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Tapo CentralHub for Smart Devices, H500, Improves Camera AI Accuracy9.0Our score 4 photos
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Tapo CentralHub for Smart Devices, H500, Improves Camera AI Accuracy

9.0/10 our score 4.5 (558 ratings on Amazon)

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, unifyin

Video Capture Resolution1080pConnectivity TechnologyEthernet, Wi-Fi

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  • 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.
  • a. 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, up to 16TB, 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.
Category: Tools & Home Improvement โ€บ Hubs & ControllersRanked #99 of 704 in Tools & Home Improvement
9.0Our score
Our verdict

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, unifyin

Ranked #99 in Tools & Home Improvement ยท 4 things we like

Quick answer The Tapo CentralHub scores 9.0/10 with us. Amazon owners rate it 4.5 out of 5 across 558 reviews, in line with the 4.4 average of the 456 products we track in Tools & Home Improvement. It was listed at $179.99 on Amazon when we last checked in September 2026. Key facts: video capture resolution 1080p, connectivity technology Ethernet, Wi-Fi.

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, i

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Product information

19 specifications
Power SourceCorded Electric
Compatible DevicesSmartphone, Tablet
Video Capture Resolution1080p
Connectivity TechnologyEthernet, Wi-Fi
Alert TypeMotion
Control MethodApp, Touch, Voice
Connector TypeHDMI, RJ45, USB Type C
Item Dimensions6.81 x 4.13 x 3.58 inches
Item Weight1.6 pounds
Unit Count1 Count
Installation MethodScrew-In
Antenna LocationSecurity Cameras, Smart Home Eco System, Smart Sensors
Assembly Instructions DescriptionIncluded
BrandTapo
Built-In MediaRJ45 Ethernet Cable x1; DC Power Adapter x1, Tapo H500 Smart Hub x 1; Screws x4; Quick Start Guide
Model NumberTapo H500
Item Type NameSmart Hub
Mfr Part NumberTapo H500
ColorWhite

Pros & cons

What we like
  • 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.
  • a. 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, up to 16TB, 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.
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    Tapo CentralHub: questions & answers

    Is the Tapo CentralHub worth buying?

    Yes, it is one of the stronger picks in its group. We score the Tapo CentralHub 9.0 out of 10. Amazon owners rate it 4.5 out of 5 across 558 reviews, in line with the 4.4 average of the 456 products we track in Tools & Home Improvement.

    How much does the Tapo CentralHub cost?

    It was listed at $179.99 on Amazon when we last checked in September 2026. Amazon prices change daily, so use the price button on this page to see the current figure.

    What options does the Tapo CentralHub come in?

    Amazon lists 2 options. Pattern Name: HDD + Smart AI, Up to 512GB MicroSD. Pick an option on this page and the button opens exactly that model.