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How limited is recording on hub compared to iCloud?
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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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@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?
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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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