Pro 3 hub - using a Tablet? SKU: VMS4240P-100NAS

[Tom396]

Just ordered the above unit.  My internet is poor here, and I wanted local storage.  

I would like to use a tablet to view outside cameras while in the house.  Can I use an Amazon Fire HD10 for this?

I understand using my phone needs an app, but I would like a bigger screen while I am at home.  Either the tablet or a PC within the house would be ideal

[dcfox1]

You can view it through the web page at my.arlo.com on an internet enabled device. I use a tablet often as I like a bigger screen also. I would think you could use the Amazon Fire HD10 as long as it has a browser but someone correct me if I am wrong. 

[Tom396]

I guess I was hoping for some sort of intra-net solution.

My WiFi is solid, and my local network is reliable.  My connection to the internet is not.  Many times I can't get a stable upload speed above 1mbps  Download usually less than 6mbps.  48ms pings are common, dropouts also common.   It is not possible to stream a TV show on the Roku without stopping several times to load.  On bad days the Roku simply won't connect - "no stable upstream" error.

So watching the cameras in real time may not be possible if it requires the internet.

[JamesC]

Tom396,

With those speeds, you may experience issues as they do not meet the minimum requirements for Arlo. For more information, take a look here: What are the minimum requirements for installing and using my Arlo system?

JamesC

[Tom396]

Well, that does not sound so good.

When I ordered the cameras and Hub, I called the support number and asked.  I was told the hub could support 10 cameras, and a 1Tb USB drive.  It sounded like the hub was capable of stand alone operation, and only needed an internet connection for cloud storage.  The person on the phone was not a native english speaker, so maybe I missed something.

So the camera all need to talk to the internet all the time?  Even with local storage?

If this is the only way they work, I will send all 4 cameras and the hub back as soon as they get here.

Cnet made the arlo sound like the best camera ever - I was looking forward to replacing my aging 720p wired system - after a recent burglary the B&W images were not good enough to get the police interested in helping.  

[jguerdat]

The minimum requirements really are for cloud recording. The system needs the Internet to be able to managed but that traffic should be minimal. I would try it but cancel the trial subscription when the cameras are installed. Loss of Internet would be a problem but poor speeds may not be that big an issue. You can then return the system if it doesn't work out.