The Arlo Pro 3 Spotlight Camera lets you do a lot of cool things, but whether or not you need a subscription depends on what features you want to use. You can use the camera without a subscription, but some advanced features need one. Here's the breakdown:
What's Free:
Without a subscription, you still get some basics like motion-activated alerts, live streaming, and a 3-month trial of Arlo Smart. According to the manufacturer's product description, this is usually enough to get started.
Subscription-Based Features:
For more advanced stuff, you'll need a subscription. The Arlo Smart plan offers 30-day cloud storage for video clips, advanced object detection, package detection, cloud activity zones, and an e911 emergency call service.
Based on our research, a lot of people find the subscription adds significant value, making the cameras more useful and secure.
Cost of Subscription:
The prices can vary. The Arlo Smart Premier plan starts around $2.99 per month per camera or $9.99 per month for up to 5 cameras. If you want even more features, the Arlo Smart Elite plan is $4.99 per month per camera or $14.99 per month for up to 5 cameras.
Do You Need It?
If you just need basic features like live streaming and motion alerts, you probably don't need a subscription. But if you want cloud storage and enhanced security features, the subscription could be pretty beneficial.
Hope this clears things up! Let me know if you have any more questions.
