Question regarding Arlo pro 3 2k

[keronbwan]

Hello.

I am having trouble finding info regarding offline storage functions.

If i were to buy a 3 pack of arlo pro 3 2k cameras and a basestation. Will i be able to use all app related functions, movement activated cameras with notifications etc without paying a subscription? As long as i have local storage set up.

And will the app be able to play what i have on my local storage to my phone via the app, just like the old regular 7 day free cloud storage that Arlo for some reason removed.

I am not interested in a subscription and went for arlo simply because they offered 7 day free storage. Now when that is no longer i wonder if i can use the cameras in the same way but with local storage.

Thanks for answer.

[StephenB · Accepted solution]

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@keronbwan wrote:

Will i be able to use all app related functions, movement activated cameras with notifications etc without paying a subscription? As long as i have local storage set up.

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A subscription is needed for smart notifications and also for activity zones (when on battery or solar power).

As far as storage goes, there are a lot of limitations:

• recordings only available from the app (not my.arlo.com)
• recordings only available from the primary account (not friend accounts)
• no ability to make manual recordings or snapshots
• no thumbnails - recordings need to be downloaded to the phone to view anything.
• remote access requires router setting changes that some find difficult (and which don't work / aren't available with some internet service providers.