Smart Hub for CRV without Subscription

[Philip_W]

Hi,

I would want to continuous record the video from my Arlo Essential indoor cameras (currently have 3 at home) and planning to purchase the Smart Hub VMB5000 for this purpose.  After reading some posts, I am a bit confused if I can make this happens only with the Smart Hub or do I still need to subscribe to the CRV online plan?  Can anyone help me with this?

Thanks!

[StephenB]

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@Philip_W wrote:

After reading some posts, I am a bit confused if I can make this happens only with the Smart Hub or do I still need to subscribe to the CRV online plan?  

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Continuous Video Recording requires a subscription for each camera, and also that the camera be AC powered. It is supported by the Essential Indoor camera, but not other Essential models.

A smarthub is also needed for most Arlo cameras, but not for the Essential Indoor.

• https://kb.arlo.com/1018425/What-is-continuous-video-recording-CVR-and-how-do-I-use-it

So you will need to subscribe, and a smarthub won't change that.