Update removed local storage recording

[maharrm]

I recently started to experience the error, “Videos stored on Base Station are not available. Please check connection settings.” when trying to access locally stored videos in the Library (I have a VMB5000r5 base station recording to a microSD card). 

I have previously been able to access videos with Port Forwarding enabled and also without Port Forwarding when connected to my home network. 

I have again disabled Port Forwarding and am connected on my home network, but still receive the same error.

i can see from the storage setting info that my microSD card appears to be saving videos as the amount of space used is increasing.

Anyone else experiencing this error recently? Thanks. 

[ShayneS]

If you are still experiencing this symptom, please make sure that the forwarded ports have been setup on the router.

To check if the forwarded ports from the app are open, you can utilize the below port checkers:

https://portchecker.co
https://www.yougetsignal.com/tools/open-ports/
https://canyouseeme.org/

If the ports are still closed, the router's firewall or ISP can still be blocking the ports. Please reach out to your ISP or router manufacturer for further assistance. 

[vtmad]

No, my problem is solved. I had already updated to 5.01 but that did not solve things. I then did an IOS update and that took care of the problem.

[ShayneS]

The development team is working on the fix for the issue with the remote access. I will provide another update as soon as I have more information related to the release. 

Thank you for your patience

[StephenB]

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@zoopy wrote:

Yes the port is open.

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Are you seeing local recordings when connected to the home wifi network?  Port forwarding isn't used unless you are away.

[StephenB]

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@cammerz wrote:

 Weird to put it there though, why not just under feed?

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No idea.

[zoopy]

when i'm away, i can't see the recordings. i used to be able to but not anymore after the iOS app update

[emeraldnutmeg]

Model VMS4340P - 1CCNAS

Arlo Pro 3 Cameras

[D_man66]

Same issue.  New update to 4.14 and can't access with port forwarding anymore.  Please fix this.

[StephenB]

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@emeraldnutmeg wrote:

Model VMS4340P - 1CCNAS

Arlo Pro 3 Cameras

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Are you seeing the local recordings in the app?

If you see "Feed" and "Dashboard" in the app, then

• Go to the devices screen
• Select the smarthub
• Select "Storage Settings"

[jguerdat]

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@zoopy wrote:

Wow, coming from a superuser "guru" shows me how arlo community likes dealing with their customers. Good job sir.

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As usual, there can be multiple points of failure. One company may need to work around another's actual problem. Fixing THAT problem is the better solution.  

And "gurus" don't work for Arlo. We're users like you, just with more experience.

[cammerz]

I’ve updated the app to the new UI but port forwarding is not working for accessing files stored locally on an SD card. Port forwarding is enabled and I’ve tried refreshing and setting it up again but the status stays as unavailable so I can’t access my videos away from the wifi

[Wandidj]

I have 2 VMB4540r2 hubs, at 2 separate locations.  I have been unable to view my saved videos via port forwarding at either location for the last couple of weeks.  I have confirmed the ports are open on my routers and the port is being forwarded to each hub.  I have 2 iOS devices (phone and iPad), both have the same problem.  I can view the local recordings via VPN.  The hubs have been working for years…

[gbweir]

Since the software update version 4.14 on 30/05/24 the cameras have not been recording to the base station. Cameras are working just not recording.

Done all the usual checks ie reset, delete & reinstall etc

Before update everything was fine.

[Pauld33]

I have the same problem here. Reconfirmed all the port forwarding info on my router, it’s all correct. But it’s not connecting.

[jguerdat]

And to be sure, the IP address is still correct, what's in the router's port forwarding setup as well as the actual IP address? Setting the router's DHCP config to ensure the hub always get the same address is a useful step.

Also, is this on iOS or Android?

[jguerdat]

Assuming you mean the app updated, I only see v4.13, not 4.14. I'm on 4.13 which is also shown here:

https://community.arlo.com/t5/Firmware-Release-Notes/Arlo-Firmware-Release-Table/m-p/1920885#M791

[Wandidj]

Yes, the IP address is still correct, I have reserved the IP in the routers DHCP so I always get the same address.  I am using iOS, my app is version 4.14.  I have confirmed the port is open using canyouseeme.org, both locations.

[emeraldnutmeg]

Status says Ready.
I safely removed the usb drive from the smarthub. I put it on a laptop to see what files were in it. There are recorded files that are current which shows the smarthub is recording to the local storage. I don't have a plan, fyi. My goal is to be able to access them via the phone app when connected to the local wifi. Since this app update in early May, I've been unable to access these recordings.

[StephenB]

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@emeraldnutmeg wrote:

I safely removed the usb drive from the smarthub. I put it on a laptop to see what files were in it. There are recorded files that are current which shows the smarthub is recording to the local storage. I don't have a plan, fyi. My goal is to be able to access them via the phone app when connected to the local wifi. Since this app update in early May, I've been unable to access these recordings.

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Do you see "Feed" and Dashboard" in your app?  Or do you see "Library" instead?

[emeraldnutmeg]

Dashboard and Feed on the home screen of the app.  Under Devices, the hub illustration is grey which to my understanding means not connected. 

[StephenB]

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@emeraldnutmeg wrote:

Under Devices, the hub illustration is grey which to my understanding means not connected. 

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What happens when you press it?

Mine has a grey tile with white graphics, but I can select it and see local recordings.

[emeraldnutmeg]

It takes me to Device Settings where I can then go to Storage Settings where I have Record Locally activated.

[StephenB]

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@emeraldnutmeg wrote:

It takes me to Device Settings where I can then go to Storage Settings where I have Record Locally activated.

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And you can see your recordings there?

[emeraldnutmeg]

If I could see my recordings, we wouldn't be having this conversation.

[StephenB]

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@emeraldnutmeg wrote:

If I could see my recordings, we wouldn't be having this conversation.

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Many people who recently shifted to "Feed" don't know how to access their recordings with the new interface.  I just wanted to make sure that you aren't one of them.  Your previous post was open to interpretation, it could have meant that your issue was now resolved.

FWIW, I do have local storage set up on my two VMB5000 bases, and I am seeing those recordings on the storage settings page.

I guess you could remove the cameras and base from your account, do a hardware reset on everything, and then add them back.  It is a PITA though, and no guarantees it would solve the problem.

[gbweir]

I'm in Australia and the app updated to V14.4 on 30/05/24. The cameras have not recorded to the base station since.

I have tried uninstalling/reinstalling the base station and cameras with no result. I had no subscription before this.

The cameras work fine. They just don't record locally to the base station since the app update.

The base station is a VMB 4540

[cammerz]

I have a pro 3 floodlight camera connected to the base station and have had port forwarding enabled so I can view locally stored clips when I'm away from the wifi signal. I recently "upgraded" the app to the new interface and now I'm told the port forwarding status is "not available".

I've tried reconfiguring the port forwarding with no luck. I've checked the ports are open using an online checker and they are. It's just the app telling me the status is "not available" and I'm not able to view the locally stored clips.

Any help?

[tanakma5]

I had port forwarding set up so I could view locally saved clips from my base station while away from the wifi signal. I recently updated the app when prompted in the app to “upgrade” and now the status of port forwarding just says “not available”.

I’ve tried setting up the port forwarding again but it still says not available.

Anyone got any ideas?