topic Re: Are Essential 3 Compatible with SmartHubs in Arlo Essential Security Camera 3rd Gen

Are Essential 3 Compatible with SmartHubs

Robert68 — Tue, 28 Oct 2025 12:24:57 GMT

Are the new Essentials 3 camera compatible with the VMB5000 Smsrt Hub? There seems to be conflicting information out there.

Re: Are Essential 3 Compatible with SmartHubs

StephenB — Tue, 28 Oct 2025 12:42:05 GMT

@Robert68 wrote:

Are the new Essentials 3 camera compatible with the VMB5000 Smart Hub?

This says they are:

https://kb.arlo.com/000062284/Arlo-SmartHub-and-Base-Station-Compatibility

Note the pan tilt zoom cameras are not currently on this list.

Re: Are Essential 3 Compatible with SmartHubs

Robert68 — Tue, 28 Oct 2025 12:48:25 GMT

Thank for the quick reply. Is this article US specific, I’m based in Europe and the compatibility list on the product page doesn’t list Essential 3.

Re: Are Essential 3 Compatible with SmartHubs

StephenB — Tue, 28 Oct 2025 13:38:21 GMT

@Robert68 wrote:

Thank for the quick reply. Is this article US specific, I’m based in Europe and the compatibility list on the product page doesn’t list Essential 3.

This page says "Essential cameras" but doesn't list specific essential models.

https://www.arlo.com/de_ch/accessories/arlo-gen5-entry-hub

Not quite the same as the US text, which does list all three essential generations.

https://us.arlo.com/collections/accessories/products/vmb5000-100nas

Both have an error, as the Pan Tilt cameras are all sold as Gen 3, but are not compatible with smarthubs at the present time.

One other aspect is that many times Arlo restricts camera installation to specific regions. But they are selling the all gen 3 cameras in Switzerland at least. Still, some models might not be available if you are using Verisure.

I'm reaching out to the mods for clarification - @JamesC , @BrookeN , @ShayneS

Re: Are Essential 3 Compatible with SmartHubs

JamesC — Tue, 28 Oct 2025 18:50:51 GMT

The compatibility list mentioned above should be accurate based on region/availability.

As mentioned, Pan & Tilt cameras are not base station compatible. I encourage you to reach out to EU support directly to clarify any questions/concerns with compatibility in that region.

JamesC

Re: Are Essential 3 Compatible with SmartHubs

Robert68 — Tue, 28 Oct 2025 19:33:53 GMT

Is there an easy way to contact the EU team, I’ve tried the chatbot which provides the US articles listed above and not received a call back after waiting on the live help line? Is there no email address to pose questions?

Re: Are Essential 3 Compatible with SmartHubs

Davy112 — Tue, 30 Dec 2025 16:20:02 GMT

When can the pan-tilt-zoom essential 3 add to the list for connection with the smarthub base VMC5000?