Arlo Pro 4 do i need a new base station

[ann65]

I have a arlo pro 2 cameras and station, but, I just bought a arlo 4 spotlight camera, do I need to get a new base station, i have high def, internet, but, I am thinking, I just had a senior moment when I tried to add the device, I got a adapter to use so not have to keep recharging batteries, where I am is very cold, and zaps battery life within weeks, but, I didn't install the battery that came with the camera, should I have installed it anyways, I know its a dumb question, but, the little booklet that came with didn't say anything about anything!! thank you for trying to help.

[StephenB · Accepted solution]

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@ann65 wrote:

I have a arlo pro 2 cameras and station, but, I just bought a arlo 4 spotlight camera, do I need to get a new base station,

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No, the Pro 4 will can either be connected to your home wifi, or it can be connected to a VMB4000 base (which is what you said you had in the model field of your post).

However, you will need a subscription to get cloud storage with the Pro 4.  It comes with a 3-month trial, but after that you'll need an Arlo Secure plan for the camera.

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@ann65 wrote:

I got a adapter to use so not have to keep recharging batteries, where I am is very cold, and zaps battery life within weeks, but, I didn't install the battery that came with the camera, should I have installed it anyways,

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The camera will work without the battery (and will work at lower temperatures without it).  The main disadvantage is that if there if there is a power interruption, the camera will completely shut down (instead of switching over to battery).  If your internet is shut down anyway because of the power loss, then that's not a big concern.