Video Doorbell Comparison · UK 2026
Tapo D205 vs Tapo D230S1

Specs, pros and cons compared side by side

Both the Tapo D205 and the Tapo D230S1 are 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.

Quick verdict

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Tapo D205

Pick it for: Connects straight to Wi-Fi, no hub needed (the D230S1 needs the H200 hub to work)

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Tapo D230S1

Pick it for: H200 hub that rings as the chime included (the D205: no chime in the box) · IP64 (the D205: IP54) · Works with Google as well as Alexa (the D205: Alexa)

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Quick comparison

Spec Tapo D205 Tapo D230S1
Resolution 2K 2K 5MP
Power Battery (5,200mAh, up to 180 days) + optional solar Removable rechargeable battery (up to 180 days)
Wi-Fi 2.4GHz Connects through the H200 hub
Weather rating IP54 IP64
Storage microSD up to 512GB microSD in the hub (up to 512GB)
Smart home Alexa Alexa, Google
Apple HomeKit No No
Night vision Full-colour night vision Colour night vision with a spotlight and a starlight sensor
Chime No chime in the box: use a Tapo hub, a Tapo chime or a smart speaker The included H200 hub rings as the chime
Tapo D205

Pros

  • Wire-free
  • Long battery rating
  • Solar option
  • Local storage

Cons

  • No chime in the box
  • Cannot ring an existing chime
  • IP54 (lower than other Tapo doorbells)
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 D205

  • Connects straight to Wi-Fi, no hub needed (the D230S1 needs the H200 hub to work)
Why choose the Tapo D230S1

  • H200 hub that rings as the chime included (the D205: no chime in the box)
  • IP64 (the D205: IP54)
  • Works with Google as well as Alexa (the D205: Alexa)

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