Tapo D205 Chime Not Working? Here’s How to Fix It
Your Tapo doorbell rings through its included chime unit (or a mechanical chime when wired). If you hear nothing on a press, the cause is usually the chime setup, volume or pairing.
What This Problem Means
If your Tapo D205 is showing this fault, working through the checks below in order resolves it in the large majority of cases. Each step is safe to try yourself and follows TP-Link’s official Tapo guidance.
Common Symptoms
- No sound when the button is pressed
- Chime unit silent
- No alert on your phone
- Chime lost its connection
Safe Checks You Can Try
1. Check the chime is powered and paired
Make sure the chime unit is plugged in and still linked to the doorbell in the Tapo app.
2. Check the volume and ringtone
Adjust the chime volume and selected ringtone in Device Settings — it may be set to silent.
3. Enable doorbell press notifications
In the app, confirm Doorbell Press notifications are switched on for your phone.
4. Move the chime closer
If the chime keeps dropping out, move it nearer the doorbell or router to strengthen the link.
5. Re-pair the chime
Remove and re-add the chime in the Tapo app if it has lost its connection.
6. Restart the doorbell
Press the reset button on the doorbell briefly to restart it, and check the battery is charged. Power-cycle the chime by unplugging it for 10 seconds, and restart your router for 30 seconds.
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When To Contact Support
If you have worked through every step and your Tapo D205 still has this problem, the hardware may need attention. Visit TP-Link support for further help or to arrange a replacement if it is in warranty.