--- product_id: 741589031 title: "Tapo H500 Smart Hub, White" brand: "tapo" price: "$U27026" currency: UYU in_stock: true reviews_count: 5 url: https://www.desertcart.uy/products/741589031-tapo-h500-smart-hub-white store_origin: UY region: Uruguay --- # 16GB built-in + unlimited HDD/SSD Supports 16 cameras & 64 sensors WPA3 encryption & local storage Tapo H500 Smart Hub, White **Brand:** tapo **Price:** $U27026 **Availability:** โœ… In Stock ## Summary > ๐Ÿ  Elevate your smart home game with Tapo H500 โ€” where security meets seamless control. ## Quick Answers - **What is this?** Tapo H500 Smart Hub, White by tapo - **How much does it cost?** $U27026 with free shipping - **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship - **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.uy](https://www.desertcart.uy/products/741589031-tapo-h500-smart-hub-white) ## Best For - tapo enthusiasts ## Why This Product - Trusted tapo brand quality - Free international shipping included - Worldwide delivery with tracking - 15-day hassle-free returns ## Key Features - โ€ข **Privacy-First Security:** Advanced WPA3 encryption and offline mode keep your footage private and accessibleโ€”even during network outages. - โ€ข **Limitless Local Storage:** Built-in 16GB plus unlimited expansion via 2.5'' SATA HDD/SSD means no monthly fees and total data ownership. - โ€ข **Unified Smart Home Command:** Control up to 16 cameras & 64 sensors seamlessly on one platformโ€”simplify your life, amplify your security. - โ€ข **AI-Powered Facial Recognition:** Get alerts only for unfamiliar facesโ€”cut noise, stay informed, and never miss what matters. - โ€ข **Flexible Viewing & Connectivity:** Watch up to 4 live feeds on your TV via HDMI or on your mobile device, with WiFi or wired backup for rock-solid reliability. ## Overview The Tapo H500 Smart Hub centralizes control of up to 16 Tapo cameras and 64 Sub-G sensors, offering expandable local storage with no subscription fees. Featuring AI facial recognition, flexible viewing options including HDMI output, and robust WPA3 encryption, it ensures a secure, private, and scalable smart home ecosystem. Compatible with voice assistants and multiple networking modes, itโ€™s designed for professionals seeking reliable, cost-effective, and intelligent home security management. ## 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, desertcart 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 32ยฐF to 104ยฐF, 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. Review: A solid and capable foundation for AI-enabled security at lower cost - I replaced four aging 1K cameras and a 1K doorbell along with their annual on-line cloud subscription from a well-known/popular brand with a Tapo H500 hub, four Tapo 4K outdoor cameras, two Tapo 2K indoor cameras, and two Tapo 2K doorbells. I purchased a SSD for the hub for local storage instead of subscribing to Tapo Care. Staying with and upgrading the same brand and activating their AI features would have cost me 3.5x more over five years. Tapo's hub was extremely easy to install and the entire configuration has worked flawlessly. I've been impressed with the built-in AI features. I made it through the learning curve of the feature-rich Tapo app without too much problem and now that it is second-nature, I actually prefer it over the solution I replaced (as good as it was). The hub also connects with two Kasa (a sister brand from TP-Link) wall switches and an indoor/outdoor power outlet that I had previously purchased for my garage and patio. My hub easily handles the 8 cameras, two of which are taking snapshots every 30s. The cameras are handling about 250 motion events a day. AI identification of motion type and of individuals have exceeded my expectation, especially compared to the AI trial I used with my former solution. I'm only getting the notifications I truly need to know about thanks to AI feature set and capabilities of the hub and devices. But all the activities are there when I need them. I got a great deal on a 4TB SSD, but 1TB would have been more than adequate for my needs as well as providing longer retention than the competing cloud service. I have a growing library of automations with the garage/driveway light switch integration with night-time motion detection being my favorite. The hub itself is relatively small for all it does. I have it connected to my TV via HDMI and can quickly see a real-tine feed from four of my cameras. But, I use the Tapo IOS app on my iPad or iPhone for monitoring most of the time. I do plan to expand upon my Tapo hub investment with more smart devices and lighting. So far, it has been a very solid foundation for my needs. Review: Good Hub - It works the way I wanted it. I have mine setup up with a 1TB HDD, recording 24/7. The AI detection is not very good, doesn't seem to recognize and I have to keep adding the faces of family for it to recognize.. other than that, I like the ability to hook up my surveillance tv through HDMI. ## Features - ๐‚๐ž๐ง๐ญ๐ซ๐š๐ฅ๐ข๐ณ๐ž๐ ๐’๐ฆ๐š๐ซ๐ญ ๐‡๐จ๐ฆ๐ž ๐‡๐ฎ๐› - 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. - ๐„๐ฑ๐ฉ๐š๐ง๐๐š๐›๐ฅ๐ž ๐‹๐จ๐œ๐š๐ฅ ๐’๐ญ๐จ๐ซ๐š๐ ๐ž โ€“ 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. - ๐€๐๐๐ฌ ๐…๐š๐œ๐ข๐š๐ฅ ๐‘๐ž๐œ๐จ๐ ๐ง๐ข๐ญ๐ข๐จ๐ง ๐ญ๐จ ๐„๐ฑ๐ข๐ฌ๐ญ๐ข๐ง๐  ๐“๐š๐ฉ๐จ ๐‚๐š๐ฆ๐ž๐ซ๐š๐ฌ - Filter out familiar faces and get alerts only when an unfamiliar person is detected, reducing unnecessary notifications. - ๐…๐ฅ๐ž๐ฑ๐ข๐›๐ฅ๐ž ๐•๐ข๐ž๐ฐ๐ข๐ง๐  ๐Ž๐ฉ๐ญ๐ข๐จ๐ง๐ฌ - 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. - ๐“๐ซ๐ฎ๐ฌ๐ญ๐ž๐ ๐ƒ๐š๐ญ๐š ๐๐ซ๐จ๐ญ๐ž๐œ๐ญ๐ข๐จ๐ง - Advanced WPA3 encryption defends your footage from unauthorized access, ensuring your data stays private and secure. - ๐ˆ๐ง๐ฌ๐ญ๐š๐ง๐ญ ๐’๐ž๐œ๐ฎ๐ซ๐ข๐ญ๐ฒ ๐Ž๐ฏ๐ž๐ซ๐ฏ๐ข๐ž๐ฐ - Use the Tapo App to view all device activity at a glance, access daily summaries, and quickly locate events using tags. - ๐๐ฎ๐ข๐ฅ๐ญ-๐ˆ๐ง ๐€๐ฅ๐š๐ซ๐ฆ & ๐‚๐ก๐ข๐ฆ๐ž - 110dB alarm not only alerts you to detected intruders but can also conveniently act as a chime when connected to Tapo smart doorbells. - ๐Ž๐Ÿ๐Ÿ๐ฅ๐ข๐ง๐ž ๐Œ๐จ๐๐ž - Footage is saved directly to the device instead of the cloud, keeping your videos safe, private, and accessible - even during network outages. - ๐“๐ฐ๐จ-๐–๐š๐ฒ ๐€๐ฎ๐๐ข๐จ - When connected to your camera or doorbell, the Tapo H500 lets you talk to visitors using its built-in microphone and speaker. - ๐…๐ฅ๐ž๐ฑ๐ข๐›๐ฅ๐ž ๐๐ž๐ญ๐ฐ๐จ๐ซ๐ค๐ข๐ง๐  - Connect via WiFi for placement freedom, or use a wired connection for reliable backup when needed. ## Technical Specifications | Specification | Value | |---------------|-------| | ASIN | B0F77JHSMV | | Alert Type | Motion Only | | Antenna Location | Smart Home Eco System | | Brand | Tapo | | Colour | White | | Compatible Devices | Tapo C420, Tapo C400, Tapo D230, and other Tapo devices | | Compatible devices | Tapo C420, Tapo C400, Tapo D230, and other Tapo devices | | Control Method | Voice | | Customer Reviews | 4.3 out of 5 stars 474 Reviews | | Included Components | Tapo H500 Smart Hub x 1 | | Installation method | Wired | | Item Dimensions | 17.3 x 10.5 x 9.1 centimetres | | Item Type Name | Smart Hub | | Item Weight | 1.64 Pounds | | Item dimensions L x W x H | 17.3 x 10.5 x 9.1 centimetres | | Manufacturer | TP-Link | | Model Number | Tapo H500 | | Network Connectivity Technology | Wired, Wireless | | Part Number | Tapo H500 | | Power source | Corded Electric | | UPC | 840030710476 | | Unit Count | 1.0 count | | Video Capture Resolution | 1080p | | Video capture resolution | 1080p | ## Product Details - **Brand:** Tapo - **Colour:** White - **Compatible devices:** Tapo C420, Tapo C400, Tapo D230, and other Tapo devices - **Item dimensions L x W x H:** 17.3 x 10.5 x 9.1 centimetres - **Power source:** Corded Electric ## Images ![Tapo H500 Smart Hub, White - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/61024UZFxuL.jpg) ![Tapo H500 Smart Hub, White - Image 2](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/71nNNK4H7uL.jpg) ![Tapo H500 Smart Hub, White - Image 3](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/81yyWf5cyjL.jpg) ![Tapo H500 Smart Hub, White - Image 4](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/71c8oPtUrHL.jpg) ![Tapo H500 Smart Hub, White - Image 5](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/71pqpquCPEL.jpg) ## Customer Reviews ### โญโญโญโญโญ A solid and capable foundation for AI-enabled security at lower cost *by M***S on 9 August 2026* I replaced four aging 1K cameras and a 1K doorbell along with their annual on-line cloud subscription from a well-known/popular brand with a Tapo H500 hub, four Tapo 4K outdoor cameras, two Tapo 2K indoor cameras, and two Tapo 2K doorbells. I purchased a SSD for the hub for local storage instead of subscribing to Tapo Care. Staying with and upgrading the same brand and activating their AI features would have cost me 3.5x more over five years. Tapo's hub was extremely easy to install and the entire configuration has worked flawlessly. I've been impressed with the built-in AI features. I made it through the learning curve of the feature-rich Tapo app without too much problem and now that it is second-nature, I actually prefer it over the solution I replaced (as good as it was). The hub also connects with two Kasa (a sister brand from TP-Link) wall switches and an indoor/outdoor power outlet that I had previously purchased for my garage and patio. My hub easily handles the 8 cameras, two of which are taking snapshots every 30s. The cameras are handling about 250 motion events a day. AI identification of motion type and of individuals have exceeded my expectation, especially compared to the AI trial I used with my former solution. I'm only getting the notifications I truly need to know about thanks to AI feature set and capabilities of the hub and devices. But all the activities are there when I need them. I got a great deal on a 4TB SSD, but 1TB would have been more than adequate for my needs as well as providing longer retention than the competing cloud service. I have a growing library of automations with the garage/driveway light switch integration with night-time motion detection being my favorite. The hub itself is relatively small for all it does. I have it connected to my TV via HDMI and can quickly see a real-tine feed from four of my cameras. But, I use the Tapo IOS app on my iPad or iPhone for monitoring most of the time. I do plan to expand upon my Tapo hub investment with more smart devices and lighting. So far, it has been a very solid foundation for my needs. ### โญโญโญโญโญ Good Hub *by E***D on 11 August 2026* It works the way I wanted it. I have mine setup up with a 1TB HDD, recording 24/7. The AI detection is not very good, doesn't seem to recognize and I have to keep adding the faces of family for it to recognize.. other than that, I like the ability to hook up my surveillance tv through HDMI. ### โญ Some features doesn't work in india *by J***S on 29 March 2026* Some features doesn't work in india and it's not so far worth buying it --- ## Why Shop on Desertcart? - ๐Ÿ›’ **Trusted by 1.3+ Million Shoppers** โ€” Serving international shoppers since 2016 - ๐ŸŒ **Shop Globally** โ€” Access 737+ million products across 21 categories - ๐Ÿ’ฐ **No Hidden Fees** โ€” All customs, duties, and taxes included in the price - ๐Ÿ”„ **15-Day Free Returns** โ€” Hassle-free returns (30 days for PRO members) - ๐Ÿ”’ **Secure Payments** โ€” Trusted payment options with buyer protection - โญ **TrustPilot Rated 4.5/5** โ€” Based on 8,000+ happy customer reviews **Shop now:** [https://www.desertcart.uy/products/741589031-tapo-h500-smart-hub-white](https://www.desertcart.uy/products/741589031-tapo-h500-smart-hub-white) --- *Product available on Desertcart Uruguay* *Store origin: UY* *Last updated: 2026-09-05*