Pro (6th Gen – 2025 Release)

No. A subscription is not required for the Pro Security Camera 2K (6th Gen) to work after the trial period. Without a subscription, you will continue to receive notifications when motion is detected and be able to view your camera's live video feed. However, a subscription is required to maintain premium features like Video Cloud Storage, Interactive Notifications, Video Object Detection, and more. Visit http://www.arlo.com/arlosecure for a full list of features that require a paid plan.

The Pro Security Camera 2K (6th Gen) has a USB-C connector, making it compatible with allEssential accessories that have a USB-C connection, and its battery lasts 15% longer than the Pro 5S 2K. The Pro 6 supports SmartHubs VMB5000 and VMB4540 only.

No. An Arlo SmartHub is optional, and you can connect this camera directly to your Wi-Fi router.

The Arlo SmartHub increases security by adding a secure, personal network to your router. It also helps to regulate Wi-Fi traffic, can improve battery life, and is compatible with local storage.

For more information, visit: Arlo SmartHub Compatibility.

HDR solves the problem with over or under exposed images with both bright and dark areas in the same picture. The Arlo Pro Security Camera 2K (6th Gen) automatically determines when to use HDR.

Yes. This camera can be used indoors and is weather-resistant for outdoor use.

Yes. You can set up this camera using either band.

Yes. It is only compatible with the XL housing and battery with the USB-C connection, not the magnetic base.

This camera is only compatible with Arlo-certified USB-C and universal solar panels.

Yes. You can use the included short mount to mount this camera to the ceiling.

Yes. This camera will detect your smoke/CO alarm if you are on a secure plan.

• Reduce excessive motion-triggered notifications with a Secure Plan by filtering based on type (person, package, vehicle, animal) and location within the camera’s view (e.g., driveway vs. public street).
• Just press and hold on Push Notification to snooze alerts for that camera for set period of time, e.g. when gardening or washing the car.
• You can even create your own custom detections for when a particular car or person is on the driveway, or a cat jumps on/off the couch.

We support industry standards for data protection designed to keep your personal information private and in your control. We are here to bring you peace of mind and you shouldn’t have to give up your privacy to feel secure. We support industry-leading methods and practices designed to protect your account such as multi-factor authentication, requiring access approval for new devices to verify it’s really you, and utilizing encryption to help protect your videos. For more details, please read our Privacy Pledge.