Arlo camera

[Max2rik]

How limited is recording on hub compared to iCloud?

[StephenB]

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

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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]

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 · Accepted solution]

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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

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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]

Thank you kindly, your response has proven very helpful.