topic Why does Arlo App need so many permissions (Device history, location, photos!, Wifi, device id...) in Features

Why does Arlo App need so many permissions (Device history, location, photos!, Wifi, device id...)

Sha12 — Tue, 27 Sep 2016 16:39:05 GMT

I want to install the Arlo app, however it requires so many permissions on Android. (Device&App history, Location, Photos, Microphone, Wi-Fi connection, Device-ID and call information). Why does the app need all this information? What does Arlo/Netgear do with my call information?

Thank you

Re: Why does Arlo App need so many permissions (Device history, location, photos!, Wifi, device i...

JamesC — Mon, 16 May 2016 22:53:24 GMT

Sha12,

Take a look at these release notes for the the most recent version of the Android app, the purpose of the additional permissions requests are outlined there: Release Notes - Android App 2.0.4 - 8th April 2016

JamesC

Re: Why does Arlo App need so many permissions (Device history, location, photos!, Wifi, device i...

TowPro — Mon, 08 Aug 2016 16:06:29 GMT

I just found this searching "why does arlo need all these permissions".

so this link above is telling me its geofencing?

so Geofending needs the following rights?

read phone status and identity?

record audio?

modify or delete the contents of your USB storage and test access to protected space?

find accounts on the device use accounts on the device?

download files without ntofication?

Full network acccess?

Pair with bluetooth devices?

retreive running apps?

modify system settings?

read home settings and shortcuts?

or is this all needed for the chinise verson and that is what I received on my Samsung in USA?