Kasa Smart Video Doorbell Camera Hardwired w/ Chime, 2K Resolution, Always-on Power, Night Vision, 2-Way Audio, Real-Time Notification, Cloud & SD Card Storage, Works w/ Alexa & Google Home (KD110)

Ok, yes the shipping was nice. The packaging elegant, bla, bla, bla. The color... whatever. You don't really care about that crap, right? Me either. Let me tell you thought, from an older person who is somewhat tech averse. These KASA goodies are the cats meow! See, I'm old. This camera was pretty easy to install by simply following the very simple and very step by step instructions in the app. The dootbell dinger that you plug in anywhere you want and get 8 different sounds and you can control how loud, there's even a Christmas sound. And greatest of all. Since I have to power the doorbell cam from my existing doorbell AC power supply which my simplisafe can made my old doorbell dinger buzz incessantly, there is no buzzing!! My only complaint at all is there is not room behind the device for the wiring so I had to drill a smallish hole in the door frame to make room, but not a big deal. But it, like all my KASA stuff, outlets and power strips that I can control from my app (or I guess you could also use Alexa or Google if you wanted) the ceiling fan control switch, the light/dimmer switches, the motion sensing light switch in my garage!!! This stuff is so coool!!! And finally, the app makes it all very easy to use. And if course, it goes without saying about the security. You can answer your door from anywhere in the world.

This Kasa camera is the 3rd or 4th camera I have given a try. I had tried both battery operated and hard wired. The idea of having to replace or charge the batteries every few months turned me away from the battery operated cameras.I have an older Condo and had to purchase a new transformer in order to power this Kasa. I almost didn't try it because the doorbell transformer is tucked up inside a small laundry closet and was heck to get access to... and even then I had to do most of the work with my left hand. Anyway, this old dude managed somehow.When I went to hook up the camera the instructions told me to look for a blinking orange light to confirm I was getting power. Well, all I could see was a white circle light and it was not blinking. I contacted customer service and they walked me through the process a couple of times and I still only saw the white circle light. The CS rep finally said something to the effect of... "You are looking at the small LED light at the top, right?" Well... with my old eyeballs I had never even seen or noticed that itty bitty thing. Once the light was confirmed blinking I was up and running.When I removed my doorbell cover there was a large hole in the wall behind it that was larger than the base of the camera body. I went to Michael's and bought a $2 oval wood piece and painted it. I had to drill holes for the screws and the wires but that part was easy.It has been about a month since installation and I have to give this camera 5 STARS. I'm sure it is not the best one out there... but for $45 it does remarkably well. It makes no sense to me at all to pay for remote storage of 'MY' video. For starters, I think just by having the camera light up when someone approaches is a pretty good deterrent to someone with ulterior motives.I get a notice within 3 seconds if I am on WiFi and maybe 10 or 12 seconds when I am away. This gives plenty of time to speak to someone through the unit... or to use one of the handful of recorded messages.When large trucks or vans go by I usually get a false alert... but I don't find it to be much of a nuisance as I don't live on a major street. The software does allow you to outline the 'active' areas but I have not found that it makes much of a difference.If desired, you have the option to pay a small monthly fee for storage (much less than some others) but you also have the option to insert a Micro SD card, which is what I did. As I understand it, the old video gets replaced to make room for the more recent video. Someone was complaining of this in their review but I find it to be brilliant. If there is a 'serious' event that takes place I can always remove the SD card and copy that file to my computer. But... at least i don't have to remove the SD card every month or so to clear it out for the new data.I haven't had a chance to check out the night visions as our HOA turns all of the porch lights on automatically with a light sensor... but in my case, even with the porch light glaring in, the view is very acceptable.I actually think that this company could give 'R#*G' a run for their money. The quality is pretty great (especially at this price point), the subscription service is much lower... AND they allow you the option for local storage. Who would pay two or three times as much for the other brand... and then have to pay out a substantial amount of money over time in order to have access to your own video?!A bit of software upgrade and I'd give it 5 stars at twice this price... but as it is, I am not sure where I could have found a better value and still have my home 'protected'.

📦 First Impressions:The doorbell arrived quickly and was well-packaged. I really liked the compact, modern design—cute but functional. Everything I needed was included in the box, which made it easy to get started.⚙️ Setup & Ease of Use:Setup was extremely straightforward. All I had to do was download the Kasa app and follow the step-by-step guide. No special Ring torx screw required—install was smooth and beginner-friendly.💡 Real-World Use & Performance:The video quality is excellent—clear during the day and solid at night. I appreciated how responsive the notifications were and the number of settings I could adjust. The best part? The ability to use an SD card for local storage, meaning I don’t have to pay monthly cloud fees like with Ring.(See photo comparison: Kasa vs Ring) — you can really tell the Kasa holds its own in clarity and color accuracy, especially in daylight.”🔁 After 1 Week of Use:Still working great. Being hardwired means no recharging, and having the included chime is super helpful. It works even if your internal doorbell wiring doesn’t—plus, you can place it anywhere in your home, garage, or even a shed since it’s WiFi-based. This flexibility makes it feel like a premium solution. I’ve uploaded a side-by-side snapshot comparing my old Ring camera (First Image) to the new Kasa unit (Right Image). The difference is clear — better brightness, more definition, and less fisheye distortion with the Kasa (Option to adjust the fisheye in the App). If you’re on the fence about switching, this sealed it for me.✅ Pros:• No monthly Ring fees• SD card storage support• High video resolution and responsiveness• All installation parts included• Great price for the quality❌ Cons:• Limited smart ecosystem integration (e.g., doesn’t show up in Samsung Smart Hub or Brilliant apps)• May require switching smart home devices to Kasa/Tapo for full compatibility🎯 Who Is This For?This is perfect for anyone looking to ditch Ring’s subscription fees without compromising on quality. It’s best suited for those already using—or willing to switch to—the Kasa/Tapo ecosystem. If you’re starting fresh, it’s a great foundation for a smart home setup.