TAPO D205 2K Battery Video Doorbell Mini User Manual

User Guide

Video Doorbell Mini

Contents

About This Guide ·········································································· 1

Introduction ·····················································································2

Preparations for Installing Your Doorbell ··························4

Install Your Doorbell ······································································5

How to Detach the Doorbell from the Wall ······················8

Set Up Your Doorbell ·································································9

Set Up Using Amazon Frustration-Free Setup ···········10

Authentication ··············································································15

About This Guide

This guide provides a brief introduction to the Video Doorbell Mini and the Tapo app, as well as regulatory information.

Please note that features available in Tapo may vary by model and software version. Tapo availability may also vary by region. All images, steps, and

descriptions in this guide are only examples and may not reect your actual Tapo Camera experience.

Conventions

In this guide, the following convention is used:

Convention Description

Blue

Key information appears in blue, including management page text such as menus, items, buttons and so on.

Underline

Hyperlinks are in blue and underlined. You can click to redirect to a website.

Note:

Ignoring this type of note might result in a malfunction or damage to the device.

More Info

• Specications can be found on the product page at https://www.tapo.com.

• Our Technical Support and troubleshooting information can be found at https://www.tapo.com/support/.

Introduction

Replace your existing doorbell with a smarter one and answer your door from anywhere with your phone. Receive instant notications whenever

someone comes by—even before they knock. Keep an eye out for the visitors, or possible intruders with crystal clear video and audio.

• 2K Live View – Enjoy 2K clarity, seamless two-way audio.

• Expansive Head-to-Toe Views – The 160-degree view provides comprehensive, wide coverage

at your doorstep anytime, anywhere.

• 180-day Battery Life* – 5200mAh rechargeable battery provides long-lasting power for extended

use.

*180-day battery life is based on TP-Link’s laboratory testing with 300 seconds per day use. The time of use includes

recording and watching live views. Actual battery life may vary due to device settings, usage, router specications, and

environmental factors.

• Free Person Detection & Notication – Get alerts only when a person is detected, reducing false

notications and saving battery life.

• Quick Response – Respond to your deliveries without saying a word with customizable responses

through the Tapo app.

• Two-Way Audio – Communicate in real time through a built-in microphone and speaker.

• Ring Call – Never miss a visitor. Receive a call to answer your door without opening the Tapo app.

• Preset Quick Responses – Respond to your deliveries without saying a word with preset

responses through the Tapo app.

• No Subscription Required – Support free local storage up to 512 GB

†

microSD card purchased separately. Actual storage capacity depends on the size of the microSD card used.

Appearance

IR LED

Ring Button

Status LED

Lens

USB Type-C Port

microSD Card Slot

Microphone

Motion Sensor (PIR)

Status LED Indication

Doorbell updating

Doorbell resetting

Ready for setup

Connecting to Wi-Fi

Connected to the cloud

Blinking red and green

Solid red

Blinking amber quickly

for 3 seconds

Blinking white quickly

Blinking red quickly

Blinking red slowly

Solid white

Solid amber Connected to Wi-Fi

Starting up

Charging the doorbell

Speaker

RESET Button

Press and hold for about 5s:

Reset the doorbell

Insert a microSD card. Initialize it on the Tapo app for

local recording.

*microSD card not included

microSD

Preparations for Installing Your Doorbell

Before installing the new doorbell, remove your existing doorbell, and determine if you need a mounting wedge to adjust the viewing angle of the

doorbell.

1. Install the doorbell on a at and clean wall.

2. The doorbell should be placed 1.2 m (4 ft) above the ground.

3. (Optional) Use the included 15° mounting wedge for a more focused view from a specic side.

Without

Mounting Wedge

With

Mounting Wedge

15°

With

Mounting Wedge

(Flip 180°)

15°

4. Avoid placing the doorbell close to a side wall in the eld of view. If you must, use the mounting wedge to adjust the viewing angle to reduce reected

light from the wall for better night vision performance.

Install Your Doorbell

Mounting Wedge

You can ip it upside down to

adjust the angle.

Without

Mounting Wedge

With

Mounting Wedge

Option 1. Stick to a smooth wall

1. Press the top of the mounting bracket and push down to separate

it from the doorbell. Attach the included adhesive to the bracket or

wedge. If you use the wedge to adjust the angle, rst ax the bracket

and the wedge with the mounting wedge screws.

Note: The adhesive is for one-time use. Avoid re-using the adhesive to

ensure its adhesion.

2. Wipe the surface with a dry cloth, stick the bracket (or bracket with

wedge) with adhesive to a clean wall, and press for 15 seconds to

ensure it’s rmly attached. Attach the doorbell to the bracket, sliding

down to the bottom until it clicks into place. Then tighten the screw

at the bottom to secure the doorbell.

Note: This is applicable with tile, glass, marble, metal, stainless steel, and

smooth wall surfaces.

Φ=6 mm (15/64 in.)

Option 2. Mount to the wall

1. Stick the mounting template to the desired place. Drill two holes

according to the template.

2. Insert two anchors into the holes. Use the mounting screws to ax

the bracket (or wedge with bracket if you use the wedge to adjust the

angle) over the anchors.

Note: When mounting to uneven walls, stick the foam pad on the back of the

bracket (or wedge if used).

(Optional)

Foam Pad

(Optional) Mounting Wedge

You can ip it upside down to

adjust the angle.

3. Attach the doorbell to the bracket, sliding down to the bottom until

it clicks into place. Then tighten the screw at the bottom to secure

the doorbell.

Without

Mounting Wedge

With

Mounting Wedge

How to Detach the Doorbell from the Wall

Loosen the screw at the bottom of the bracket. Hold the doorbell and pull it up to detach it from the bracket.

Set Up Your Doorbell

After installing the doorbell, follow the steps below to set up the doorbell.

Step 1. Download Tapo App

Get the Tapo app from the App Store or

Google Play, or by scanning the QR code

below.

Step 2. Log In

Open the app, and log in with your TP-Link ID.

If you don't have an account, create one rst.

Step 3. Add Your Doorbell

Tap the button in the app and search for

your model. Follow the app instructions to set

up your doorbell.

Set Up Using Amazon Frustration-Free Setup

What is Amazon Frustration-Free Setup?

Amazon Frustration-Free Setup can help connect and set up Tapo smart devices in fewer steps, without having to remember and re-enter your Wi-Fi

password on each device.

To use this feature, conrm the following:

● The new Tapo device supports Amazon FFS.

● The new Tapo device is purchased from Amazon.

● You have an Amazon FFS enabled Alexa device or router.

● You have saved your Wi-Fi information to Amazon by using Alexa echo.

● Your Tapo device and router are on the same network as your Alexa echo.

LED Indications during Amazon Frustration-Free Setup

LED Status

Blinking red and green Ready for setup

Blinking amber FFS setup in progress

Solid white Working properly

If the LED does not turn solid white after a long time, you can try to add the Tapo device manually. (Press the Reset button on your Tapo device once.

Then open the Tapo app, tap the + button on the page, select your device model, and follow the app instructions. )

1. Open the Amazon Alexa app. Then tap More and select Skills &

Games.

How to use Amazon Frustration-Free Setup with Tapo devices

2. Enter Tapo in the search bar and choose Tapo.

3. Tap the ENABLE TO USE button.

4. Log in with your TP-Link ID that has bound to your Tapo device, and tap Authorize. After authorized

successfully, the message Tapo has been successfully linked will come up.

5. Plug in your Tapo device and the setup will complete automatically in two minutes.

For setting up more Tapo devices, just plug in and enjoy!

Done!

If this device displays on the Home page in the Tapo app, it indicates this device has been successfully associated with your Amazon account and

joined your Wi-Fi network automatically.

If this device does not display on the Home page in the Tapo app, try setting it up manually. (Tap the + button on the page, select your device model,

and then follow the app instructions.)

How to Reset the Doorbell

Find the Reset button on the back of the doorbell. Press and hold for about 5 seconds toreset the doorbell

Reset

Authentication

FCC compliance information statement

Product Name: Video Doorbell Mini

Model Number: Tapo D205

Responsible Party:

TP-Link Systems Inc.

Address: 10 Mauchly, Irvine, CA 92618

Website: http://www.tp-link.com/us/

Tel: +1 626 333 0234

Fax: +1 909 527 6804

E-mail: [email protected]om

This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are

designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses and can radiate

radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications.

However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio

or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by

one or more of the following measures:

• Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.

• Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.

• Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected.

• Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/ TV technician for help.

This device complies with part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions:

1. This device may not cause harmful interference.

2. This device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.

Any changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user’s authority to operate the

equipment.

Note: The manufacturer is not responsible for any radio or TV interference caused by unauthorized modifications to this equipment. Such modifications

could void the user’s authority to operate the equipment.

FCC RF Radiation Exposure Statement

This equipment complies with FCC RF radiation exposure limits set forth for an uncontrolled environment. This device and its antenna must not be

co-located or operating in conjunction with any other antenna or transmitter.

“To comply with FCC RF exposure compliance requirements, this grant is applicable to only Mobile Configurations. The antennas used for this

transmitter must be installed to provide a separation distance of at least 20 cm from all persons and must not be co-located or operating in conjunction

with any other antenna or transmitter.”

We, TP-Link Systems Inc., has determined that the equipment shown as above has been shown to comply with the applicable technical standards,

FCC part 15. There is no unauthorized change is made in the equipment and the equipment is properly maintained and operated.

Issue Date: 2025-07-06

CE Mark Warning

OPERATING FREQUENCY (the maximum transmitted power)

2412MHz—2472MHz (20dBm)

2402-2480MHz (10dBm)

EU Declaration of Conformity

TP-Link hereby declares that Video Doorbell Mini is in compliance with the essential requirements and other relevant provisions of directives

2014/53/EU, 2009/125/EC, 2011/65/EU and (EU)2015/863.

The original EU Declaration of Conformity may be found at https://www.tapo.com/en/support/ce/.

RF Exposure Information

This device meets the EU requirements (2014/53/EU Article 3.1a) on the limitation of exposure of the general public to electromagnetic fields by

way of health protection.

The device complies with RF specifications when the device used at 20 cm from your body.

UKCA Mark

UK Declaration of Conformity

TP-Link hereby declares that Video Doorbell Mini is in compliance with the essential requirements and other relevant provisions of the Radio

Equipment Regulations 2017.

The original UK Declaration of Conformity may be found at https://www.tapo.com/support/ukca/.

À DÉPOSER

EN MAGASIN

À DÉPOSER

EN DÉCHÈTERIE

Cet appareil

et ses accessoires

se recyclent

Korea Warning Statements:

당해 무선설비는 운용중 전파혼신 가능성이 있음.

Canadian Compliance Statement

This device contains licence-exempt transmitter(s)/receiver(s) that comply with Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada’s licence-

exempt RSS(s). Operation is subject to the following two conditions:

1. This device may not cause interference.

2. This device must accept any interference, including interference that may cause undesired operation of the device.

L’émetteur/récepteur exempt de licence contenu dans le présent appareil est conforme aux CNR d’Innovation, Sciences et Développement

économique Canada applicables aux appareils radio exempts de licence. L’exploitation est autorisée aux deux conditions suivantes :

1. l’appareil ne doit pas produire de brouillage;

2. l’utilisateur de l’appareil doit accepter tout brouillage radioélectrique subi, meme si le brouillage est susceptible d’en compromettre le fonctionnement

Radiation Exposure Statement:

This equipment complies with IC radiation exposure limits set forth for an uncontrolled environment. This equipment should be installed and operated

with minimum distance 20cm between the radiator & your body.

Déclaration d’exposition aux radiations:

Cet équipement est conforme aux limites d’exposition aux rayonnements IC établies pour un environnement non contrôlé. Cet équipement doit être

installé et utilisé avec un minimum de 20 cm de distance entre la source de rayonnement et votre corps.

Industry Canada Statement

CAN ICES-003 (B)/NMB-003(B)

NCC Notice & BSMI Notice

注意！

取得審驗證明之低功率射頻器材，非經核准，公司、商號或使用者均不得擅自變更頻率、加大功率或變更原設計之特性及功能。

低功率射頻器材之使用不得影響飛航安全及干擾合法通信；經發現有干擾現象時，應立即停用，並改善至無干擾時方得繼續使用。

前述合法通信，指依電信管理法規定作業之無線電通信。

低功率射頻器材須忍受合法通信或工業、科學及醫療用電波輻射性電機設備之干擾。

為避免本器材影像畫面遭偷窺或擷取，本器材使用者應先修改預設密碼，並定期更新密碼。

安全諮詢及注意事項

• 請使用原裝電源供應器或只能按照本產品注明的電源類型使用本產品。

• 清潔本產品之前請先拔掉電源線。請勿使用液體、噴霧清潔劑或濕布進行清潔。

• 注意防潮，請勿將水或其他液體潑灑到本產品上。

• 插槽與開口供通風使用，以確保本產品的操作可靠並防止過熱，請勿堵塞或覆蓋開口。

• 請勿將本產品置放於靠近熱源的地方。除非有正常的通風，否則不可放在密閉位置中。

• 不要私自拆開機殼或自行維修，如產品有故障請與原廠或代理商聯繫。

限用物質含有情況標示聲明書

設備名稱：Video Doorbell Mini 型號（型式）：Tapo D205

Equipment name Type designation (Type)

單元

Unit

限用物質及其化學符號

Restricted substances and its chemical symbols

鉛

Lead

(Pb)

汞

Mercury

(Hg)

鎘

Cadmium

(Cd)

六價鉻

Hexavalent chromium

(Cr

)

多溴聯苯

Polybrominated biphenyls

(PBB)

多溴二苯醚

Polybrominated diphenyl ethers

(PBDE)

PCB ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○

外殼 ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○

USB 線 − ○ ○ ○ ○ ○

其他及其配

件

− ○ ○ ○ ○ ○

備考 1.〝超出 0.1 wt %〞及〝超出 0.01 wt %〞係指限用物質之百分比含量超出百分比含量基準值

Note 1：“Exceeding 0.1 wt %” and “exceeding 0.01 wt %” indicate that the percentage content of the restricted substance

exceeds the reference percentage value of presence condition.

備考 2.〝○〞係指該項限用物質之百分比含量未超出百分比含量基準值。

Note 2：“○” indicates that the percentage content of the restricted substance does not exceed the percentage of reference value

of presence.

備考 3.〝−〞係指該項限用物質為排除項目。

Note 3：The “−” indicates that the restricted substance corresponds to the exemption.

Safety Information

• Do not use damaged charger or USB cable to charge the device.

• Do not use any other chargers than those recommended.

• Do not use the device where wireless devices are not allowed.

• Adapter shall be easily accessible.

• Use only power supplies which are provided by manufacturer and in the original packing of this product. If you have any questions, please don’t

hesitate to contact us.

• Keep the device away from fire or hot environments. DO NOT immerse in water or any other liquid.

• Do not disassemble, repair or modify the product.

• Do not place near automatically controlled devices such as fire alarms. Radio waves emitted from this product may cause such devices to

malfunction resulting in an accident.

• Observe restrictions on using wireless products in fuel depots, chemical plants or when blasting operations are in progress.

• Do not use liquid to clean the product. Only use a dry cloth.

• Never put metal objects inside the product. If a metal object enters the product turn off the circuit breaker and contact an authorised electrician.

• This product is not intended to be used when providing medical care. Consult the manufacturer of any personal medical devices, such as

pacemakers or hearing aids to determine if they are adequality shielded from external RF (radio frequency) energy.

• Do not use this product in health care facilities. Hospitals or health care facilities may be using equipment that could be sensitive to external RF

energy.

• Do not place heavy objects on top of the product.

• When you leave the product unused for a long time unplug the product from the power outlet.

• This product may interfere with other electronic products such as TV, radios, personal computers, phones or other wireless devices.

• Always follow the local waste and recycle laws when you get rid of the used battery.

• Do not use the product if the casing has been broken. Danger of electric shock.

• Never touch the product with wet hands.

• This equipment can be powered only by equipments that comply with Power Source Class 2 ( PS2) or Limited Power Source (LPS) defined in the

standard of IEC 62368-1.

• The mounting height should not be higher than 2 meters.

• Operating Temperature: -20 °C ~ 45 °C (-4 °F ~ 113 °F)

CAUTION!

Avoid replacement of a battery with an incorrect type that can defeat a safeguard.

Avoid disposal of a battery into re or a hot oven, or mechanically crushing or cutting of a battery, that can result in an explosion.

Do not leave a battery in an extremely high temperature surrounding environment that can result in an explosion or the leakage of ammable

liquid or gas.

Do not leave a battery subjected to extremely low air pressure that may result in an explosion or the leakage of ammable liquid or gas.

Please read and follow the above safety information when operating the device. We cannot guarantee that no accidents or damage will occur due to

improper use of the device. Please use this product with care and operate at your own risk.

Explanation of the symbols on the product label

Note: The product label is on the bottom of the product and its power supply. Symbols may vary from products.

注意：產品標籤位於產品及其電源的底部。符號可能因產品而異。

Symbol

符號解釋

Explanation

解釋

Class II equipment

Class II 設備

Class II equipment with functional earthing

具有功能接地的 Class II 設備

Alternating current

交流電

DC voltage

直流電壓

Polarity of output terminals

輸出端子極性

Indoor use only

僅限室內使用

Dangerous voltage

危險電壓

Caution, risk of electric shock

注意，有觸電危險

Energy eciency Marking

能源效率標示

Protective earth

保護地線

Earth

地線

Frame or chassis

機架接地

Functional earthing

功能地線

Caution, hot surface

警告，表面高溫

Caution

警告

Operator’s manual

操作手冊

Stand-by

待機

“ON”/”OFF” (push-push)

「開」/「關」 ( 按壓式 )

Fuse

保險絲

Fuse is used in neutral N

保險絲用於中性線 N

RECYCLING

This product bears the selective sorting symbol for Waste electrical and electronic equipment (WEEE). This means that this

product must be handled pursuant to European directive 2012/19/EU in order to be recycled or dismantled to minimize its

impact on the environment.

User has the choice to give his product to a competent recycling organization or to the retailer when he buys a new electrical or

electronic equipment.

回收利用

本產品標示有「廢棄電氣電子設備（WEEE）」的分類回收標誌。這表示本產品必須依據歐盟指令 2012/19/EU 進行妥善回收或拆

解，以減少對環境的影響。

使用者可選擇將本產品交給合格的回收機構，或在購買新電器或電子設備時，交回給零售商進行回收處理。

Caution, avoid listening at high volume levels for long periods

注意，避免長時間以高音量收聽

Disconnection, all power plugs

斷開所有電源插頭

Switch of mini-gap construction

微間隙結構的開關

Switch of micro-gap construction (for US version)

Switch of micro-gap / micro-disconnection construction (for other versions except US)

微小間隙結構開關（適用於美國版）

微小間隙 / 微小斷開結構開關（適用於美國以外的其他版本）

Switch without contact gap (Semiconductor switching device)

無接點間隙開關（半導體開關裝置）

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