The Arlo SmartHub or base station helps to protect your footage by adding a secure, personal network to your router. The SmartHub or base station also helps to regulate WiFi traffic, can improve battery life, and comes with local storage (USB devices are sold separately).
Is Arlo base station required?
You need a base station to connect Arlo Wire-Free and Arlo Pro Wire-Free cameras. You don’t need a base station to connect Arlo Q and Arlo Q Plus cameras. They connect directly to your Wi-Fi router.
Does the Arlo base station record?
Base station records nothing. You have to have an Internet connection for Arlo to work. Any footage goes straight to the cloud, from where it can be streamed to view or downloaded to keep. If the Internet is out, Arlo is out.
What does the Arlo SmartHub do?
The Arlo SmartHub helps to protect your footage by adding a secure, personal network to your router. SmartHub also helps to regulate WiFi traffic, improves battery life, and comes with local storage (microSD cards are sold separately).
Which Arlo base station is better?
We feel that it’s pretty clear that the Arlo Pro Base Station has the advantage in this battle of the bases, with many more features like smart siren capability, usb storage, and better technical specifications, it outclasses the default Arlo Base Station in almost every way.
How far can Arlo cameras be from base station?
300 feet
Maximum. You can place your Arlo camera a maximum of 300 feet (90 meters) from the SmartHub or base station. The maximum line-of-sight range of 300 feet is reduced by each wall, ceiling, or other major obstruction between the camera and base station.
Can Arlo see my videos?
Arlo declined to comment for this article, but the company’s terms of service states that it doesn’t let its employees access your footage without your permission unless compelled by law, or unless you make the footage publicly available.
How do you know if Arlo is recording?
To access your Direct Storage Access recordings:
- Launch the Arlo app on iOS or Android.
- Tap Library.
- Tap Cloud at the top of the screen to select a storage source.
- Select a SmartHub.
- Navigate the library as you would with cloud storage, and tap the thumbnail to download the video recording.
Does Arlo require a monthly fee?
Does Arlo require a monthly fee? No, you’re not required to sign up for a monthly subscription plan with Arlo.
How many cameras does an Arlo base station support?
five Arlo cameras
On the Arlo app for iOS or Android, you can stream simultaneously from a maximum of five Arlo cameras that are connected to a single SmartHub or base station. To start streaming a sixth camera, you must pause one of the active streams.
Does Arlo record without subscription?
Best answer: No, Arlo cameras do not require a subscription to operate and can store footage locally when paired with an Arlo base station.
Does Arlo Pro 2 need a base station?
The Arlo Pro 2 isn’t one of the cheapest security cameras. Because it requires a base station and it functions as part of a larger camera system, you can’t just pick up a single Arlo Pro 2 cam to start with.
Will Arlo Pro 4 work with old base station?
Yes, Arlo Pro Cameras are backwards compatible and will sync to your Arlo Wire-Free base station. For more information on Arlo Pro, see here: Arlo Pro The world’s first and only 100% wire-free, weatherproof, rechargeable HD smart security cam… Ok, so it will work with the old base station.
Do all Arlo cameras work with all base stations?
Yes, Arlo Pro and Arlo Pro 2 Wire-Free cameras work with your existing Arlo base station.
Can I connect Arlo base station to WiFi?
When you first set up your Arlo camera, you have the option to connect the camera directly to your WiFi router or to an Arlo SmartHub or base station. You can use the Arlo app to connect directly to your WiFi router.
How high should Arlo cameras be mounted?
Elevate your camera.
Mount your Arlo camera at least 7 feet (2.1 meters) high and aim it slightly downward for the best sensor performance.
Can Arlo base station be hacked?
Yes, it can be hacked. Arlo Pro 2 is one of Arlo’s wire-free cameras that must be used with a base station which is connected to the home’s Wi-Fi network. If the Wi-Fi network is hacked, then the cameras are vulnerable as well. Hacking into the Arlo Pro 2 is, however, not as straightforward as you might think.
How can you tell if someone is watching you on Arlo camera?
The ARLO camera has these red dotted lights around the lens that turns on. Now I know from experience of owning the same system that When those lights turn on it’s because someone is viewing live.
Can anyone see my Arlo camera?
Your email address and password is your Arlo account, so the only way to access the cameras and videos, would be for someone that knows that information. Otherwise, if you have not granted anyone permissions, they can not access your system.
How long does Arlo recordings last?
Your clips save to the Arlo library for 30 days after recording.
Does Arlo only record when motion is detected?
The Nest camera constantly records and marks where activities have occurred. With the Arlo Pro 2 it seems to only record when there is motion detected.
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