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Consumer Reports names it a cheaper alternative to the Tapo TD25 with similar performance in its lab tests.
Tapo D225 video doorbell
A battery or wired doorbell with a microSD slot for up to 512GB and a plug-in chime in the box. Wired, it can record 24/7 if you give up the old chime.
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Tapo D225 battery and hardwired doorbell with the included Tapo chime
Tapo D225 battery and hardwired doorbell with the included Tapo chime
What works. What doesn't.
Storage
TP-Link says recordings save to a microSD card up to 512GB at no extra cost, or to the cloud with a Tapo Care subscription.
Privacy
We have not found privacy details beyond local storage.
Installation
Wired power needs an 8-24V AC transformer of at least 10VA. Always-On Mode, which allows 24/7 recording, needs a jumper that bypasses your existing chime. With it off, the existing chime keeps working. A Tapo chime is included.
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