topic Can I mix Pro 3 camera's: connect 2 cam's to hub and 1 cam via wifi router? in Arlo Pro 3

Can I mix Pro 3 camera's: connect 2 cam's to hub and 1 cam via wifi router?

StefHoffman — Wed, 27 Jul 2022 09:40:44 GMT

I need to connect 1 camera Pro 3 that is out of range for the Smarthub VMB4540.

Have 3 existing camera's VMC4040P. I understood form this community that those can't be connected by wifi-router.

As 1 camera is out of range and I have no way of repositioning the SmartHub, I'm considering to purchase 1 new camera that is able to connect with Wifi Router.

Would that work? 2 cam's directly to SmartHub, 1 new camera via wifi-router
Which camera would you advice as the new camera that can connect via wifi-router?

Re: Can I mix Pro 3 camera's: connect 2 cam's to hub and 1 cam via wifi router?

StephenB — Wed, 27 Jul 2022 10:39:11 GMT

@StefHoffman wrote:
Would that work? 2 cam's directly to SmartHub, 1 new camera via wifi-router

Yes. Though you won't get local storage for the wifi-connected camera.

@StefHoffman wrote:
Which camera would you advice as the new camera that can connect via wifi-router?

Options are the Pro 3 Floodlight, the Pro 4, and the Essential.

The Essential is less expensive than the Pro 4, but personally I'd go with the Pro 4. The battery in the Pro 4 is replaceable (and removing/reinserting it is a way to restart the camera, which isn't possible with the Essential).

Re: Can I mix Pro 3 camera's: connect 2 cam's to hub and 1 cam via wifi router?

StefHoffman — Sun, 31 Jul 2022 14:03:10 GMT

Hi Stephen,

Thanks for crisp advice!!

Just ordered the Pro 4, looking forward to mix & match 🙂

KR, Stef