@Mystic001 

Doorbell pressed event will not be reported to the cloud when the camera is in privacy mode, so it cannot used to control privacy mode in automation.

  @Mystic001 

Tapo D230 doorbell's detection (recording) type can only be set motion detection OR doorbell pressed. The detection type cannot be controlled through automation. If you need to change the event recording type, it can only be modified manually within the tapo app.

If the main purpose is to control the privacy mode, you can set a time-triggered automation, or use other Tapo smart devices as the trigger, such as a motion sensor. However, I think a privacy mode switch may not be necessary for this doorbell, as it is battery-powered and typically stays in standby mode. It only detects and records the scene in front of the camera when it is activated, such as when you view the live feed or when the doorbell's PIR sensor detects heat changes nearby.

  @Mystic001 

It makes no difference whether the automation is created through Tapo hub device page, or through the app Smart tab, it is the same thing, only the entry is different. 

Please double-check if there are any mistakes in the settings that make it look like a successful automation.

  @Mystic001 

Wow, that's brilliant! 

But be aware that this may not work when you have more smart devices and automation which includes an operation to ring the hub. In that case, I think it's time to get another hub, lol.