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TP-Link Tapo D205 battery video doorbell
Image: TP-Link press materials

Does the Tapo D205 work with HomeKit, Alexa, and Google Home?

The Tapo D205 runs on a 5,200 mAh battery and records 2K video.

Alexa, Google Assistant and SmartThings all work with it. It suits Google Home, Alexa and SmartThings users, with native support through the maker's cloud. Home Assistant users reach it through an integration (the maker's cloud).

At a glance: works withHow this is decided: cited platform facts only
HomeKit
Unknown
Unknown
Google Home
Yes[1]
Wi-Fi cloud, native
Alexa
Yes[1]
Wi-Fi cloud, native
SmartThings
Yes[1]
Wi-Fi cloud, native
Home Assistant
Yes[2][3]
Wi-Fi cloud, via JurajNyiri/HomeAssistant-Tapo-Control

Key facts

Tapo D205 facts

How facts are sourced: every cell cites its source below
FactValue
StatusCurrent[1][4]
TypeVideo doorbell[1]
Resolution2K (2304 x 1296, 3 MP)[1]
PowerBattery (5,200 mAh)[1]
Weather ratingIP54[1]
microSD max512 GB[1]
RTSP / ONVIFunknown
HomeKitunknown
Tapo hubWorks with H200 and H500 hubs[5] (Compatibility depends on the hardware version.)
AI detectionMotion, person[1]

Integration paths

How the Tapo D205 connects

1 pathHow facts are sourced: every cell cites its source below
PathRequiresiLocaliFeatures lostPlatformsi
Wi-Fi cloud2.4 GHz Wi-Fi network[1]unknownunknown
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Requires
Hardware the path needs beyond the device and a controller.
Local
Yes when control on this path keeps working with the internet down.
Platforms
The platforms that work with the device on this path: Native (out of the box), Via integration (needs an add-on) or Not supported.

Home Assistant and Homey

Ways to add the Tapo D205

1 routeHow facts are sourced: every cell cites its source below
PlatformLeveliIntegrationDetailsEvidenceLimitations
Home AssistantCommunity[2][3]JurajNyiri/HomeAssistant-Tapo-ControlWi-Fi cloud
  • Quality: Custom[2][3]
  • Works with Home Assistant: Not certified[2][3]
Model namedNone stated
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Level
How the device gets into the platform on this route. The headline is the best route: local before cloud, direct before bridged, core before community. The methodology page lists every level.

Cite this page

Tapo D205. Smart Home Canon. https://smarthomecanon.com/devices/tp-link-tapo-d205. Last checked 2026-10-20.

Sources

  1. [1]
    MFRtapo.com / Tapo D205 product page (tapo.com US)
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  2. [2]
    DBgithub.com / GitHub: JurajNyiri/HomeAssistant-Tapo-Control (supported models)
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  3. [3]
    DBgithub.com / HACS default list: integration
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  4. [4]
    MFRtapo.com / Tapo US: home security product menu
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  5. [5]
    MFRtp-link.com / TP-Link support: Which TP-Link Tapo Cameras/Devices Are Compatible with Tapo Hub
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