Any way to view recordings in library without paying money?

Adub22 — Tue, 21 Dec 2021 16:09:32 GMT

Is there any way to view recordings in your library on the app without paying money?? Why do you have to pay now? In my older arlo cameras I could view recordings in My library without paying for a subscription

Re: Empty library

StephenB — Sun, 19 Dec 2021 11:53:24 GMT

@Adub22 wrote:
Is there any way to view recordings in your library on the app without paying money??

Direct access to local storage is the path with the VMB4540 or VMB5000. You need to install a microSD card in the VMB5000 (at least 16 GB). https://kb.arlo.com/000062337/What-is-Direct-Storage-Access-and-how-do-I-use-it

There are a number of limitations

local recordings can only be viewed from the app (not a PC browser)
local recordings can only be viewed from the primary account (not friend accounts)
you can't make manual recordings or take snapshots
there are no thumbnails
remote access can be difficult to set up (requires port forwarding and enabling a VPN in your router).

While many do find these limitations acceptable, I prefer the convenience of the subscription. I still do have direct storage enabled as a backup.

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Any way to view recordings in library without paying money?

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