topic Re: SmartHub + Orbi in Arlo Pro 4

SmartHub + Orbi

ParkerPete — Wed, 19 Feb 2025 19:02:53 GMT

I recently cancelled my subscription because of price increases, but now I'm thinking I could send video from my Pro 4 camera to a SmartHub. Do I need to use the WiFi capabilities of the SmartHub or can I send data over my NetGear Orbi mesh instead? My camera is 300+ ft from my house and I'm not convinced the SmartHub network will reach the camera. Perhaps the SmartHub could reach if I co-locate it with the Orbi satellite closest to the camera, but that's in my garage where temperatures range from 40˚F to 100˚F - is that a safe operating range for the SmartHub? (I haven't been able to find a proper spec sheet for the SmartHub on the support pages.) Suggestions and insights appreciated.

Re: SmartHub + Orbi

StephenB — Wed, 19 Feb 2025 20:31:03 GMT

@ParkerPete wrote:

Do I need to use the WiFi capabilities of the SmartHub or can I send data over my NetGear Orbi mesh instead?

Unfortunately you need to connect the cameras using the smarthub wifi.

Re: SmartHub + Orbi

ParkerPete — Wed, 19 Feb 2025 20:36:38 GMT

Thanks StephenB. I do have line of sight from the garage to the camera and I'll walk off the distance to see if the SmartHub might work. Hopefully the temperatures won't be a problem (it actually only gets as high as 85˚ or 90˚ in there).