Video Doorbell Comparison · UK 2026
Tapo D130 vs Tapo D230S1

Specs, pros and cons compared side by side

Both the Tapo D130 and the Tapo D230S1 are 2K 5MP video doorbells. This head-to-head sets them side by side using the specs, pros and cons from our full reviews. 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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Tapo D130

Pick it for: Records 24/7 to microSD (the D230S1: no 24/7 recording) · Wider 180° diagonal view (the D230S1: 160° diagonal) · IP65 weather rating (the D230S1: IP64)

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Tapo D230S1

Pick it for: Removable rechargeable battery, so no doorbell wiring needed (the D130 needs 8-24V wiring) · Pet and package detection as well as person and vehicle (the D130: person and vehicle) · Hub can connect by Ethernet (the D130: 2.4GHz Wi-Fi)

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Quick comparison

Spec Tapo D130 Tapo D230S1
Resolution 2K 5MP 2K 5MP
Power Hardwired (8-24V doorbell wiring) Removable rechargeable battery (up to 180 days at 10 triggers a day, 30-second clips)
Wi-Fi 2.4GHz Connects through the H200 hub
IP Rating IP65 IP64
Storage microSD up to 512GB microSD in the hub (up to 512GB)
Smart home Alexa, Google Alexa, Google
Chime Tapo wireless chime included (it does not ring an existing chime) The included H200 hub rings as the chime
Tapo D130

Pros

  • 24/7 recording
  • Chime in the box
  • Head-to-toe 180° view
  • No battery to charge

Cons

  • Does not ring your existing chime
  • Needs doorbell wiring
  • 2.4GHz Wi-Fi
Tapo D230S1

Pros

  • Hub and chime included
  • Removable battery
  • Package detection
  • Local storage in the hub

Cons

  • Cannot ring an existing chime
  • Needs the hub to work
  • No 24/7 recording

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Which should you buy?

Why choose the Tapo D130

  • Records 24/7 to microSD (the D230S1: no 24/7 recording)
  • Wider 180° diagonal view (the D230S1: 160° diagonal)
  • IP65 weather rating (the D230S1: IP64)
Why choose the Tapo D230S1

  • Removable rechargeable battery, so no doorbell wiring needed (the D130 needs 8-24V wiring)
  • Pet and package detection as well as person and vehicle (the D130: person and vehicle)
  • Hub can connect by Ethernet (the D130: 2.4GHz Wi-Fi)

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