16GB EMMC
2.5" SATA HDD/SSD Expandable Storage*

Secure Local Storage with Multi-Layer Encryption & 2FA

3D
Dashboard*

110dB Built-In
Siren & Chime

Facial Recognition
for Fewer Alerts

Two-Way
Audio

Connect
16 Tapo Cameras and
64 Tapo Sensors

Upgrades Old Tapo Cameras, Refines
New Tapo Cameras

HDMI Video Output

Central Hub for Smart Devices

The Tapo H500 centralizes control of your home’s IoT devices, simplifying daily life. It includes built-in and expandable storage for all connected cameras with no monthly fees, while enhancing your security system with advanced features.

*Tablet purchased separately. Tablet required to use 3D dashboard functionality in the Tapo app.

Ditch Cloud Fees, Embrace Local Storage

Secure years of family memories with 16GB built-in local storage and up to 2.5" SATA HDD/SSD expandable storage for all connected cameras. Relive every precious moment without ever paying for cloudsub scriptions or needing to purchase individual microSD cards for each of your cameras.

16GB
Built-in storage + 2.5" SATAHDD/SSD support
(sold separately)

*Tablet purchased separately. Tapo H500 operates independently and does not require tablet pairing for core functions. Tablet integration offers optional enhancements.

Ditch Cloud Fees, Embrace Local Storage

Camera Storage Capacity, Usage Time and Cost Analysis*

Storage Capacity	Event-triggered recording	24/7 continuous recording
1 TB	16,498 days	20 days
2 TB	33,033 days	40 days
3 TB	49,530 days	61 days
4 TB	66,029 days	81 days
8 TB	132,057 days	161 days
16 TB	264.114 days	323 days

*Retention times are based on 4MP resolution.

*Applicable for the scenario of 4 cameras recording simultaneously. The recording durations in the table are derived from Tapo C410 prototype test data. Aclual storage times mayvany due to factors such ascompression, frame rate, and recording conditions.

*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

Tapo H500 protects your recordings with AES 128-bit and TLS 1.2 encryption. Local AI processing keeps your sensitive data off the cloud to ensure complete privacy and control.

Optional two-factor Authentication (2FA) for enhanced security.

AI-Driven Upgrades for Your Camera

Tapo H500 enables person, vehicle, and pet recognition on your non-AI cameras for smarter alerts.

When paired with AI-enabled cameras, Tapo H500 adds up to 99% detection accuracy** for advanced AI capabilities including Facial Recognition and Smart Playback.

View Tapo H500 Compatibility

Enhanced Features for Tapo Cameras

Notifications That Matter

Facial recognition allows custom notifications to alert you only when an unrecognized face is detected. Reduce overall notifications to the ones that matter.

Focused Monitoring on Loved Ones

Customize notifications for specific individuals and detection types. Great for monitoring kids when they're on the move.

Live Capture, Review, & Download

Protect your home and family with live recording, real-time activity timestamps, easy playback for footage review, and download capabilities.

Live Capture, Review, & Download

Protect your home and family with live recording, real-time activity timestamps, easy playback for footage review, and download capabilities.

Your Smart Home Ecosystem Center

Tapo H500 acts as the central hub, seamlessly connecting up to 16 Tapo cameras and 64 Tapo Sub-G sensors, empowering you to build your own comprehensive smart home ecosystem. With Matter support, the H500 effortlessly integrates various smart devices, simplifying your entire smart home setup.

Up to 16 Cameras
Up to 64 Sensors

24/7 Monitoring
Up to 4 Cameras
Clips Recording
Additional connected cameras

Multi-Device Management on One Screen

Monitor multiple cameras on a single screen including a live view, an intuitive 3D dashboard, or a comprehensive overview of your IoT devices.

*Tablet purchased separately. Tapo H500 operates independently and does not require tablet pairing for core functions. Tablet integration offers optional enhancements.

*Tablet required to use 3D dashboard functionality in the Tapo app.

Complete Security Ecosystem, Controlled Your Way

Built-In Alarm & Chime

110dB alarm not only alerts you to detected intruders but can also conveniently acts as a chime when connected to Tapo smart doorbells.
Please place it by the door.

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Speak to Visitors Detected by Your Camera or Doorbell

Two-way audio powered by integrated microphone and speakers simplifies communication with visitors.

Reliable & Flexible Connection

Connects with your Tapo cameras via 2.4GHz and 5GHz Wi-Fi while ensuring a rock-solid link to your router through high-speed 5GHz Wi-Fi or a stable wired (LAN) connection.

HDMI Video Output

Expand your monitoring capabilities by connecting the hub to a TV or monitor via the HDMI for a larger view.

*16TB storage capacity is based on the maximum size of HDD/SSD drive that can be used. HDD/SSD drive must be purchased separately. Actual storage capacity will vary depending on the size and type (HDD or SSD) of the drive selected.Due to system resource allocation, the actual local available storage capacity may be less than 16GB.

§Up to 4 connected cameras can use 24/7 modes (Continuous Recording for wired models or Continuous Capture for battery models). All additional cameras use motion/event-based clip recording.

**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.

^‡Connect up to 64 Tapo lot devices (Tapo sensors, buttons, Sub-1 switches) and 16 Tapo camera/video doorbells. Compatibility list please refer to the link：www.tp-link.com/hk/support/faq/4191/

^△Matter support applies to specific device types based on the Tapo H500’s compatibility. Please refer to the official product documentation for details.

^†The tablet needs to be purchased separately.

***H500 surpports HDMI output that supports up to four combined video streams without individual channel control.

Your Smart Home Control Center

Smart Hub

Central Hub for Smart Devices

Ditch Cloud Fees, Embrace Local Storage

Ditch Cloud Fees, Embrace Local Storage

Camera Storage Capacity, Usage Time and Cost Analysis*

Fortified Privacy and Security Protection

AI-Driven Upgrades for Your Camera

Enhanced Features for Tapo Cameras

Your Smart Home Ecosystem Center

Multi-Device Management on One Screen

Complete Security Ecosystem, Controlled Your Way

Built-In Alarm & Chime

Speak to Visitors Detected by Your Camera or Doorbell

Reliable & Flexible Connection

HDMI Video Output

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