An Arlo SmartHub or Base Station is a device that connects and controls all your compatible Arlo devices.  Read this article to learn more about Arlo Base Stations and SmartHubs, and which devices are compatible.

Arlo SmartHubs

VMB5000

• Compatible with:
  • Arlo Ultra
  • Arlo Ultra 2
  • Arlo Essential Wire-Free Camera
  • Arlo Pro 4
  • Arlo Pro 3
  • Arlo Pro 3 Floodlight Camera
  • Arlo Pro 2
  • Arlo Pro
  • Arlo Wire-Free Camera
  • Arlo Essential Video Doorbell (Wired)
  • Arlo Essential Video Doorbell (Wire-Free)
  • Arlo Audio Doorbell
  • Arlo Essential Indoor Camera
• 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:
  • WiFi - 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
  • Arlo Ultra 2
  • Arlo Essential Wire-Free Camera
  • Arlo Pro 4
  • Arlo Pro 3
  • Arlo Pro 3 Floodlight Camera
  • Arlo Pro 2
  • Arlo Pro
  • Arlo Wire-Free Camera
  • Arlo Essential Video Doorbell (Wired)
  • Arlo Essential Video Doorbell (Wire-Free)
  • Arlo Audio Doorbell
  • Arlo Essential Indoor Camera
• Maximum streaming resolution: 4K with a compatible Arlo camera
• Local storage: USB Type A, 2.0 compatible
• Integrated siren: No
• Additional specifications:
  • WiFi - 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

VMB4000

• Compatible with:
  • Arlo Ultra
  • Arlo Ultra 2
  • Arlo Essential Wire-Free Camera
  • Arlo Pro 4
  • Arlo Pro 3
  • Arlo Pro 3 Floodlight Camera
  • Arlo Pro 2
  • Arlo Pro
  • Arlo Wire-Free Camera
  • Arlo Essential Video Doorbell (Wired)
  • Arlo Essential Video Doorbell (Wire-Free)
  • Arlo Audio Doorbell
  • Arlo Essential Indoor Camera
• Maximum streaming resolution: 4K with a compatible Arlo camera
• Local storage: USB Type A, 2.0 compatible
• Integrated siren: 100 dB
• Additional specifications:
  • WiFi - 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

VMB4500

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

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

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

Note: Arlo Q, Arlo Q Plus, Arlo Baby, Arlo Go and Arlo Go 2 cameras are not compatible with Arlo SmartHubs or Arlo Base Stations.