{"product_id":"tp-link-tapo-h500-smart-home-hub","title":"TP-Link Tapo H500 Smart Home Hub","description":"\u003ch2\u003eTP-Link Tapo H500 Smart Home Hub\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe TP-Link Tapo H500 is the central brain of a Tapo smart home security setup, built to manage cameras, sensors and video doorbells from one base station rather than relying purely on the cloud. It supports up to \u003cstrong\u003e16 Tapo cameras or video doorbells\u003c\/strong\u003e and up to \u003cstrong\u003e64 Tapo Sub-G sensors\u003c\/strong\u003e (door\/window contacts, motion sensors and similar) at once, giving plenty of headroom to build out a full-house system over time.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWith \u003cstrong\u003e16GB of built-in storage\u003c\/strong\u003e, expandable by adding your own \u003cstrong\u003e2.5\" SATA HDD or SSD (up to 16TB)\u003c\/strong\u003e, the H500 can store footage locally rather than depending entirely on a cloud subscription. An \u003cstrong\u003eHDMI output\u003c\/strong\u003e lets you view camera feeds directly on a TV or monitor, and a \u003cstrong\u003e110dB built-in siren\u003c\/strong\u003e can be triggered manually or automatically as a genuine deterrent. On-device \u003cstrong\u003efacial recognition and local AI processing\u003c\/strong\u003e also mean some smart features can run without sending footage off-site.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt's worth being clear on what's in the box: the H500 is a \u003cstrong\u003ehub\/base station only\u003c\/strong\u003e and does \u003cstrong\u003enot include any cameras or sensors\u003c\/strong\u003e, which need to be purchased separately to build a working system around it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eProduct Details\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCentral hub for up to 16 Tapo cameras\/doorbells and 64 Tapo Sub-G sensors\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e16GB built-in storage, expandable to a 2.5\" HDD\/SSD up to 16TB\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHDMI output for viewing camera feeds directly on a TV or monitor\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e110dB built-in siren\/chime for an active deterrent\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOn-device facial recognition and local AI processing\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTwo-way audio via built-in mic and speaker\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMatter support and Sub-1GHz radio for compatible sensors\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e128-bit AES encryption with SSL\/TLS for secure local and remote access\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eSpec\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eDetail\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eWiFi\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e5GHz (uplink to router) and 2.4GHz (for connecting Tapo cameras)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eOther Radios\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSub-1GHz bands for Tapo Sub-G sensors; Matter support\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eEthernet\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1x 10\/100 Mbps WAN port\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePower\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eInput 100-240V 50\/60Hz; output 12V\/2A\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eStorage\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e16GB built-in eMMC, expandable with a 2.5\" SATA HDD\/SSD (up to 16TB)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDevice Capacity\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSupports up to 16 Tapo cameras\/video doorbells and up to 64 Tapo Sub-G sensors\/devices combined\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDimensions\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e160.2 x 98.82 x 83.21 mm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSecurity\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e128-bit AES encryption with SSL\/TLS\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFeatures\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eHDMI output for local viewing, two-way audio, 110dB built-in siren\/chime, on-device facial recognition and local AI processing\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003ePerfect For\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHouseholds building a multi-camera Tapo smart security system\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAnyone wanting local video storage as an alternative to cloud-only plans\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFamilies wanting door\/window sensors alongside cameras on one system\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHomes wanting an audible siren as an active security deterrent\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eExplore Our Smart Home Collection\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBrowse more smart home devices and security cameras from Beattys.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.beattys.ie\/collections\/security-cameras\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eSecurity Cameras\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.beattys.ie\/collections\/smart-home\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eSmart Home\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\n\u003ch3\u003eVisit Us In Store\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCall in to us in Loughrea, Co. Galway for advice, to browse our full range, or to place an order.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/maps\/search\/?api=1\u0026amp;query=Beattys+Loughrea+H62+X380\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eGet Directions – H62 X380\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cdetails\u003e\n\u003csummary style=\"color:#500575; font-weight:bold;\"\u003eDoes this come with any cameras or sensors?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNo — the H500 is a hub\/base station only. Tapo cameras, video doorbells and Sub-G sensors need to be purchased separately and paired with the hub to build a working system.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails\u003e\n\u003csummary style=\"color:#500575; font-weight:bold;\"\u003eDo I need a cloud subscription to store footage?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe H500 has 16GB of built-in storage and can take a 2.5\" SATA HDD or SSD up to 16TB for local storage, giving an alternative to cloud-only recording, though this depends on which Tapo devices and features you use alongside it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails\u003e\n\u003csummary style=\"color:#500575; font-weight:bold;\"\u003eHow many devices can it support?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUp to 16 Tapo cameras or video doorbells and up to 64 Tapo Sub-G sensors\/devices combined, giving room to expand a system gradually.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails\u003e\n\u003csummary style=\"color:#500575; font-weight:bold;\"\u003eCan I view footage on my TV?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes — the H500 has an HDMI output so you can view live camera feeds directly on a connected TV or monitor without needing a phone or app.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails\u003e\n\u003csummary style=\"color:#500575; font-weight:bold;\"\u003eWhat's covered under warranty?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis hub is covered by TP-Link's standard manufacturer warranty. Call into us in Loughrea for advice on setting up a Tapo smart home system.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n","brand":"PEATS WHOLESALE LIMITED BEA003","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":58520373297483,"sku":"10214827","price":144.95,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0388\/5678\/5964\/files\/10214827.jpg?v=1789748964","url":"https:\/\/www.beattys.ie\/de\/products\/tp-link-tapo-h500-smart-home-hub","provider":"Beattys of Loughrea ","version":"1.0","type":"link"}