topic Re: Local storage and continuous recording? in Arlo Pro

Local storage and continuous recording?

Fieldex — Tue, 28 Jan 2020 16:09:24 GMT

Having option to record directly to local storage and/or cloud through the hub, I have a 16tb external drive that I would love to use in a similar way to the Vivint Smart Drive. I know this wouldn’t have the p2p security that that does but I really would prefer not to pay for Platter space in a Datacenter when I have hardware that will do the same job, I understand the potential for confusion for people that aren’t good with Technology but I hope they would use a professional installation service like Geek Squad or Whomever is in their area

Re: Local storage and continuous recording?

JamesC — Tue, 12 Dec 2017 16:14:38 GMT

Fieldex,

Local storage backup is already an option on the Arlo Pro base station. Take a look here for more information: How do I set up local storage backups on a USB device using my Arlo Pro base station?

JamesC

Re: Local storage and continuous recording?

JerryR — Tue, 12 Dec 2017 18:59:22 GMT

I think Fieldex wants to use local storage as the primary and only storage location. As I understand it, local storage is only as a backup to the cloud location.

Re: Local storage and continuous recording?

Fieldex — Tue, 19 Dec 2017 16:12:41 GMT

Correct, I would prefer not to have to pay for platter space when I own and run enough of my own. I understand that makes it susceptible to smash and grab but if they make it that far by the time the police get there I’ve got bigger problems. I have a SmartThings hub that would flip if it detected motion or door open with no one on the geofence