topic Re: VMC3030 with the Arlo Q in Arlo

VMC3030 with the Arlo Q

Flagman — Mon, 12 Dec 2016 23:19:05 GMT

I currently have an Arlo Q camera that I use via my smartphone and laptop. I bought a Arlo VMC3030 wishing to add to the existing app. My question is can I add the Arlo wire free camera to my existing

Re: VMC3030 with the Arlo Q

TomMac — Mon, 12 Dec 2016 23:28:35 GMT

Yes, you can add it to the app...BUT...

The Q runs directly to your home wifi...

The Arlos run their own wifi system ( from the base unit ) that talks only to the camera...it connects via ethernet cable to your router/switch.

Both sets will appear in the same program, BUT will be their own system.... Meaning that each will have their own ARMING, schedules, etc.

Re: VMC3030 with the Arlo Q

Flagman — Mon, 12 Dec 2016 23:44:40 GMT

So I dont need the base unit?

Thanks

Re: VMC3030 with the Arlo Q

TomMac — Tue, 13 Dec 2016 00:27:04 GMT

Flagman wrote:

So I dont need the base unit?

Thanks

No, The base unit is needed for Arlo and Arlo Pro cameras....

The bases setup a wifi system to talk ONLY to the Arlo / Arlo Pro cams...Nothing else can link into the base.

The Q cameras talk directly to your home wifi setup.