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Arlo Pro 2 - How to let others turn off the cameras but not have access to the video streams

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ThomasOester
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Hi Community,

 

I just bought an Arlo Pro 2 with base and 2 cameras. I have a family member who helps out with the garden etc. sometimes when we are not home. He does not like that we have cameras setup outside when he is there.

 

As I do not always know when he will be there and he loves to surprise us with something he has done, then how can I accomodate this. Meaning: can I do something that helps him to shut down the cameras when he is there? (through app or a physical wireless button or something or something else)

 

BUT, at the same time, I do not want him to have access to our security camera videofeed and sound....

 

I would appreciate any suggestions.

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TomMac
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There is Grant access, but it won't work the way you want cause they can see cameras/vids

 

https://kb.arlo.com/1103229/What-privileges-do-my-friends-have-when-I-grant-them-access-rights-in-my...

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ThomasOester
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Hi, thanks for getting back to me fast. 

 

I know of grant access - and as you mention, that won't work - I tried different approaches. 

 

But, it's important that there is no chance of seeing the video stream 🙂

TomMac
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your friend/family has no choice then as to the cameras... they are either active or not and you can't allow control without having access to feeds.

 

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ThomasOester
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OK, thanks - that was what I feared. 

 

so, I guess I need another solution to this:

  • does anyone know of (or have experience with) a way to handle this through e.g. IFTTT
  • or a hardware solution? Smartplug that they are allowed to have access to or something else?
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