What happens if the cloud disappears?
Unknown. Arlo marks the hardware EOL and says support, firmware, fixes, parts, and some bundled features may end, but it does not establish the exact remaining function of this model if cloud services disappear.
Dependencies and fallback
Cloud requiredUnknownhigh confidence · 1 source
Account requiredNot yet documentedNo model-specific evidence yet
App required for setupNot yet documentedNo model-specific evidence yet
App required for normal useNot yet documentedNo model-specific evidence yet
Internet after setupNot yet documentedNo model-specific evidence yet
Local operationNot yet documentedNo model-specific evidence yet
Claim-level evidence
Lifecycle status
highDiscontinued
Discontinued
highYes
Cloud required
highUnknown — The official EOL notice does not give a complete, model-specific surviving-function matrix.
Security update status
highArlo's policy committed critical security updates for one year after the January 1, 2025 EOL date; that commitment has expired.
Cloud-loss outcome
highUnknown. Arlo marks the hardware EOL and says support, firmware, fixes, parts, and some bundled features may end, but it does not establish the exact remaining function of this model if cloud services disappear.