Smart Hub Comparison · UK 2026
Tapo H100 vs Tapo H500
Specs, pros and cons compared side by side
Both the Tapo H100 and the Tapo H500 are smart home hubs. This head-to-head sets them side by side using the specs, pros and cons from our full reviews. Tapo specs come from Tapo’s own product pages.
Quick verdict
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Tapo H100
Pick it for: Joins 2.4GHz Wi-Fi (the H500 needs 5GHz Wi-Fi or Ethernet) · Plugs straight into a socket (the H500: 12V 2A adapter)
Tapo H500
Pick it for: Connects up to 16 cameras as well as 64 sensors (the H100: no cameras) · 16GB built-in storage plus a 2.5-inch drive bay (the H100: no local video storage) · Face recognition and HDMI out to a TV for its cameras (the H100: no camera support)
Quick comparison
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Which should you buy?
Why choose the Tapo H100
- Joins 2.4GHz Wi-Fi (the H500 needs 5GHz Wi-Fi or Ethernet)
- Plugs straight into a socket (the H500: 12V 2A adapter)
Why choose the Tapo H500
- Connects up to 16 cameras as well as 64 sensors (the H100: no cameras)
- 16GB built-in storage plus a 2.5-inch drive bay (the H100: no local video storage)
- Face recognition and HDMI out to a TV for its cameras (the H100: no camera support)