What is the difference between each Arlo SmartHub and base station?
Arlo SmartHub
The Arlo SmartHubs offer the best Arlo experience and are compatible with all Arlo wire-free devices, except Arlo Go.
VMB5000
- Compatible with: Arlo Ultra, Ultra 2, Essential wire-free, Pro 3, Pro 3 Floodlight Camera, Pro 2, Pro, Wire-Free, Video Doorbell, and 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: See page 7 of the Data Sheet.
VMB4540
- Compatible with: Arlo Ultra, Ultra 2, Essential wire-free, Pro 3, Pro 3 Floodlight Camera, Pro 2, Pro, Wire-Free, Video Doorbell, and Audio Doorbell.
- Maximum streaming resolution: 4K with a compatible Arlo camera
- Local storage: USB Type A, 2.0 compatible
- Integrated siren: No
- Additional specifications: See page 6 of the Data Sheet.
Arlo Base Station with Siren
The Arlo base stations with siren are compatible with Arlo Ultra, Pro 3, Pro 3 Floodlight Camera, Pro 2, Pro, Wire-Free, Video Doorbell, and Audio Doorbell.
VMB4000
- Compatible with: Arlo Ultra, Ultra 2, Essential wire-free, Pro 3, Pro 3 Floodlight Camera, Pro 2, Pro, Wire-Free, Video Doorbell, and 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: See page 9 of the Data Sheet.
VMB4500
- Compatible with: Arlo Ultra, Ultra 2, Essential wire-free, Pro 3, Pro 3 Floodlight Camera, Pro 2, Pro, Wire-Free, Video Doorbell, and 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: See the Product Page.
Arlo Base Station
The Arlo base stations are compatible with Arlo Pro 2, Pro, Wire-Free, and Audio Doorbell.
VMB3000
- Compatible with: Arlo Pro 2, Pro, Wire-Free, and Audio Doorbell.
- Maximum streaming resolution: 1080p with a compatible Arlo camera
- Local storage: No
- Integrated siren: No
- Additional specifications: See page 8 of the Data Sheet.
VMB3500
- Compatible with: Arlo Pro 2, Pro, Wire-Free, and Audio Doorbell.
- Maximum streaming resolution: 1080p with a compatible Arlo camera
- Local storage: No
- Integrated siren: No
Note: Arlo Q Plus, Q, Baby, and Go do not require a connection to SmartHubs or base stations.