Tp-Link Tapo H100 Tapo Smart Lot Hub User Manual
Introduction
Tapo is the easy way to turn your home into a smart home. At the center of it all is the Tapo Hub. With superior ultra-low-power performance, Tapo Hub connects wirelessly with a wide range of Tapo accessories. So you can easily control and monitor your home from anywhere.
- Smart IoT Hub: Uses a long-distance, low-power wireless protocol to connect to battery-powered Tapo devices.
- Smart Alarm: Protect your home security by coordinating with Tapo smart sensors (motion sensor, window/door sensor, and more).
- Smart Doorbell: Easily build your smart doorbell system, by installing the Tapo smart button on the door.
- 19 Ringtones: 90 DB built-in multiple ringtones for your customized scenarios.
- Up to 64 Devices: Connect multiple devices to create a smart ecosystem for your home.
- Protection Mode: 4 different protection modes (Home/Away/Sleep/OFF) provided to arm and disarm your home by setting different sensors as trigger devices.
- Device Sharing: Invite your family members to manage the hub together.
Appearance
Image may differ from actual product due to different regional power specifications. Here we use the UK version as an example.
- Single press: Enter pairing mode; Silence when ringing.
- Press and hold for 5 seconds: Only reset Wi-Fi settings and keep other settings.
- Press and hold for 10 seconds: Restore your hub to factory default settings.
- Solid blue: Starting up
- Blinking orange and blue: Ready for setup
- Blinking orange: Connecting to Wi-Fi
- Solid blue: Connected to Wi-Fi
- Blinking blue slowly: Pairing with Tapo accessory
- Solid orange: Offline
Set Up Your Tapo Hub
Follow the steps below to get started with your Tapo Hub.
Step 1. Download Tapo App
Get the Tapo app from the App Store or Google Play, or by scanning the QR code below.
Step 2. Log In
Open the app, and log in with your TP-Link ID. If you don’t have an account, create one first.
Step 3. Add Your Hub
Tap the button in the app, tap Hubs, and select Tapo H100. Follow the app instructions to complete setup.
Pair with Tapo Accessories
There are 2 methods to pair and connect the Tapo accessories (sensors, buttons, switches, thermostat and more) to your Tapo Hub. Before you start, make sure your Tapo hub has been set up and is online.
Note: There are 3 kinds of connection states of the hub, including Light, Moderate, and Dense. For optimal performance, avoid connecting more devices when the connection is Dense
Method 1: Use Tapo App
Open the Tapo app and tap + on the top right. Select the Tapo accessory you want to connect to the hub and follow the app instructions to complete pairing.
Method 2: Use Hub’s SYNC Button
- Refer to the user manual for how to put your Tapo accessory in pairing mode.
- Single press the SYNC button on your hub for 1 second to enter pairing mode and the LED should blink blue.
- After pairing complete, you will find your Tapo accessory shown in the home page of the Tapo app. Refresh the home page if you couldn’t find it.
Device Control
After successfully setting up your Tapo Hub, you will see the home page of the Tapo app. Here you can view the status of all devices that you’ve added and manage them. You can tap on the device to control and manage.
Home Page
You can view the brief status of your Tapo Hub anytime anywhere and tap the card to enter the status page.
Device Status Page
You can tap the mode to enable protection mode with one tap. Tap Protection Mode to configure the settings.
Device Settings Page
You can edit the basic information, control the LED, update firmware, remove device and more.
Set Protection Mode
You can use different protection modes to arm and disarm your home. Set different sensors as trigger devices in different modes, then your hub will sound the alarm when the set sensors detect events. With Protection Mode, you can easily get in and out of your home without worrying about triggering an alarm. Your hub can be in 4 different protection modes and you can switch modes easily with a simple tap on the Tapo app.
- Home Mode: Use this mode when you are at home. Set all outdoor sensors and door/window sensors as trigger devices to arm your home, then you could move freely in your home without triggering your indoor sensors.
- Away Mode: Use this mode when you are at work or on vacation. Set all sensors as trigger devices to secure your home, then your hub will sound the alarm and you will get alerts when events are detected.
- Sleep Mode: Use this mode when you are asleep. Set motion sensors for lighting as trigger devices for your convenience while set door/window sensors and outdoor sensors as trigger devices for security.
- Protection Mode OFF: Use this mode only when you want to disarm. No sensors in your home will trigger the hub alarm.
- Go to Device Status page. Tap Protection Mode at the bottom to go to mode settings page.
Tap Home Mode and enter the Home Mode Settings page to edit the mode perfect for you are at home.
Repeat steps above for Away Mode and Sleep Mode.
When all modes are set, go to the hub status page and tap the icon on the top to activate or deactivate the mode. If you don’t activate any mode, the Protection Mode will be off.
Tap Home Mode and enter the Home Mode Settings page to edit the mode perfect for you are at home.
Repeat steps above for Away Mode and Sleep Mode.
When all modes are set, go to the hub status page and tap the icon on the top to activate or deactivate the mode. If you don’t activate any mode, the Protection Mode will be off.
Specifications of Tapo H100 Hub
- Model: Tapo H100
- Power Supply: AC 100-240V, 50/60Hz
- Wireless Protocol: 2.4GHz Wi-Fi
- Max Devices Supported: 64
- Ringtones: 19 (90 dB volume)
- Operating Temperature: 0°C-40°C
- Humidity: 10%-90% RH (Non-condensing)
- Dimensions: Compact design for easy placement
Troubleshooting Common Issues
Hub Not Connecting to Wi-Fi
- Ensure your router is 2.4GHz (5GHz is not supported).
- Restart the router and hub.
- Reset the hub (Press and hold the SYNC button for 10 seconds).
Accessory Not Pairing
- Keep the device close to the hub.
- Ensure the hub is in pairing mode (SYNC button LED blinks blue).
Remove and re-add the accessory in the app.
No Sound from the Hub
- Increase the volume in the Tapo app settings.
Ensure the alarm feature is enabled.
Hub Offline
- Check your Wi-Fi connection.
- Restart both the router and hub.
- Solid blue: Connected
- Blinking orange: Connecting
- Solid orange: Offline