Tapo D210 Doorbell

Verdict

The TP-Link Tapo D210 is a strong hub free battery doorbell for buyers who want sharp 2K video, a very wide field of view, and microSD recording without mandatory cloud fees. It is particularly good if you value flexible recording settings and are comfortable tweaking motion and AI detection options in the app.

Pros

  • Price & value ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ 10 reviews 5.0
    Reviewers see the D210 as a strong budget choice around 60 dollars, combining 2K video, wide field of view, battery power, flexible storage and subscription free AI features so cost conscious buyers still get effective front door security and often rate it as one of the best budget video doorbells they have tried.
  • Phone call integration ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ 4 reviews 5.0
    Reviewers highlight the D210s ring call feature, which places a regular style phone call when the button is pressed so they can talk to visitors immediately without opening the app.
  • System completeness ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ 1 review 5.0
    The D210 works as a fully standalone, battery powered video doorbell that records to a microSD card, so owners do not need a separate sync module or base station to add front door coverage.
  • Wi-Fi range & stability ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ 1 review 5.0
    Owners report that the D210 maintains a stable Wi Fi connection in everyday use, staying online without unexpected dropouts so live view and event history remain accessible when needed.
  • Subscription ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ 7 reviews 4.9
    Owners appreciate that the D210 relies on a large microSD card for primary recording and only treats cloud storage as an optional add on, helping them avoid mandatory ongoing subscription fees.
  • Complete kit in box ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ 2 reviews 4.8
    The package includes the doorbell, plug in smart chime, angled and flat mounting brackets, screws, anchors, adhesive pads, a drilling template, and a removal pin, giving most homeowners everything they need to install it.
  • Installation & Mounting ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ 6 reviews 4.7
  • Motion detection performance ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ 3 reviews 4.7
    Reviewers describe the D210s motion detection as fast and reliable, consistently triggering when activity occurs in front of the home and capturing the key events they care about.
  • Peace of mind ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ 3 reviews 4.7
    Owners describe the D210 as delivering everyday peace of mind by addressing missed deliveries and front door uncertainty, offering reliable alerts and video coverage whether they are home or away.
  • Reliability (general) ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ 3 reviews 4.7
    Reviewers find the D210 behaves reliably in day to day use, with responsive alerts, consistent live view loading, and performance in line with other well regarded Tapo security devices.
  • Storage ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ 9 reviews 4.6
    Like the D225, the D210 records to a microSD card up to 512 GB and can optionally mirror clips to Tapo Care cloud, giving you local resilience during internet outages and cloud backup if the doorbell is stolen, and owners find installing and formatting the card through the app straightforward with local event history easy to review.
  • Video resolution & detail ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ 10 reviews 4.6
  • Chime ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ 6 reviews 4.6
    The included plug in chime pairs quickly, offers reliable doorbell sounds inside the home, and saves buyers from having to purchase a separate accessory.
  • Field of view & framing ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ 9 reviews 4.5
  • App, software & firmware ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ 6 reviews 4.5
  • Audio ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ 5 reviews 4.5
    Two way audio on the D210 lets owners speak with visitors at the door from the app, and the Ring Call feature can place a regular style phone call when the button is pressed, rounding out its core security features even though it lacks some of the premium extras of the D225.
  • Zones & activity areas ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ 5 reviews 4.5
  • Theft & Tamper ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ 3 reviews 4.5
  • Weather & temperature tolerance ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ 3 reviews 4.5
  • Low-light & Night vision ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ 10 reviews 4.5
  • Notifications ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ 3 reviews 4.3
    Reviewers note that motion and button press alerts arrive quickly and open the live view fast, making it easy to respond in real time from their phones.
  • Design aesthetics ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ 2 reviews 4.3
    Reviewers like the D210s compact, smart looking design and think it appears more premium than its low price suggests when installed by the front door.
  • Battery & Charging ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ 10 reviews 4.2
    Its 6400 mAh battery is rated for up to roughly six months of use, and real world owners often see around three to four months per charge with average motion activity, so most people only need to take it down a few times per year, and one reviewer measured about a two to three hour recharge over USB C, which they felt was on the long side but acceptable given the infrequent charging.
  • Smart-home integration (Alexa, Google, Siri, HomeKit, Matter, Thread) ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ 5 reviews 4.2
    Users report that the D210 works with Google Assistant and Amazon smart devices so that visitors can be announced through speakers and displays as part of their existing smart home setup.
  • Object & person detection ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ 10 reviews 4.2
  • Quick-reply / pre-recorded message usefulness ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ 1 review 4.0
    Owners who do not always want to talk live can use the D210s preset quick reply messages so the doorbell plays a recorded response for visitors when the button is pressed.
  • Recording ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ 6 reviews 3.9
  • Power Options & Compatibility ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ 7 reviews 3.6