Questions & Answers

Q: QuestionDoes this doorbell have night vision capability?

• A:Answer Yes, this doorbell has night vision.

Q: QuestionCan I receive mobile notifications from this doorbell?

• A:Answer Yes, this doorbell provides mobile notifications.

Q: QuestionIs the battery in this doorbell rechargeable?

• A:Answer Yes, the battery in this doorbell is rechargeable.

Q: QuestionWhat is the maximum video resolution of this doorbell?

• A:Answer The maximum video resolution of this doorbell is 2K (1440p).

Q: QuestionDoes this video doorbell record audio?

• A:Answer Yes, this video doorbell records audio.

Q: QuestionIs this doorbell camera weather resistant?

• A:Answer Yes, this doorbell camera has weather resistant protective qualities.

Q: QuestionCan you just stick the camera onto your door via an adhesive? Or do you have to use the screws?

Asked 2 months ago by ZEED.

• A:Answer Hi abcd00, The mounting bracket itself is designed for mounting using the steps outlined in the included instructions, which include both adhesive (on a smooth surface) and drill/screw options. Feel free to check out the Quick Installation Guide on our website for detailed images and instructions: https://static.tp-link.com/upload/manual/2025/202507/20250711/7100000225_Tapo%20D205(UN)1.0_QIG.pdf

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Q: QuestionCan it be powered by existing doorbell wires

Asked 4 months ago by TapoDoorbell.

• A:Answer Hi, The Tapo D205 is battery-operated only. For a doorbell that supports wired power using your existing doorbell wires, we recommend considering our Tapo TD25 Smart Video Doorbell: https://www.bestbuy.com/product/tp-link-tapo-battery-wired-smart-video-doorbell-2k-5mp-with-chime-no-monthly-fees-black-white/J39QK2Q9XT

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Q: QuestionDoes it work with echo show?

Asked 1 week ago by rayne.

• A:Answer All Tapo cameras can be linked to Google Assistant or Alexa screen devices by pairing your Tapo account to their services. Note that it will only let you display the camera's live view.

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Q: Questionwill this work with a nvr?

Asked 1 month ago by earl.

• A:Answer No, the Tapo D205 doesn’t support NVR/RTSP since it’s a battery-powered model.

  Answered 2 weeks ago by MertkanYVerified Purchase

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Q: QuestionCan the camera application be added onto multiple phones?

Asked 2 months ago by MK.

• A:Answer Yes — just share the device in the Tapo app

  Answered 2 weeks ago by MertkanYVerified Purchase

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Q: QuestionCan this doorbell be used with the google nest devices such as the google nest mini/home mini?

Asked 2 months ago by Mari.

• A:Answer Hi Mari, Yes, Tapo doorbells offer third-party support for Google integration, such as voice notifications.

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Q: QuestionWhat are the actual dimensions? They appear to be wrong in the description.

Asked 2 months ago by Yupie.

• A:Answer Hi Yupie, The Tapo D205 Doorbell's dimensions are 5.51× 1.81 × 1.19 in (140*46*30.2mm).

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Q: Questionis it subscription free ?

Asked 2 months ago by Him.

• A:Answer It is if you install a micro sd card, which is what I did. FWIW, I have a 128gb one installed and after about 3 weeks, it's only about 5% full.

  Answered 1 month ago by mikevVerified Purchase

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Q: QuestionDo I need a hub for this device?

Asked 3 months ago by TPLINKD205.

• A:Answer No hub needed — it connects directly via Wi-Fi.

  Answered 2 weeks ago by MertkanYVerified Purchase

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Q: QuestionHow many rechage it can take 1-2-3 if it's only one recharge yearly because assuming the life of battery is 6 month that means you have to change battery every year ?

Asked 3 months ago by NimishB.

• A:Answer Hi Nik, How often the battery needs to be recharged depends on activity level, doorbell usage, and settings such as detection sensitivity, clip length, and more. The batteries are built to handle many discharge and recharge cycles, so you can use our smart video doorbell with confidence.

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Q: QuestionSD Card capacity one can use very basic in description is missing 256/512 GB Also battery is re chargeable do you have video as to how to remove and charge it.put it on best buy website

Asked 3 months ago by NimishB.

• A:Answer Hi Nik, You can utilize up to 512GB of secure local storage by pairing this Tapo Smart Video Doorbell with a microSD card (sold separately). You can find the microSD card capacity information by clicking on "Features" on the Best Buy product page. To charge the doorbell, unlock it and slide it up to detach it from its mount, revealing the USB-C charging port underneath.

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Q: Questiondoes it offer instant phone notifications?

Asked 3 months ago by Ritee.

• A:Answer Yes it does.

  Answered 2 weeks ago by MertkanYVerified Purchase

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Q: QuestionIs it compatible with Alexa devices?

Asked 3 months ago by Ritee.

• A:Answer Yes it works.

  Answered 2 weeks ago by MertkanYVerified Purchase

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