Model VMB3500 base station replacement.

[Bird_watcher_34]

The VMB3500 base station for my Arlo Pro 2 cameras has died.  What is a suitable replacement that is not going to force me into a subscription service?

[StephenB · Accepted solution]

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@Bird_watcher_34 wrote:

The VMB3500 base station for my Arlo Pro 2 cameras has died.  What is a suitable replacement that is not going to force me into a subscription service?

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The 7-day cloud storage is tied to your Pro 2 cameras, not the base.

All the bases are compatible, and none will require you to get a subscription for your existing cameras.  But when/if you replace the cameras (or add a new model), you will need a subscription for cloud storage.

Probably the best current base station for you is the VMB4540 smarthub.  Note that none of the newer hubs have a built-in siren, so if that feature is important to you, then you should look for a VMB4000 (likely you will need to purchase this used).

[Bird_watcher_34]

Thanks for the explanation.  Very helpful and much appreciated.