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Essential video doorbell and essential camera

Travismiller23 — Tue, 29 Dec 2020 23:16:35 GMT

I currently have the base station VMB300 - I run a couple original arlo cameras and 2 arlo pros. I got the essentials video wire free doorbell and the essentials spotlight camera as gifts. I have attempted to add these and they will not add. Do I need to upgrade my base station to new one, I think they call them smart hubs now. If so, can you please suggest which one would be compatible with the new essentials video wire free doorbell, essentials spot light camera, arlo pro and just regular arlo cameras.

All help is greatly appreciated.

Re: Essential video doorbell and essential camera

jguerdat — Wed, 30 Dec 2020 14:55:03 GMT

The 3xxx-series of bases don't work with the new devices. I would upgrade to a VMB4540 so you can use a thumb drive for local recordings, too.

Re: Essential video doorbell and essential camera

Travismiller23 — Wed, 30 Dec 2020 18:56:38 GMT

Thanks so much jguerdat. That is compatible with all arlo cameras and the older version of the floodlight correct?

Re: Essential video doorbell and essential camera

JamesC — Wed, 30 Dec 2020 19:33:52 GMT

Travismiller23,

Take a look here for details about each base station/SmartHub: What is the difference between each Arlo SmartHub and base station?

JamesC