{"product_id":"tapo-smart-homebase-tapo-h500","title":"Tapo Smart HomeBase - Tapo H500","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eExpandable Local Storage, No Monthly Fees: Delivers massive, secure, and free local storage with a built-in 16GB eMMC, \u003c\/span\u003ewith expansion supported via 2.5\" SATA HDD\/SSD.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eEnhanced Al Detection: \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eProvide advanced face recognition with high precision, along with versatile AI features like person, pet, and vehicle detection.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSmart Home Ecosystem Center: \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCapable of connecting up to 16 Tapo cameras and 64 sensors to build your smart home ecosystem.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eEffortless Cross-Camera Overview via APP: \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTrack individual movements across cameras and form a face  database, while supporting retrieval of marked events on Tapo App.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eEasy to Use without Wiring: \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eConnect your smart devices to the HomeBase via Wi-Fi, with no complex wiring needed. Networking via Ethernet is also supported for your choice.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003csection class=\"enduring-power-for-continuous-security\" id=\"enduring-power-for-continuous-security\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"w-container\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"note\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"note2\"\u003eWith a built-in 16GB eMMC and expandable storage up to an impressive 2.5\" SATA HDD\/SSD, you can securely store all your footage at home. This offers a cost-effective alternative to cloud storage, saving you from monthly subscription fees.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"note2\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAccess to the H500 requires secure authentication, and any unauthorized attempt to breach its security would need to overcome robust encryption, providing an extra layer of protection for your recordings.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003csection class=\"see-everthing-in-live\" id=\"see-everthing-in-live\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTapo H500 boasts free and powerful AI that recognizes and tags strangers, family, and friends for easy identification. It categorizes events based on recognized faces and supports event retrieval and face tracking, enabling you to find related incidents involving strangers.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003csection class=\"total-control-one-app active\" id=\"total-control-one-app\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"c410-box fixed\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"img\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"bg\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"w-container\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"text\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"desc-container\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"desc desc2 active\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eEnhance detection precision for AI-enabled cameras with up to 99% accuracy, ensuring superior recognition and improved home protection.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"desc desc2 active\"\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"desc desc2 active\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"w-container\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"text2\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"text-desc text-desc-4 active\"\u003eDetailed live view and smart playback across multiple cameras.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"text\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eActing as a smart home center, Tapo H500 is capable of connecting up to 16 Tapo cameras and 64 Tapo sensors \u003csup\u003e\u003c\/sup\u003eto build your own smart home ecosystem. 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