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TP-Link Tapo H100 review: the chime a wired doorbell needs

Reviewed by Gabriel Manalo · Updated Aug 19, 2026 · How we review

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Quick verdict

Not a doorbell: a hub that gives a wired Tapo doorbell the indoor chime it does not include, with a 90 dB siren and room for 64 Tapo devices.

At a glance

BrandTP-Link
TypeSmart hub
Price₱975 (as of Aug 19, 2026)
Owner rating4.9 ★ from 169 reviews
ShopTP-Link PH · Shopee Mall ✓
Units sold641

Pros and cons

✓ Pros

  • Gives a wired Tapo doorbell the indoor chime it does not include
  • Doubles as a 90 dB siren with Tapo motion and door sensors
  • Connects up to 64 Tapo accessories on a low-power protocol
  • Cheapest item in this cluster by a wide margin

✗ Cons

  • Not a doorbell itself, it has no camera and no outdoor button
  • Only works with Tapo devices, useless in a Xiaomi or IMOU setup

The TP-Link Tapo H100 is not a doorbell, and we list it because the doorbell we recommend needs it. Around ₱975 as of August 19, 2026.

What problem does it solve?

The gap in every wired Tapo doorbell. The Tapo D130 ships without an indoor chime, which means that out of the box, someone at your gate produces a phone notification and silence in the house.

The H100 plugs into a socket and gives you a real chime with 19 ringtones. In a household where not everyone carries a phone from room to room, that is the difference between a working doorbell and an app.

What else is it for?

More than the chime. It is a hub for up to 64 Tapo devices on a low-power sub-1 GHz protocol, which reaches further through concrete than Wi-Fi does. Paired with Tapo motion or door sensors it becomes a 90 dB siren, so the same box that rings for visitors also shouts at intruders.

That makes it the natural first step if you plan to build out Tapo sensors over time rather than buying one doorbell and stopping.

What are the limits?

It is Tapo-only. Useless with a Xiaomi, IMOU or SwitchBot doorbell, and it needs a 2.4 GHz Wi-Fi network. And to say it once more: it has no camera and no outdoor button, so it is never a doorbell on its own.

Is it sulit?

At around ₱975 as of August 19, 2026, it is the cheapest thing in this cluster by a wide margin, and it is the most-rated. Bought alongside a D130 it takes the pair to roughly ₱5,000, still under the SwitchBot, with a chime and a siren included.

Who should buy it

Buy this if you are fitting a wired Tapo doorbell and want it to ring indoors, or if you plan to add Tapo sensors. Skip it entirely if your doorbell is any other brand.

Alternatives to consider

If you would rather not buy a second box, the IMOU DB2S kit includes its chime, and the SwitchBot Video Doorbell includes a full indoor monitor.

See the doorbells it pairs with in our best video doorbells in the Philippines roundup, or read the video doorbell buying guide first.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is this a doorbell?

No, and it is worth being clear about that. The H100 has no camera and no outdoor button. It is the indoor hub and chime that a wired Tapo doorbell needs to make a sound inside your house.

Do I need one with a Tapo doorbell?

Only if you want an audible ring indoors. Without it, a wired Tapo doorbell notifies your phone and nothing else. For a household where not everyone carries a phone around, that gap matters.

What else does it do?

It connects up to 64 Tapo accessories over a low-power sub-1 GHz protocol, and pairs with Tapo motion and door sensors to sound a 90 dB siren. It offers 19 selectable ringtones for the chime.

Will it work with a Xiaomi or IMOU doorbell?

No. It is Tapo-only, so it is useless outside TP-Link kit. If your doorbell is another brand, look for that brand own chime or pick a doorbell that includes one.