Is the Arlo VMC3050 still getting security updates?

The manufacturer guarantees security updates for the Arlo VMC3050 until 31 December 2028 or 31 December 2029, depending on the hardware version.

The date after which a device gets no more security fixes is also called its end of life (EOL) or end of support.

Supported

Security updates guaranteed until, depending on the version

31 December 2028to 31 December 2029
Device
Arlo VMC3050 (camera)
Source
Arlo Statement of Compliance - Security standard for consumer grade relevant connectable products (Australia) (Australia); Arlo UK Declaration of Conformity / UK PSTI statement (Document ID 204-50207-01) (UK statement)

What to do. Keep automatic updates on, or check for new firmware every few months. Nothing else to do for now.

Support timeline

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Security updates per hardware version, to scale. The bar ends on the manufacturer's date; a faded end means "or later".

By hardware version

Dates differ between hardware versions and sometimes between markets. The version is on the label under the device.

Hardware versionStatusSecurity updates untilBasisSource
All versionsSupported31 December 2028 or laterMinimum guaranteed by the manufacturer: updates may continue after this date.Australia
All versionsSupported31 December 2029 or laterMinimum guaranteed by the manufacturer: updates may continue after this date.UK statement

Questions

Is the Arlo VMC3050 still getting security updates?

The manufacturer guarantees security updates for the Arlo VMC3050 until 31 December 2028 or 31 December 2029, depending on the hardware version.

What does end of life mean for the Arlo VMC3050?

After its end of life, the Arlo VMC3050 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 Statement of Compliance - Security standard for consumer grade relevant connectable products (Australia); Arlo UK Declaration of Conformity / UK PSTI statement (Document ID 204-50207-01). Each date is shown exactly as published.

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