Doorbell D130 connection problems lag

Doorbell D130 connection problems lag

Doorbell D130 connection problems lag
Doorbell D130 connection problems lag
2025-06-28 01:08:39 - last edited 2025-07-11 05:44:01
Model: Tapo D130  
Hardware Version: V1
Firmware Version: 1.1.11 build 250117 Rel.42040n

Hello

 

I bought a Tapo D130 doorbell in November 2024. It had worked well in 2K 5MP, the live video was smooth, and the videos on the SD card were smooth.

The doorbell is connected to a router used specifically for the doorbell.

 

About a month ago, the live video started to become choppy, with pauses, and the videos on the SD card also appear choppy and with pauses.

 

I thought it was a router issue, so I reset the Wi-Fi settings and connected the doorbell directly to my wireless modem. I have a Tapo C110 camera on this modem, and it works perfectly.

 

The problem persisted when connecting the Tapo D130 doorbell directly to the wireless modem.

 

What I did next was perform a full reset of the doorbell to return it to factory settings. I connected it to the router, and the problem persists.

 

The doorbell's network connection to the router is -61 RSSI.

 

The doorbell worked perfectly from the moment I purchased it until a month ago.

 

I've already ruled out network, modem, and router issues.

 

I had to set the doorbell to 960P, and the live video now looks smooth but with a bit of lag. The SD card videos are still choppy and have pauses.

 

My C110 camera works perfectly; the SD card videos are smooth, as is the live video.

 

I'm thinking it's a hardware issue with the doorbell, specifically the Wi-Fi, which is no longer working properly.

 

How can I request the 1-year warranty?

 

Thank you, I look forward to your response.

 

 

Best regards.

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Re:Doorbell D130 connection problems lag-Solution
2025-07-02 20:00:35 - last edited 2025-07-11 05:44:01

  @Wayne-TP 

I tried it on another phone and it's the same problem.

Apparently, I've solved it. I changed the display settings to compatible mode and reset the ringer.

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Re:Doorbell D130 connection problems lag-Solution
2025-07-15 08:45:40 - last edited 2025-07-15 08:45:45

For anyone who comes across this post and your Tapo camera or doorbell happen experiences similar viewing issues, the troubleshooting tips may be helpful to you. What should I do if I can't view the Tapo camera?

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Re:Doorbell D130 connection problems lag
2025-07-01 03:35:19 - last edited 2025-07-01 03:37:21

  @Dmt120308 

 

A signal strength of -61 dBm is not considered very strong. Since the doorbell is installed outdoors, its signal strength will be affected when the front door, room door, or Windows are closed. Based on this aspect, I still recommend checking to see if there’s room for improvement in the doorbell's signal strength. For example, move the router closer to the doorbell, check if the issue persists when the signal is around -50 dBm (better if it is greater than -50 dBm). Adjust 2.4GHz WiFi channel to 1, 6, or 11, and change the channel width to 40MHz.

 

Additionally, ensure that your phone is not connected to a VPN while using the Tapo app. Make sure the Tapo app is updated. 

 

Are there any differences when your phone is connected to different networks, such as local WiFi VS a remote network (e.g., cellular data)? Try downloading a video and watching it in the Tapo app as well as in your phone's gallery, and check if the same issues occur.

Tapo P110M Matter 1.3 Release Energy Monitoring through Matter ▶ Smart HomeBase Tapo H500 - Even More Powerful Smart Hub ▶ First Smart Switch Module! Tapo S112 Smart Switch Module with Roller and Switch Dual ModesTapo Camera Image Style & Image Brightness Try out a different image style for your camera!
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Re:Doorbell D130 connection problems lag
2025-07-01 07:41:48

  @Wayne-TP 

 

 

Hello.

 

My router's signal is strong; it's been like this since November and has never had any issues.

 

I'm sharing a screenshot of the signal.

 

 

I've already tried connecting the camera directly to the modem, and it does the same thing.

 

My phone isn't connected to a VPN, and the mobile app is up to date.

 

It has the same issue on Wi-Fi and mobile networks; there's no difference.

 

At this point, I went into advanced settings, display settings, and changed it from hardware acceleration to compatible mode. I restarted the camera, and it looks smoother now.

 

I downloaded a video and viewed it in the phone's gallery, and it looks smoother.

 

I'll run more tests; I think it's a hardware error or a faulty firmware.

 

I look forward to your response. Best regards.

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Re:Doorbell D130 connection problems lag
2025-07-02 11:46:43

  @Dmt120308 

 

Have you tried to watch the doorbell on another phone or tablet? Any difference?

Tapo P110M Matter 1.3 Release Energy Monitoring through Matter ▶ Smart HomeBase Tapo H500 - Even More Powerful Smart Hub ▶ First Smart Switch Module! Tapo S112 Smart Switch Module with Roller and Switch Dual ModesTapo Camera Image Style & Image Brightness Try out a different image style for your camera!
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Re:Doorbell D130 connection problems lag-Solution
2025-07-02 20:00:35 - last edited 2025-07-11 05:44:01

  @Wayne-TP 

I tried it on another phone and it's the same problem.

Apparently, I've solved it. I changed the display settings to compatible mode and reset the ringer.

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Re:Doorbell D130 connection problems lag-Solution
2025-07-15 08:45:40 - last edited 2025-07-15 08:45:45

For anyone who comes across this post and your Tapo camera or doorbell happen experiences similar viewing issues, the troubleshooting tips may be helpful to you. What should I do if I can't view the Tapo camera?

Tapo P110M Matter 1.3 Release Energy Monitoring through Matter ▶ Smart HomeBase Tapo H500 - Even More Powerful Smart Hub ▶ First Smart Switch Module! Tapo S112 Smart Switch Module with Roller and Switch Dual ModesTapo Camera Image Style & Image Brightness Try out a different image style for your camera!
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