Adding to existing set up Pro2

WeeBob — Tue, 14 Jun 2022 13:50:26 GMT

Hi I've got an extensive property with good WiFi coverage (7 Google mesh ) and 2 Arlo Pro 2 cameras. I want to add 2 or 3 additional cameras in areas that are out of range of the base station (but not the nearest WiFi mesh router). If I install a new Arlo base station to the nearest mesh router and pair the cameras to that will that a) work will - or does it need to be connected to the main router? and b) it link to the same account or will I end up with 2 accounts?

Re: Adding to existing set up Pro2

StephenB — Tue, 14 Jun 2022 14:02:29 GMT

@WeeBob wrote:

If I install a new Arlo base station to the nearest mesh router and pair the cameras to that will that a) work

Yes. FWIW, I have two base stations, and one is connected via ethernet to one of my Orbi satellites.

@WeeBob wrote:

If I install a new Arlo base station to the nearest mesh router and pair the cameras to that will b) it link to the same account or will I end up with 2 accounts?

Yes, you can add the new base and cameras to the same account.

Though you didn't ask - the newer cameras (Ultra, Pro 3/Pro 4, Essential) all require a paid subscription to get any cloud storage. The older cameras (Pro, Pro 2) have 7 day cloud storage - but there is a limit to 5 cameras per account. If you are planning more than 5 of these cameras, you could set up two accounts, and use "friend" access to share them, so they can all be accessed from one account.

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Adding to existing set up Pro2

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