Security policy history

Reviewers describe the unit as compact and unobtrusive, about the size of a TV remote, yet still visible enough at the doorway and solid-feeling in the hand.

Past marketing overstated local-only operation and security issues once undermined trust, but after public scrutiny the company acknowledged problems, fixed them, and added clearer in-app cloud indicators and a bug bounty program, easing some concerns even if confidence still varies by user.

The Duo Cam has a large, chunky housing with a hard edged industrial look that is bigger and burlier than many other video doorbells, which some buyers may find visually imposing next to their front door.

Ring’s history of exposed customer information, hacked devices, and related lawsuits continues to weigh on reviewers, who acknowledge some security improvements but note that the company’s track record still raises red flags when considering the Pro 2 as a trustworthy front-door camera.

Reviewers consistently describe the Tapo D225 as a bulky, industrial looking doorbell that sticks out more than sleeker rivals, trading a compact, stylish appearance for room to house its battery and optics.