Arlo SmartHub and Base Station Compatibility

Arlo SmartHubs and Arlo Base Stations create a separate secure network for compatible Arlo cameras and doorbells. For more information, visit: What are the benefits of using an Arlo SmartHub or Base Station?

All devices on the same Location can communicate with each other and can be configured for cross-triggering. For more information, visit: About Arlo Routines, Modes, Rules, and Automations

The following devices are unable to pair directly with Arlo SmartHubs or Arlo Base Stations:

• Arlo Q
• Arlo Q Plus
• Arlo Baby
• Arlo Go
• Arlo Go 2
• Arlo Bridge
• Arlo Security Light
• Arlo Chime
• Arlo Chime 2
• Arlo All-in-One Sensor
• Arlo Keypad Sensor Hub
• Arlo Cellular and Battery Backup
• Arlo Wire-Free Outdoor Siren
• Arlo Video Doorbell HD (2^nd Generation)
• Arlo Video Doorbell 2K (2^nd Generation)
• Arlo Essential Indoor Camera HD (2^nd Generation)
• Arlo Essential Indoor Camera 2K (2^nd Generation)
• Arlo Essential Outdoor Camera HD (2^nd Generation)
• Arlo Essential Outdoor Camera 2K (2^nd Generation)
• Arlo Essential XL Outdoor Camera HD (2^nd Generation)
• Arlo Essential XL Outdoor Camera 2K (2^nd Generation)

Compatible devices for each Arlo SmartHub and Arlo Base Station are listed below:

Arlo SmartHubs

VMB5000

• Compatible with:
  • Arlo Ultra 2
  • Arlo Ultra
  • Arlo Pro 5S
  • Arlo Pro 4
  • Arlo Pro 3
  • Arlo Pro 3 Floodlight Camera
  • Arlo Pro 2
  • Arlo Pro
  • Arlo Essential Video Doorbell (Wired)
  • Arlo Essential Video Doorbell (Wire-Free)
  • Arlo Essential Indoor Camera
  • Arlo Essential Camera
  • Arlo Essential Spotlight Camera
  • Arlo Essential XL Spotlight Camera
  • Arlo Wire-Free Camera
  • Arlo Audio Doorbell
• Maximum streaming resolution: 4K with a compatible Arlo camera
• Local storage: microSD cards, microSDHC, or microSDXC; up to class 10 UHS-3 V90
• Integrated siren: No
• Additional specifications:
  • Wi-Fi – Frequency: 2.4 GHz/5GHz – Range: 300 feet line of sight
  • MicroSD slot for local storage
  • Ethernet interface port
  • Status LED
  • IP Configuration DHCP
  • Internal antenna

VMB4540

• Compatible with:
  • Arlo Ultra 2
  • Arlo Ultra
  • Arlo Pro 5S
  • Arlo Pro 4
  • Arlo Pro 3
  • Arlo Pro 3 Floodlight Camera
  • Arlo Pro 2
  • Arlo Pro
  • Arlo Essential Video Doorbell (Wired)
  • Arlo Essential Video Doorbell (Wire-Free)
  • Arlo Essential Indoor Camera
  • Arlo Essential Camera
  • Arlo Essential Spotlight Camera
  • Arlo Essential XL Spotlight Camera
  • Arlo Wire-Free Camera
  • Arlo Audio Doorbell
• Maximum streaming resolution: 4K with a compatible Arlo camera
• Local storage: USB Type A, 2.0 compatible
• Integrated siren: No
• Additional specifications:
  • Wi-Fi – Frequency: 2.4GHz – Range: 300 feet line of sight
  • USB slot for local storage
  • Ethernet interface port
  • Status LED
  • IP Configuration DHCP
  • Internal antenna

 

Arlo Base Stations

VMB4500

• Compatible with:
  • Arlo Ultra 2
  • Arlo Ultra
  • Arlo Pro 5S
  • Arlo Pro 4
  • Arlo Pro 3
  • Arlo Pro 3 Floodlight Camera
  • Arlo Pro 2
  • Arlo Pro
  • Arlo Essential Video Doorbell (Wired)
  • Arlo Essential Video Doorbell (Wire-Free)
  • Arlo Essential Indoor Camera
  • Arlo Essential Camera
  • Arlo Essential Spotlight Camera
  • Arlo Essential XL Spotlight Camera
  • Arlo Wire-Free Camera
  • Arlo Audio Doorbell
• Maximum streaming resolution: 4K with a compatible Arlo camera
• Local storage: USB Type A, 2.0 compatible
• Integrated siren: 90 dB
• Additional specifications:
  • Wi-Fi – Frequency: 2.4GHz – Range: 300 feet line of sight
  • Ethernet interface port
  • Status LED
  • IP Configuration DHCP
  • Internal antenna

VMB4000

• Compatible with:
  • Arlo Ultra 2
  • Arlo Ultra
  • Arlo Pro 5S
  • Arlo Pro 4
  • Arlo Pro 3
  • Arlo Pro 3 Floodlight Camera
  • Arlo Pro 2
  • Arlo Pro
  • Arlo Essential Video Doorbell (Wired)
  • Arlo Essential Video Doorbell (Wire-Free)
  • Arlo Essential Indoor Camera
  • Arlo Essential Camera
  • Arlo Essential Spotlight Camera
  • Arlo Essential XL Spotlight Camera
  • Arlo Wire-Free Camera
  • Arlo Audio Doorbell
• Maximum streaming resolution: 4K with a compatible Arlo camera
• Local storage: USB Type A, 2.0 compatible
• Integrated siren: 100 dB
• Additional specifications:
  • Wi-Fi – Frequency: 2.4GHz 802.11n – Range: 300 feet line of sight
  • Ethernet interface port
  • Indicator LEDs: – Power – Internet – Camera
  • IP Configuration DHCP
  • Internal antenna
  • Processor & Memory: – 900MHz ARM Cortex A7 – 128MB flash; 128MB RAM

VMB3500

• Compatible with:
  • Arlo Pro 2
  • Arlo Pro
  • Arlo Wire-Free Camera
  • Arlo Audio Doorbell
• Maximum streaming resolution: 1080p with a compatible Arlo camera
• Local storage: No
• Integrated siren: No

VMB3000

• Compatible with:
  • Arlo Pro 2
  • Arlo Pro
  • Arlo Wire-Free Camera
  • Arlo Audio Doorbell
• Maximum streaming resolution: 1080p with a compatible Arlo camera
• Local storage: No
• Integrated siren: No
• Additional specifications:
  • Wireless: Frequency: 2.4GHz 802.11n
  • Range: 300 feet line of sight
  • Fast Ethernet interface port
  • Indicator LEDs: Power – Internet – Camera – Smart Home – USB
  • IP Configuration DHCP
  • Internal antenna
  • Processor & Memory: – 500MHz MIPS 74K processor – 128MB flash; 128MB RAM