ARLO Smart Premier w/5 on-site cameras and one "Q" remote ... is "free" still available?

Flashfox_Prime — Mon, 30 May 2022 23:51:11 GMT

As noted in the title, I have 5 wireless cameras and one wired "Q" which is remote. I looked over my usage and determined that I do not need this now that I live in a condo (had them when we lived in a house ... was useful then). So, I cancelled my renewal. Now I would like to keep the remote wired camera (Q) as it's at my country place.

As I recall, these devices used to be free to use (no subscription, no recordings, no alarms, etc.). So, my question is:

Can I just keep the remote wired "Q" on a free/no subscription plan?

I don't need recording or alarms as I only use the camera to monitor the remote radios when in use them (amateur radio remote setup).

I now have 5 "Netgear" cameras along with one base that will become "unused". Yes, I paid a lot back then, but I've had them for years. They still work but I can't justify the expense as we are now in a condo with less ingress points, built-in camera/doorbell and other integrated alarms.

Re: ARLO Smart Premier w/5 on-site cameras and one "Q" remote ... is "free" stil

StephenB — Tue, 31 May 2022 10:23:04 GMT

@Flashfox_Prime wrote:

As I recall, these devices used to be free to use (no subscription, no recordings, no alarms, etc.). So, my question is:

Can I just keep the remote wired "Q" on a free/no subscription plan?

Not quite. There was a limit of 5 cameras per account, and you have six cameras.

However, there is a fairly simple work-around. Create a second Arlo account, and add the Q to that new account. Then share the camera with your main account.

I suggest using a PC browser to accept the invite - it often seems to work out better.

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