Wireless Db won't record

[Jimizworld]

Wont record video.

I have read all the strings and arlo data that tells me how to record without a subscription, I have verified base camera connections, settings etc. used several usb but still no recordings....

Can I get get a final answer if this possible at all without a subscription? or I need to PAY?

Thanks for any help....

[StephenB]

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@Jimizworld wrote:

Can I get get a final answer if this possible at all without a subscription? or I need to PAY?

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It is possible to get motion recordings w/o s subscription, but not manual recordings.

Can you clarify what doorbell/camera(s) and base station you are have?

Also, have you ejected the USB drive and checked for recordings on the PC?

[StephenB]

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@Jimizworld wrote:

Can I get get a final answer if this possible at all without a subscription? or I need to PAY?

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It is possible to get motion recordings w/o s subscription, but not manual recordings.

Can you clarify what doorbell/camera(s) and base station you are have?

Also, have you ejected the USB drive and checked for recordings on the PC?

[Jimizworld]

Doorbell AVD2001, BASE VMB4000r3

So on usb i do have recordings but unable to see in app. I have connected to base and to wifi direct either way nothing on app only usb off pc. That's not helpful...

I hope there is an other option than buy a new base or buy a new something....

Thanks,

[StephenB]

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@Jimizworld wrote:

Doorbell AVD2001, BASE VMB4000r3

So on usb i do have recordings but unable to see in app. I have connected to base and to wifi direct either way nothing on app only usb off pc. 

If you can get a VMB4540 smarthub, then you could use direct access to local storage.  https://kb.arlo.com/000062337/What-is-Direct-Storage-Access-and-how-do-I-use-it

There are some limitations

• recordings only available in the app (not the browser)
• recordings only available in the primary account (not friend accounts)
• no manual recordings
• no thumbnails
• remote access requires either port forwarding in the router or a vpn - both of which can be complicated to set up.

[Jimizworld]

it was cheaper to buy service than to upgrade base.

Great way to make you sign up for service! 

But now when I do upgrade Ill look for another system and not automatically go with Arlo.