Can I use a 2nd gen Arlo doorbell with my existing Arlo base station and not have to pay a subscript

[Cmitch]

I currently have three Arlo pro two cameras and a base station. I do not pay a subscription fee because of that. I want to add the 1080p 2nd gen wired doorbell to the system. Can I do this and not have to pay a fee? 

[StephenB]

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@Cmitch wrote:

I currently have three Arlo pro two cameras and a base station. I do not pay a subscription fee because of that. I want to add the 1080p 2nd gen wired doorbell to the system. Can I do this and not have to pay a fee? 

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You can.  But as @DannyBearAgain says, you won't have any cloud storage.  You also won't be able to set up activity zones or use the smart notification features.

Adding a VMB4540 or VMB5000 will give you local recordings.  But not the other features.  Something to keep in mind - Activity zones are often needed with the doorbell, since the camera cannot be aimed.

[DannyBearAgain]

No, any camera model after the pro2(EOL) requires a paid subscription to access the arlo cloud services.

Some users get around this limitation by using a 4540/5000 arlo hub to get direct access to the backup storage device with the arlo mobile app only.

[StephenB]

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@Cmitch wrote:

I currently have three Arlo pro two cameras and a base station. I do not pay a subscription fee because of that. I want to add the 1080p 2nd gen wired doorbell to the system. Can I do this and not have to pay a fee? 

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You can.  But as @DannyBearAgain says, you won't have any cloud storage.  You also won't be able to set up activity zones or use the smart notification features.

Adding a VMB4540 or VMB5000 will give you local recordings.  But not the other features.  Something to keep in mind - Activity zones are often needed with the doorbell, since the camera cannot be aimed.