I had a Eufy wired doorbell which stop connecting to WIFI after 18months... Out of warranty and tech support couldn't fix either. I have went ahead and after watching your vid, taking a chance on D130. I also have Kasa light switch for Porch so I think I should be able to automate this as well to light up outside. Hope this one works out better than Eufy!!! Thanks! Also, I didn't see much diff between new versions other than battery option.
Yeah I agree the D130 seemed to be the better choice since it’s hardwired and priced reasonably for the risk. Which model were you looking at? The automation works great for deterring nighttime critters like raccoons 😉. I’ll be showing how well it works with the home automation platform I chose in the upcoming video I’m working on.
Thanks for that I don't want to have an account but I had read you need an account like the ring to download the video. I can now go ahead and replace my ring door bell
It’s very different from ring I have an internal memory card where video is stored. If you add one you will be storing video locally but you could also signup for a cloud subscription if you choose. With what I do for a living I want the ability to isolate everything from the outside world if I choose. I also chose this camera for its rtsp ability which allows me to record to my internal nas/cloud solution. I’ll cover that in a video as well soon. Best of luck to you with the swap!
Hi! There any option to receive like a call everytime anyone calls to the doorbell? I know that they send a notification but I rather a call instead. Thanks
Hi! I just finished watching your great video review. I had a question about how the Tapo doorbell works in conjunction with the Tapo app. I already have a Tapo account and use the app for my CCTV cameras. If I connect the doorbell to the same account, will my phone automatically make a sound when the doorbell is pressed? Or will I have to open the app to see who is at the door? I’m looking for a doorbell that functions like the BUZ app, which automatically sounds an alert when someone calls me.
Hi and thanks for your comment. On my devices it sends a notification to the phone that you can interact with to pull up a call window in the app. Depending on your setup it can/will also show up on Amazon and Google devices. The doorbell shows up on my TVs as well. I had to cut time in the video for fear of it becoming too long so I wasn’t able to share that as well. I am planning a follow up video with my home automation solution in the not too distant future.
Yes and yes. I have my hardwired doorbell working and the “smart” chime can be plugged in anywhere you have WiFi. The chime goes in my wife’s office and when we have functions in the backyard we move the chime to the back porch so we can hear someone at the front door. The motion clips have a section where they can be downloaded individually.
It runs off of standard doorbell wiring, which uses a transformer to step down from mains voltage to 12-24V DC. You may need to upgrade your transformer for stable power delivery.
I had a Eufy wired doorbell which stop connecting to WIFI after 18months... Out of warranty and tech support couldn't fix either. I have went ahead and after watching your vid, taking a chance on D130. I also have Kasa light switch for Porch so I think I should be able to automate this as well to light up outside. Hope this one works out better than Eufy!!! Thanks!
Also, I didn't see much diff between new versions other than battery option.
Yeah I agree the D130 seemed to be the better choice since it’s hardwired and priced reasonably for the risk. Which model were you looking at? The automation works great for deterring nighttime critters like raccoons 😉. I’ll be showing how well it works with the home automation platform I chose in the upcoming video I’m working on.
Thanks for that I don't want to have an account but I had read you need an account like the ring to download the video. I can now go ahead and replace my ring door bell
It’s very different from ring I have an internal memory card where video is stored. If you add one you will be storing video locally but you could also signup for a cloud subscription if you choose. With what I do for a living I want the ability to isolate everything from the outside world if I choose. I also chose this camera for its rtsp ability which allows me to record to my internal nas/cloud solution. I’ll cover that in a video as well soon. Best of luck to you with the swap!
Thanks for reviewing
Hi! There any option to receive like a call everytime anyone calls to the doorbell? I know that they send a notification but I rather a call instead. Thanks
Hi thanks for the comment. I installed the one in the video for myself and my mother in laws and both ring to the phone like a regular call would.
Great review / primer 🫡
Thank you for the comment each one helps the channel!
Can the videos recorded on the microSD card be viewed later via the app? Or only by retrieving the card from the doorbell?
Hi! I just finished watching your great video review. I had a question about how the Tapo doorbell works in conjunction with the Tapo app. I already have a Tapo account and use the app for my CCTV cameras. If I connect the doorbell to the same account, will my phone automatically make a sound when the doorbell is pressed? Or will I have to open the app to see who is at the door? I’m looking for a doorbell that functions like the BUZ app, which automatically sounds an alert when someone calls me.
Hi and thanks for your comment. On my devices it sends a notification to the phone that you can interact with to pull up a call window in the app. Depending on your setup it can/will also show up on Amazon and Google devices. The doorbell shows up on my TVs as well. I had to cut time in the video for fear of it becoming too long so I wasn’t able to share that as well. I am planning a follow up video with my home automation solution in the not too distant future.
Can you use an existing ding doing chime and can I download video via the app like the tapo cameras
Yes and yes. I have my hardwired doorbell working and the “smart” chime can be plugged in anywhere you have WiFi. The chime goes in my wife’s office and when we have functions in the backyard we move the chime to the back porch so we can hear someone at the front door. The motion clips have a section where they can be downloaded individually.
the input is it 220v AC?
It runs off of standard doorbell wiring, which uses a transformer to step down from mains voltage to 12-24V DC. You may need to upgrade your transformer for stable power delivery.
Nice, try to blink more often. :)