topic Re: VMB3500 vs 3000 in Arlo

VMB3500 vs 3000 range

gman4459 — Wed, 10 May 2023 18:12:13 GMT

Which has the best range?

Re: VMB3500 vs 3000

StephenB — Wed, 10 May 2023 12:11:32 GMT

@gman4459 wrote:

Which has the best range?

Likely doesn't matter much, as generally the range is constrained by the radio power limits.

Both are very old bases, so if you are looking to purchase I suggest either a VMB4540 or a VMB5000.

Re: VMB3500 vs 3000

gman4459 — Wed, 10 May 2023 12:12:40 GMT

Well, the problem with that is, I’m not sure if the newer bases will work with my cameras. And I don’t want to replace everything. I have the VMC 3030 cameras

Re: VMB3500 vs 3000

gman4459 — Wed, 10 May 2023 12:13:53 GMT

I tried upgrading, or at least getting the Arlo, indoor cameras, and they would not work with my base, so I’m assuming my cameras would not work with a newer base, but I could be wrong

Re: VMB3500 vs 3000

jguerdat — Wed, 10 May 2023 12:17:14 GMT

Check out:

https://kb.arlo.com/000062284/Arlo-SmartHub-and-Base-Station-Compatibility

ANy cameras are compatible with the newer bases and hubs. The reverse isn't true - new cameras won't work with the VMB3xxx bases.

Re: VMB3500 vs 3000

StephenB — Wed, 10 May 2023 12:17:25 GMT

@gman4459 wrote:

Well, the problem with that is, I’m not sure if the newer bases will work with my cameras.

They will. Check the compatibility list:

https://kb.arlo.com/000062284/Arlo-SmartHub-and-Base-Station-Compatibility

Re: VMB3500 vs 3000

gman4459 — Wed, 10 May 2023 12:21:11 GMT

Thanks!