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Tapo CentralHub for Smart Home Devices – Connect up to 16 Tapo Cameras & 64 Sub-G Sensors, 16GB Built-in Storage + 2.5'' SATA Expandable Storage Option, Improves Camera AI Accuracy - H500

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Features

  • Centralized Smart Home Hub - Tapo H500 connects and controls up to 16 Tapo cameras and 64 Tapo Sub-G sensors, unifying your smart home IoT devices on a single platform. Note: Supports up to 4 cameras for continuous recording.
  • Expandable Local Storage Enjoy 16GB of built-in storage plus support for added storage with no capacity limit via a 2.5'' SATA HDD/SSD (5V power/10W max operating watts, sold separately). Access recordings without subscriptions or having to buy separate microSDs for each camera.
  • Adds Facial Recognition to Existing Tapo Cameras - Filter out familiar faces and get alerts only when an unfamiliar person is detected, reducing unnecessary notifications.
  • Flexible Viewing Options - Watch live or recorded footage on your phone or tablet, or monitor up to 4 live views on a larger screen via the built-in HDMI port.
  • Trusted Data Protection - Advanced WPA3 encryption defends your footage from unauthorized access, ensuring your data stays private and secure.
  • Instant Security Overview - Use the Tapo App to view all device activity at a glance, access daily summaries, and quickly locate events using tags.
  • Built-In Alarm & Chime - 110dB alarm not only alerts you to detected intruders but can also conveniently act as a chime when connected to Tapo smart doorbells.
  • Offline Mode - Footage is saved directly to the device instead of the cloud, keeping your videos safe, private, and accessible - even during network outages.
  • Two-Way Audio - When connected to your camera or doorbell, the Tapo H500 lets you talk to visitors using its built-in microphone and speaker.
  • Flexible Networking - Connect via WiFi for placement freedom, or use a wired connection for reliable backup when needed.

Description

The Tapo H500 Smart Home Hub serves as the central control for a secure and streamlined smart home ecosystem, emphasizing both extensive storage and unified management. Compatible with up to 64 Tapo Sub-1G switches, sensors, or buttons + 16 Tapo cameras or video doorbells. Sensors can include door sensors, window sensors, motion sensors, and water leak detectors. With no monthly fees, the H500 includes both 16GB of built-in local storage plus support for added storage with no capacity limit via a 2.5'' SATA HDD/SSD (5V power/10W max operating watts, sold separately). The hub includes everything needed to get started: one Tapo H500 unit, four screws for mounting, a 4.9 ft 12V DC power adapter, an RJ45 Ethernet cable, and a quick start guide. Built with a clean, compact design, the hub measures 6.31 x 3.89 x 3.28 inches and weighs 1.3 lbs. It features a range of useful ports and buttons, including 1x USB 2.0 Port, 1x USB Type-C Port, 1x HDMI Port, 1x LAN Port, 1x Power Port, 1x Reset Button, 1x Answer/SYNC Button, 1x Decline/Mute Button, and 1x Volume Down Button. The Tapo H500 supports a wide range of integration options, including compatibility with Google Assistant, Amazon Alexa, and any Matter- compatible controller. For Matter devices that rely on Thread, a separate Thread hub is required. This Matter hub operates reliably in environments ranging from 32°F to 104°F, with humidity levels of 10% to 90% (non- condensing). The hub also meets key security standards of FCC, CE, RoHS, and WEEE, and features 128-bit AES encryption with SSL/TLS and WPA2-PSK/WPA3-Personal protocols for enhanced data protection. Batteries are included, with an average life span of 3 to 5 years. The hub also ensures reliable operation through flexible networking options, supporting both Wi-Fi and wired connections through a router, with the latter serving as a dependable backup.

Brand: Tapo


Color: White


Power Source: Corded Electric


Compatible Devices: Smartphone, Tablet


Item dimensions L x W x H: 6.81 x 4.13 x 3.58 inches


Brand: ‎Tapo


Color: ‎White


Power Source: ‎Corded Electric


Compatible Devices: ‎Smartphone, Tablet


Item dimensions L x W x H: ‎6.81 x 4.13 x 3.58 inches


Video Capture Resolution: ‎1080p


Connectivity Technology: ‎Ethernet, Wi-Fi


Installation Type: ‎Screw-In


Alert Type: ‎Motion


Item Weight: ‎1.6 Pounds


Control Method: ‎App, Touch, Voice


Battery Cell Composition: ‎Lithium Metal


Recommended Uses For Product: ‎Security Cameras, Smart Home Eco System, Smart Sensors


Battery Life: ‎3 years


Included Components: ‎RJ45 Ethernet Cable x1; DC Power Adapter x1, Tapo H500 Smart Hub x 1; Screws x4; Quick Start Guide


Unit Count: ‎1.0 Count


Connector Type: ‎HDMI, RJ45, USB Type C


Smart Home Compatibility: ‎Smart Home Compatible


Assembly Instructions Description: ‎Included


UPC: ‎840030710476


Manufacturer: ‎TP-Link


Part Number: ‎Tapo H500


Item Weight: ‎1.64 pounds


Product Dimensions: ‎6.81 x 4.13 x 3.58 inches


Item model number: ‎Tapo H500


Batteries: ‎1 Lithium Metal batteries required. (included)


Style: ‎Up to 16TB HDD + Smart AI


Pattern: ‎Up to 16TB HDD + Smart AI


Item Package Quantity: ‎1


Batteries Included?: ‎Yes


Batteries Required?: ‎Yes


Date First Available: May 1, 2025


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    • Easily add HDD for significant bump up in storage capacity
Pattern Name: Up to 16TB HDD + Smart AI
Am very pleased with all of the TAPO products that I have purchased (hub, camera(S), door bell, extender(S). The hub provides an easy way to integrate and centralize all of my storage needs. The migration from my older (smaller) TAPO hub was painless and went very well, i few clicks and a complete read {strongly suggested} of the instructions. I especially like (and use) the HDMI out port of the hub, the carousel option for displaying the feeds was well thought out, again, read the instruction (at least for the FIRST TIME). Because i have an easy and available HARD-WIRE connection in my home office, that is what I used for the initial setup, again fairly straight forward. The FORMAT function of BOTH the internal hard drive added to the hub & the (SD chip) for the cameras was straight forward and required very little learning curve. Although a network cable was included, personally I would have appreciated an HDMI cable. One of my OUTSIDE cameras is in a far corner of my house and the hub provided a bit of a needed boost to reach that far flung camera. The ability to do an auto fall back in case of a wifi deficiency is appreciated, the cameras figure out if it is better to latch onto the WIFI modem (most of the cameras) or to attach to the HUB (few of the cameras) based on the signal strength in that area. The phone app for the TAPO family is reasonably well thought out and designed and it was easy to add the HUB to the app. The HUB brings some neat EXTRA features in to the scenario with regards to AI. I know that TAPO is a separate company from AMAZON and with a small amount of coaxing I was able to integrate the whole collection into the ALEXA universe, a wee bit more explanation of the integration process would have saved me a bit of time and frustration. ESPECIALLY where and WHAT the device ICON is (and looks like) with-in ALEXA. The HUB, like all of the other TAPO products does NOT (REPEAT NOT) REQUIRE a subscription, this was an important point for me to consider as I have several (6 +) of TAPO products. The SD chip that was in my OLD TAPO hub was able to be re-purposed into one of my new cameras for local redundant local on camera storage. I have not yet needed the expert assistance of TAPO support, but I hear they do a really good job. The several iterations I have of TAPO devices, have all been thoughtfully designed and as I have acquired additional devices my satisfaction has been fortified and increased. ... show more
Reviewed in the United States on October 21, 2025 by JHM
    • It's cheap. And it's good. Not necessarily in that order
Pattern Name: Up to 16TB HDD + Smart AI
This is a totally logical step if you own Tapo cameras. A complete no-brainer. It works intuitively just like all the rest of Tapo's stuff, is solidly built like the rest of Tapo's stuff, offers solid and practically limitless add-on storage capacity options and easily connects via HDMI to view cameras on a proper monitor. It's just the natural addition for anyone with Tapo cameras and far more economical and private than a cloud subscription or buying memory cards for individual cameras. I'm no big worshipper of tech, but working in the industry I can tell you this does pretty much everything an expensive commercial system like Axis does with greater ease at a fraction of the cost. The entire Tapo ecosystem is well designed, well built and easy to adopt and expand. What's not to like except like everything else, it's sadly not Made in USA. But neither is Axis... ... show more
Reviewed in the United States on January 3, 2026 by AHS
    • Easy setup, a must have to avoid cloud monthly fees.
Pattern Name: Up to 512GB MicroSD
Hubs easy to work with, the app detected it. Problem, and set up was super simple, the whole reason that I got this is so that I can record everything locally instead of throwing it up into the cloud and paying monthly fee. This is perfect if you use Tapo or Kasa. In case you're wondering, I recent to get the hub is so that if someone ever steals or destroys your cameras, you still have your data locally in your house, another thing to note is you can only choose to have data recorded either on the cameras or the hub, but not both. Fun feature, through the app. You could actually set up that if a person is detected or some sort of other event, the hub will play a ringtone notifying you. ... show more
Reviewed in the United States on December 29, 2025 by ThatOneGuy
    • Great product
Pattern Name: Up to 16TB HDD + Smart AI
Super easy to install and great NVR connected to hdmi to my tv the only con is just 4 cam
Reviewed in the United States on February 13, 2026 by Hugo Elizalde
    • Good Bye Blink. Hello Tapo.
Pattern Name: Up to 16TB HDD + Smart AI
I had already installed numerous Tapo devices (P125M plugs, C510W and C121 cameras, and D210 doorbells.) These were replacements for Blink devices. I have spent a number of years and a lot of dollars trying to get Blink devices to work. A very frustrating and marginally successful experience. If I had a dollar for every error message I got from Blink, I could have paid for this new system. Tapo equipment and software have been FAR superior to Blink in my experience. Blink sort of worked. Tapo just plain has worked. Your experience may vary from mine. The Tapo app is very smooth, doesn't cost anything if you use local storage, and is almost glitchless. The one thing I haven't liked is having to use a separate microsd card for each camera. The cost of the cards does add up and if someone steals the camera they also steal your record of them stealing the camera. I wanted to have centralized local storage. So that is the main reason I bought and installed this H500. It has worked flawlessly. I installed a Crucial MX500 two terabyte drive and achieved my main goal. The H500 detected all of my existing Tapo equipment without a hitch. Today I installed the excellent DL110 door lock (replacing a Sifely, which was a bit finicky) with no problem and intend to install a few of the Tapo smart bulbs. One important thing to do is enable "wifi backup" on your connected devices. I have had almost no signal problems since enabling -- unlike Blink. This integrates well with Alexa, though image quality through the Tapo app is better than Alexa. I like using Alexa routines for controlling everything, since I have some non Tapo plugs and lighting that Alexa routines handle very well. In summary -- an easy install and a good way to integrate the components of a very user friendly security/home monitoring/lighting system. One other thing I like about the Tapo app is that it works well with either a tablet or phone -- it switches between landscape and portrait mode seamlessly. Wish the H500 had been less costly, but it is worth the price to me. ... show more
Reviewed in the United States on July 11, 2025 by T. L. Harley

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