Summary of the Arlo SmartHub:
1. The Arlo SmartHub helps protect your footage and adds a secure network to your router.
2. It regulates WiFi traffic and can improve battery life.
3. The SmartHub comes with local storage (USB devices sold separately).
Unique Questions:
1. What is the point of the Arlo SmartHub?
The Arlo SmartHub adds a secure network to your router and helps protect your footage. It also regulates WiFi traffic and improves battery life. Additionally, it comes with local storage (USB devices sold separately).
2. Do I need the Arlo SmartHub?
The Arlo SmartHub or Base Station is optional. You can connect Arlo Pro 4 directly to your Wi-Fi router.
3. Is it better to connect Arlo to Wi-Fi or hub?
Arlo recommends using the hub if you have one, as it is necessary to access local storage. However, it is not required.
4. How do I connect my Arlo without a hub?
To connect your Arlo camera without a hub, go to the Devices screen and tap or click on Add New Device. Select your camera and if Arlo detects a SmartHub or base station, choose to connect without it. Follow the in-app instructions to connect your camera or doorbell directly to a 2.4 GHz WiFi network.
5. What is the range of the Arlo SmartHub?
The maximum range between the Arlo camera and the SmartHub or base station is 300 feet (90 meters). However, the line-of-sight range may be reduced by walls, ceilings, or other obstructions.
6. What is the maximum storage for the Arlo SmartHub?
The Arlo SmartHub supports a maximum of 2 TB of storage space. It formats storage devices using the FAT32 file system, which reduces the capacity of larger storage devices to 2 TB.
7. Which Arlo cameras require a hub?
The older Arlo Ultra, Pro 3, Pro 2, Pro, and original Arlo cameras require an Arlo hub to connect to. However, more recent models like the Ultra 2, Pro 4, Pro 5/5S, Arlo Essential, and Arlo Essential Indoor can connect directly to Wi-Fi.
8. Why do some security cameras need a hub?
Some security cameras need a hub because it serves as a base station or recording/storage device that connects via the internet to the cameras. On the other hand, hub-free security systems operate exclusively on Wi-Fi without the need for additional hardware for storage.
What is the point of the Arlo SmartHub
The Arlo SmartHub or base station helps to protect your footage by adding a secure, personal network to your router. The SmartHub or base station also helps to regulate WiFi traffic, can improve battery life, and comes with local storage (USB devices are sold separately).
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Do I need the Arlo SmartHub
An Arlo SmartHub or Base Station is optional. You can connect Arlo Pro 4 directly to your Wi-Fi router.
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Is it better to connect Arlo to Wi-Fi or hub
Arlo recommends using the hub if you have one (for one thing, you need it to access local storage), but it's not required.
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How do I connect my Arlo without hub
From the Devices screen, tap or click Add New Device, and select your camera. If Arlo detects a SmartHub or base station, tap or click Connect without SmartHub or Connect without a Base Station. Follow the in-app instructions to connect your camera or doorbell directly to a 2.4 GHz WiFi network.
What is the range of Arlo SmartHub
300 feet
You can place your Arlo camera a maximum of 300 feet (90 meters) from the SmartHub or base station. The maximum line-of-sight range of 300 feet is reduced by each wall, ceiling, or other major obstruction between the camera and base station.
What is the maximum storage for Arlo SmartHub
2 TB
The Arlo SmartHub or Base Station formats storage devices using the FAT32 file system, which supports a maximum of 2 TB of storage space. The formatting process reduces the capacity of larger storage devices to a maximum of 2 TB.
Which Arlo cameras require a hub
The older Arlo Ultra, Pro 3, Pro 2, Pro and original Arlo cameras all need an Arlo hub to connect to, but in more recent models the Ultra 2, Pro 4, Pro 5/5S, Arlo Essential and Arlo Essential Indoor they connect directly to Wi-Fi giving you more flexibility.
Why do some security cameras need a hub
A hub is a base station or recording/storage device that connects via the internet to the cameras. On the other hand, a hub-free security system operates on Wi-Fi exclusively without requiring any additional hardware to storage footage.
What is the difference between Arlo SmartHub or base station
A smarthub is just a higher-end base station. They provide some features that the older base stations can't – in particular, direct access to local storage.
What is the best setup for Arlo
Mount your Arlo camera at least 7 feet (2 meters) above the floor or ground, angle it slightly downward, and place it within 10-15 feet (3-4.5 meters) of where motion is expected. Make sure side-to-side traffic crosses the camera field of view.
Can Arlo cameras work without router
Arlo Go works wherever there is 3G/4G LTE wireless connections. Thereby, allowing you to keep an eye on trails, RVs, or your cabin from anywhere, even far away from the nearest power outlet or WiFi connection. Get instant motion or sound detection alerts using the free Arlo app.
Does the Arlo chime 2 have to be connected to an Arlo SmartHub
Do I need an Arlo SmartHub or Base Station to use the Arlo Chime 2 No. Your Arlo Chime 2 connects directly to your Wi-Fi router. After you connect your chime to a Wi-Fi router, you can pair it with an Arlo Essential Video Doorbell.
How far should the Arlo base be from the router
Make sure your camera is at least 10 feet (3 meters) away from your WiFi router and at least 6.5 feet (2 meters) away from other Arlo devices. Make sure that your home WiFi and mobile device meet Arlo's minimum requirements.
Where is the best place to put the Arlo hub
To reduce Wi-Fi interference, place the SmartHub or Base Station a minimum of 6 feet (1.8 meters) away from your Wi-Fi router. The best place for a Wi-Fi router is in a central area with minimal obstructions between it and the Arlo devices.
How far can Arlo be from router
Make sure your camera is at least 10 feet (3 meters) away from your WiFi router and at least 6.5 feet (2 meters) away from other Arlo devices. Make sure that your home WiFi and mobile device meet Arlo's minimum requirements.
How many cameras can you have on Arlo Pro SmartHub
On the Arlo app for iOS or Android, you can stream simultaneously from a maximum of five Arlo cameras that are connected to a single SmartHub or base station. To start streaming a sixth camera, you must pause one of the active streams.
Which Arlo cameras can connect directly to Wi-Fi
Note: The Arlo Video Doorbell, Pro 3 Floodlight Camera, Q, Q Plus, and Baby can connect directly to a 2.4 GHz WiFi network.
How far can Arlo be from hub
300 feet
Keep distance in mind when placing your Arlo wire-free cameras: Maximum. You can place your Arlo camera a maximum of 300 feet (90 meters) from the SmartHub or base station. The maximum line-of-sight range of 300 feet is reduced by each wall, ceiling, or other major obstruction between the camera and base station.
Do you need a base station for Arlo Essential
Do the Essential wire-free cameras require a SmartHub or base station No. An Arlo SmartHub or base station is optional to use an Essential wire-free camera. You can use an existing WiFi router to connect your Essential wire-free camera directly to 2.4GHz WiFi.
Should security cameras be on a separate network
When on a different network, cameras do not impact other systems on the main network. This further limits the user access to only those managing IP security within an organization, which are a subset of the overall number of employees. There are fewer passwords to protect and access points to monitor.
Do Arlo cameras talk to Wi-Fi or base station
When you first set up your Arlo camera, you have the option to connect the camera directly to your WiFi router or to an Arlo SmartHub or base station. You can use the Arlo app to connect directly to your WiFi router.
Do Arlo cameras connect to WiFi or base station
When you first set up your Arlo camera, you have the option to connect the camera directly to your WiFi router or to an Arlo SmartHub or base station. You can use the Arlo app to connect directly to your WiFi router.
How many cameras can one Arlo base station support
On the Arlo web client, you can stream simultaneously from a maximum of five Arlo cameras that are connected to a single SmartHub or base station. To start streaming a sixth camera, you must pause one of the active streams.
Why does Arlo need a base station
The primary benefit of using an optional base station with an Essential camera or doorbell is the ability to save audio and video locally. While all Arlo video recordings can be stored in the cloud, you can use a base station to store your recorded video as a second location.
Can I use Arlo wired doorbell without chime
Although the Arlo Wired Video Doorbell is designed to replace an existing wired doorbell, you can still install your doorbell without any existing doorbell or chime. You can use a 16-24V plug in AC transformer with at least 1A output.
