Arlo Ultra SmartHub, Certified Accessory, Connects Cameras to Wi-Fi, Works with: Pro 2/3/4/5S/6/6 XL, Essential Outdoor 3/3 XL, Ultra Cameras, Essential Indoor, Floodlight, Video Doorbell

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Waterproof RatingIP54Connectivity TechnologyWired, WirelessConnectivity ProtocolWi-Fi, ZigbeeWireless TechnologyWi-FiMemory Storage Capacity500 GB

About this item

  • 100% Plastic
  • Arlo certified accessory – designed and developed by Arlo
  • Works with: Pro 2/3/4/5S/6/6 XL, Essential Outdoor 3/3 XL, Ultra Cameras, Essential Indoor, Floodlight, Video Doorbell
Category: Smart Home & SecurityHome Security SystemsRanked #99 of 172 in Smart Home & Security
8.2Our score
Our verdict

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Ranked #99 in Smart Home & Security · 4 things we like

Quick answer The Arlo Ultra SmartHub scores 8.2/10 with us. Amazon owners rate it 4.1 out of 5 across 744 reviews, in line with the 4.2 average of the 15 home security systems we track. It was listed at $149.99 on Amazon when we last checked in September 2026. Key facts: waterproof rating IP54, connectivity technology Wired, Wireless, connectivity protocol Wi-Fi, Zigbee.

The Arlo Ultra SmartHub securely connects your Arlo cameras to the Internet via your home router, while providing long range connectivity and better battery life for your cameras.

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Product information

24 specifications
Other Special Features of the ProductLocal Recording
Indoor Outdoor UsageIndoor
Compatible DevicesSmartphone, Tablet
Controller TypeVera
Mount TypeWall Mount
ColorWhite
Enclosure MaterialPlastic
Room TypeClassroom, Kitchen, Living Room, Office
Waterproof RatingIP54
Control MethodApp
Connectivity TechnologyWired, Wireless
Connectivity ProtocolWi-Fi, Zigbee
Wireless TechnologyWi-Fi
Power SourceBattery Powered
Wattage1 watts
Number of Channels1
Video Capture FormatMPEG-4
Memory Storage Capacity500 GB
Antenna LocationDoorbell
BrandArlo
Model NameVMB5000-100NAS
Number of Items1
Built-In MediaArlo Smart Hub, Ethernet Cable, Power Adapter, Quick Start Guide, window Decal
Model NumberVMB5000-100NAS

Pros & cons

What we like
  • 100% Plastic
  • Imported
  • Arlo certified accessory – designed and developed by Arlo
  • Works with: Pro 2/3/4/5S/6/6 XL, Essential Outdoor 3/3 XL, Ultra Cameras, Essential Indoor, Floodlight, Video Doorbell
What could be better

    Arlo Ultra SmartHub: questions & answers

    Is the Arlo Ultra SmartHub worth buying?

    Yes, for most buyers it is a safe choice. We score the Arlo Ultra SmartHub 8.2 out of 10. Amazon owners rate it 4.1 out of 5 across 744 reviews, in line with the 4.2 average of the 15 home security systems we track.

    How much does the Arlo Ultra SmartHub cost?

    It was listed at $149.99 on Amazon when we last checked in September 2026. That is close to the $149.99 median for home security systems in our catalog. Amazon prices change daily, so use the price button on this page to see the current figure.

    What are the key specs of the Arlo Ultra SmartHub?

    Waterproof Rating: IP54; Connectivity Technology: Wired, Wireless; Connectivity Protocol: Wi-Fi, Zigbee; Wireless Technology: Wi-Fi; Memory Storage Capacity: 500 GB. All 24 specifications are in the product information table on this page.

    What are good alternatives to the Arlo Ultra SmartHub?

    Similar, well-rated home security systems in our catalog: Arlo Essential Outdoor Pan Tilt Zoom Security (8.6/10, 4.3 stars from 409 owners); Camcamp Solar Security Cameras Wireless Outdoor (8.6/10, 4.3 stars from 44 owners); Camcamp Plug-in Wireless Security Camera (9.4/10, 4.7 stars from 24 owners).

    Customer reviews

    All reviews on Amazon
    4.1744 global ratings
    5 star60%
    4 star10%
    3 star10%
    2 star0%
    1 star20%

    Breakdown from the 10 most helpful reviews we imported.

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    Huevosgigantes1
    Verified purchaseDecember 25, 2022
    This thing is worthless without a class 10 SD card!

    See addendum below!!!! It works!So, my four Arlo Pro 4 cameras are worthless without the subscription. I contacted Arlo’s tech support, & I was told that by purchasing this base station- I’d be able to locally store and remotely review triggered camera videos. But, what he didn’t tell me is about the necessity of a class 10 SD card. This device is currently as worthless as my cameras.STAYTUNED- my class 10 SD card is on its way- I’ve spent close to $1000.00. (Oh, and by the way. It took me about an hour and a half for me to synch the four cameras to the base station- after deleting each from t

    A
    Amazon Customer
    Verified purchaseDecember 23, 2022
    So far, so good

    This base station works great but the app settings don’t work as they should. I have it set not to record animals or vehicles because I have a dog who, when I let him out to take care of his business, runs up and down our porch and, regardless of the settings, it still records him and vehicles driving by our property, so I’m constantly having to delete tons of unnecessary video recordings. As far as wifi connection to the doorbell camera, the base station hasn’t failed us yet but, if you need Arlo tech support, you can only get it by purchasing their app subscription which I feel is unfair. I

    D
    Dan R.
    Verified purchaseJune 22, 2026
    Difficult to connect to, once connected they seem to work properly

    Difficult to get cameras paired to base unit, after several attempts they were paired and have worked well so far.

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    Ricardo Rivera
    Verified purchaseMay 21, 2026
    Arlo Smarthub is a great buy!

    I traded out mt Blink Security System for this Arlo Smarthub. The image clarity is so much better than Blink. Also, each camera settings are independent from each other, and can be enabled separately which is great it will take some work to find your personal settings to capture videos, and save battery power for your installation, but you will get it.

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    Debra T
    Verified purchaseDecember 27, 2022
    WARNING!!! DO NOT BUY THIS SMART HUB!!! ... Read my review to find out why. You'll be glad you did.

    WARNING!!! DO NOT BUY THIS SMARTHUB!!!I bought this SmartHub in the last part of July of 2022. It worked fine, until the company did some kind of update to the software or firmware or something, which was sometime in late November or early December. Now it doesn't record anymore.I looked on their web site for some type of help or information about what was happening with this SmartHub, but they had not posted anything about it. So I tried to call a real person in the company's tech support department, but you can only talk to a real person if you have the monthly subscription, which I didn't h

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    Neisha Atkinson
    Verified purchaseJuly 31, 2022
    Arlo is meh

    The Arlo base works just fine with our Pro 3 cameras. We’ve only had Arlo a little over a year and our initial base already bit the dust causing me to have to shell out even more money for this new base. Their customer service / tech support is awful and they don’t know what they are talking about or doing… The recording isn’t too terribly expensive if you just want the snip-its (I think I pay like $16 a month for all 7 cameras and doorbell) - but it is way more expensive if you want 24/7 constant recording (which I’m not paying for) - and constant recording eats away the battery and extra bat

    B
    berylm
    Verified purchaseJuly 5, 2026
    DIY Home Security System

    Received as described and fast.

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    Steve96080
    Verified purchaseJuly 23, 2026
    Product is Good BUT Documentation is Hard to Get From Vendor

    The functionality of the hub is excellent. It appears to be qulity construction.The problem is finding documentation. I found the Arlo site difficult to use. It expects the user to enter a country but this was impossible. The item did not appear in the dropdown. Customer chat was worthless. Chat GPT finally was able to construct the manual which I ddownloaded as a pdf file. Arlo needs to get its at together.

    Customer reviews are shown as published on Amazon and are not written by Do Best Deal.