If you're looking for an easy way to store videos from multiple cameras and are concerned about losing footage due to theft of the camera's SD card, the new feature of the Tapo Hub might be a great solution. In addition to supporting Tapo SubGHz devices, the Tapo Hub now also allows connection with the Tapo Wi-Fi cameras and doorbells, providing video storage and Wi-Fi backup capabilities. 

 

Tapo hub supports connections with multiple cameras to store videos, now you can switch camera’s video storage path to the Tapo hub, without the need for getting separate microSD cards for each camera. Additionally, the Tapo hub can also function as a WiFi backup AP. When the camera’s Wi-Fi signal is too weak or gets interrupted, the camera can automatically switch to connect to the hub, ensuring uninterrupted operation.

 

 

Supported Tapo Hub

Tapo H200

Tapo H500

 

Supported Camera/Doorbell

Refer to the compatibility list: Tapo Smart Hub Compatible Camera List

Note: The release date mentioned is for reference only. This feature requires camera firmware support to function. For the actual support status of a specific model (and its corresponding hardware version), please monitor firmware release announcements, as any new features will be noted in the firmware release notes.

▶ How to check firmware release records?  Visit the product’s Support page on the TP-Link official website and check the Firmware Release Note. TP-Link Download Center

 

 

How to Change the Video Storage Path of a Tapo WiFi Camera or Doorbell?

 

Before the Setup: Make sure the camera/doorbell and the hub are connected to the same local network.

 

• Path One: Through Camera/Doorbell Setting

1. Open your Tapo app, enter the camera/doorbell's liveview page, and navigate to the Device Settings page.

2. Go to Storage & Recording > Local Storage > Storage Location

3. Choose 'Hub Storage' and select the Tapo hub where you want the videos to be stored. 

4. Click Save in the top right corner to complete the configuration.

 

• Path Two: Through Tapo Hub Setting

1. Open your Tapo app, go to Tapo Hub's product page. Click 'Manage' on the Connected Devices section.

2. Click the + icon in the top right corner, select 'Connect Existing Devices'. After discovery, choose and add the camera to the hub.

3. Once the camera is linked to the hub, return to the Connected Devices list, choose the camera that needs to change the video storage path.

4. Choose Storage Location, click 'Hub Storage' and select the Tapo hub where you want the videos to be stored.

5. Click Save in the top right corner to complete the configuration.

 

Note: When you select Hub Storage, the video will be stored on the Hub. However, if the connection to the Hub is interrupted, the video will be temporarily saved to the SD card (if any) until the connection is restored.

 

★★ How to connect Tapo Wi-Fi Cameras/doorbells with Tapo Hub

 

How many cameras/doorbells can be connected to a Tapo hub at the same time?

	Number of Supported Connected Cameras/Doorbells
Tapo H100	/
Tapo H200	4
Tapo H500	16

 

Note

1. This number includes Tapo SubGHz cameras and doorbells, which must be connected to the hub to work.

2. It will not count toward this limit when the camera or doorbell only enables the WiFi backup feature -- not using the hub's video storage.

3. Tapo H500's AI empowerment feature supports up to 6 cameras/doorbells simultaneously.

 

 

AI Empowerment: Make Camera Smarter with Tapo H500

When you configure the camera videos to be stored on the Tapo H500 smart homebase, the hub transforms from merely a video storage device into a powerful AI-enhanced tool for the connected cameras.

 

This integration allows the cameras to access advanced functionalities that they might not support independently. Features include AI detection for people, vehicles, pets, and faces, along with facial recognition and tracking capabilities. Additionally, the hub supports HDMI output and USB access, further expanding the versatility and functionality of your smart home setup. To find out more: FAQs about the AI Empowerment of Tapo Smart HomeBase (Tapo H500)

 

AI Detection

Your non-AI camera can be transformed with intelligence after linking with Tapo H500 smart homebase, giving it the capability of AI detections, including:

• Person Detection
• Vehicle Detection
• Pet Detection
• Facial Recognition

 

Face Recognition

Identify and log faces captured in video clips, differentiating between strangers and familiar individuals. The hub summarizes the relevant data on facial recognition, you can learn about how frequently familiar and unfamiliar faces appear, along with the locations they visit based on the camera's positioning.

☆ Local Facial Recognition: Recognizes and tags strangers, family, and friends for easy identification

 

Facial Tracking

Observe the movement paths of specific individuals.

More details on [New Feature Alert!] Tapo H500 Facial Tracking – Get to Know People's Activities Across Cameras

 

HDMI Mirroring

Stream your homebase-connected cameras on a TV or monitor with an HDMI cable. 

 

USB Access

• Video Backup: backup recordings stored on your homebase to an external USB storage drive.
• USB Sharing: connect a USB storage device to your homebase and share the contents with other devices on your network.

 

 

Q & A
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.

 

 

 

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