https://community.arlo.com/t5/Arlo-Pro-Security-Camera-2K-6th/No-subscription/m-p/2472732#M108 <BLOCKQUOTE><HR /><a href="https://community.arlo.com/t5/user/viewprofilepage/user-id/722177">@Robm1970</a>&nbsp;wrote:<BR /> <P>I want the best camera that does not require a subscription. Which options do I have?</P> <HR /></BLOCKQUOTE> <P>All currently sold cameras require a subscription for cloud storage.&nbsp; If you get a VMB4540 or VMB5000 along with cameras that are compatible with those smarthubs, then you can use local storage for free.&nbsp; The user experience isn't as good has having a subscription - if you need details, just ask.</P> <P>&nbsp;</P> <P>But there are some other benefits to the subscription that might matter to you.&nbsp; Access to Arlo support requires a subscription (or a camera under warranty).&nbsp; Activity zones for cameras using battery power and privacy zones require a subscription.&nbsp; So does the AI object detection.</P> Sat, 14 Feb 2026 15:37:05 GMT StephenB 2026-02-14T15:37:05Z https://community.arlo.com/t5/Arlo-Pro-Security-Camera-2K-6th/No-subscription/m-p/2472727#M107 <P>I want the best camera that does not require a subscription. Which options do I have?</P> Sat, 14 Feb 2026 14:45:34 GMT https://community.arlo.com/t5/Arlo-Pro-Security-Camera-2K-6th/No-subscription/m-p/2472727#M107 Robm1970 2026-02-14T14:45:34Z https://community.arlo.com/t5/Arlo-Pro-Security-Camera-2K-6th/No-subscription/m-p/2472732#M108 <BLOCKQUOTE><HR /><a href="https://community.arlo.com/t5/user/viewprofilepage/user-id/722177">@Robm1970</a>&nbsp;wrote:<BR /> <P>I want the best camera that does not require a subscription. Which options do I have?</P> <HR /></BLOCKQUOTE> <P>All currently sold cameras require a subscription for cloud storage.&nbsp; If you get a VMB4540 or VMB5000 along with cameras that are compatible with those smarthubs, then you can use local storage for free.&nbsp; The user experience isn't as good has having a subscription - if you need details, just ask.</P> <P>&nbsp;</P> <P>But there are some other benefits to the subscription that might matter to you.&nbsp; Access to Arlo support requires a subscription (or a camera under warranty).&nbsp; Activity zones for cameras using battery power and privacy zones require a subscription.&nbsp; So does the AI object detection.</P> Sat, 14 Feb 2026 15:37:05 GMT https://community.arlo.com/t5/Arlo-Pro-Security-Camera-2K-6th/No-subscription/m-p/2472732#M108 StephenB 2026-02-14T15:37:05Z