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

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Tom396
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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

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dcfox1
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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.

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