Updated November 2026
Data from the official Ring and TP-Link sites.
2026 verdict
Tired of paying to see your clips? The TP-Link Tapo D210 is the better battery video doorbell of these two, because it records to a microSD card and detects people without a subscription.
It also ships with an indoor chime, adds Google Home and SmartThings to Alexa, and is the lower priced of the pair. The Ring Battery Doorbell Plus answers with a taller 150 by 150 degree head-to-toe view, optional hardwiring that trickle-charges its removable pack, and package alerts once you add a Ring plan, which is also the only way it keeps a recording. Both have colour night vision and 2.4 GHz Wi-Fi only. Pick the TP-Link Tapo D210 to own your footage with no monthly fee, and the Ring Battery Doorbell Plus if you already run a Ring and Alexa home and will pay for the plan.
Works with
Connectivity
- Wi-Fi 2.4 GHz
vs
Winner
17% OFF
$58.00
$69.99
Works with
Connectivity
- Wi-Fi 2.4 GHz
News by email
Still comparing? Get what's new by email
New releases and the smart home news worth knowing, in your inbox.
No spam. Unsubscribe in one click.
| Feature | Ring Battery Doorbell Plus | TP-Link Tapo D210 | Winner |
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | $149.99 | $58.00 | TP-Link Tapo D210 |
| Rating | 4.6 | 4.3 | Ring Battery Doorbell Plus |
| Integrations | Alexa, Home Assistant | Google Home, Alexa, Samsung SmartThings | TP-Link Tapo D210 |
| Storage | Cloud | MicroSD Card Slot, Cloud | TP-Link Tapo D210 |
| Alerts | Motion, People, Packages | Motion, People | Ring Battery Doorbell Plus |
| No Subscription Required | NO | YES | TP-Link Tapo D210 |
| Connectivity | 2.4 GHz WiFi | 2.4 GHz WiFi | Tie |
| Customizable Motion Zones | YES | YES | Tie |
| Voice Changing | NO | NO | Tie |
| Automatic Replies | YES | YES | Tie |
What the differences mean
Where recordings go
The TP-Link Tapo D210 records to a microSD card of up to 512 GB with no plan. The Ring Battery Doorbell Plus has no local storage at all, so without a Ring subscription you get live view and alerts but nothing to play back later.
Smart alerts
The Tapo detects people on the device for free but offers no package, vehicle or animal alerts. The Ring adds package alerts, and its person alerts, only with a subscription, so the richer list costs money every month.
Power
The TP-Link Tapo D210 is battery only, with a 6400 mAh pack rated for about 6 months and no wiring option. The Ring Battery Doorbell Plus can also be wired to an existing doorbell transformer to keep its removable pack topped up.
Chime and platforms
The Tapo includes an indoor chime and works with Google Home, Alexa and SmartThings. The Ring needs a chime bought separately and works with Alexa and Home Assistant, but not Google Home or SmartThings.
Framing
The Ring Battery Doorbell Plus sees 150 by 150 degrees, a square head-to-toe frame that catches parcels on the step. The TP-Link Tapo D210 covers 160 degrees diagonally in a wider 135 by 109 degree frame.
Which one to buy if
- you refuse to pay a monthly fee
The TP-Link Tapo D210 keeps clips on its microSD card and detects people with no plan at all.
- your home runs on Google Home or SmartThings
The Tapo supports both, while the Ring Battery Doorbell Plus supports neither.
- you have doorbell wiring and hate recharging
The Ring Battery Doorbell Plus can be hardwired to trickle-charge; the Tapo has no wired option.
- you already pay for Ring and want package alerts
With a Ring plan the Plus adds package alerts and joins your existing Ring and Alexa setup.
$149.99
- + Rating: 4.6
- + Alerts: Motion, People, Packages
- - Price: $149.99 vs $58.00
- - Integrations: Alexa, Home Assistant vs Google Home, Alexa, Samsung SmartThings
Winner
17% OFF
$58.00
$69.99
- + Price: $58.00
- + Integrations: Google Home, Alexa, Samsung SmartThings
- + Storage: MicroSD Card Slot, Cloud
- - Rating: 4.3 vs 4.6
- - Alerts: Motion, People vs Motion, People, Packages
What owners say
Owners of both doorbells agree the wire-free install takes minutes and that the picture is sharp, colour at night included. From there they split. TP-Link Tapo D210 owners keep coming back to value: footage landing on their own microSD card, person detection that costs nothing, battery life that runs for months in normal use, and a Ring Call feature that phones them instead of pushing a notice. Their complaints are a shallow Alexa link that shows live view but not two-way talk on an Echo Show, people missed further from the door, and two-way audio that can lag. Ring Battery Doorbell Plus owners single out the quick-release battery pack and a head-to-toe view that shows parcels on the step, and they praise Ring support. Their recurring frustration is the subscription needed for saved video and smart alerts, plus a pack recharged over micro-USB after undoing a torx screw.
Frequently Asked Questions
Which is better overall: Ring Battery Doorbell Plus or TP-Link Tapo D210?
The TP-Link Tapo D210 for most buyers. It records locally to microSD, detects people without a subscription, includes an indoor chime and works with Google Home, Alexa and SmartThings. The Ring Battery Doorbell Plus is the pick for an Alexa home that already pays for a Ring plan.
Should I buy the TP-Link Tapo D210 or a Ring battery doorbell?
Choose the TP-Link Tapo D210 if you want to keep video without a subscription, since the Ring Battery Doorbell Plus stores nothing without a Ring plan. Choose the Ring if you want optional hardwiring, package alerts and a taller head-to-toe view and do not mind the monthly cost.
Does the TP-Link Tapo D210 need a subscription?
No. The TP-Link Tapo D210 records events to a microSD card of up to 512 GB and runs person detection on the device for free. Tapo Care is optional and only adds cloud history.
Can the Ring Battery Doorbell Plus and TP-Link Tapo D210 be hardwired?
Only the Ring Battery Doorbell Plus. It can be wired to an 8-24 VAC doorbell transformer to trickle-charge its battery. The TP-Link Tapo D210 runs on its rechargeable battery alone.
Who should buy the Ring Battery Doorbell Plus?
Alexa households already on a Ring plan who want a quick-release battery, the option to hardwire and a tall 150 by 150 degree view that shows packages on the step.
Who should buy the TP-Link Tapo D210?
Anyone who wants a wire-free doorbell with free local recording, free person alerts, a chime in the box and support for Google Home, Alexa and SmartThings.
Spotted something wrong on this page? Tell us and we will fix it.
Our store on AmazonShop our ideas on AmazonLists of the smart home setups we would put together ourselves, ready to add to your Amazon cart.Shop on AmazonFull comparison table
Compare all 47 Doorbells side by side
You are looking at two of them. The full table lines up all Doorbells in the catalog with the same specs, so you can filter by what you need and sort by price or rating.
- 47 Doorbells
- 58 specs compared
- 55 filters
- Doorbells
Peephole Cam 2K
- Doorbells
Video Doorbell S4 (Wired) with Chime 2
- Doorbells
Video Doorbell Wired
- Doorbells
Battery Doorbell
- Doorbells
Battery Doorbell Pro
- Doorbells
Video Doorbell R1 Ultra
- Doorbells
Video Doorbell S220
- Doorbells
Battery Doorbell 4K Pro
- Doorbells
Wired Doorbell Pro
- Doorbells
Nest Doorbell (wired, 3rd Gen)
- Doorbells
EP4
- Doorbells
Tapo Doorbell Pro D260
- Doorbells
CP4
- Doorbells
Tapo D225
- Doorbells
Battery Doorbell 2K+
- Doorbells
Wired Doorbell Pro (3rd Gen)
- Doorbells
Nest Doorbell (wired, 2nd Gen)
- Doorbells
Battery Doorbell (2nd Gen)
- Doorbells
Nest Doorbell (battery)
- Doorbells
Wired Doorbell 2K
- Alarm Systems
Alarm (2nd Gen) 5-Piece Kit
- Alarm Systems
Alarm (2nd Gen) 8-Piece Kit
- Alarm Systems
Alarm (2nd Gen) EU
- Alarm Systems
Alarm Pro 14-Piece Kit
- Alarm Systems
Alarm Pro 8-Piece Kit
- Cameras
Floodlight Cam 2K
- Cameras
Floodlight Cam 4K Plus (Wired)
- Cameras
Floodlight Cam 4K Pro
- Cameras
Floodlight Cam Wired Plus
- Cameras
Indoor Cam 4K
- Cameras
Indoor Cam Plus
- Cameras
Ring Indoor Cam
- Cameras
Outdoor Cam (2nd Gen)
- Cameras
Ring Outdoor Cam Plus
- Cameras
Ring Outdoor Cam
- Cameras
Pan-Tilt Indoor Cam 2K
- Cameras
Pan-Tilt Indoor Cam
- Cameras
Spotlight Cam 2K
- Cameras
Spotlight Cam 4K Pro (2nd Gen)
- Cameras
Spotlight Cam Plus (wired)
- Buttons
Tapo S200B
- Buttons
Tapo S200D
- Cameras
Tapo C100
- Cameras
Tapo C120
- Cameras
Tapo C210
- Cameras
Tapo SolarCam C402
- Cameras
Tapo TC34
- Cameras
Kasa EC70
- Cameras
Kasa KC420WS
- Cameras
Tapo C200
- Cameras
Tapo C246D
- Cameras
Tapo C260
- Cameras
Tapo C320WS
- Cameras
Tapo C460
- Cameras
Tapo C465
- Cameras
Tapo C500
- Cameras
Tapo C545D
- Cameras
Tapo C560WS
- Cameras
Tapo C615F KIT
- Cameras
Tapo C660