# Arlo Ultra 3

*Arlo / VMS5250-100NAS, VMS5350-100NAS, VMC5050-100NAS*

> The Ultra 3 is a 4K battery camera that needs an Arlo SmartHub. It suits Google Home, Alexa and SmartThings users, with native support through the maker's hub. Home Assistant users reach it through an integration (the maker's hub).

- Canonical page: https://smarthomecanon.com/devices/arlo-ultra-3
- Last checked: 2026-10-20

## Key facts

| Fact | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Brand | [Arlo](https://smarthomecanon.com/brands/arlo) |
| Category | Camera |
| Model numbers | VMS5250-100NAS, VMS5350-100NAS, VMC5050-100NAS |
| Status | Current[^1] |
| Type | withheld |
| Video | 4K HDR, 8 megapixel sensor[^1] |
| Field of view | 180 degree diagonal[^1] |
| Power | Swappable rechargeable battery, 6 months rated[^1] |
| Wi-Fi | 2.4 GHz and 5 GHz[^1] |
| Hub requirement | Required; VMB5000 or VMB4540 SmartHub, not the older base stations[^1] |
| Weather rating | Weather-resistant[^1] |
| Works with | Alexa, Google Home, SmartThings and IFTTT[^1] |
| Announced | withheld |

## Integration paths

**How the Arlo Ultra 3 connects**

| Path | Requires | Local | Features lost |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| [Proprietary + hub](https://smarthomecanon.com/protocols/proprietary-gateway) | Arlo Ultra SmartHub, Arlo Pro SmartHub[^1] | unknown | unknown |

**Platform support for the Arlo Ultra 3**

| Path | Platform | Support | Integration |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Proprietary + hub | [Amazon Alexa](https://smarthomecanon.com/platforms/alexa) | Native[^1] |  |
| Proprietary + hub | [Google Home](https://smarthomecanon.com/platforms/google-home) | Native[^1] |  |
| Proprietary + hub | [Samsung SmartThings](https://smarthomecanon.com/platforms/smartthings) | Native[^1] |  |
| Proprietary + hub | [Home Assistant](https://smarthomecanon.com/platforms/home-assistant) | withheld | twrecked/hass-aarlo |
| Proprietary + hub | [Homey](https://smarthomecanon.com/platforms/homey) | withheld | com.creson.arlo |

## Related pages

- [Arlo Pro, Ultra and Go cameras](https://smarthomecanon.com/lines/arlo-pro-ultra-and-go-cameras) (line)
- [Arlo](https://smarthomecanon.com/brands/arlo) (brand)
- [Proprietary radio with a hub](https://smarthomecanon.com/protocols/proprietary-gateway) (protocol)
- [Amazon Alexa](https://smarthomecanon.com/platforms/alexa) (platform)
- [Google Home](https://smarthomecanon.com/platforms/google-home) (platform)
- [Samsung SmartThings](https://smarthomecanon.com/platforms/smartthings) (platform)
- [Home Assistant](https://smarthomecanon.com/platforms/home-assistant) (platform)
- [Homey](https://smarthomecanon.com/platforms/homey) (platform)

## Sources

[^1]: Arlo Ultra (3rd Gen) - Arlo US store. https://us.arlo.com/products/arlo-ultra-3 (manufacturer, checked 2026-10-13)