Why is the arlo Q a seperate system with its own separate modes

[clandrau]

a month ago, I purchased the vmb4000 with four cameras. Today I purchased an arlo Q and added it to my account. why is the arlo Q a seperate system with its own separate modes. shouldn't it be one system? 

the model field will not accept VMB4000

[Streak2 · Accepted solution]

The Q does not work via the base like the Pros do, it works directly with your wifi.

So just like all your pro cameras have their own modes so does the Q it's just separate as it's not connected to the base.

Having said that , as you will have noticed, providing you used the same email address to install the Q, then the app that you use for the Pros will also show the Q.

I have the same setup as you, works very well.

[clandrau]

I agree, it does work well. I was justing looking at it from a centralized management aspect. instead of jumping from one component to another. would you know if they are going to add the motion detection zone to the arlo pro wireless cameras?

[Streak2]

The Pros use PIR based movement detection and the Q uses pixel based detection.

So no, the motion detection zone of the Q can't be implemented in the pro.