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 |
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| 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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- FAQs about the AI Empowerment of Tapo Smart HomeBase (Tapo H500)
- Introduction of Face Management
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This H500 should have a firmware update to improve Matter stability and could add more cameras to store footage on H500.
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SDV73 wrote
Thanks Wayne,
Noted. Wil do these manually.
How about migrations for:
P110/P110? (I have 4)
T100? Guessing if T110 is no then likely the T100 will also be reset to add (I have 4)
T310? (only 1 of these and it did tie into the C840 that states it can not be migrated due to firmware)
Not that I have any but for others:
T300 / T315
Regards,
Sven
The Tapo plug is connected to the router's WiFi, not the hub.
The last time i checked, the migration feature is available for T100 V1, Tapo D230, and Tapo C420 V1/V1.60. The firmware of the sub-device should include relevant updates to support this feature.
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Thank you.
With the plugs, I forgot the fact they are IoT WiFi on my setup. So long ago when I set them up.
Not seeing the T100 as migration option at this stage. All good, I added 2 new ones today to the H500 so I know the work. Will wait for a while to see if migration comes later with firmware updates on the Australian versions.
So far migrated the C500 (x3), C520WS (x2), C320WS, C210. Added new T100 (x2) and a T310.
The unit works well.
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@Wayne-TP Does the H500 (or H110) expose connected non-Matter child devices to Matter? Since the hub is the controller after all.
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gnz wrote
@Wayne-TP Does the H500 (or H110) expose connected non-Matter child devices to Matter? Since the hub is the controller after all.
Both the H500 and H110 support Matter Bridge, syncing hub's sub-devices to other Matter platforms. Note that the supported device type and its available skills vary from Matter platforms.
Tapo H500 can work as a Matter controller, allowing users to configure and control third-party Matter-compatible devices via the Tapo ecosystem. Currently, the supported devices are limited to light bulbs, light strips, and plugs only.
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@Wayne-TP Does that mean the sensors below all, if connected to the hub (for example H110), won't get matter support (which allows them to be added to Apple Home) then? I was considering getting the contact and temperature monitor but sadly if this is the case then I'll go back to Aqara.
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Hello,
I recently purchased the Tapo H500 hub and I have a few questions and issues:
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Face recognition – The performance is currently very poor. On some of my cameras it doesn’t recognize me at all, even when I’m standing directly in front of the camera. Are there any major improvements planned for this feature?
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Time / DST – It seems the hub doesn’t take European daylight saving time into account, because all face detection timestamps are off by one hour. Is this a known issue?
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Firmware update – My hub is running firmware v1.1.2, but on the TP-Link website I see v1.3.1. The Tapo app does not offer me this update. Is there any way to manually install or trigger the newer firmware?
Thanks in advance for your help.
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Hi Wayne, can you advise us when we could expect to be given access to the H500 via api, so that we can view and delete stored video etc other than on the Tapo app e.g. home Assistant?
Regards Pixelhead
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That would be great – I also think an API would make the H500 much more useful.
Even simple JPEG snapshots accessible via URL (similar to what Hikvision provides) would already be a big step forward.
Many users expect this kind of functionality as a basic feature nowadays, since it makes integration with smart home systems (like Home Assistant and others) much easier and more flexible. It would significantly increase the value of the Tapo ecosystem.
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Hi i have buy it few day ago i decide to purchase due My C246D will support in sep 2025 Yesterday just change plan to Nov 2025 How is possbile becuase this information impact to customer to decide to use your product
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