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TP-Link Tapo H500 Smart HomeBase
According to our smart home hub expert
Smart home platform | Amazon Alexa, Google Assistant, Matter | |
Power supply type | Power grid | |
Voice control | ||
Linkable to a protocol |
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Safe around the house You hear when someone is coming
De Hollandse Klompenwinkel
27 June 2025
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The H500 Hub offers centralized storage (for relatively recent cameras), so you don't have to insert microSD cards into each individual camera. If you do, you can configure the card to serve as backup storage if the connection to the hub is lost.
You can only store 16GB of internal memory on the hub. I purchased a 2TB SSD, so I don't have to worry about storage capacity. There's room for that 2.5" SSD (or HDD, if you prefer) in the hub housing. Neat.
So you don't need a cloud subscription to store your footage securely and centrally. Thieves can't steal your footage by stealing your SD card. This could be useful in the event of a burglary where they want to cover their tracks.
In addition, the hub offers additional AI-driven features that aren't (yet) included in the camera software, such as facial recognition (which can be disabled, of course).
Since not all older cameras can be connected to the hub, it's best to check this page to see if the cameras you already own are compatible. Pay attention not only to the model number (e.g., C200), but also to the hardware version. V1 is not compatible with the C200, while higher versions are. A firmware upgrade will be released for other cameras, such as the C320WS V1, in the coming months. So check first. To avoid disappointment.
One final point: you can also easily connect the hub to a monitor or TV via an HDMI cable, allowing you to display a multi-camera image from all your cameras (4 per screen) in a carousel.
This year, a successor (H900) will be released, which will be equipped with a tablet on which you can display this multi-camera view. You can place this on a built-in stand. The H500 also includes a stand, but you'll need to provide your own tablet.
Marc
13 September 2025
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Erwin
21 November 2025
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Coolblue takes care of everything, from taking out an insurance to repairs
For almost all accidents
More coverage in case of damage than your standard warranty
No deductible
First, add your smart home hub to your shopping cart. On the next page, choose the Protection Plan below. You always have a 30-day return window and pay no deductible in case of damage.
2-year Protection Plan
7,99
one-time
Product number | 964902 | |
Manufacturer code | Tapo H500 | |
Brand | TP-Link | |
Warranty | 3 years | |
Processing of your defect | Via Coolblue | |
Old product returned for free |
Height | 9,8 cm | |
Depth | 8,3 cm | |
Width | 16 cm | |
Weight | 0,62 kg | |
Color | White | |
Material | Plastic | |
Built-in screen | ||
Built-in microphone |
Power supply type | Power grid |
Link to router | Wireless | |
Multi-room audio | ||
Plays from network | ||
Bluetooth | ||
NFC |
Controls via app | ||
Compatible with smartphone / apps | ||
Controlled via Apple app | ||
Controlled via Android app | ||
Controlled via Windows app | ||
Linkable to home automation | ||
Control panel included | ||
Smart home platform | Amazon Alexa, Google Assistant, Matter |
Voice control | ||
Internal RAM | 16 GB | |
Protocol | WiFi |
Guaranteed support with updates | 36 months after release date | |
Year introduced | 2025 | |
Introduction month | May |
Internet connection required | ||
Manufacturer account required | ||
Multi-factor authentication | ||
Log in with fingerprint on your phone | ||
Log in with Face ID on your phone | ||
Usage possible without cloud environment manufacturer | ||
Support for future updates | ||
Expected date of last security update | December 2030 | |
Expected frequency security updates | Each quarter, Every month | |
Personal information required |
