Is the Arlo Q+ (VMC3040S) still getting security updates?
The Arlo Q+ (VMC3040S) stopped receiving security updates on 1 January 2025. New vulnerabilities will not be fixed.
The date after which a device gets no more security fixes is also called its end of life (EOL) or end of support.
Security updates ended on
1 January 2025What to do. Replace it. Until then, turn off remote administration and UPnP, and keep it off the Internet.
Support timeline
By hardware version
Dates differ between hardware versions and sometimes between markets. The version is on the label under the device.
| Hardware version | Status | Security updates until | Basis | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All versions | Unsupported | 1 January 2025 | Official end date published by the manufacturer. | United States |
| All versions | Unsupported | 1 January 2025 | Official end date published by the manufacturer. | Worldwide |
Questions
Is the Arlo Q+ (VMC3040S) still getting security updates?
The Arlo Q+ (VMC3040S) stopped receiving security updates on 1 January 2025. New vulnerabilities will not be fixed.
What does end of life mean for the Arlo Q+ (VMC3040S)?
After its end of life, the Arlo Q+ (VMC3040S) receives no more security fixes from Arlo. It keeps working, but any vulnerability found later stays open, which makes it an easy target once attackers know about it.
Where does this date come from?
From the manufacturer: Arlo End-of-Life Policy (applies to non-European Union products and services); End of Life for Arlo Devices and Services. Each date is shown exactly as published.
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