Video Doorbell Comparison · UK 2026
Tapo D230S1 vs Tapo D235L

Specs, pros and cons compared side by side

Both the Tapo D230S1 and the Tapo D235L are 2K 5MP battery 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 D230S1

Pick it for: H200 hub included, which rings as the indoor chime (the D235L: no chime in the box) · Hub can connect by Ethernet (the D235L: 2.4GHz Wi-Fi)

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Tapo D235L

Pick it for: Runs on battery or hardwired, with 24/7 recording when wired (the D230S1: battery only, no 24/7) · Works with your existing chime using the included jumper (the D230S1 cannot ring an existing chime) · IP66 weather rating (the D230S1: IP64)

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Quick comparison

Spec Tapo D230S1 Tapo D235L
Resolution 2K 5MP 2K 5MP
Power Removable rechargeable battery (up to 180 days at 10 triggers a day, 30-second clips) Battery (up to 8 months) or hardwired
Wi-Fi Connects through the H200 hub 2.4GHz
IP Rating IP64 IP66
Storage microSD in the hub (up to 512GB) microSD up to 512GB
Smart home Alexa, Google Alexa, Google
Chime The included H200 hub rings as the chime No chime in the box (a jumper for an existing chime is included)
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
Tapo D235L

Pros

  • Battery or wired
  • 24/7 recording when wired
  • IP66
  • Works with an existing chime

Cons

  • No Tapo chime in the box
  • 24/7 only when hardwired
  • 2.4GHz Wi-Fi

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Which should you buy?

Why choose the Tapo D230S1

  • H200 hub included, which rings as the indoor chime (the D235L: no chime in the box)
  • Hub can connect by Ethernet (the D235L: 2.4GHz Wi-Fi)
Why choose the Tapo D235L

  • Runs on battery or hardwired, with 24/7 recording when wired (the D230S1: battery only, no 24/7)
  • Works with your existing chime using the included jumper (the D230S1 cannot ring an existing chime)
  • IP66 weather rating (the D230S1: IP64)

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