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Arlo Pro SmartHub

Name: Arlo Pro SmartHub
Brand: Arlo

Arlo · Hubs · Model VMB4540

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Arlo Pro SmartHub lists Home Assistant; Apple Home; 2.4 GHz Wi-Fi.
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Recorded year: 2019
Recorded warranty: ?
Dimensions: ?
Weight: ?

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Arlo Pro SmartHub Quick Features

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Thread border router: No; View details →
Zigbee coordinator: No; View details & conditions →
Matter bridge: No; View details →
2.4 GHz Wi-Fi: Yes; View details →
Ethernet: Yes; View details →
Speakers: Yes; View details & conditions →

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Arlo Pro SmartHub: Capabilities And Limitations

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What it offers

A Home Assistant integration is listed, providing an integration path to verify for the exact model. Check the exact integration and firmware. A catalog integration label does not establish local control, official support or available entities. Community Aarlo integration for Home Assistant (HACS), which covers Arlo base stations
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Apple Home support is listed as an integration option. Check the model, firmware, exposed controls and any additional hardware requirements.
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What to consider

Thread border-router functionality is listed as unavailable; a Thread setup may need a separate border router.
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A Zigbee coordinator is listed as unavailable; do not assume the device can form a Zigbee network. Zigbee radio present in hardware but never enabled by Arlo
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Matter-bridge functionality is listed as unavailable.
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Questions About Arlo Pro SmartHub

Does Arlo Pro SmartHub act as a Thread border router?

No, according to the listed specifications. A border router connects Thread to other IP networks. Check Matter-controller functions separately.

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Does Arlo Pro SmartHub include a Zigbee coordinator?

No, according to the listed specifications. Confirm the supported device list and firmware before pairing accessories. Zigbee radio present in hardware but never enabled by Arlo

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Does Arlo Pro SmartHub provide a Matter bridge?

No, according to the listed specifications. Check which connected accessories and features the bridge exposes. A bridge is a different role from a Matter controller.

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Does Arlo Pro SmartHub work with Home Assistant?

Yes, according to the listed specifications. Check the exact integration and firmware. A catalog integration label does not establish local control, official support or available entities. Community Aarlo integration for Home Assistant (HACS), which covers Arlo base stations

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Does Arlo Pro SmartHub work with Apple Home?

Yes, according to the listed specifications. Check the model, firmware, exposed controls and any additional hardware requirements.

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Arlo Pro SmartHub Specifications

Recorded catalog values. Expand notes for qualifications; unknown values are not treated as missing features.

0 of 31 fields matched to manufacturer documentation. Source checks apply only to the named model and stated scope. Other fields remain catalog data. How we verify specifications →

Protocols7 fields

Protocols specifications
Bluetooth	Not recorded
Z Wave	No Details & conditions Z-Wave radio present in hardware but never enabled by Arlo
Zigbee coordinator	No Details & conditions Zigbee radio present in hardware but never enabled by Arlo
Thread border router	No
Matter bridge	No
Third Party Devices	No Details & conditions Pairs only Arlo cameras, doorbells and floodlights; no Zigbee, Z-Wave, Bluetooth or Matter device from any brand can be added.
Ir	No

Connectivity3 fields

Connectivity specifications
2.4 GHz Wi-Fi	Yes
5 GHz Wi-Fi	No
Ethernet	Yes

Hardware7 fields

Hardware specifications
Cpu	Not recorded
Memory	Not recorded
Storage	Not recorded
microSD card slot	No Details & conditions USB Type-A port for local video backup
Power Over Ethernet	No
Speakers	Yes Details & conditions Built-in smart siren
Microphone	No

Features5 fields

Features specifications
Subdevices	Not recorded
Onvif	No
RTSP	No
Node Red	No
Tailscale	No

Integrations5 fields

Integrations specifications
Google Home	Yes
Alexa	Yes
Apple Home	Yes
SmartThings	Yes
Home Assistant	Yes Details & conditions Community Aarlo integration for Home Assistant (HACS), which covers Arlo base stations

Sensors4 fields

Sensors specifications
Temperature	No
Humidity	No
Light	No
Motion	No

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How this device compares

Arlo Pro SmartHub vs Other Similar Models

Statistical context from 29 hubs in this catalog. These figures describe our recorded data, not independent measurements.

Recorded feature coverage

Ethernet: 20 of 29 known answers are Yes

Connectivity: 69% among explicit Yes/No answers; 0 of 29 devices have no resolved answer. Check the specifications for this model’s conditions.

Recorded feature coverage

Apple Home: 22 of 29 known answers are Yes

Integrations: 76% among explicit Yes/No answers; 0 of 29 devices have no resolved answer. Check the specifications for this model’s conditions.

Recorded feature coverage

2.4 GHz Wi-Fi: 25 of 29 known answers are Yes

Connectivity: 86% among explicit Yes/No answers; 0 of 29 devices have no resolved answer. Check the specifications for this model’s conditions.

Brand representation in this directory

1 of 29 models are from Arlo

Counts hubs listed here, not sales or market share. Catalog inclusion does not imply a recommendation.

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What Should You Verify Before Buying Arlo Pro SmartHub?

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List the exact devices and integrations the hub must support.
Distinguish a Matter controller from a Thread border router and a bridge.
Check which automations continue without an internet connection.
Confirm backup, migration and software update options.

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