The Tapo D235 supports both battery and hardwire power sources. First, determine the power source method, then install the doorbell following the instructions below.

Battery Powered

Use the built-in battery if you don’t have existing doorbell wiring at the door or don’t want to connect to existing doorbell wiring. You are free to determine the doorbell position; mounting it is intuitive and quick. When the doorbell battery level is low, you will need to detach and charge it.

Follow the instructions below to install your doorbell.

Mount Option 1. Adhere 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 designed 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 applies to tile, glass, marble, metal, stainless steel, and smooth wall surfaces.

3. Mount the doorbell to the bracket.

Mount Option 2. Mount to the wall

1. Route the wires (if there are existing wires) through the mounting template and apply 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.

Hardwire Powered

Your existing doorbell must be wired (not battery powered) and supplied by an 8-24V AC, 10VA minimum transformer.

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

• Enabling Always-On Mode requires bypassing your existing chime.
• Disabling Always-On Mode allows using your existing chime. Hardwiring provides a constant power source.

Follow the instructions below to install your doorbell.

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 if you plan 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: Consult a licensed electrician if your doorbell chime has different markings.

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

Remove your existing doorbell, disconnect the wires, then, mount your doorbell.

Mount Option 1. Adhere 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. Wipe off the dust from the surface using a dry cloth. Apply the bracket with adhesive to the smooth wall and press it down for 15 seconds to ensure it is firmly attached.

Note: This applies to tile, glass, marble, metal, stainless steel, and smooth wall surfaces.

3. 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, you can make them longer using the included extension wires and wire nuts.

Mount Option 2: Mount to the wall

1. Route the wires through the mounting template and stick the template. Drill two holes where indicated.

2. Route the 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. 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, you can make them longer using the included extension wires and wire nuts.