I can't see local storage feeds

[stupidarlocamer]

I am happy with local storage and don't want to pay for any plan but it will not let me see local storage, cameras pick up movement, people, etc, I just cant view them. Anyone know how to fix this? Thanks in advance. Email me directly if you could please, micklewislighthouse@aol.com

[StephenB]

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@stupidarlocamer wrote:

I am happy with local storage and don't want to pay for any plan but it will not let me see local storage, cameras pick up movement, people, etc, I just cant view them. 

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What model base do you have?

Do you see "Library" in your app menu?  Or do you instead see "Feed" and "Dashboard"?

[stupidarlocamer]

StephenB, it just has "feed"

[StephenB]

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@stupidarlocamer wrote:

StephenB, it just has "feed"

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If you have a VMB4540 or a VMB5000 smarthub, then 

• go to the devices page
• select the base
• press "storage settings"

You should see the local recordings there.

[stupidarlocamer]

The model number is

VMC4041P

I didn't see local storage option. 

[StephenB]

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@stupidarlocamer wrote:

The model number is

VMC4041P

I didn't see local storage option. 

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That is your camera, not the smarthub.  It is a Pro 4, NOT a Pro 3.

Do you have a VMB4540 or VMB5000 smarthub?  Or is the camera directly connected to your home wifi?

If you do have an Arlo Hub, there is a label with the model number on it.

[stupidarlocamer]

It is directly connected to home wifi.

[StephenB]

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@stupidarlocamer wrote:

It is directly connected to home wifi.

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Local storage requires a VMB4540 or VMB5000 smarthub.  There is no way to add storage to the camera itself.

It has several limitations:

• recordings can only be accessed from the app (not my.arlo.com)
• recordings cannot be accessed from shared "friend" accounts
• there are no thumbnails - recordings have to be downloaded to your phone before you see anything
• no ability to make shapshots or take manual recordings while livestreaming
• remote access requires router setting changes that many find difficult (and which do not work with some internet service providers).

[stupidarlocamer]

If I buy a plan, will everything work as it did before the trial ended? So I need any new equipment for it to work?

[StephenB]

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@stupidarlocamer wrote:

If I buy a plan, will everything work as it did before the trial ended? 

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Yes.  But check out the details of the plans first, just to make sure you get the features you want (without over-buying).