topic Re: More than 5 camera??? in Buying Options & Tips

More than 5 camera???

Chung — Mon, 26 Sep 2016 15:36:03 GMT

Hello, I'm looking at my house and I believe I will need around 6-7 Arlo cameras. It looks like the router base only controls up to 5 cameras so does that mean I would need to purchase another base to support the extra cameras?

Re: More than 5 camera???

jguerdat — Tue, 08 Sep 2015 17:38:33 GMT

One base station will easily connect to those cameras. However, you'll need to upgrade the service from Basic to something else sinyBasic only works for up to and including 5 cameras.

Re: More than 5 camera???

Chung — Tue, 08 Sep 2015 21:28:14 GMT

Ok, so if i want to keep the basic plan, i'd have to get another router to accommodate the 1-2 extra cameras?

Re: More than 5 camera???

RegDawg — Tue, 08 Sep 2015 22:20:33 GMT

Chung wrote:
Ok, so if i want to keep the basic plan, i'd have to get another router to accommodate the 1-2 extra cameras?

I believe the system is account connected. So even by getting another base station you'll still need to upgrade the plan. I'm wanting to get another 1-2 camera's as well but debating the monthly cost.

Re: More than 5 camera???

TomMac — Tue, 08 Sep 2015 23:19:32 GMT

you can buy 2 systems with 3 cams each and sign up to 2 accounts ( diff emails )

That will keep you in the basic/free plan. You need 2 bases connected to the router via ethernet ( so you need two free ports )

Or go 1 level up to Premier for 10 cameras with one base ( it will handle all but only live stream 4 cameras at same time )

Re: More than 5 camera???

Chung — Tue, 08 Sep 2015 23:37:20 GMT

Cool, might go that route. I'll have plenty of ports since I am remodeling the house and putting a lot of RJ45 connectors around the house. Thanks for all the suggestions.

Re: More than 5 camera???

jguerdat — Wed, 09 Sep 2015 12:37:45 GMT

Chung wrote:
Ok, so if i want to keep the basic plan, i'd have to get another router to accommodate the 1-2 extra cameras?

For clarity, you don't need another router, just another base station (and subscription to support it).