What do I need to record 4K or 2K videos to the Arlo cloud?

Last updated: 08.01.2025

To record 4K or 2K video to the cloud, you need an Arlo subscription plan that includes cloud recording for your Arlo 4K or 2K enabled camera. For more information, visit: What Arlo subscription plans and cloud recording options are available?

If you want your Arlo device to record all the action during all hours of the day, you can also purchase a continuous video recording (CVR) subscription. For more information, visit: What is Continuous Video Recording (CVR) and how do I use it?

Arlo 4K cameras:

  • Arlo Ultra 2
  • Arlo Ultra

Arlo 2K cameras:

  • Arlo Essential Outdoor 2K (2nd Generation)
  • Arlo Essential XL Outdoor 2K (2nd Generation)
  • Arlo Essential Indoor 2K (2nd Generation)
  • Arlo Video Doorbell 2K (2nd Generation)
  • Arlo Pro 5
  • Arlo Pro 4
  • Arlo Pro 3
  • Arlo Pro 3 Floodlight

Note: 2K and 4K video recordings in the Arlo Secure App Feed or Library can be viewed on Android and iOS mobile devices.
2K and 4K videos viewed through my.arlo.com will play in 1080p.
To view downloaded videos, the mobile device or browser must support HEVC 4K or 2K playback. For more information, visit: Which devices are supported for HEVC 4K or 2K playback?