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Arlo Ultra SmartHub

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Does the Arlo Ultra SmartHub work with HomeKit, Alexa, and Google Home?

The Ultra SmartHub connects Arlo cameras to a router and stores video on a microSD card. It suits Home Assistant users through an integration (the maker's hub).

At a glance: works withHow this is decided: cited platform facts only
HomeKit
Unknown
Unknown
Google Home
Unknown
Unknown
Alexa
Unknown
Unknown
SmartThings
Unknown
Unknown
Home Assistant
Yes[1]
Proprietary + hub, via twrecked/hass-aarlo

Key facts

Arlo Ultra SmartHub facts

How facts are sourced: every cell cites its source below
FactValue
StatusCurrent[2]
List price$149.99[2] as of
TypeSmartHub for Arlo cameras[2]
ConnectionDual-band Wi-Fi, 2.4 GHz or 5 GHz[2]
StoragemicroSD card in the base[2]
Works withUltra 1st to 3rd Gen, Pro 4th to 6th Gen, Essential and Essential XL 1st to 3rd Gen, Pro 3 Floodlight[2]

Integration paths

How the Arlo Ultra SmartHub connects

1 pathHow facts are sourced: every cell cites its source below
PathRequiresiLocaliFeatures lostPlatformsi
Proprietary + hubNothing extra[2]unknownunknown
About these columns
Requires
Hardware the path needs beyond the device and a controller.
Local
Yes when control on this path keeps working with the internet down.
Platforms
The platforms that work with the device on this path: Native (out of the box), Via integration (needs an add-on) or Not supported.

Home Assistant and Homey

Ways to add the Arlo Ultra SmartHub

2 routesHow facts are sourced: every cell cites its source below
PlatformLeveliIntegrationDetailsEvidenceLimitations
Home AssistantCommunity[1]twrecked/hass-aarloProprietary + hub
  • Quality: Custom[1]
  • IoT class: Cloud Push[1]
  • Works with Home Assistant: Not certified[1]
Product line namedLimited: Unofficial cloud API access; Arlo can break it at any time; Requires two-factor authentication through an email or push channel; Not a core integration; not reviewed by Home Assistant; Most Arlo devices work with the integration, possibly with limited functionality; this model is not among those named[1]
HomeyCommunity app[3]com.creson.arloProprietary + hub
  • App: Community[3]
  • Runs on: Homey Pro[3]
Product line namedNone stated
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Level
How the device gets into the platform on this route. The headline is the best route: local before cloud, direct before bridged, core before community. The methodology page lists every level.

Cite this page

Arlo Ultra SmartHub. Smart Home Canon. https://smarthomecanon.com/devices/arlo-ultra-smarthub. Last checked 2026-10-20.

Sources

  1. [1]
    DBgithub.com / GitHub: twrecked/hass-aarlo, Supported Devices (HACS default repository)
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  2. [2]
    MFRus.arlo.com / Arlo Ultra SmartHub - Arlo US store
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  3. [3]
    DOChomey.app / Homey App Store: Arlo Connect
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