Video Doorbell Comparison · UK 2026
Imou Doorbell 2S vs Tapo D235
Specs, pros and cons compared side by side
Both the Imou Doorbell 2S and the Tapo D235 are battery video doorbells. This head-to-head sets them side by side using the specs, pros and cons from our full reviews. Imou specs come from Imou’s own pages, UK pages first; Tapo specs come from Tapo’s own product pages. If you hardwire a doorbell, turn off the power at the fuse box or breaker before touching any wiring, and use a qualified electrician if you are not sure.
Quick verdict
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Imou Doorbell 2S
Pick it for: Chime doubles as a Wi-Fi extender for the doorbell (not listed for the D235) · Up to four connectable chimes (the D235: no chime limit stated; Tapo’s UK store sells a bundle with an extra chime) · Loitering detection for people who stay at the door (not listed for the D235)
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Tapo D235
Pick it for: 2K 5MP video (the Doorbell 2S: 2K 3MP, 2048 x 1536) · 10,000mAh battery rated at up to 210 days (the Doorbell 2S: 5000mAh, up to 120 days based on 20 15-second videos a day) · 24/7 recording and pre-roll when hardwired (not listed for the Doorbell 2S)
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Quick comparison
| Spec |
Imou Doorbell 2S |
Tapo D235 |
| Resolution |
2K 3MP (2048 x 1536) |
2K 5MP |
| Power |
Battery (5000mAh) or 8-24V AC hardwire |
Battery (10,000mAh, up to 210 days) or hardwired (8-24V) |
| IP Rating |
Not stated by Imou (“Weatherproof”) |
IP66 |
| Wi-Fi |
2.4GHz |
2.4GHz only |
| Storage |
microSD up to 512GB; Imou Protect cloud |
microSD up to 512GB |
| Apple HomeKit |
Not stated by Imou |
Not listed by Tapo |
| Subscription |
Optional (Imou Protect, up to 30 days of history); microSD also supported |
Optional (Tapo Care) |
| Smart home |
Imou Life app |
Alexa, Google |
Imou Doorbell 2S
Pros
- Plug-in chime included, and it doubles as a Wi-Fi extender
- No wiring needed, with an optional 8-24V AC hardwire
- Loitering detection for people who stay at the door
Cons
- No published IP rating: Imou says “Weatherproof” and that it handles dust, rain and wind
- Imou doesn’t say it works with an existing doorbell chime
- Wi-Fi is 2.4GHz only
- Night vision reaches 5 m
Tapo D235
Pros
- Battery or wired
- 24/7 recording when wired
- Chime included
- Package detection
Cons
- 24/7 recording only when hardwired
- Using your old chime means turning Always-on off
- 2.4GHz Wi-Fi only
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Which should you buy?
Why choose the Imou Doorbell 2S
- Chime doubles as a Wi-Fi extender for the doorbell (not listed for the D235)
- Up to four connectable chimes (the D235: no chime limit stated; Tapo’s UK store sells a bundle with an extra chime)
- Loitering detection for people who stay at the door (not listed for the D235)
Why choose the Tapo D235
- 2K 5MP video (the Doorbell 2S: 2K 3MP, 2048 x 1536)
- 10,000mAh battery rated at up to 210 days (the Doorbell 2S: 5000mAh, up to 120 days based on 20 15-second videos a day)
- 24/7 recording and pre-roll when hardwired (not listed for the Doorbell 2S)
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