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Tried, tested, and installed: Here's the honest truth about using TAPO 110 and P230S1 for real front door security.
Installing TAPO 110 Door Sensor and P230S1 Doorbell sounds simple—until you realize the hidden hardware traps. From hub issues to Wi-Fi frequency problems, this review shows how I made it all work with a real smart home setup. Includes full device guide and installation tips for 2.4GHz Wi-Fi.
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Watch the full breakdown here: https://youtu.be/erkk5_COIdM
Table of Contents
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TAPO 110 Smart Door Sensor Pricing & Common Issues
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Why It's Underrated and What to Expect
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TAPO P230S1 Smart Doorbell Features & App Use
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Real Usage Impressions
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Wi-Fi Setup: 2.4GHz vs 5GHz Explained
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Why You Should Consider a Wi-Fi Extender
Final Thoughts & Practical Takeaways
1. Problem
Buying a door sensor or smart doorbell is one thing getting it to actually work as expected is another.
Smart home gear often fails not because of the hardware itself, but because of incomplete instructions, poor Wi-Fi compatibility, or deceptive sales practices.
2. Background
In Part 2 of this series, I test the TAPO 110 Smart Door Sensor (14,900 KRW) and P230S1 Smart Doorbell.
While the pricing seems affordable, the issue lies in how these are sold: most sellers don't include the required hub, misleading buyers into thinking it's a standalone product.
3. Initial Failure (Expanded)
The TAPO 110 Smart Door Sensor works using a magnetic contact mechanism.
It consists of two parts: the main sensor and a magnet. When the door is closed, they are aligned.
If the distance between them exceeds roughly 2 cm (0.8 inches), the sensor registers the door as “open.”
Initially, I placed them too far apart, and the sensor didn’t trigger properly.
Worse, most online sellers don’t tell you that this sensor requires a TAPO Hub (H100 or H200). Without it, the sensor cannot connect to the app at all.
4. Root Cause (Expanded)
The TAPO P230S1 Smart Doorbell is a two-part system:
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An outdoor camera/button unit
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An indoor chime (plug-in receiver)
Here's how it works:
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When someone presses the button, the indoor chime rings
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Simultaneously, you receive a video call-style alert on the TAPO app
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You can view live video and initiate two-way audio in real time
The doorbell also uses PIR (Passive Infrared) motion detection.
If someone approaches your door, it can auto-record and push an alert even if they don’t ring the bell.
Note: in hot weather, PIR accuracy may drop, so adjusting the motion sensitivity in the app is essential.
5. What I Needed (Expanded)
To ensure both devices worked properly, I followed these conditions:
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Door Sensor: Must keep the sensor and magnet aligned with less than 2 cm distance
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Must be paired with a compatible TAPO Hub
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Smart Doorbell: Must connect over 2.4GHz Wi-Fi only (5GHz is unsupported)
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Chime unit must be plugged into an indoor outlet
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TAPO app setup includes: motion sensitivity, push alert settings, recording duration, and cloud sync preferences
6. Solution (Expanded)
For the door sensor, I slightly repositioned the magnetic contact based on the thickness and material of the door.
The best results came from front-facing alignment, not side mounting.
For the doorbell, I mounted the camera at a low-enough angle to capture upper-body footage clearly, preventing face cutoff.
To solve Wi-Fi range issues, I added a 2.4GHz Wi-Fi extender near the door. This provided a stable connection for both devices, reducing app delays and missed notifications.
7. Result (Expanded)
Here’s how it’s working now:
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Smart Door Sensor: Sends accurate door open/close alerts, logs entry history with time stamps
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Smart Doorbell: Instantly notifies me of button presses or motion events, enables live video & two-way talk, and automatically uploads clips to the cloud
Best of all, I configured TAPO Cloud to record only events, saving storage and cutting noise from irrelevant footage.
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