https://community.arlo.com/t5/Arlo-Pro-5S-2K/Unacceptable-Limitations-and-Subscription-Demands/m-p/2456426#M5191 <P>I own your newest doorbell camera, base station, and Pro 5S cameras, and it has become glaringly apparent that <STRONG>my local storage functionality is severely limited, forcing me into a subscription</STRONG>. Your subscription costs are exorbitant and do not align with my needs. It's clear that your business model aggressively pushes users towards these recurring fees.</P><P>Is there any legitimate reason, beyond a transparent <STRONG>money grab</STRONG>, why I am prohibited from integrating with a cloud service I already pay for and utilize?</P><P>My next course of action hinges entirely on your response. Depending on your answer, I am prepared to <STRONG>abandon your system entirely and invest in a competitor's solution</STRONG>. Had I known about these restrictive practices and the mandatory subscription model, particularly after reviewing discussions within your own community forums, I would <STRONG>never have purchased your system in the first place</STRONG>.</P> Thu, 24 Jul 2025 13:38:02 GMT pkcarlos__ks 2025-07-24T13:38:02Z https://community.arlo.com/t5/Arlo-Pro-5S-2K/Unacceptable-Limitations-and-Subscription-Demands/m-p/2456426#M5191 <P>I own your newest doorbell camera, base station, and Pro 5S cameras, and it has become glaringly apparent that <STRONG>my local storage functionality is severely limited, forcing me into a subscription</STRONG>. Your subscription costs are exorbitant and do not align with my needs. It's clear that your business model aggressively pushes users towards these recurring fees.</P><P>Is there any legitimate reason, beyond a transparent <STRONG>money grab</STRONG>, why I am prohibited from integrating with a cloud service I already pay for and utilize?</P><P>My next course of action hinges entirely on your response. Depending on your answer, I am prepared to <STRONG>abandon your system entirely and invest in a competitor's solution</STRONG>. Had I known about these restrictive practices and the mandatory subscription model, particularly after reviewing discussions within your own community forums, I would <STRONG>never have purchased your system in the first place</STRONG>.</P> Thu, 24 Jul 2025 13:38:02 GMT https://community.arlo.com/t5/Arlo-Pro-5S-2K/Unacceptable-Limitations-and-Subscription-Demands/m-p/2456426#M5191 pkcarlos__ks 2025-07-24T13:38:02Z https://community.arlo.com/t5/Arlo-Pro-5S-2K/Unacceptable-Limitations-and-Subscription-Demands/m-p/2456763#M5208 <P>Hi <a href="https://community.arlo.com/t5/user/viewprofilepage/user-id/1040187">@pkcarlos__ks</a>,</P> <P>&nbsp;</P> <P>Thank you for your feedback. Could you please provide more details regarding your symptoms or your question related to local storage, so we can assist you more effectively?</P> Mon, 28 Jul 2025 16:46:22 GMT https://community.arlo.com/t5/Arlo-Pro-5S-2K/Unacceptable-Limitations-and-Subscription-Demands/m-p/2456763#M5208 ShayneS 2025-07-28T16:46:22Z