topic VMB4000 Base station compatibility with Pro 5S 2k cameras in Arlo Pro 5S 2K

VMB4000 Base station compatibility with Pro 5S 2k cameras

dboskee — Fri, 02 Jun 2023 22:28:54 GMT

My VMC4030 cameras are reaching EOL. I am considering buying the Pro 5S 2K cameras. Are they compatible with my VMB4000 base station? Or will I have to subscribe to Arlo Secure?

Re: VMB4000 Base station compatibility with Pro 5S 2k cameras

jguerdat — Sat, 03 Jun 2023 12:51:11 GMT

Yes and yes.

First, your cameras aren't going to stop working. They won't get any more firmware updates but it's been a long time since they did get updated. Eventually, new hardware/firmware/apps will cause the EOL devices to no longer work but that's not in the foreseeable future. You still get the free 7 day plan, too.

The Pro 5 can connect to your existing base or your WiFi so you'd have a choice if you wanted it. However, any camera newer than the Pro 2 requires a subscription for cloud recordings. If you buy any new camera, you'll need a sub.

Re: VMB4000 Base station compatibility with Pro 5S 2k cameras

dboskee — Tue, 06 Jun 2023 16:57:12 GMT

Thank you for that information