topic Re: Essential Outdoor Camera XL 2K (3rd Gen) in Arlo Essential Security Camera 3rd Gen

Essential Outdoor Camera XL 2K (3rd Gen)

sdmtnbiker — Mon, 27 Apr 2026 14:10:05 GMT

So I didn't pay any attention to the advertising of plans, just thought it was a sales gimmick, but it looks like this camera has to have a plan to see the recording. My older Arlo cameras do not. So I now have a brick hanging over my front door unless I pay the ransom Arlo charges to see my recordings. I will never purchase another Arlo product again. To many other companies out there that don't charge. Super disappointed. Will bad mouth these guys on every review/website I can find.

Re: Essential Outdoor Camera XL 2K (3rd Gen)

jguerdat — Tue, 28 Apr 2026 14:28:22 GMT

FWIW, the subscriptions have been needed starting with the Ultras in 2018. The legacy cameras (Pro 2 and older) still have the free plan.

Re: Essential Outdoor Camera XL 2K (3rd Gen)

BrookeN — Tue, 28 Apr 2026 16:06:55 GMT

The Pro and Pro 2 do not need a subscription as they have free 7 day storage. However, all the other cameras do need a subscription. Subscriptions have been needed since 2018. You could use local storage to store videos.

https://kb.arlo.com/000062818