How do I check my Arlo subscription?
John Thompson
Published Feb 12, 2026
How do I check my Arlo subscription?
Launch the Arlo app on Android or log in to my.arlo.com. Note: You can’t make changes to your Arlo Smart subscription on an iOS (Apple) device. Tap or click Settings > Subscription.
How do I activate my Arlo subscription?
This article applies to: Launch the Arlo app on Android or log in to my.arlo.com. Tap or click Settings > Subscription. Tap or click Subscribe Now in the Arlo Secure section. If you are currently on an Arlo 1-year or 3-month trial, tap or click Change Plan.
How do I add a subscription to my Arlo camera?
Launch the Arlo app or log in to your Arlo account at my.arlo.com. Tap or click Add New Device. Select the new device that you are adding from the list of devices. Follow the on-screen instructions to add your new Arlo device to your system.
Can you use Arlo Smart Hub without subscription?
You can use Arlo without a subscription. All the versions of the Arlo camera can connect to the Base station. This includes the Arlo Video Doorbell camera device. Your device is wirelessly connected to the base station over the WIFI connection.
What does Arlo do without a subscription?
Without an Arlo Smart subscription, you can still add up to 5 cameras to your Arlo account, live stream, and receive motion and audio notifications.
What is the default password for Arlo base station?
The password used to be “12345678”.
How many cameras does the Arlo Pro 2 base station support?
15 cameras
The base supports up to 15 cameras. Each base can stream up to 5 cameras at once, regardless of how many more you have synced to it. Multiple bases can be added.
How many cameras can I connect to Arlo base station?
five Arlo cameras
On my.arlo.com, you can stream simultaneously from a maximum of five Arlo cameras that are connected to a single SmartHub or base station.
Can you use the Arlo pro 3 without a subscription?
Yes. You can activate the Arlo Pro 3 without a subscription. All the new Arlo devices support local storage. It would be best if you had a base station to store all the video recording locally.
How is the Arlo camera connected to the base station?
All the versions of the Arlo camera can connect to the Base station. This includes the Arlo Video Doorbell camera device. Your device is wirelessly connected to the base station over the WIFI connection. Additionally, the local storage can store the recordings and access them on your Smartphone device.
What to do if you can’t find your Arlo smarthub?
If the Arlo app or the Arlo web interface was unable to locate your Arlo SmartHub or Arlo base station, follow these steps. Turn off your base station and unplug the Ethernet cable connecting it to your router. Begin the installation process again, but make sure to connect your base station to your router before you power on your base station.
Are there any free cloud recording plans for Arlo?
The following products come with 7-day free rolling cloud recording: Arlo Wire-Free (VMC3030), Pro (VMC4030), Pro 2 (VMC4030P), Go (VML4030), Q (VMC3040), Q Plus (VMC3040S), and Baby (ABC1000).
Yes. You can activate the Arlo Pro 3 without a subscription. All the new Arlo devices support local storage. It would be best if you had a base station to store all the video recording locally.
All the versions of the Arlo camera can connect to the Base station. This includes the Arlo Video Doorbell camera device. Your device is wirelessly connected to the base station over the WIFI connection. Additionally, the local storage can store the recordings and access them on your Smartphone device.
If the Arlo app or the Arlo web interface was unable to locate your Arlo SmartHub or Arlo base station, follow these steps. Turn off your base station and unplug the Ethernet cable connecting it to your router. Begin the installation process again, but make sure to connect your base station to your router before you power on your base station.
Can you add a sixth camera to an Arlo subscription?
When you add a single-camera subscription to a multi-camera subscription, the price of the single-camera subscription is half off. For example, if you have a multi-camera Arlo Smart Premier subscription, and you want to add a sixth camera, you can purchase a single-camera Arlo Smart Premier subscription for half off the listed price.