Arlo SmartHub and Base Station Compatibility

Last updated: 09.02.2026

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, and Arlo Baby
  • Arlo Security Light and Arlo Bridge
  • Arlo Chime 2
  • Arlo Go 2 and Arlo Go
  • Arlo Essential Pan Tilt Cameras, Essential Indoor Camera (3rd Gen)

Compatible devices for each Arlo SmartHub and Arlo Base Station:

Arlo SmartHubs

VMB5000

  • Compatible with:
    • Arlo Ultra Security Camera 4K (3rd Gen)
    • Arlo Ultra XL Security Camera 4K (3rd Gen)
    • Arlo Ultra 2
    • Arlo Ultra
    • Arlo Pro Security Camera 2K (6th Gen)
    • Arlo Pro XL Security Camera 2K (6th Gen)
    • Arlo Pro 5
    • Arlo Pro 4
    • Arlo Pro 3
    • Arlo Pro 3 Floodlight Camera
    • Arlo Pro 2
    • Arlo Pro
    • Arlo Wired Floodlight Camera
    • Arlo Essential Security Camera 2K/HD (3rd Gen)
    • Arlo Essential XL Security Camera 2K/HD (3rd Gen)
    • Arlo Essential Indoor Camera 2K/HD (2nd Generation)
    • Arlo Essential Outdoor Camera 2K/HD (2nd Generation)
    • Arlo Essential XL Outdoor Camera 2K/HD (2nd Generation)
    • Arlo Video Doorbell 2K/HD (2nd Generation)
    • 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
    • Arlo Chime
  • 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 Security Camera 4K (3rd Gen)
    • Arlo Ultra XL Security Camera 4K (3rd Gen)
    • Arlo Ultra 2
    • Arlo Ultra
    • Arlo Pro Security Camera 2K (6th Gen)
    • Arlo Pro XL Security Camera 2K (6th Gen)
    • Arlo Pro 5
    • Arlo Pro 4
    • Arlo Pro 3
    • Arlo Pro 3 Floodlight Camera
    • Arlo Pro 2
    • Arlo Pro
    • Arlo Wired Floodlight Camera
    • Arlo Essential Security Camera 2K/HD (3rd Gen)
    • Arlo Essential XL Security Camera 2K/HD (3rd Gen)
    • Arlo Essential Indoor Camera 2K/HD (2nd Generation)
    • Arlo Essential Outdoor Camera 2K/HD (2nd Generation)
    • Arlo Essential XL Outdoor Camera 2K/HD (2nd Generation)
    • Arlo Video Doorbell 2K/HD (2nd Generation)
    • 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
    • Arlo Chime
  • 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 Wired Floodlight Camera
    • Arlo Essential Indoor Camera HD (2nd Generation)
    • Arlo Essential Indoor Camera 2K (2nd Generation)
    • Arlo Essential Outdoor Camera HD (2nd Generation)
    • Arlo Essential Outdoor Camera 2K (2nd Generation)
    • Arlo Essential XL Outdoor Camera HD (2nd Generation)
    • Arlo Essential XL Outdoor Camera 2K (2nd Generation)
    • Arlo Video Doorbell HD (2nd Generation)
    • Arlo Video Doorbell 2K (2nd Generation)
    • 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
    • Arlo Chime
  • Maximum streaming resolution: 4K with a compatible Arlo camera
  • Local storage: USB Type A, 2.0 compatible
  • Integrated siren: 90 dB, only with VMB4500v1
  • 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 Wired Floodlight Camera
    • Arlo Essential Indoor Camera HD (2nd Generation)
    • Arlo Essential Indoor Camera 2K (2nd Generation)
    • Arlo Essential Outdoor Camera HD (2nd Generation)
    • Arlo Essential Outdoor Camera 2K (2nd Generation)
    • Arlo Essential XL Outdoor Camera HD (2nd Generation)
    • Arlo Essential XL Outdoor Camera 2K (2nd Generation)
    • Arlo Video Doorbell HD (2nd Generation)
    • Arlo Video Doorbell 2K (2nd Generation)
    • 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
    • Arlo Chime
  • 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
    • Arlo Chime
  • 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
    • Arlo Chime
  • 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