Video Doorbell Comparison · UK 2026
Tapo D230S1 vs Tapo D260
Specs, pros and cons compared side by side
Both the Tapo D230S1 and the Tapo D260 are 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 D260: no chime in the box) · Hub can connect by Ethernet (the D260: dual-band Wi-Fi)
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Tapo D260
Pick it for: 4K (3840 x 2160) video (the D230S1: 2K 5MP) · Hardwire it at 8-24V AC for 24/7 recording (the D230S1: battery, no 24/7 recording) · Wider 180° diagonal view (the D230S1: 160° diagonal)
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Quick comparison
| Spec |
Tapo D230S1 |
Tapo D260 |
| Resolution |
2K 5MP |
4K (3840 x 2160) |
| Power |
Removable rechargeable battery (up to 180 days at 10 triggers a day, 30-second clips) |
Battery (up to 180 days) or hardwired (8-24V AC) |
| Wi-Fi |
Connects through the H200 hub |
Dual-band 2.4GHz + 5GHz |
| IP Rating |
IP64 |
IP66 |
| Storage |
microSD in the hub (up to 512GB) |
microSD up to 512GB, plus Tapo hub storage |
| Smart home |
Alexa, Google |
Alexa, Google, SmartThings |
| Chime |
The included H200 hub rings as the chime |
No chime in the box (works with an existing chime using the jumper) |
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 D260
Pros
- 4K picture
- Radar plus PIR detection
- Dual-band Wi-Fi
- Face detection
Cons
- No chime in the box
- 24/7 only when hardwired
- Battery figure is a lab estimate
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Which should you buy?
Why choose the Tapo D230S1
- H200 hub included, which rings as the indoor chime (the D260: no chime in the box)
- Hub can connect by Ethernet (the D260: dual-band Wi-Fi)
Why choose the Tapo D260
- 4K (3840 x 2160) video (the D230S1: 2K 5MP)
- Hardwire it at 8-24V AC for 24/7 recording (the D230S1: battery, no 24/7 recording)
- Wider 180° diagonal view (the D230S1: 160° diagonal)
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