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Why is the Arlo security system such limited to only use Alexa and not Google or Siri?

Gracie2196 — Fri, 09 Jul 2021 08:27:51 GMT

Why is the Arlo security system such limited to only use Alexa and not Google or Siri? Plus no CVR plan available for it starting to think I chose the wrong security camera company.

Re: Why is the Arlo security system such limited to only use Alexa and not Google or Siri?

dcfox1 — Fri, 09 Jul 2021 18:01:41 GMT

@Gracie2196 wrote:
Why is the Arlo security system such limited to only use Alexa and not Google or Siri? Plus no CVR plan available for it starting to think I chose the wrong security camera company.

Other Model Arlo cams do have CVR. The Essential is just like it's name a basic cheaper model but does work with Google per the product page. The Pro4 that also connects directly to WIFI may have been a better choice for you but you need a Hub/base for CVR.

Re: Why is the Arlo security system such limited to only use Alexa and not Google or Siri?

StephenB — Fri, 09 Jul 2021 18:42:36 GMT

@dcfox1 wrote: but you need a Hub/base for CVR.

And the camera needs to be AC powered.

Re: Why is the Arlo security system such limited to only use Alexa and not Google or Siri?

Gracie2196 — Sun, 18 Jul 2021 02:44:46 GMT

I have it directly ac power connected to it even though it has a battery I keep it plugged in because of where it is installed at. So ac power is a check. Next thing what it already uploads direct to the server.

Re: Why is the Arlo security system such limited to only use Alexa and not Google or Siri?

Gracie2196 — Sun, 18 Jul 2021 02:46:08 GMT

If I need a hub or anything it shouldn't need to update to there server just record it to my own

Re: Why is the Arlo security system such limited to only use Alexa and not Google or Siri?

StephenB — Sun, 18 Jul 2021 10:42:54 GMT

@Gracie2196 wrote:
If I need a hub or anything it shouldn't need to update to their server just record it to my own

You'd think so, but that isn't the case.

But in general, I think the issue is that CVR isn't available on the Arlo Essential cameras.