# Arlo Ultra SmartHub

*Arlo / VMB5000-100NAS*

> 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).

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

## Key facts

| Fact | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Brand | [Arlo](https://smarthomecanon.com/brands/arlo) |
| Category | Hub |
| Model numbers | VMB5000-100NAS |
| Status | Current[^1] |
| Type | SmartHub for Arlo cameras[^1] |
| Connection | Dual-band Wi-Fi, 2.4 GHz or 5 GHz[^1] |
| Storage | microSD card in the base[^1] |
| Works with | Ultra 1st to 3rd Gen, Pro 4th to 6th Gen, Essential and Essential XL 1st to 3rd Gen, Pro 3 Floodlight[^1] |

## Integration paths

**How the Arlo Ultra SmartHub connects**

| Path | Requires | Local | Features lost |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| [Proprietary + hub](https://smarthomecanon.com/protocols/proprietary-gateway) | Nothing extra[^1] | unknown | unknown |

**Platform support for the Arlo Ultra SmartHub**

| Path | Platform | Support | Integration |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| 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 SmartHubs and Home Security System](https://smarthomecanon.com/lines/arlo-smarthubs-and-home-security-system) (line)
- [Arlo](https://smarthomecanon.com/brands/arlo) (brand)
- [Proprietary radio with a hub](https://smarthomecanon.com/protocols/proprietary-gateway) (protocol)
- [Home Assistant](https://smarthomecanon.com/platforms/home-assistant) (platform)
- [Homey](https://smarthomecanon.com/platforms/homey) (platform)

## Sources

[^1]: Arlo Ultra SmartHub - Arlo US store. https://us.arlo.com/products/vmb5000-100nas (manufacturer, checked 2026-10-13)