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 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
