. For now, take a look at other doorbell options to get more info.