The Tapo D205 2K Video Doorbell has been reduced from £54.99 to £34.47 in a limited-time deal on Amazon, with no subscription required to store footage #
A video doorbell could be an easy way to keep a watchful eye on activity outside your front door - and one option has been catching the attention of security-minded homeowners. The Tapo D205 2K Video Doorbell has been slashed from £54.99 to £34.47 in a limited-time offer on Amazon.
The Tapo D205 features 2K 3MP video, delivering a crisper live image than standard 1080p, while its 160-degree wide field of view is designed to capture visitors from head to toe within a single frame. It also boasts AI detection for people, sending instant notifications when somebody arrives at the door without the need for a subscription to receive essential alerts.
There are no monthly charges to contend with for those wishing to record and store footage, which could make it a particularly attractive option for anyone looking to keep ongoing expenses to a minimum. The doorbell also provides two-way audio, enabling owners to communicate directly with visitors or delivery drivers through the device.
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When somebody rings the doorbell, users can receive a phone call and speak to them straight away, while the Quick Response feature allows people to send a pre-recorded message when they are unable to answer, as reported by Wales Online. Installation is intended to be hassle-free, with the manufacturer claiming it can be set up in approximately five minutes.
For those seeking the reassurance of a well-known brand, Argos is stocking the Ring Battery Video Doorbell (Newest Generation) for £79.99. Described by one purchaser as 'significantly better' than the previous generation, buyers will require a subscription to unlock its full range of features and functionality, Save money on the Tapo D205 2K 3MP Doorbell Camera until August 11
Over at Currys, there is currently £50 off the Eufy E340 Dual Camera Smart Video Doorbell with Chime, reduced from £179.99 to £129.99. One customer described it as '10 times better than Ring doorbells'.
The Tapo D205 2K Video Doorbell has earned an impressive 4.3 out of five stars on Amazon, with one reviewer noting: "Great doorbell cam for the price, the monthly fee for storage is just over a fiver, but you can use an SD card as well. Great picture quality, motion detection, app features and setting pre-recorded voice messages, battery lasts. All Tapo stuff is great, never had an issue with WiFi picking it up."
A further reviewer commented: "Amazing - better than any video doorbell I have prior experience of. I am so happy with this item. The Tapo has been brilliant so far. The image is clear and provides a good view. Night vision is great. It hasn't once lost connectivity. The app I love! You can easily customise the settings, and it pops up fully when someone is at the door. This is exactly what I wanted."
A complimentary one-month trial of the app is on offer, though many customers were perfectly satisfied simply purchasing a memory card. One buyer said: "Very impressed with this. Set up to work with Alexa as a chime and notifications to the phone. Quality far exceeded expectations. Sound and video quality are top-notch - perfect for those deliveries when not at home."
While a handful of purchasers expressed disappointment regarding battery life, one user offered a potential fix, noting: "I discovered that Samsung SmartThings was the culprit for the battery drain (Samsung SmartThings is a smart-home platform that allows users to control connected devices). By removing my Tapo battery cameras from SmartThings, the battery drain returned to normal." One customer struggled to get the micro SD card functioning, another felt it should include two wall brackets rather than one, and a further reviewer took issue with being offered an app requiring a subscription fee. To clarify, a subscription service is available but entirely optional, as one buyer explained: "Decent doorbell, just put memory cards in, and there's no subscription, it just records on a loop."