Is SmartHub needed? Want to run 3 cameras and a doorbell

[Jen0873]

What does the smart hub do? Do I need one? I want to run 3 cameras and a doorbell. I will have one camera that will be just in range of the WiFi, would the smart hub be helpful for that?

[StephenB]

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@Jen0873 wrote:
What does the smart hub do? Do I need one? I want to run 3 cameras and a doorbell. I will have one camera that will be just in range of the WiFi, would the smart hub be helpful for that?

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Smarthubs provide local storage, and in some ways make the cameras easier to manage.  At the moment you can't connect the AVD2001 (wire free doorbell) to a smarthub, but you can connect the AVD1001.

The smarthub doesn't give you more range than your wifi generally does - both are subject to the same power limits.

[dcfox1]

@Jen0873  Also it depends on witch model camera you are looking at since you posted in the Ultra forum, Most including the Ultra require a Hub but the newer Pro4, Pro3 Floodlight (not the spotlight) and Essential series cams can connect directly to your Wifi.