tp-link D235 Video Doorbell Camera User Guide

tp-link D235 Video Doorbell Camera

Specifications

• 5V/2A USB Charger
• Battery Powered or Hardwire Powered options
• Always-On Mode for constant recording (Hardwire Powered)

Product Usage Instructions

Set Up Your Doorbell and Chime

1. Plug in the USB cable to charge your doorbell. The LED should blink amber quickly for 3 seconds when the charger is plugged in.
2. Download the Tapo app from the App Store or Google Play.
3. Press and hold the ON/OFF button on the back of the doorbell for 3 seconds to turn it on.
4. In the app, tap the button and select your model. Follow the app instructions to set up your doorbell and pair with the chime.

Determine Power Options

Option A: Battery Powered
If you don’t have existing doorbell wiring, use the built-in battery. Charge when low.

Option B: Hardwire Powered
Choose Always-On Mode for 24/7 recording. Follow instructions to bypass existing chime if needed.

Mount Your Doorbell
Ensure safety to avoid electric shocks.

01 / Install Jumper Wire for Your Existing Chime (Only for Hardwiring)

1. Turn off the circuit breaker and confirm power is off.
2. Loosen screws for Front/Trans or Rear/Trans, insert jumper wire.
3. Take a photo of wiring before removing chime cover.
4. Tighten screws, replace cover. Remove jumper wire to disable Always-On Mode.

02 / Preparations for Installing Your Doorbell

1. Remove existing doorbell and disconnect wires.
2. (Optional) Use mounting wedge for adjusting viewing angle.

03 / Install Your Doorbell
Recommended Installation Height: 1.2 m (4 ft) above the ground

FAQ

• Q: What should I do if I didn’t pair the chime during setup?
  

  • A: Refer to https://www.tp-link.com/support/faq/3818/ for instructions on pairing the chime after setup.

Quick Start Guide
Video Doorbell Camera

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Set Up Your Doorbell and Chime

1. Plug in the USB cable to charge your doorbell. When you plug in the charger, the LED should blink amber quickly for 3 seconds. Note
2. Charge the doorbell before use. This will take about 6 hours.
3. The USB charger is not provided.
4. Peel off film from the doorbell before use.
5. Warning: Do not tear off the silicone part by force as it may affect the waterproof performance.
6. Keep the ports firmly covered when not in use to ensure waterproof performance.
7. Download the Tapo app from the App Store or Google Play.
8. Press and hold the ON/OFF button on the back of the doorbell for 3 seconds to turn it on.
9. Tap the button in the app and select your model. Follow the app instructions to set up your doorbell and pair with the chime.
   Note: If you didn’t pair the chime during the setup, please refer to https://www.tp-link.com/support/faq/3818/.

Determine Power Options

Option A: Battery Powered
If you don’t have existing doorbell wiring at the door, use the built-in battery. You are free to determine the doorbell position and the mounting is easy and quick.
When the doorbell battery level is low, you need to detach and charge it.

For installation, skip 01/ Install Jumper Wire for Your Existing Chime and choose either installation option to install your doorbell without existing wires.

Option B: Hardwire Powered
WARNING: Risk of Electric Shocks

• Your existing doorbell must be wired (not battery powered) and supplied by an 8-24V AC, 10VA minimum transformer.
• Ensure that your existing doorbell works by ringing the doorbell.
• Locate your existing doorbell chime.
• Disconnect power at the fuse or circuit breaker before installing.
• You can always find detailed wiring and installation instructions in the Tapo app.

You can choose whether to enable Always-On Mode, which supports 24/7 recording

• Enabling Always-On Mode requires bypassing your existing chime.
  For installation, follow instructions in the Mount Your Doorbell section to bypass your existing chime and install your doorbell.

• Disabling Always-On Mode allows using your existing chime. Hardwiring provides a constant power source.
  For installation, skip 01/ Install Jumper Wire for Your Existing Chime and then install your doorbell.

Mount Your Doorbell
Take care to avoid electric shocks.

01 / Install Jumper Wire for Your Existing Chime

(Only necessary when hardwiring the doorbell and enabling Always-On Mode.)

1. Turn off the circuit breaker. Make sure the power is off by ringing your doorbell a few times.

2. Remove the chime cover and take a photo of the wiring in case you want to reconnect it.

3. Slightly loosen the screws for the Front and Trans of your front doorbell or the Rear and Trans of your rear doorbell, then insert the included jumper wire.
   Note: If your doorbell chime has different markings, consult a licensed electrician.

4. Tighten the screws and replace the chime cover. If you want to disable Always-On Mode, just remove the jumper wire.

02 / Preparations for Installing Your Doorbell

1. Remove your existing doorbell on the door. Then disconnect the wires.
2. (Optional) Select the mounting wedge to adjust the viewing angle of the doorbell.

03 / Install Your Doorbell

Option 1. Stick to the wall

1. Attach the included adhesive to the back of the bracket or the wedge you have selected. If you use the wedge, affix the bracket and the wedge with screws.
   Note: The adhesive is for one-time use. Avoid re-using the adhesive to ensure its adhesion.

2. Route the wires through the bracket (if there are existing wires) . Wipe off the dust from the surface using a dry cloth, stick the bracket with adhesive to the smooth wall, and press it down for 15 seconds to ensure the bracket is firmly attached.
   Note: This is applicable with tile, glass, marble, metal, stainless steel, and smooth wall surfaces.

3. Mount the doorbell to the bracket. Option A: Battery Powered Mount the doorbell to the bracket.

Requires
Video Doorbell Camera

Option B: Hardwire Powered
Connect the wires to the doorbell and tighten the screws. Mount the doorbell to the bracket and turn on the circuit breaker.

Note: If the wires are too short, use the included extension wires and wire nuts to make them longer.

Requires

• Video Doorbell Camera
• (Optional) Extension Wires ×2, Wire Nuts ×2

Option 2. Mount to the wall

1. Route the wires (if there are existing wires) through the mounting template and stick the template. Drill two holes where indicated.

2. Route the wires (if there are existing wires) through the bracket. Insert two anchors into the holes and use the screws to affix the bracket over the anchors.
   Note: When mounting to uneven walls, stick the foam pad on the back of the bracket or wedge.

3. Mount the doorbell to the bracket.
   Note: If you have trouble attaching the doorbell to the bracket or it causes false anti-theft alarms, check if you tightened the screws too much that the bracket bent. Adjust the depth of the screw and then reinstall the doorbell.

Option B: Hardwire Powered
Connect the wires to the doorbell and tighten the screws. Mount the doorbell to the bracket and turn on the circuit breaker.
Note: If the wires are too short, use the included extension wires and wire nuts to make them longer.

Requires

• Video Doorbell Camera
• (Optional) Extension Wires ×2, Wire Nuts ×2

Doorbell Appearance

1. Microphone

2. Lens

3. Light Sensor

4. LED

5. Motion Sensor (PIR)

6. Speaker

7.  Ring Button

8. SYNC/RESET Button
   Press and hold for 5s: Reset to factory settings

9. Anti-Theft Button
   When the Anti-Theft Alarm is enabled on the Tapo app, an alarm will trigger once the doorbell is removed.

   • Press and hold for 5s
   • Pause the alarm (Continues to alarm when released)
   • Press and hold simultaneously for 10s: Disable the anti-theft alarm feature

10. microSD Card Slot
    Tear off the silicone cover and insert a microSD card. Initialize it on the Tapo app before use. *microSD card not included

11. Type-C Port
    Plug in the USB cable to charge your doorbell.

12. ON/OFF Button
    Press and hold for 3 seconds to turn on/off the doorbell.

Doorbell LED Indication

Chime Appearance

1. Speaker

2. Reset Button

   • Use a pin to press and hold for 5s: Reset Wi-Fi settings
   • Use a pin to press and hold for 10s: Reset to factory settings

3. LED

4. Volume Button
   Press to adjust the volume of the ring.

5. Music Button
   Press to cycle through different ringtones.

Chime LED Indication

How to Detach Doorbell
Use the doorbell detaching pin provided if you wish to detach the doorbell from the mounting bracket.

Safety Information

• Never touch the product with wet hands.
• Do not disassemble, repair or modify the product.
• Do not use the device where wireless devices are not allowed.
• Do not use the product if the casing has been broken. Danger of electric shock.
• Keep the device away from fire or hot environments. DO NOT immerse in water or any other liquid.
• 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 use this product near water for example near a bath tub, wash bowl, kitchen sink or laundry tub, in a wet basement or near a swimming pool.
• The product should be kept free from excessive smoke, dust or high temperature and vibration.
• This product should not be exposed to direct sunlight.
• Do not place heavy objects on top of the product.
• This product may interfere with other electronic products such as TV, radios, personal computers, phones or other wireless devices.
• This equipment can be powered only by equipment that complies with Power Source Class 2 ( PS2) or Limited Power Source(LPS) defined in the standard of IEC 62368-1.
• This equipment shall be installed at a height of fewer than 2 meters when sticking to a clean wall.
• Doorbell Operating Temperature: -20 °C ~ 45°C (-4°F ~ 113°F) Chime Operating Temperature: 0 °C ~ 40°C (32°F ~ 104°F)

CAUTION
Avoid replacement of a battery with an incorrect type that can defeat a safeguard.
Avoid disposal of a battery into fire 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 flammable liquid or gas.
Do not leave a battery subjected to extremely low air pressure that may result in an explosion or the leakage of flammable 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.

TP-Link hereby declares that the device 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/support/ce/
TP-Link hereby declares that the device 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/
For EU/UK Region
Operating Frequency / Max Output Power
2400MHz~2483.5MHz / 20dBm Need some help?
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References

• Regulatory Compliance | Tapo
• UKCA | Tapo
• How to Pair the Doorbell and Chime for a Tapo D130 | TP-Link

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