D235 doorbell in Japan

D235 doorbell in Japan

D235 doorbell in Japan
D235 doorbell in Japan
a week ago - last edited Tuesday
Model: Tapo D235  
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I’m very interested in the new D235 doorbell.

 

Unfortunately, it’s not available in Japan yet (the Japanese TP-Link page notes that it’s scheduled for release), but it seems possible to purchase it from Amazon in the US and have it shipped to my address in Japan.

 

I’ve read that Japan has stricter Wi-Fi standards, which might explain why this model isn’t yet available here in its usual US or European versions. However, I wonder if it would still work here, especially since I’d be connecting it to a Google Nest router and hardwiring it to the 100V supply.

 

I know that TP-Link will not provide any warranty on devices bought in another country, and I also read all warnings related to differences in Wi-Fi channels etc, but this would not be a problem for me. What I would like to know is simply whether it's technically possible.

 

Thanks!

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Re:D235 doorbell in Japan
Tuesday

  @MarioInJapan 

 

The differences I'm aware of include the points you've mentioned: device voltage, product warranty, and the Wi-Fi channels supported by the device (US versions support 2.4GHz Wi-Fi on channels 1-11, while Japanese routers can also utilize channel 13).

 

However, we still do not recommend purchasing devices not sold in your country, as there may be other unforeseen issues.

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Re:D235 doorbell in Japan
Tuesday - last edited Tuesday

Thank you for your reply. I've just realized that, contrary to what I though I knew, the mains voltage in Japan is not exactly the same as the voltage in the US. But, this shouldn't be a problem since the provided adapter works in the 100-240V, 50/60Hz range.

 

As for Wi-Fi channel 13, well I may be willing to take the risk, while regarding the "unforseen issues", this might be the thing to deter me from buying a non-localized device. On the other hand, it's not very expensive, and besides I don't know when the localized version will be available in Japan directly. (Do you happen to know, or is there a way to know if I'm supposed to wait a month vs a year?)

 

Thanks again

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