Customer Ratings & Reviews

The TP‑Link Tapo Smart Live View 2K Video Doorbell with Ring Call (160° FOV) is an excellent budget-friendly smart doorbell that delivers strong security features without forcing you into a monthly subscription.2K resolution provides clear, sharp video, making it easy to recognize faces, packages, and activity at the front door. The 160° head-to-toe field of view captures visitors fully — from face to packages on the ground — eliminating common blind spots.

Flawless functionality, IoT network integration, and off-cloud (subscription free) storage = fantastic purchase. From a cybersecurity perspective, the peace of mind is priceless. Quality is fantastic. Setup was simple. 5 stars across the board.

Excellent value for money, easy to set up and use. To make it perfect, it could include an internal speaker for communication, but for the price, there’s nothing to complain about. We are very happy with it.

Excellent purchase! Easy to install, excellent video recording.

I’ve been using the TP-Link Tapo Smart Live View 2K Video Doorbell, and overall it has exceeded my expectations for its price range. The video performance is impressive. The 2K resolution delivers very sharp and clear footage during the day, and the night vision also performs really well with good visibility and detail. The live view has a reasonable delay, nothing that affects daily use. Installation was extremely easy and didn’t require any technical knowledge. The setup process was smooth and user-friendly. I was already familiar with the Tapo app, so navigating and using it was straightforward for me. The app itself is stable, and notifications are almost instant, which is great for security. I also use it with Alexa Echo Show, and the integration works seamlessly. The motion detection seemed accurate based on my initial experience, but I chose to disable it since I don’t currently need that feature. Two-way audio works very well — both incoming and outgoing sound are clear, making communication with visitors easy and effective. Overall, this product delivers more than I expected in terms of performance and usability. It’s definitely a great value-for-money smart doorbell, and I would recommend it to anyone looking for a reliable option without ongoing subscription costs.

I bought this as a replacement for our Ring camera. That worked fine, but we're leaving anything Amazon related. They also cosy up to law enforcement just a bit too much. So if you are looking for an alternative as well, read on. Anyway - very easy to set this guy up, and I did so with local storage. FWIW, I've had it installed for just shy of 3 weeks now and with a 128gb sd card and I'm only at 5% usage. I figured it would take very little space, but 128 was the smallest micro sd they had in stock. You could totally use a smaller one unless you want to really be able to go back very far to view videos. The app is pretty good, could use some tweaks of the GUI to make it better, but overall I'm ok with it. I have it on my network, of course, but they don't share stuff with the cops and being that I'm using local storage, the only time that the video traverses the public internet - encrypted - is if I watch a video while not at home. Pricing is incredibly competitive or cheaper than pretty much anything else. Battery life seems decent, I'm at 60% since installation. You can share app usage with other people in your household, but their log in cannot manage the device. Recommended.

Super easy to connect and install. Appreciate the fact you do not need an ongoing subscription and can add a sd card for video capture and storage. Although when on the trial period the cloud storage worked well. Notifications are prompt, picture capture is clear and battery life so far seems good. For the price I recommend. I do see the newer version with 2 cameras and will say that is likely a good benefit as that second camera will show the ground by your door so you can see packages left. This doorbell with the 2 camera does not capture the ground space.

Soooo much better than my garbage Blink doorbell camera! I’ve had this for almost 2 months and it hasnt missed a beat! I love that there are no batteries to worry about ( they are expensive)! This one has a usb charging cable, you use your charging block plugs into any outlet, initially it took about an hour and that charge has lasted 2 months and still has 60% charge even in brutally cold (-3) temperature! It has never lost internet connection! I will buy this again when my other Blink camera dies. Oh and the price is great too!

Great door camera, work perfectly image clean battery good

I love this doorbell camera. This is my first one, and I’m really glad I bought it. I chose it because it was the most affordable option, but honestly, based on my experience, it’s the best one. I really like the app interface—it’s clean and easy to use. I’ve had this TP-Link Tapo camera for about a month now, and I haven’t had any issues at all. The video is clear, and it consistently detects motion and activity very well. I also like that it’s slimmer than the Ring camera, while still being a good size that fits nicely in narrow spaces between walls.

I recently installed the Tapos Doorbell, and I must say it has completely transformed my perception of home security. This innovative device is not just a doorbell; it's a complete security solution wrapped in one sleek design. **Installation:** The installation process was incredibly straightforward. With the detailed instructions provided, I was able to set it up in under 30 minutes. The app guides you through the setup and connects seamlessly to Wi-Fi. **Video Quality:** The HD video quality is impressive! The camera provides a crystal-clear view of my front porch, day and night. The night vision feature is particularly useful; I can easily see who's at my door even in low-light conditions. **Two-Way Audio:** One of my favorite features is the two-way audio. I can communicate with visitors from anywhere, whether I'm at home or away. This feature gives me peace of mind, knowing I can interact with delivery drivers or guests without having to open the door. **Mobile App:** The Tapos app is user-friendly and intuitive. I love being able to receive instant notifications whenever someone approaches my door. The ability to review recorded footage is a fantastic addition, making it easy to monitor my front entrance. **Conclusion:** Overall, the Tapos Doorbell exceeds my expectations.

I like it but if youre in a high traffic area the charge runs out wayyy faster than it says but its good pic quality and i can tap into the front of my home anytime i feel like it.

Love my new doorbell and security camera! It looks really good and I am very happy to see who is in front of my door as well as the wide view of the front of my home!

It's a very good doorbell the image looks super good just a detail that you have to be removing it to load but everything is fine

This is my third camera. A lot easier to use than the traditional camera. I like it because if I’m in the backyard they can ring the doorbell, added plus is local storage or optional hub storage. Still get notifications just like traditional cameras. Price was way lower

Easy set up , user friendly, easy charging and love the phone notifications!

Great quality and product for the price. Very clear sound

This little thing does more than I ever expected. The video quality and sound are both excellent. And for the price I paid at Best Buy I would buy this again in a heart beat.

Great quality doorbell. The app is super user friendly and the doorbell has a very clear picture.

Has all the functions that my old ring doorbell had and in a more compact size with better battery life . Great bargain at its price point