Do you need Arlo Secure? How much it costs and what you get

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Do you need an Arlo subscription? How much it costs and what you get

Arlo security cameras are great devices, but how much do you really get if you don't want to pay a monthly fee for the Secure subscription service?

Arlo cameras do not require a subscription to function, but functionality is limited without one. You can connect multiple cameras and view a live feed, but there are restrictions on resolution, number of cameras, and cloud recording duration.
Subscription advantages include interactive notifications with animated previews, detection systems for people, animals, vehicles, and packages, 24/7 emergency response, smart activity zones, as well as smoke and CO alarm detection.
Arlo offers three subscription tiers: Secure ($4.99/month for one camera or $12.99 per month for unlimited cameras), Secure Plus ($17.99 per month for unlimited cameras), and Safe & Secure Pro ($24.99 per month for unlimited cameras). Yearly subscriptions are also available.