The Arlo base station securely connects Arlo, Pro & Pro 2 wire-free cameras to the internet via your home router, while providing long range connectivity and the best battery life for your cameras. Features include USB backup, smart siren and rolling 7 days of free cloud recordings plus upgrade options.
What is the purpose of the Arlo base station?
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).
Can Arlo work without base station?
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.
Is the Arlo base station a router?
While the base is a WiFi router, it isn’t possible to use it for anything other than Arlo. You can try moving the base as far as possible from the router.
What cameras work with the Arlo base station?
The Arlo base stations with siren are compatible with Arlo Ultra, Pro 3, Pro 3 Floodlight Camera, Pro 2, Pro, Wire-Free, Video Doorbell, and Audio Doorbell. Compatible with: Arlo Ultra, Ultra 2, Essential wire-free, Pro 3, Pro 3 Floodlight Camera, Pro 2, Pro, Wire-Free, Video Doorbell, and Audio Doorbell.
Where do you put the Arlo base station?
Place your Arlo cameras at least 10 feet from the SmartHub or base station, and allow at least 6.5 feet (2 meters) between cameras. Follow these guidelines to prevent WiFi signals between the devices from interfering with each other.
How do I sync my Arlo camera without a base station?
From the Devices screen, tap or click Add New Device, and select your camera. If Arlo detects a SmartHub or base station, tap or click Connect without SmartHub or Connect without a Base Station. Follow the in-app instructions to connect your camera or doorbell directly to a 2.4 GHz WiFi network.
Does Arlo have to be plugged into router?
Yes, the base needs an ethernet connection. If you want to put the base station remote from your router, you can use a wireless range extender with an ethernet port. Obviously this is likely to introduce minor lag. Yes, the base needs an ethernet connection.
Is Arlo always recording?
Continuous video recording (CVR) is an optional feature available on Arlo Ultra, Pro 2, Q, Q Plus, and Baby cameras.CVR-capable cameras record continuously, in addition to the recordings based on the modes and rules that you set in the Arlo app.
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.
Does Arlo work without Internet?
Arlo Go works wherever there is 3G/4G LTE wireless connections. Thereby, allowing you to keep an eye on trails, RVs, or your cabin from anywhere, even far away from the nearest power outlet or WiFi connection. Get instant motion or sound detection alerts using the free Arlo app.
Can I use Arlo base station as WiFi?
To connect your Arlo SmartHub or base station to the Internet: Connect the SmartHub or base station to your router using an Ethernet cable. Note: You must connect the base station to your router before you power it on.Your base station is connected to the Internet.
Can I connect my Arlo base wirelessly?
No wireless option. The base needs to be connected by Ethernet cable to the router. No wireless option. You can use a WiFi extender with an Ethernet port.
How do I connect my Arlo Pro base station to the Internet?
Turn the base station on by pressing the On-Off button. Wait for the power LED and Internet LED on the front of the base station to turn green in about two minutes. If you’re using a single-LED base station, wait for the LED to turn blue. Your base station is connected to the Internet.
What are the differences between Arlo base stations?
Difference #1: Local storage One major difference between the Arlo and Arlo Pro base stations is support for local storage. The Arlo Pro base lets you connect a USB drive to the station for local backup and storage.Unfortunately, the Arlo Base Station doesn’t have the siren functionality that the Pro model offers.
Can I buy just the Arlo base station?
Can I purchase just a replacement base? You can. The VMB4000 is available at shop.arlo.com (where it is oddly classified as an accessory). Other bases are also sold separately – for instance you’ll find the VMB5000 at Amazon.
How long do Arlo base stations last?
Arlo says this camera can last for up to five months on a single charge, while Arlo Pro cameras that require base stations claim to last up to six months.
Why does Arlo base flash orange?
A blinking amber LED on the SmartHub indicates a camera is out of range. This could be due to range, or poor signal due to interference. If your cameras are working, this may not cause an issue for you but could result in inability to stream the cameras.
Will a WiFi extender help my Arlo camera?
For Arlo Q, you can connect it to a WiFi range extender. This means you can put the Arlo Q farther away from the router. Range extenders work as a WiFi bridge by connecting wirelessly to routers. You can use the Ethernet port on the extender to connect the Arlo base station and other devices to your home network.
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.
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