topic Re: Adding 6th camera to 5 camera plan in Arlo Pro

Adding 6th camera to 5 camera plan

Desmodog — Fri, 25 May 2018 00:22:06 GMT

I currently have 5 cameras on the 5 camera plan.

I want to add a 6th camera that will only be used on rare occasions so I don’t need the $10 per month plan. I was hoping to activate it when I need it. Then deactivate it when I don’t.

Can I add a 6th camera without going to the $10 plan?

If so. How? If I deactivate one camera can I reactivate it later?

This is likely a simple deal but I’m an hour from the location so i can’t test it out easily.

Thanks for any help.

Re: Adding 6th camera to 5 camera plan

Desmodog — Fri, 25 May 2018 00:23:15 GMT

I put this in the wrong forum. Can someone move it?

Sorry.

Re: Adding 6th camera to 5 camera plan

Streak2 — Fri, 25 May 2018 02:05:47 GMT

The count is based on the number of cameras registered to the base. You would have to remove one to add another which is not what you want.

You could get a second base set up using a different email address and link the 6th plus 4 more cameras to that base. Then grant access between the accounts to have them all visible in the app.

Re: Adding 6th camera to 5 camera plan

jguerdat — Fri, 25 May 2018 12:33:06 GMT

You don't have to remove a camera - you can use Manage Camera Status to deactivate a camera which will allow you to activate the other. All 6 will show up but only 5 can be active at one time under the free plan.

Of course, upgrading your subscription eliminates this need.

Re: Adding 6th camera to 5 camera plan

Desmodog — Fri, 25 May 2018 22:46:56 GMT

Thanks for all the input. I have a spare base station so that seems like the best bet. I had no idea you could "link" them in such a way.

Thanks again!