All Arlo video recordings are stored to the cloud, but you can connect a USB device or microSD card to the Arlo SmartHub or Base Station and use the USB device or microSD card as a second location to store Arlo video recordings locally. Local storage to a USB device or microSD card cannot be used on its own as a substitute for cloud recording.

Note: Only automatically triggered recordings are saved locally to the connected USB device or microSD card. Manual recordings are only saved to the cloud.

If you need to set up local storage on your Arlo SmartHub or Base Station for the first time, visit: How do I set up local storage backups using my Arlo Base Station or SmartHub?

To enable local storage backups:

Note: Ensure the USB device or microSD card you want to enable is installed.
If the USB device or microSD card is not installed, visit: How do I set up local storage backups using my Arlo Base Station or SmartHub?

1. Launch the Arlo Secure App or log in to my.arlo.com.
2. Tap or click Devices.
3. Select the Arlo SmartHub or Base Station.
4. Tap or click Storage Settings.
5. Tap or click the Record Locally switch to enable local recording through local storage.
6. Tap or click Local Storage Settings to view the storage status and available storage.

To disable local storage recording:

1. Launch the Arlo Secure App or log in to my.arlo.com.
2. Tap or click Devices.
3. Select the Arlo SmartHub or Base Station.
4. Tap or click Storage Settings.
5. Tap or click the Record Locally switch to disable local recording through local storage.