Essential 2nd Generation devices are now compatible with Base Stations and SmartHubs

[raywst]

Hi

What are the advantages connecting the  Essential 2nd Generation devices to the Base Stations/SmartHubs.

My Essential 2nd Generation is currently connected to the WiFi. However, when I tried connecting to the Base Station, it failed. Do I need to reconnect the Essential 2nd Generation from scratch?

[StephenB]

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@raywst wrote:

What are the advantages connecting the  Essential 2nd Generation devices to the Base Stations/SmartHubs.

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At the moment the only benefit is local storage.

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@raywst wrote:

Do I need to reconnect the Essential 2nd Generation from scratch?

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Yes - removing the camera from the account, and adding it back.  You also need the firmware updates.  See post 15 here:

• https://community.arlo.com/t5/Arlo-Essential-Outdoor-2nd-Gen/Are-Essential-Outdoor-2nd-Gen-compatibl...

[raywst · Accepted solution]

Thanks. I found there is delay when loading from the hub once the Essential 2nd Generation is connected it.

The loading from the WiFi is instantly.