If hardwired, does the button activate the existing house doorbell or is the included inside chime always needed. null

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sigman70 · Accepted Answer

The answer given by TPLinkSupport is not right.  I have this doorbell (model TD25) and if you hardwire it, you CAN use your existing chime.  You MUST however go through the setup correctly:

1. Enter the device settings page, on Tapo app.
2. Tap user Guide
3. After that, in my case I then chose 'Mounting Guide'
4. Follow the instructions and make sure to select Disable Always-On mode and to Use Existing Chime.

picktownboy · Answer

I'm using both the chime and the legacy doorbell. You don't use the jumper when doing this. I have not tried it with the chime unplugged.

TPLinkSupport · Answer

Hi 53groucho,

The included chime is required if the doorbell is hardwired. For more information, please visit our FAQ here: https://www.tapo.com/us/faq/501

“If hardwired, does the button activate the existing house doorbell or is the included inside chime always needed.”

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