Subscriptions · guide reviewed 2026-10-28
How much is an Arlo subscription?
Arlo Secure prices in the US: Smart Aware, 1 camera $9.99 a month ($95.88 a year), Smart Aware, unlimited cameras $19.99 a month ($215.88 a year), Smart Secure $29.99 a month and Ultra Secure $49.99 a month ($479.88 a year). In Canada: Basic, 1 camera CA$12.49 a month, Basic, unlimited cameras CA$19.99 a month and Plus, unlimited cameras CA$27.99 a month. Without a plan you keep live view, motion alerts and two-way talk; saved video: no cloud history. Local recording only through an Arlo SmartHub or Base Station, or a microSD card in Arlo Go 2. Four devices on the cheapest plan that saves cloud video, Arlo Secure Smart Aware, unlimited cameras, cost $720 over 3 years. Prices checked 2026-10-28 on Arlo's plan pages.
By the How Many Cameras editorial team · Manufacturer specifications and planning estimates; not hands-on product tests.
Arlo plans and prices
Each tier as listed on Arlo's plan pages, checked 2026-10-28. Canadian prices are the CAD prices on the Canadian page, not conversions. Taxes are extra; trials and promotions are left out.
| Tier | US / month | US / year | Canada / month | Canada / year | Covers | Video history | Adds |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Smart Aware, 1 camera | $9.99 | $95.88 | Not published | — | 1 device | 60 days | US. Formerly Secure Plus. 60-day cloud history; person, vehicle, animal and package detection. |
| Smart Aware, unlimited cameras | $19.99 | $215.88 | Not published | — | Unlimited devices | 60 days | US. Unlimited cameras at one address. |
| Smart Secure | $29.99 | — | Not published | — | Unlimited devices | 60 days | US. Formerly Secure Premium. Adds 24/7 emergency response; professional monitoring needs an Arlo Home Security System. Arlo's pages disagree on the annual price, so none is listed. |
| Ultra Secure | $49.99 | $479.88 | Not published | — | Unlimited devices | 60 days | US. Adds 24/7 recording on up to 3 cameras on AC power, kept 30 days. |
| Basic, 1 camera | Not sold | — | CA$12.49 | — | 1 device | 30 days | Canada. 30-day cloud history. CAD 10.42 a month when billed annually. |
| Basic, unlimited cameras | Not sold | — | CA$19.99 | — | Unlimited devices | 30 days | Canada. Unlimited cameras at one address. CAD 16.67 a month when billed annually. |
| Plus, unlimited cameras | Not sold | — | CA$27.99 | — | Unlimited devices | 30 days | Canada. Adds person and vehicle recognition, package and animal detection. CAD 23.33 a month when billed annually. |
What Arlo does without a plan
| Feature | Without a plan |
|---|---|
| Live view | Yes |
| Motion alerts | Yes |
| Two-way talk | Yes |
| Saved video | No cloud history. Local recording only through an Arlo SmartHub or Base Station, or a microSD card in Arlo Go 2. |
| Local storage route | USB drive on a SmartHub or Base Station with a USB port; microSD in the VMB5000 SmartHub |
What the plan costs over 3 years
Cloud plan fees only, for the cheapest tier that saves cloud video at each device count; the yearly column uses three annual invoices where the tier is sold yearly. Local-storage hardware and other accessories are not included. The last column adds Arlo's cheapest camera in our catalog, the Arlo Essential (3rd Gen) Battery at $69.99, per device.
| Devices | Tier | US, 36 months | US, 3 years paid yearly | Canada, 36 months | US with Arlo Essential (3rd Gen) Battery |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Smart Aware, 1 camera | $360 | $288 | CA$450 | $430 |
| 2 | Smart Aware, 1 camera | $719 | $575 | CA$720 | $859 |
| 4 | Smart Aware, unlimited cameras | $720 | $648 | CA$720 | $1,000 |
Cheaper to own: cameras that record without a plan
Four Arlo Essential (3rd Gen) Battery cameras with Smart Aware, unlimited cameras cost about $1,000 over 3 years. These models save video locally with no plan, so their 3-year cost is the hardware price.
| Model | Local storage | Price | 4 over 3 years |
|---|---|---|---|
| TP-Link Tapo C120 | microSD up to 512 GB | $39.99 | $160 |
| Wyze Cam v4 | microSD up to 256 GB, 24/7 local recording | $44.98 | $180 |
| Reolink Argus MagiCam | microSD up to 256 GB | $64.99 | $260 |
| Wyze Video Doorbell v2 | microSD card | $59.98 | — |
Compare 4-camera setups with no planDoorbells with no plan
Full lists: cameras and doorbells that record to local storage, with Canadian prices.
Arlo cameras and doorbells we track
| Model | Type | Cloud recording plan | US price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Arlo Pro 6 | Camera | Optional with local storage | $124.99 |
| Arlo Essential (3rd Gen) Battery | Camera | Optional with local storage | $69.99 |
| Arlo Video Doorbell 2K (2nd Gen) | Doorbell | Optional with local storage | $79.99 |
Plan names and price changes
- 2026-10: Canadian monthly prices rose between Oct 4 and Oct 28 (no announcement): Basic 1 camera CAD 9.99 to 12.49, Basic unlimited 17.49 to 19.99, Plus unlimited 23.99 to 27.99; tiers and 30-day history unchanged · Arlo source
- 2026-09-15: US plans renamed with no price change: Secure Plus became Smart Aware, Secure Premium became Smart Secure, Premium with 24/7 became Ultra Secure · Arlo source
- 2026-04-01: US 14- and 30-day 24/7 add-ons replaced by Secure Premium with 24/7 Recording (up to 3 cameras, 30 days) · Arlo source
- 2025-01: US single-camera plan rose to $9.99 and unlimited to $19.99 a month on monthly billing · press report
- 2024-01: US single-camera plan rose from $4.99 to $7.99 a month · press report
We re-check plan pages monthly. A change appears here only with a dated source.
Related questions
How much is an Arlo subscription for one camera?
Arlo Secure Smart Aware, 1 camera: $9.99 a month in the US and CA$12.49 a month in Canada, with 60 days of video history. Checked 2026-10-28 on Arlo's plan page.
Does Arlo work without a subscription?
Without a plan you keep live view, motion alerts and two-way talk; saved video: no cloud history. Local recording only through an Arlo SmartHub or Base Station, or a microSD card in Arlo Go 2. Exact recording support and required storage depend on the model; see the model table below.
Are Arlo plan prices different in Canada?
Yes. Canadian prices are set separately in CAD, not converted: Basic, 1 camera CA$12.49 a month, Basic, unlimited cameras CA$19.99 a month and Plus, unlimited cameras CA$27.99 a month. Checked 2026-10-28.
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Sources & checks
- Arlo: plans and prices, US (checked 2026-10-28)
- Arlo: plans and prices, Canada (checked 2026-10-28)
- Arlo: what works without a plan
- Arlo: US plans renamed with no price change: Secure Plus became Smart Aware, Secure Premium became Smart Secure, Premium with 24/7 became Ultra Secure (2026-09-15)
- Arlo: US 14- and 30-day 24/7 add-ons replaced by Secure Premium with 24/7 Recording (up to 3 cameras, 30 days) (2026-04-01)
- How we compute 3-year cost
Guide checked 2026-10-28. Product prices and specifications have their own checked dates on each model page.