Overview
165° Field of View
Zoom-In Details
No Subscription Fees
Dual 2K Lenses:
Wide Views, Powerful Zoom
Pan, Tilt, and Capture It All
The telephoto lens features automatic pan and tilt to follow motion or shift focus between areas. The wide-angle lens is fixed but can be manually adjusted 240° horizontally and 0° to 20° vertically.
Reduce Blind Spots with Ultra-Wide Fixed Lens
Magnify Details with Telephoto Lens
The 6mm telephoto lens captures 4.9× more detail than the wide-angle lens and allows digital zoom of up to 10.8×, letting you see distant subjects more clearly.
Reduce Blind Spots with Ultra-Wide Fixed Lens
Magnify Details with Telephoto Lens
The 6mm telephoto lens captures 4.9× more detail than the wide-angle lens and allows digital zoom of up to 10.8×, letting you see distant subjects more clearly.
Panoramic Coverage of Two Areas, Simultaneously
Monitor two separate areas at the same time with just one powerful camera. Reduce blind spots and get a more thorough, comprehensive overview of your home.
Synchronized Smart Tracking:
Seamlessly Follows Movement
The two cameras work in perfect sync—once the fixed lens spots motion, people or pets, the pan/tilt lens locks on to track the subject, while the wide-angle fixed lens keeps watch over the entire scene so nothing else goes unnoticed.
Instant Detail with One-Tap Smart Focus
One tap for instant clarity: select an area in the wide-angle view, and the pan/tilt camera will focus on it instantly.△
Go Where Wires Can’t
Place your camera where you need, not where the power outlet is. Install together or install separately to maximize the sun exposure.
Effortless Solar Power, Maintenance-Free
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1 Hour of Direct Sunlight
is all it takes to keep Tapo C645D charged each day—no more battery anxiety, just effortless solar power.
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Up to 120 Days of Battery Life
with the built-in rechargeable battery, ensuring continuous protection even through long stretches of cloudy days.
24-Hour Protection
Capture all activity day and night, not just when motion is detected.
Farther Detection.
Faster Alerts.
No Missed Motion.
Detects movement up to 60 ft away. Longer range and smarter motion sensing means quicker alerts and no missed activity.
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Person Detection
"Tapo C645D KIT": Person detected at 05-15 21:41.
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Intuitive Solar Charging Dashboard
Get personal reports on daily solar panel charging and battery usage. Customize the solar panel orientation or camera settings to meet your specific needs.
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Flexible Angle Adjustment
Mount your solar panel on the wall or roof and adjust its angle flexibly to capture enough sunlight with an angle-adjustable bracket.
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High-Efficiency Solar Cells
The premium solar panel constructed of monocrystalline silicon cells harnesses the sun's energy with more efficiency than traditional panels, keeping your camera charged and ready.
Smarter, More Accurate Notifications Powered by AI
Stay informed with smart AI detection that recognizes and notifies you of people, pets, and vehicles – all without any subscription fees. Tailor your alerts by selecting which types of detection will trigger notifications.
Versatile Night Vision Modes
Choose vivid full-color night vision with spotlights for detailed clarity, or switch to infrared for discreet, power-efficient monitoring—even in complete darkness.
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Color Night Vision
Integrated spotlights ensure full-color capture and vivid details even in low-light conditions.
*Photo enhanced to amplify difference in resolution.
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Infrared mode
Even in complete darkness, an advanced IR algorithm delivers clear black-and-white footage.
360° All-Round Protection
Enhance your security with 360° horizontal and 120° vertical viewing range. Set the camera to scan scheduled 360° rotations and capture panoramic videos, or have it patrol key points at set times and record only when motion is detected.
Local & Cloud Storage
Supports up to 512GB local storage on microSD card (sold separately)†.
Receive notifications with detection snapshots, encrypted protection, data backups, and 30-day video clip history with Tapo Care cloud services‡.
Get a 30-day Free TrialTapo H500 offers a convenient and centralized solution for viewing recorded video clips from your entire network of Tapo security cameras. Access and review footage from all your devices in one place for streamlined security management.
Secure Local Storage
Supports up to 512GB local storage on microSD card (sold separately)†.
Tapo Care Cloud Service
Receive notifications with detection snapshots, encrypted protection, data backups, and 30-day video clip history with Tapo Care cloud services‡.
Get a 30-day Free TrialMulti-Camera Management with HomeBase
Tapo H500 & H200§ offer a convenient and centralized solution for viewing recorded video clips from your entire network of Tapo security cameras. Access and review footage from all your devices in one place for streamlined security management.
Private Spaces & Tailored Alerts
Engineered for Weather Resilience
Delivers reliable surveillance through rain, snow, dust, and scorching heat. Monitor your property with confidence, no matter the weather.
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Pair with Smart Assistants
Includes seamless integration with Amazon Alexa, Google Assistant, and Samsung SmartThings. View live streams on your Echo Show or Chromecast.
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Hi, can I help you?
Two-Way Audio
Built-in premium microphone and speakers ensure you can hear and be heard with exceptional clarity.
†microSD card purchased separately. Actual storage capacity depends on the size of the microSD card used.
‡Subscribe for cloud storage at https://www.tapo.com/tapocare/.
§1 hour of sunlight is based on standard environmental conditions (1000W/m², 25°C, AM1.5) and specified working scenes (up to 100 events triggered per day). Actual required time of sunlight may vary.
△120-day battery life is based on Tapo laboratory tests with 300s of use per day. The time of use includes recording and watching live views. Actual battery life may vary due to device settings, usage, router specifications, and environmental factors.
◇This 4.9× magnification is calculated based on internal lab testing. It compares pixel density by cropping the wide-angle camera image to match the field of view of the telephoto lens, then evaluating the difference in image clarity.
Overview
2.5" SATA HDD/SSD Expandable Storage*
Dashboard*
Siren & Chime
for Fewer Alerts
Audio
16 Tapo Cameras and
64 Tapo Sensors
New Tapo Cameras
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.
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.
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 or ONVIF 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
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
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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.
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Please place it by the door.OK!
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.
**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. For the compatibility list, please refer to the Tapo H500 Compatible Products page.
△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.
