Can it record motion events without an Arlo smart subscription?

[Razor512]

Since a big factor in determining an IOT purchase, is total cost of ownership, it would be good understand the options a user has in terms of what functionality they will have on both free and paid tiers of service.

[Sarath_Inampudi]

Hi. Essential Spotlight Camera comes included with a 3 month free trial of Arlo Smart, a powerful Smart Analytics engine that helps you cut down on unwanted notifications, get rich info on event type (person, vehicle, package, etc.) and 30 day Cloud recording storage. Upon trial expiry, you will have to sign up for a paid plan to continue receiving the same benefits as experienced during the initial trial.