Looking for a battery powered WiFi Arlo alternative.

[domnik968]

I have 4 Arlo Pro 2 cameras. I have been extremely happy with my current setup but Arlo is now requiring a subscription for almost all of their features. It appears video recording and cloud storage is going away. I do have a USB plugged into my Base Station but I won't be able to view those recordings without pulling out the USB and plugging it into my computer. I loved being able to use the app and see when someone was on my property or if a package was delivered etc. Money is super tight for me and I don't want to pay for a subscription. I was happy with what I had.

What alternatives are out there? I'd like to try and keep a wireless setup. My current cameras all run off a battery and transmit the data over WiFi. I charge them every 2-3 months and that has worked well for me. I'd like to try and keep a similar setup. Where my cameras are located, there's a couple where it's very hard to run cables in the attic. That's why I went wireless when I got my current system. I know running a powered setup is the most optimal but I just don't think that's in the cards.

Some might say just pay the subscription, but I honestly don't want to give Arlo any more money. I totally understand if they made all new systems require a subscription (especially with higher resolution cameras), but taking away features from equipment after people have paid for it is a bait and switch.

[StephenB]

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@domnik968 wrote:

 It appears video recording and cloud storage is going away.

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It's not, though Arlo is becoming much less responsive any issues that surface with legacy cameras.

Are you having any issues now?  Or is this more a concern about the future?

[StephenB]

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@domnik968 wrote:

 It appears video recording and cloud storage is going away.

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It's not, though Arlo is becoming much less responsive any issues that surface with legacy cameras.

Are you having any issues now?  Or is this more a concern about the future?