Tapo/Kasa (TP-Link) Tapo D230S1

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Sentiment score90% positive
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Last updated: Jun 16, 2026

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Reddit Iconmadpiano
12 months ago

I am really happy with TP Link / Tapo. The devices are easy to set up, no glitches, no subscription and they all integrate with Google Home for some basic automation.

6 months ago

I have the indoor camera to check on my cat while I am at work and the doorbell. They both work fine for me. Indoor camera C230 Doorbell https://www.screwfix.com/p/tp-link-tapo-wireless-smart-doorbell-chime-white/778rn

Reddit Iconcapnjames
8 months ago

i hate anything with a subscription. so i got a TP Link Tapo one. so far so good. they always try upsell the cloud storage thing but if u stick an SD card in it you dont need to

Reddit Iconcoolhead8112
11 months ago

Just got the Tapo D235. Pretty good and value for money. Otherwise I think the Tapo D230S1 is good as well

Reddit IconDifficult-Sock1250
8 months ago

The SD cards on the Tapo app show a live feed and have playback recorded on the app. So no ripping it off and taking it with you isn’t doing what you think it is

8 months ago

Yeah and in this case the product has an option for cloud storage and works perfectly with just an SD card. There’s nothing built into it that’s going to one day make the SD card stop working and force people to buy cloud storage.

Reddit Iconjustln
11 months ago

TP-Link Tapo D230S1 Smart Video Doorbell Camera Kit, good and cheap enough for the majority of households.

6 months ago

TP-Link Tapo D230S1, around $80-$90 during sales, records to local sd card. Battery can last for 5 months+.

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Reddit Iconmaluman
11 months ago

I’m sure it’s true with the Eufy as well, but with the Tapo the hub can store the footage with the doorbell unit is outside. Exactly like you like

Reddit IconMechaniVal
4 months ago

You can also get a Tapo D230S01 for like, £80 (I assume around $100), which comes with a hub to put wherever you like that has SD card storage. Someone could rip the doorbell off the wall and the data would still be fine and offline. No wires needed either, that one's battery powered. Solid low cost solution.

4 months ago

Tapo D230S01 is around $100, battery powered, comes with a hub inside the house for offline SD card storage. Solid value option - a lot cheaper than a full hard drive setup and wire installation.

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