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Arlo camera - How limited is recording on hub

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Max2rik
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How limited is recording on hub compared to iCloud?

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StephenB
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@Max2rik wrote:
I am loathe to set up monthly subscriptions due to lack of funds however, I understand that I can save images to a smart hub therefore, what I am trying to establish is how well this will work? Thanks

Direct Access to local storage is outlined here: https://kb.arlo.com/000062337/What-is-Direct-Storage-Access-and-how-do-I-use-it

 

Limitations are

  • You can only access recordings from the app (not the browser)
  • You can only access recordings from the primary account (not friend accounts)
  • You cannot make manual recordings or snapshots
  • There are no thumbnails
  • Remote access requires router setting changes that some find difficult (either a VPN or port forwarding).

You'll also lose activity zones if your cameras are running on battery (or solar panels).

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StephenB
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@Max2rik wrote:
How limited is recording on hub compared to iCloud?

Can you clarify your question?

 

Are you asking about retention?  Or something else?

 

Also, are you talking about local recording to a USB drive or microSD card on the hub?  Or about Arlo's cloud storage?

 

If local recording, then what base station/smarthub model do you have?

Max2rik
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Thank you Steven for your swift response. I am unable to view library as my subscription has expired. I am loathe to set up monthly subscriptions due to lack of funds however, I understand that I can save images to a smart hub therefore, what I am trying to establish is how well this will work? Thanks
StephenB
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@Max2rik wrote:
I am loathe to set up monthly subscriptions due to lack of funds however, I understand that I can save images to a smart hub therefore, what I am trying to establish is how well this will work? Thanks

Direct Access to local storage is outlined here: https://kb.arlo.com/000062337/What-is-Direct-Storage-Access-and-how-do-I-use-it

 

Limitations are

  • You can only access recordings from the app (not the browser)
  • You can only access recordings from the primary account (not friend accounts)
  • You cannot make manual recordings or snapshots
  • There are no thumbnails
  • Remote access requires router setting changes that some find difficult (either a VPN or port forwarding).

You'll also lose activity zones if your cameras are running on battery (or solar panels).

Max2rik
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Thank you kindly, your response has proven very helpful.
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