This Article Applies To

Tapo H500

Description

When an AC-powered Tapo camera or doorbell is connected to the Tapo H500, there is a Screen Mirror feature that allows users to cast the camera live stream to a bigger screen device (e.g. TV) via an HDMI cable. 

While watching the camera’s live feed via HDMI screen mirroring, you might occasionally notice some buffering, slight delays, or even interruptions. If you do experience similar abnormalities on your devices, the firmware provided in this article could help. Keep looking to learn about how to apply for the firmware!

Before you proceed, be aware that HDMI output behavior depends on the recording configuration. If your camera is set to record detection videos only, it is normal to receive the 'Live Stream Paused' prompt when no events are detected.

1. Event-Based Recording: The live feed will only display when the camera detects motion or events.
2. Continuous Recording: Allows uninterrupted live streaming via Screen Mirroring

Solution

A new firmware for Tapo H500 includes optimizations for the Screen Mirroring feature (HDMI).

Before the official release, community users can receive early access to this new update. If you want to try out the new update, follow the steps below to apply the beta firmware.

How to Apply Beta Firmware

1. Find the Mac address of your Tapo H500: Open the Tapo app and navigate to the smart hub's Device Settings page > Device Info.

2. Send a private message to @Wayne-TP with this format: [Tapo H500 HDMI Optimization] + Mac address of your Tapo H500

Before the Upgrade

(1) Please be sure you have read the Beta Test Agreement before upgrading the Pre-release firmware!
(2) How to update the firmware of the Tapo devices on the Tapo App
(3) Firmware downgrade is not supported. When a new official version is released, updating it will overwrite the beta version.