topic Re: Arlo camera in Arlo Pro 4

Arlo camera - How limited is recording on hub

Max2rik — Mon, 18 Apr 2022 16:50:18 GMT

How limited is recording on hub compared to iCloud?

Re: Arlo camera

StephenB — Sun, 17 Apr 2022 10:15:16 GMT

@Max2rik wrote:
How limited is recording on hub compared to iCloud?

Can you clarify your question?

Are you asking about retention? Or something else?

Also, are you talking about local recording to a USB drive or microSD card on the hub? Or about Arlo's cloud storage?

If local recording, then what base station/smarthub model do you have?

Re: Arlo camera

Max2rik — Sun, 17 Apr 2022 15:37:52 GMT

Thank you Steven for your swift response. I am unable to view library as my subscription has expired. I am loathe to set up monthly subscriptions due to lack of funds however, I understand that I can save images to a smart hub therefore, what I am trying to establish is how well this will work? Thanks

Re: Arlo camera

StephenB — Sun, 17 Apr 2022 23:28:56 GMT

@Max2rik wrote:
I am loathe to set up monthly subscriptions due to lack of funds however, I understand that I can save images to a smart hub therefore, what I am trying to establish is how well this will work? Thanks

Direct Access to local storage is outlined here: https://kb.arlo.com/000062337/What-is-Direct-Storage-Access-and-how-do-I-use-it

Limitations are

You can only access recordings from the app (not the browser)
You can only access recordings from the primary account (not friend accounts)
You cannot make manual recordings or snapshots
There are no thumbnails
Remote access requires router setting changes that some find difficult (either a VPN or port forwarding).

You'll also lose activity zones if your cameras are running on battery (or solar panels).

Re: Arlo camera

Max2rik — Mon, 18 Apr 2022 08:02:40 GMT

Thank you kindly, your response has proven very helpful.