No. An Arlo SmartHub or Base Station is optional. You can connect Arlo Pro 5 directly to your Wi-Fi router.

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

The lens is a 160-degree diagonal lens with a matching wide range for motion detection.

Yes. Arlo Pro 5 can be used indoors and is weather resistant for outdoor use. The included magnetic charging cable is for indoor use only. If you wish to charge your camera outside, you must use the Outdoor Magnetic Charging Cable.

Yes. The spotlight turns on in low-light settings. You can also manually turn it on or off.

Yes. A siren sound plays directly from the camera. It can be set to trigger manually or automatically with motion or audio detection.

The Arlo Pro 5 Camera is compatible with Amazon Alexa, Google Home, If This Then That (IFTTT), and Samsung SmartThings.