TP-Link Tapo D235 review: runs on a 10000 mAh battery or 8-24V wiring

How we reviewed this: we read the Shopee PH listing, checked the listed specs, and went through the owner reviews.

TP-Link Tapo D235 Video Doorbell Camera, 2K 5MP with Battery or Wired Power
Quick verdict

A 10000 mAh battery, double most rivals, on the same 2K 5MP sensor as the D130 and the option to hardwire: the flexible pick, at the highest Tapo price here.

At a glance

BrandTP-Link
TypeVideo doorbell
Priceβ‚±5,600 (as of Aug 19, 2026)
Shopee owner rating5.0 β˜… from 5 Shopee ratings
ShopIT World
Units sold25

Specifications

TypeVideo doorbell
Resolution2K 5MP
Battery10000 mAh rechargeable
PowerBattery or 8-24V doorbell wiring
Field of view180 degrees horizontal, 140 degrees vertical
Night visionBuilt-in, with spotlight for colour

Pros and cons

βœ“ Pros

  • 10000 mAh, double the battery of most rivals here
  • Runs on battery or existing 8-24V wiring, your choice
  • 180 by 140 degree view catches parcels left on the floor
  • Spotlight gives colour footage at night instead of grey infrared

βœ— Cons

  • Sold by a third-party reseller rather than the TP-Link brand store
  • Priciest Tapo here, and the D130 shares the same 2K 5MP sensor

The TP-Link Tapo D235 is the flexible one: the same 2K 5MP sensor as the D130 with a 10000 mAh battery behind it, for around β‚±5,600 as of August 19, 2026.

What does double the battery buy?

Fewer trips up a ladder. At 10000 mAh it holds roughly twice the charge of the 5000 to 5200 mAh packs in the Xiaomi and IMOU doorbells, which in practice means recharging around half as often. For a doorbell mounted somewhere awkward, that is the feature you appreciate a year in.

It also runs on 8-24V doorbell wiring if you have it, so the decision between battery and wired is not locked in at purchase.

Will it catch a parcel left on the floor?

2K 5MP at 180 degrees horizontal and 140 degrees vertical, which is a genuinely wide frame that catches parcels on the floor. Night footage uses a spotlight to return colour rather than infrared grey, and colour is what lets you describe a shirt or a vehicle afterwards.

Who covers the warranty on this reseller listing?

Value, and provenance. It shares its sensor with the cheaper D130, so if you have wiring you are paying roughly forty percent more for the battery alone. And this listing comes from a third-party reseller rather than the TP-Link brand store, so warranty runs through the shop rather than direct.

Install it once on battery and rarely think about it again

At around β‚±5,600 as of August 19, 2026, it is the priciest Tapo here. Judged as a camera it is poor value against the D130. Judged as the doorbell you install once, on battery, and rarely think about again, the maths works.

Longest battery life, with the choice to hardwire later

Buy this if you want maximum battery life and the freedom to hardwire later. Skip it if you already have wiring, where the D130 gives the identical picture for less.

Save with the D130 when your door already has wiring

With wiring at your door, the TP-Link Tapo D130 has the same sensor and view for considerably less. For a battery doorbell from the brand’s own store with an IP65 rating, the Xiaomi Smart Doorbell 3S is the alternative.

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Frequently asked questions

How does 10000 mAh compare to other doorbells?

It is roughly double the 5000 to 5200 mAh packs in the Xiaomi and IMOU units, so recharges come around half as often. For a door you would rather not touch for a year at a time, that is the main reason to pick it.

Can I hardwire it instead?

Yes. It runs on the built-in battery or on existing 8-24V doorbell wiring, so you can start wire-free and convert later without buying a different doorbell.

What does the spotlight do at night?

It lights the doorway so footage comes back in colour rather than infrared grey. Colour is considerably more useful for identifying clothing or a vehicle, which is often what you actually need from night footage.

Why is it more expensive than the D130?

You are paying for the battery and the power flexibility, not the camera. Both use the same 2K 5MP sensor at 180 degrees, so if you have wiring, the cheaper D130 gives you the same picture.

By Jao Jacob Β· Published Aug 19, 2026 Β· Updated Oct 17, 2026 Β· How we review

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