Tapo Smart Home Central Hub for Smart Devices – Connect up to 16 Our Cameras & 64 Sub-G Sensors, Built-in 16GB Storage + 2.5” SATA Expandable Storage Option, Improves Camera AI Accuracy – Tapo H500(Up to 512GB MicroSD)

Description

“The Tapo H500 HomeBase smart 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 (sold separately). This means you can easily revisit suspicious activity or replay important moments without relying on cloud subscriptions or buying individual microSD cards for each camera. 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. “