Arlo Ultra2 camera with HomeKit

[sk1958]

Hi, I am planning to invest in Arlo ultra2 camera with smart hub. Before I do, I would like to know following:

1. Do I need subscription to Arlo secure plan to connect Arlo Ultra 2 camera to HomeKit?

2. Will I get advanced motion alert(Person, Pet, package) in HomeKit app?

3. Will recordings be available in smart hub if I am using HomeKit?

4. Will facial recognition be available if I am using HomeKit?

[StephenB]

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@sk1958 wrote:

1. Do I need subscription to Arlo secure plan to connect Arlo Ultra 2 camera to HomeKit?

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No.  

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@sk1958 wrote:

2. Will I get advanced motion alert(Person, Pet, package) in HomeKit app?

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Not sure (I don't use homekit myself).  However these alerts do require an Arlo Secure subscription (as do activity zones)

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@sk1958 wrote:

3. Will recordings be available in smart hub if I am using HomeKit?

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Arlo doesn't support homekit secure video, so no recordings in iCloud.  But you will still get local recordings.

Local recording playback is not a great experience though.

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

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