topic Re: Subscription required for cameras in Arlo Essential Security Camera https://community.arlo.com/t5/Arlo-Essential-Security-Camera/Subscription-required/m-p/2477422#M307 <P>It's on the box as well as all documentation. This has been true since 2018 when the Ultra cameras were introduced. Only legacy (Pro 2 and older) have the free 7 day, 5 camera plan.</P> Tue, 07 Apr 2026 12:42:49 GMT jguerdat 2026-04-07T12:42:49Z Subscription required? https://community.arlo.com/t5/Arlo-Essential-Security-Camera/Subscription-required/m-p/2477332#M305 <P>I had no Idea that I would be forced to buy a subscription for the cams to continue functioning</P> Wed, 08 Apr 2026 17:07:18 GMT https://community.arlo.com/t5/Arlo-Essential-Security-Camera/Subscription-required/m-p/2477332#M305 grenpaivaeirpjn 2026-04-08T17:07:18Z Re: Subscription required for cameras https://community.arlo.com/t5/Arlo-Essential-Security-Camera/Subscription-required/m-p/2477422#M307 <P>It's on the box as well as all documentation. This has been true since 2018 when the Ultra cameras were introduced. Only legacy (Pro 2 and older) have the free 7 day, 5 camera plan.</P> Tue, 07 Apr 2026 12:42:49 GMT https://community.arlo.com/t5/Arlo-Essential-Security-Camera/Subscription-required/m-p/2477422#M307 jguerdat 2026-04-07T12:42:49Z