Questions about Ultra SmartHub compatibility and recording

[BigRichWW512]

I have 4 Pro 4 cameras in my house and was wondering if I could use either the Pro SmartHub or the Ultra SmartHub with them to reduce traffic on my Wi-Fi network.  I'm concerned that they're not compatible since their model number (VMC4041P) is not listed under compatible devices for either of the hubs.  Also, I was wondering if with a Hub, does it store all the video footage locally, or just the footage when there's no internet connection?   

Ideally I'd like a hub that connects all my cameras to the internet and stores video footage locally when/if my internet is down.   I'm asking because recently my internet keeps going out, and when it's down my cameras don't record.   I'm not sure if that actually exists, but I welcome help / recommendations.

Thanks,

Big RichWW

[StephenB · Accepted solution]

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@BigRichWW512 wrote:

I have 4 Pro 4 cameras in my house and was wondering if I could use either the Pro SmartHub or the Ultra SmartHub with them

Yes, both smarthubs are compatible.  And that is stated here:

• https://kb.arlo.com/000062284/Arlo-SmartHub-and-Base-Station-Compatibility

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@BigRichWW512 wrote:

Ideally I'd like a hub that connects all my cameras to the internet and stores video footage locally when/if my internet is down.   I'm asking because recently my internet keeps going out, and when it's down my cameras don't record.  

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The cameras should continue to record to local storage when the internet drops (assuming the smarthub remains powered).

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