New Arrival Tapo H500 Smart HomeBase: 16GB+16TB Expandable Local Storage • Face Recognition • Matter • HDMI
Tapo H500 Smart Home Base
All-in-One Security Solution
- [16GB+16TB] Expandable Local Storage, No Monthly Fees
- Enhanced AI Detection: Face recognition, Person Detection, Pet Detection, Vehicle Detection
- Smart Home Ecosystem Center: Up to 16 Tapo Cameras and 64 Sensors
- Cross-camera Overview: Track individual movements across cameras and form a face database while supporting retrieval of marked events on Tapo App.
- HDMI Video Output
- Matter Hub: Control Matter devices through the Tapo app
- Matter Bridge: Sync Tapo devices to Matter platform for unified control
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Local Storage Revolution: Security and Savings
A built-in 16GB eMMC
Up to 16TB expandable storage via HDD/SSD
*HDD/SSD drive is not included, it needs to be purchased separately.
*Tapo H500 actual available local storage capacity may be less than 16GB due to system resource allocation.
| Storage Capacity | Event-triggered recording | 24/7 continuous recording |
|---|---|---|
| 1TB | 16,498 days | 20 days |
| 2TB | 33,033 days | 40 days |
| 3TB | 49,530 days | 61 days |
| 4TB | 66,029 days | 81 days |
| 8TB | 132,057 days | 161 days |
| 16TB | 264.114 days | 323 days |
*Applicable for the scenario of 4 cameras recording simultaneously. The recording durations in the table are derived from Tapo C410 prototype test data. Actual storage times may vary due to factors such as compression, frame rate, and recording conditions.
*The event-triggered recording duration is calculated based on 4 Tapo C410s triggering 3.5 times per day, each for 30 seconds.
Fortified Privacy and Security Protection
Powerful Encryption Guard
Tapo H500 safeguards your recordings with AES 128-bit and TLS 1.2 encryption. AI functionalities are processed locally, eliminating cloud uploads for complete data control and enhanced privacy.
Secure Authentication Barrier
Access to the H500 requires secure authentication, and any unauthorized attempt to breach its security would need to overcome robust encryption, providing an extra layer of protection for your recordings.
Accurate Face Recognition, Fewer False Alarms
Tapo H500 boasts free and powerful AI that recognizes and tags strangers, family, and friends for easy identification. It categorizes events based on recognized faces and supports event retrieval and face tracking, enabling you to find related incidents involving strangers.
AI Empowerment AI-Driven Upgrades for Your Camera
Transform Non-AI Cameras with Intelligence
Connect non-AI cameras to Tapo H500 to equip them with intelligent features like recognizing people, vehicles, and pets. delivering smarter security.
Boost Accuracy for AI-enabled Cameras
Enhance detection precision for AI-enabled cameras with up to 99% accuracy*, ensuring superior recognition and improved home protection.
*The AI enhancement currently supports a maximum of 4 cameras simultaneously and is planned to be optimized to support up to 6 cameras in the future.
- What is AI Empowerment?
The HomeBase’s AI Empowerment feature empowers and enhances the AI detection capability of connected cameras by leveraging its powerful algorithms. This enables cameras to acquire certain AI capabilities they do not support (e.g., vehicle detection, person detection, and facial recognition). For cameras already equipped with AI capabilities, HomeBase can enhance their AI performance further.
- What types of AI detection does the AI Empowerment feature support?
Person, vehicle, pet, face, and package detections.
- How many cameras can be empowered simultaneously?
The HomeBase supports empowering up to 4 cameras simultaneously.
- Does the AI Empowerment feature pose any privacy risks?
Tapo highly prioritizes user privacy and data security. The AI Empowerment feature adheres strictly to applicable privacy policies to guarantee all data usage and storage are lawful and compliant. Users can review and manage data permissions at any time.
To find out more: FAQs about the AI Empowerment of Tapo Smart HomeBase (Tapo H500)
Cross-Camera Overview
Face Tracking*
Displays the movement of individuals across different camera views.
*Face tracking is scheduled to be released soon.
Face Management
Easily view and manage the identities of individuals captured by your camera.
☆ Introduction of Face Management
Event Retrieval
Find clips of marked people, vehicles, and pets in one place.
Liveview & Playback
Detailed live view and smart playback across multiple cameras.
Smart Home Ecosystem Center
- Supports up to 16 Tapo cameras/video doorbells and 64 Tapo IoT devices (sensors, buttons, Sub-1G switches).
- Matter Bridge: Sync your Tapo non-Matter devices to other Matter platforms.
- Matter Hub: functions as a Matter controller, connects and controls your other Matter devices* with the Tapo app.
*Matter support applies to specific device types based on the Tapo H500’s compatibility. Please refer to the official product documentation for details.
☆ Tapo Smart Hub Compatible Camera List
☆ Tapo H500 Compatible Products
Better Viewing with Tablet
Not just a smart hub but also a tablet holder: Create a simple monitoring side with your tablet and the Tapo H500. Enjoy better viewing and device control experience on the Tapo app tablet version.
Multi-camera Liveview
3D Dashboard
Overview of IoT Devices
HDMI Video Output
Up to 4 combined video streams without individual channel control.
Built-in Alarm
Enhance your security with the Tapo H500's 110dB alarm.
Automatically trigger alerts for unfamiliar faces, providing a robust safety system that keeps your home secure.
Doorbell Voice Call
The Tapo H500 features a built-in microphone and speaker for real-time two-way audio, allowing easy communication with visitors when connected through the doorbell.
Wireless Connectivity, Simplified Security Setup
Tapo H500 seamlessly connects to your router, cameras, and devices via Wi-Fi, eliminating complex wiring for a flexible, cost-effective security solution for homes and stores.
Note
1. This product may only be available in certain regions. Some specifications, such as network frequency, software, and hardware features, may be adjusted to meet local standards and requirements. For accurate details, please refer to the product specifications on the local TP-Link official website.
< This article is based on Tapo H500(EU)_V1.0.>
2. TP-Link does not provide global warranty. Purchasing across regions may lead to the product being unusable or damaged, so it is advisable to check compatibility before making a purchase.
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Hello Wayne Thanks for the feedback.
Of course I bought the Tapo hub 500 because it is compatible with my C220 camera, and from April also with my C520 cameras. I hope that the updates for the compatibility with the hub 500 will come through soon. Otherwise I don't get much use out of the hub. In that case that maybe I shouldn't have bought it. Can you keep me up to date with the compatibility updates? Thank you R
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Make it available on amazon.es... This and H110 👌
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Hi. Any indication of when this will be available in Ireland and the UK?
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Update: There has been a firmware update for the 520WS. It can now connect to the hub.
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I am checking the H500 for an review and have the following first findings:
Findings Tapo H500
- Connecting Tapo cameras to the Hub via the H500 in the Tapo-app does not work. The error message displayed is "Not on the same network." However, it is possible to select the Hub as a storage location from the device being paired.
- The HDMI port does not provide video output on a monitor, only a black screen. When connected to an LG TV, the communication with an AVR is disrupted. Additionally, the app does not mention HDMI pairing, despite advertisements stating that up to four cameras can be displayed on a monitor simultaneously.
- The Hub has a button to answer calls from the video doorbell (D235). However, pressing the button on the H500 during an incoming call does not seem to trigger any response.
Any comments? Thanks.
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- Connecting Tapo cameras to the Hub via the H500 in the Tapo-app does not work. The error message displayed is "Not on the same network." However, it is possible to select the Hub as a storage location from the device being paired.
>> Are you saying the camera cannot be found if you try to do this through hub's setting page? But if you do this through camera settings, the H500 shows up as an storage location option?
- The HDMI port does not provide video output on a monitor, only a black screen. When connected to an LG TV, the communication with an AVR is disrupted. Additionally, the app does not mention HDMI pairing, despite advertisements stating that up to four cameras can be displayed on a monitor simultaneously.
>> What Tapo cameras do you have?
- The Hub has a button to answer calls from the video doorbell (D235). However, pressing the button on the H500 during an incoming call does not seem to trigger any response.
>> Which button did you press? The Answer (phone icon) or Decline (sound icon) button?
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"Are you saying the camera cannot be found if you try to do this through hub's setting page? But if you do this through camera settings, the H500 shows up as an storage location option?
Yes, that's right. Pairing via the device itself is ok. There you can select SD-card or Hub.
"What Tapo cameras do you have?"
We have the C660 Camera-kit and the D235 Video doorbell as connected devices".
"Which button did you press? The Answer (phone icon) or Decline (sound icon) button?
As soon as the button on the Video doorbell (D235) is pressed the phone and tablet start ringing. We assume that by pressing the button with the phone icon on the H500 can be used to answer the call.
Another issue:
It is striking that if you have the Tapo app active on both a smart phone and a tablet and you accept the call from the video doorbell, the call continues to ring on the tablet. More than one device to answer the video call is apparently not desired if they are in the same room.
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Would be great to get an acknowledgment to this question please.
It would be really helpful to know when this will be available in Ireland or the UK - especially if it'll be this side of summer.
Thanks.
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@Wayne-TP
Hi. Any indication of when this will be available in Ireland and the UK?
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