Second location setup

[Cov29]

I've used the search function but am confused by dated and sometimes conflicting responses. 

I have a Smart Hub with doorbell & 3 Pro 2 cameras installed at my main home. I currently have an Arlo Smart subscription (grandfathered) that has a 4 camera max for $9.99 per month.

I would like to add 2 Pro 4 cameras (without a base unit) at another location in a different city and state. I would like to view and manage cameras in one app under the same account, if possible.  I talked to Arlo support and was told I would need to set up a second account and use the friend feature to view all of the cameras together. Subsequently, I would need a second subscription. 

1) Can I upgrade to the Arlo Secure plan with unlimited cameras and manage under one account? 

2) If I forego the subscription can I manage under one account? I realize I would lose some features but could store video locally in purchasing a base station for the second location. I believe I still get push notifications, but would lose cloud storage, AI assistance and activity zones. 

What are my options here? 

Thanks in advance for the help. 

[StephenB · Accepted solution]

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@Cov29 wrote:

1) Can I upgrade to the Arlo Secure plan with unlimited cameras and manage under one account? 

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Yes

@Cov29 wrote:

2) If I forego the subscription can I manage under one account? I realize I would lose some features but could store video locally in purchasing a base station for the second location. I believe I still get push notifications, but would lose cloud storage, AI assistance and activity zones. 

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Again, yes.

You can also leave your subscription as it is, and use local storage for the remote location - leaving the new cameras out of your existing subscription plan.

@Cov29 wrote:

What are my options here? 

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You can also set up two accounts, but share the cameras using the "friend" feature.

• https://kb.arlo.com/000039122/How-do-I-add-friends-on-my-Arlo-Secure-app
• https://kb.arlo.com/1103229/What-privileges-do-my-friends-have-when-I-grant-them-access-rights-in-my...

The second account would either not use a subscription, or would need it's own subscription.

[Cov29]

Thanks, Stephen for the response.