Are Essential cameras compatible with older cameras?

[JFANDERSON]

Are new Essential wireless cameras compatible with 5 year old Arlo cameras?

[StephenB · Accepted solution]

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@JFANDERSON wrote:

Are new Essential wireless cameras compatible with 5 year old Arlo cameras?

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The Essential cameras can connect either directly to your home wifi, or to a compatible Arlo base.   So you certainly can add them to your existing setup, the only question is whether you can add them to your base.

The VMB4000, VMB4500, VMB4540, and VMB5000 bases are compatible, the others are not.  You can see the full list here:  https://kb.arlo.com/000062284/What-is-the-difference-between-each-Arlo-SmartHub-and-base-station

Either way, you will need a subscription for cloud storage.