topic Re: Pro 3 hub - using a Tablet? SKU: VMS4240P-100NAS in Arlo Pro 3

Pro 3 hub - using a Tablet? SKU: VMS4240P-100NAS

Tom396 — Sun, 06 Dec 2020 19:51:23 GMT

Just ordered the above unit. My internet is poor here, and I wanted local storage.

I would like to use a tablet to view outside cameras while in the house. Can I use an Amazon Fire HD10 for this?

I understand using my phone needs an app, but I would like a bigger screen while I am at home. Either the tablet or a PC within the house would be ideal

Re: Pro 3 hub - using a Tablet? SKU: VMS4240P-100NAS

dcfox1 — Sun, 06 Dec 2020 20:05:23 GMT

You can view it through the web page at my.arlo.com on an internet enabled device. I use a tablet often as I like a bigger screen also. I would think you could use the Amazon Fire HD10 as long as it has a browser but someone correct me if I am wrong.

Re: Pro 3 hub - using a Tablet? SKU: VMS4240P-100NAS

Tom396 — Mon, 07 Dec 2020 00:41:16 GMT

I guess I was hoping for some sort of intra-net solution.

My WiFi is solid, and my local network is reliable. My connection to the internet is not. Many times I can't get a stable upload speed above 1mbps Download usually less than 6mbps. 48ms pings are common, dropouts also common. It is not possible to stream a TV show on the Roku without stopping several times to load. On bad days the Roku simply won't connect - "no stable upstream" error.

So watching the cameras in real time may not be possible if it requires the internet.

Re: Pro 3 hub - using a Tablet? SKU: VMS4240P-100NAS

JamesC — Mon, 07 Dec 2020 18:00:19 GMT

Tom396,

With those speeds, you may experience issues as they do not meet the minimum requirements for Arlo. For more information, take a look here: What are the minimum requirements for installing and using my Arlo system?

JamesC

Re: Pro 3 hub - using a Tablet? SKU: VMS4240P-100NAS

Tom396 — Mon, 07 Dec 2020 23:56:14 GMT

Well, that does not sound so good.

When I ordered the cameras and Hub, I called the support number and asked. I was told the hub could support 10 cameras, and a 1Tb USB drive. It sounded like the hub was capable of stand alone operation, and only needed an internet connection for cloud storage. The person on the phone was not a native english speaker, so maybe I missed something.

So the camera all need to talk to the internet all the time? Even with local storage?

If this is the only way they work, I will send all 4 cameras and the hub back as soon as they get here.

Cnet made the arlo sound like the best camera ever - I was looking forward to replacing my aging 720p wired system - after a recent burglary the B&W images were not good enough to get the police interested in helping.

Re: Pro 3 hub - using a Tablet? SKU: VMS4240P-100NAS

jguerdat — Tue, 08 Dec 2020 14:31:52 GMT

The minimum requirements really are for cloud recording. The system needs the Internet to be able to managed but that traffic should be minimal. I would try it but cancel the trial subscription when the cameras are installed. Loss of Internet would be a problem but poor speeds may not be that big an issue. You can then return the system if it doesn't work out.