Arlo Ultra 2 internet outage

[janromanec]

Hello, 

i am thinking of buying Arlo ultra 2 kit (base with sd card slot). My 

I would like to ask how Arlo ultra 2 cameras act during internet outage ? Are they keep recording and saving the footage to local storage on SD card ? 

Second question: Do i need Arlo sub for recording on local storage ?

Thank you for your answers.

[jguerdat]

Local storage doesn't need a subscription since it's a backup method of storing videos. If the Internet is lost, videos will still be recorded locally as long as power to the hub continues to be available.

[StephenB]

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@janromanec wrote:

Second question: Do i need Arlo sub for recording on local storage ?

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No.  But there are several limitations 

• Local recordings are only available in the app (not the browser)
• Local recordings are only available from the primary account (not shared accounts)
• No ability to make manual recordings or snapshots
• No thumbnails.  Recordings need to be downloaded to the phone to view
• remote access requires router setting changes that many find difficult (and which don't work with some internet service providers).

Plus activity zones and smart notifications both require a subscription.

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@janromanec wrote:

I would like to ask how Arlo ultra 2 cameras act during internet outage ? Are they keep recording and saving the footage to local storage on SD card ? 

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Yes.   Though if power also fails, then the base shuts down.  So consider getting a UPS to keep the base (and ideally your router+modem) working during power failures.