topic Re: Dedicated monitor for Arlo Baby- New purchase in Arlo Baby

Dedicated monitor for Arlo Baby- New purchase

Kumars — Sun, 02 Dec 2018 23:46:35 GMT

Hi,

We recently purchased an Arlo Baby after much research. We wanted something with a dedicated monitor but went the Arlo way for its various features that we like. We bought a Google Home Hub so we can use that as a monitor. However, the connection is so finicky. The App on the phone works fine but it is hard to get Google Hub to connect. We need a dedicated monitor. We are trying to decide if we should keep the Arlo Baby or just return it for something that has a dedicated monitor.

Is there a tablet that you would recommend for the purpose that has good connectivity. It would be preferable if it was a Google Assistant or Andriod based device.

Thanks!

Re: Dedicated monitor for Arlo Baby- New purchase

JamesC — Mon, 03 Dec 2018 17:03:48 GMT

Kumars,

When using the Arlo mobile app with a tablet or mobile phone, it uses local connection if the device is on the same network as the Arlo Baby. This reduces the likelihood of interruption in the stream. For more information, take a look here: How can I reduce video streaming lag or delays when viewing my Arlo Baby camera?

JamesC

Re: Dedicated monitor for Arlo Baby- New purchase

Kumars — Wed, 05 Dec 2018 02:29:20 GMT

Both phone and Google hub are on the same network as is the arlo baby. The phone connects via arlo android app. The Google hub connects on and off. Are there known connectivity issues between Google hub and arlo baby? Is there a better android monitor i.e. tablet which is Google compatible for arlo baby?

Re: Dedicated monitor for Arlo Baby- New purchase

MrMan — Thu, 06 Dec 2018 07:04:40 GMT

I am having the exact same experience with the Google Home Hub. Very Frequent disconnects.