topic Re: Multiple wifi connected cameras (Pro 4) on same mode? in Arlo Essential Wire-Free Cameras

Multiple wifi connected cameras (Pro 4) on same mode?

Steve37211 — Sun, 22 Jan 2023 23:26:03 GMT

I have 2 Pro 4 cameras connected to wifi, no hub. I'd like to be able to control both with a single mode, but each camera has their own modes so that I have to arm/disarm each separately.

Is there a way to control multiple wifi connected cameras with the same mode(s)?

Re: Multiple wifi connected cameras (Pro 4) on same mode?

jguerdat — Mon, 23 Jan 2023 14:32:53 GMT

Yes but... You would need to buy a hub and connect the cameras to that. You would then be able to control them together.

Re: Multiple wifi connected cameras (Pro 4) on same mode?

Steve37211 — Mon, 23 Jan 2023 15:21:12 GMT

Right, no problem with a hub. I didn't realize that the wifi connected cameras would need to be independently controlled. So if I add a couple more then I have to arm/disarm 4 cameras individually. That makes the whole wifi connection option (and the reason I updated to Pro 4) a lot less appealing.

Re: Multiple wifi connected cameras (Pro 4) on same mode?

StephenB — Mon, 23 Jan 2023 18:08:16 GMT

@Steve37211 wrote:

Right, no problem with a hub. I didn't realize that the wifi connected cameras would need to be independently controlled. So if I add a couple more then I have to arm/disarm 4 cameras individually. That makes the whole wifi connection option (and the reason I updated to Pro 4) a lot less appealing.

This can also be done with the new "feed" experience. Though it doesn't support custom modes - you only have the three built-in ones (Arm Home, Arm Away, and Standby). You can edit them though.