What is the purpose of the base station if recording is done via the cloud & subscription service, looking for system that didn’t need subscript?

The base station (if it supports your model camera(s)/doorbell(s)) allows you to record to local storage instead of the cloud service and provides a wireless connection point to do so instead of using your home WI-FI. It also handles connectivity to the internet for your camera(s)/doorbell(s)). So basically keeps your recordings private to you. HOWEVER, I personally haven’t seen any information on whether it supports the full range of additional features you get “activated” with the cloud subscription. Thinking the sparse nature of that information would be because it doesn’t/won’t. After all, they want your subscription dollars. It’s also why this thing is so pricey.

Unhappy w/no arlo pro support anymore. i already have free weekly storage with my kit. now 12-1-21 can’t access music while camera is on??

Arlo support was great the second time I called....

in the description there is vma5400c, this is the same as vmb4540, because in the arlo models i can't find the vma?

The VMA5400C is the Dual Battery Charger and the VMB4540 is an Arlo Smart Hub.

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Arlo Pro SmartHub - Arlo Certified Accessory - Connects Arlo Cameras to the Internet, Works with Arlo Ultra, Ultra 2, Pro 3, Pro 4, Pro 3 Floodlight, Essential & Video Doorbell Cameras - VMB4540

Arlo Pro SmartHub - Arlo Certified Accessory - Connects Arlo Cameras to the Internet, Works with Arlo Ultra, Ultra 2, Pro 3, Pro 4, Pro 3 Floodlight, Essential & Video Doorbell Cameras - VMB4540

Product ID: 440735100

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Brand
Arlo
Model Name
Connectivity Technology
Wireless
Special Feature
Local
Compatible Devices
Laptop

📶Long-range WiFi & multi-protocol connectivity

🔋Optimized for best battery life

🔔Integrated Smart Siren alert

Description

🔐 Elevate your smart security game — because your peace of mind deserves the best.

INSTANT SMART ALERTS - Stay ahead with a built-in siren that triggers on motion detection, enhancing your home’s defense.
LOCAL BACKUP PRIVACY - Secure your footage locally, ensuring your data stays private and accessible even if the cloud is down.
ROBUST LONG RANGE COVERAGE - Expand your security perimeter with superior signal strength and support for multiple base stations.
SEAMLESS MULTI PROTOCOL HUB - Connects effortlessly via WiFi, Z-Wave, Zigbee & ArloRF for ultimate device compatibility.
EXTENDED CAMERA BATTERY LIFE - Maximize your camera uptime with power-efficient connectivity that keeps you covered longer.

The Arlo Pro SmartHub (VMB4540) is a versatile, Arlo-certified base station that connects multiple Arlo camera models to the internet via your home router. Supporting WiFi (2.4GHz), Z-Wave, Zigbee, and ArloRF protocols, it ensures long-range connectivity and optimized battery life for your cameras. Featuring a built-in smart siren, local backup capabilities, and expandable coverage through additional base stations, this compact (13.8 x 18.3 x 7.9 cm) and lightweight (454 g) hub is designed to enhance your home security ecosystem with reliable, multi-channel wireless communication.

Specifications

Colour	White
Number of Items	1
Included Components	base station
Number of Channels	4
Wireless Communication Technology	Wi-Fi
Wattage	24 Watts
Item dimensions L x W x H	13.8 x 18.3 x 7.9 Centimeters
Batteries Required?	No
Item Weight	454 g
Field Of View	160 Degrees
Alert Type	Motion Only
Light Source Type	Infrared
Photo Sensor Technology	CMOS
International Protection Rating	IP54
Manufacturer	Manufacturer
Item model number	VMB4540-100NAS
Product Dimensions	13.77 x 18.29 x 7.87 cm; 453.59 g
ASIN	B07YD5S9FX

Reviews

C**B

Prise non compatible

Pas conforme pour l’Europe, prise non compatible…

5.03.2025

G**N

Great product, lousy customer service

This hub, like all the other Arlo equipment, and I have it all, work really well, but customer service is useless. On the other hand, when for some reason, it doesn’t work properly, just unplug it and plug it back in 10 minutes later.

6.03.2025

K**G

Upgrading the Smart Hub

I wanted to upgrade our old Smart Hub and I connected this new one while living the old one online. I needed to upgrade because one of the cameras got disconnected to the old hub and wouldn't reconnect and I tried installing new batteries and it still wouldn't work. Then once I connected our cameras to this new Smart Hub, it was easy and it recognized the cameras instantly. Now the old smarthub is disconnected. The cameras are working fine now!

22.01.2026

C**N

Todo llego muy bien

En un inicio lo adquirí solamente para que una mis cámaras Ultra pudiera funcionar, pero ha funcionado mejor de lo que esperé, me ha ayudado a que en las demás cámaras ( Arlo 4 ) pueda sacarles todo el provecho, pues ahora tengo transmisión en 2K en vivo, además de que el tiempo de respuesta de las cámaras mejoró muchísimo

24.05.2024

S**E

Buy it again

This product is so perfect. It is still working with confidence.

17.01.2026

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