TP-Link
TP-Link Tapo D225 Video Doorbell
- Native integration
- Local control
- Wi-Fi
Prices verified September 2026
See more video doorbells picks on our Amazon storefront →Our verdict
Solid value at ~£93 with a 2K 180° head-to-toe view, bundled chime and local microSD recording — no subscription required, undercutting Nest's £180+ hardware and competitive with Ring's battery doorbells. The 10,000mAh battery is rated for around 8 months per charge, but topping it back up takes roughly 6 hours with the doorbell off the door entirely — a real hassle if it's your only entry point. The bigger catch for HA users: the local RTSP stream only works when hardwired, so battery-only installs are limited to app-land. Best fit: a budget-conscious wired install where you want local video without paying for cloud storage.
What can Home Assistant control on the TP-Link Tapo D225 Video Doorbell?
| Control | Type | What it does |
|---|---|---|
| Camera | Camera stream | Live video — wired units only; battery-only installs stay app-limited |
| Motion | Binary sensor | Detects movement near the door |
| Doorbell press | Not exposed | No native press entity — needs a workaround (see note below) |
There's no dedicated doorbell-press entity in the tplink_tapo integration — HA only gets a camera entity and (firmware-dependent) a general motion sensor. The documented workaround is a cross-app proxy: set up a Tapo-app automation (not in HA) that flips a paired Tapo smart bulb on doorbell press, then trigger your HA automation off that bulb's state change, using different presets to tell a press apart from ordinary motion. As already flagged, TP-Link pulled RTSP/ONVIF specifically to save battery, so this only works reliably on a hardwired D225.
Specs
| note | RTSP requires wired power + Tapo camera account |
|---|---|
| chime | included |
| power | battery or wired |
| battery | 10,000mAh built-in, rated ~8 months per charge, ~6hr full recharge |
| storage | microSD up to 512GB |
| ip rating | IP66 |
| dimensions | 150 × 50 × 38.4mm (doorbell unit) |
| resolution | 2K QHD (2304×1728, up to 20fps) |
| night vision | 850nm IR to 10m/33ft, plus full-colour spotlight night vision |
| field of view | 180° diagonal |
How does the TP-Link Tapo D225 Video Doorbell compare?
| Product | From | Protocol | Local control | Integration |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| TP-Link Tapo D225 Video Doorbell (this product) | £93.04 | Wi-Fi | Yes | Native |
| Aqara Doorbell Camera Hub G410 | £109.99 | Wi-Fi, Thread, Matter | Yes | Native |
| Arlo Essential Video Doorbell | £134.08 | Wi-Fi | Cloud | HACS |
| Blink Video Doorbell | £23 | Wi-Fi | Cloud | Cloud |
Frequently asked questions
- Does the TP-Link Tapo D225 Video Doorbell work with Home Assistant locally?
- Yes. The TP-Link Tapo D225 Video Doorbell is controlled locally in Home Assistant through a built-in Home Assistant core integration (tplink), so it keeps working if your internet connection or the TP-Link cloud goes down. Control and state updates stay on your own network.
- Which protocol does the TP-Link Tapo D225 Video Doorbell use, and do I need a hub?
- The TP-Link Tapo D225 Video Doorbell uses Wi-Fi. To pair it with Home Assistant you need no hub — it joins your Wi-Fi network directly. TP-Link's own hub is not required when you integrate through a built-in Home Assistant core integration (tplink).
- How much does the TP-Link Tapo D225 Video Doorbell cost in the UK?
- The lowest price we have listed for the TP-Link Tapo D225 Video Doorbell is £93.04 at Amazon UK. Prices were last checked in September 2026 and change often, so confirm on the retailer's page before buying.