https://community.arlo.com/t5/Arlo-Essential-Indoor-Camera/Can-the-base-station-VMB4540-connect-the-arlo-cameras-via-the/m-p/1877458#M463 <P>I have the Arlo Essential Indoor Cameras at my home. I'm planning to buy the base station to record the videos locally. I would like to confirm if the&nbsp;base station (VMB4540) can connect the arlo cameras via the home wifi (not the wifi from the base station)?</P> Sun, 11 Sep 2022 06:31:43 GMT thomas014 2022-09-11T06:31:43Z https://community.arlo.com/t5/Arlo-Essential-Indoor-Camera/Can-the-base-station-VMB4540-connect-the-arlo-cameras-via-the/m-p/1877458#M463 <P>I have the Arlo Essential Indoor Cameras at my home. I'm planning to buy the base station to record the videos locally. I would like to confirm if the&nbsp;base station (VMB4540) can connect the arlo cameras via the home wifi (not the wifi from the base station)?</P> Sun, 11 Sep 2022 06:31:43 GMT https://community.arlo.com/t5/Arlo-Essential-Indoor-Camera/Can-the-base-station-VMB4540-connect-the-arlo-cameras-via-the/m-p/1877458#M463 thomas014 2022-09-11T06:31:43Z https://community.arlo.com/t5/Arlo-Essential-Indoor-Camera/Can-the-base-station-VMB4540-connect-the-arlo-cameras-via-the/m-p/1877464#M464 <P>No, you need to have cameras connected via the base station to take advantage of direct storage access.</P><P>&nbsp;</P><P>Be aware of the limitations for viewing.</P><P>&nbsp;</P><P><A href="https://kb.arlo.com/000062337/What-is-Direct-Storage-Access-and-how-do-I-use-it-for-Arlo-video-recordings" target="_self">https://kb.arlo.com/000062337/What-is-Direct-Storage-Access-and-how-do-I-use-it-for-Arlo-video-recordings</A>&nbsp;</P> Sun, 11 Sep 2022 07:43:28 GMT https://community.arlo.com/t5/Arlo-Essential-Indoor-Camera/Can-the-base-station-VMB4540-connect-the-arlo-cameras-via-the/m-p/1877464#M464 Dannybear 2022-09-11T07:43:28Z