https://community.arlo.com/t5/Arlo-Pro-4/Inquiring/m-p/2481509#M16970 <P>Yes, that's what Arlo specifically states local recordings are for - backups. Make sure you use a VMB4540 or 5000 SmartHub if you want to be able to use the app to view those local recordings.</P> Wed, 27 May 2026 12:24:16 GMT jguerdat 2026-05-27T12:24:16Z https://community.arlo.com/t5/Arlo-Pro-4/Inquiring/m-p/2481506#M16969 <P>Can you have cloud storage and a base station for backup&nbsp;</P> Wed, 27 May 2026 11:23:43 GMT https://community.arlo.com/t5/Arlo-Pro-4/Inquiring/m-p/2481506#M16969 Rapidracer 2026-05-27T11:23:43Z https://community.arlo.com/t5/Arlo-Pro-4/Inquiring/m-p/2481509#M16970 <P>Yes, that's what Arlo specifically states local recordings are for - backups. Make sure you use a VMB4540 or 5000 SmartHub if you want to be able to use the app to view those local recordings.</P> Wed, 27 May 2026 12:24:16 GMT https://community.arlo.com/t5/Arlo-Pro-4/Inquiring/m-p/2481509#M16970 jguerdat 2026-05-27T12:24:16Z