topic Re: Why is it cheaper to buy a whole new system than 3 extra cameras? in Arlo Pro

Why is it cheaper to buy a whole new system than 3 extra cameras?

ltrain — Mon, 17 Apr 2017 19:09:33 GMT

I am adding 3 more cameras to my system.

- 3 new camers are 169.99 for 509.97
- 3 camera system with the base station, and mounts is $499.99

(Prices on Amazon)
Why is the bundled system cheaper than the individual cameras? Especially when this will take me to 8 total cameras...meaning I have to pay $100/year. The choice here is clear - buy the bundle and sell the remaining components on ebay. But this pricing makes zero sense.

Re: Why is it cheaper to buy a whole new system than 3 extra cameras?

jguerdat — Mon, 17 Apr 2017 19:16:02 GMT

Ours is not to question why...

By using the additional base and setting it up on a second account, you get 8 cameras (up to 10 total) on the free plan. Use Settings, Grant Access to add one account as a guest to the other so everything is seen with one login.

Re: Why is it cheaper to buy a whole new system than 3 extra cameras?

TomMac — Mon, 17 Apr 2017 19:16:51 GMT

No, you have it wrong... Buy the bundle at the lower price AND keep the extra base.

The base unit is the ONLY real way to expand you coverage area... AND/OR have cameras in two different locations...

There is no limit on bases used , only number of cameras for your service level. I also find it much easier to set up schedules for two groups of cameras then try to make them all work in one schedule ( like backyard/ front yard, etc )

Re: Why is it cheaper to buy a whole new system than 3 extra cameras?

ltrain — Mon, 17 Apr 2017 19:22:01 GMT

Interesting - currently the central base station can reach my garage. But I can see the value of leveraging the second base station. I will even try the two account trick. That's clever.