How to Cancel Arlo Secure in 2026

Updated February 2026 • 5 min read

Arlo Secure costs $7.99/month (or $79.99/year). Arlo Secure Plus is $17.99/month ($179.99/year). The good news: your Arlo cameras still work without a subscription — you just lose cloud recording and some smart features.

Cancel Online

1. Go to my.arlo.com
2. Click Settings → Subscription
3. Click Cancel Plan
4. Confirm cancellation

Cancel in the App

1. Open the Arlo app
2. Go to Settings → Subscription
3. Tap Cancel
4. Confirm

Subscribed Through Apple or Google?

If you subscribed through the App Store or Google Play, you must cancel through that platform — not through Arlo directly. On iPhone: Settings → Apple ID → Subscriptions → Arlo → Cancel. On Android: Play Store → Subscriptions → Arlo → Cancel.

What You Keep Without a Subscription

• ✅ Live camera view
• ✅ Motion detection alerts
• ✅ Two-way audio
• ✅ Manual recording (tap to record in app)
• ✅ Local USB storage (on compatible base stations)

What You Lose

• ❌ Cloud video recording (30-day history)
• ❌ Activity zones (custom motion areas)
• ❌ Smart notifications (person/vehicle/animal/package detection)
• ❌ 4K video access (streams at lower quality)
• ❌ E911 emergency call (Secure Plus only)
• ❌ Theft replacement warranty (Secure Plus)

The Local Storage Workaround

If you have an Arlo SmartHub or Base Station, you can plug in a USB drive for local recording — no subscription needed. This gives you video history without cloud storage costs. The limitation: you cannot access the recordings remotely (only when on your home network). A USB drive costs $15-30 and provides months of storage.

Is the Subscription Worth It?

The math depends on why you have cameras:

• Package theft monitoring: Cloud recording is essential — you need the footage. Keep the subscription.
• General home security: Live view + local storage may be enough. Cancel.
• Pet/baby monitoring: Live view works fine. Cancel.
• Evidence for insurance claims: Cloud recording is important. Keep it.

Alternatives

• Ring Protect: $3.99/month per camera, $12.99 for unlimited cameras
• Wyze Cam Plus: $1.99/month per camera — cheapest cloud storage
• Eufy cameras: Local storage only, no subscription required
• Reolink: NVR-based local storage, no monthly fees

The Bottom Line

Arlo cameras work fine without a subscription for basic monitoring. If you do not need cloud recording or smart object detection, cancel and save $96-216/year. Use local USB storage as a free alternative for video history.