Now with HomeKey support, the new version of the Tapo door lock works with more smart homes.
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TP-Link announced a new video door lock, the Tapo DL130, at CES today. The DL130 is HomeKit-compatible, supports seven unlocking methods, and can be controlled through Google Assistant, Alexa, and Siri. TP-Link hasn’t announced pricing or a specific release date yet but says more info is coming soon.
The seven unlock methods include a fingerprint scanner, a built-in keypad, and Apple Home Key on the iPhone or Apple Watch. TP-Link says the fingerprint scanner can unlock the device in less than a second and that it also includes a built-in door sensor so you can check if it’s open or not.
The Tapo DL130’s camera films at 2K resolution with a 180-degree field of view. It has a built-in spotlight for color night vision and a speaker that can play prerecorded responses to visitors. TP-Link debuted a similar video door lock last year, though that one only worked with Google’s and Amazon’s smart home platforms.
TP-Link isn’t the only company with video door locks — Lockly’s Vision Elite, which The Verge’s Jennifer Pattison Tuohy reviewed in 2022 lacks Home Key support and offered only so-so video performance, but she found it otherwise solid. Eufy has a video doorbell as well. Neither supports HomeKit, though, helping the Tapo one stand out for homeowners working within that ecosystem.
The new Tapo device is part of a slew of announcements the company made today, which included the new Matter-compatible Tapo H500 Smart HomeBase that serves as the brains of Tapo cameras, similar to Eufy’s HomeBase hubs. Tapo’s hub includes 16GB of internal storage that’s expandable by connecting up to a 16TB hard drive or SSD. The company says it uses AI to recognize humans, pets, and vehicles through any Tapo cameras that are connected to it.
Other smart home products TP-Link announced today include:
- Tapo D225 Video Doorbell Camera — A 2K video doorbell with Google Home and Amazon Alexa support.
- Tapo RV30 Plus — A robot vacuum with mopping and an auto-empty dock with “LiDAR & Gyro Dual Navi System.”
- Tapo L930-5 Wi-Fi RGBIC light strip ($49.99) — 50 addressable zones, compatible with HomeKit, Google Home, and Amazon Alexa, and available now.
- Tapo P400M Matter outdoor plug — A IP65 weatherproof and Wi-Fi-connected (using Wi-Fi 4) dual outdoor outlet supporting up to 1800W loads.
- Tapo P110 energy-monitoring Wi-Fi plug — Compatible with Alexa, Google Home, and Samsung SmartThings.
