ArkCentral
The facts below are what the maker publishes about ArkCentral, checked and dated. Our editors have not written about it yet.
Plans and prices
From ArkCentral's own pricing page, checked 11 Oct 2026.
| Plan | Price | What it gives you |
|---|---|---|
| The Ark 1.0 | $499, paid once | 256GB fixed · 85,000 photos or 2,000 min of 1080p video · storage not expandable · One-time. No subscription. |
| The Ark 2.0 | $599, paid once | 256GB · 85,000 photos or 2,000 min of 1080p video · expandable to 8TB · One-time. No subscription. |
The facts
Each one read from ArkCentral's own pages, with the date it was checked.
What it does
- Chat
- ArkMessage supports real-time private family chats and group rooms.checked 11 Oct 2026
- Data recovery
- The terms say ArkCentral cannot recover data if a user loses access to local credentials or trusted devices.checked 11 Oct 2026
- Encryption
- The technical overview says data is encrypted end-to-end, in transit, and at rest, including AES-256 encryption at rest.checked 11 Oct 2026
- Family limit
- One Ark supports up to 10 family members, and a second Ark can be added to expand the network.checked 11 Oct 2026
- Integrations
- The product is presented as a private alternative for family chats and photos scattered across services such as WhatsApp, Google Photos, Drive, and iCloud.checked 11 Oct 2026
- Media and files
- Photos and videos shared in chats are saved automatically, and the device includes a shared family drive for albums, files, and lists.checked 11 Oct 2026
- Privacy
- The maker says family data is held on the home device rather than a third-party server, and ArkCentral does not hold messages, files, contacts, or history.checked 11 Oct 2026
- Product
- The Ark is a private home device for storing family photos, videos, files, and messages on hardware the buyer owns.checked 11 Oct 2026
- Remote access
- Users can securely access photos and files from anywhere when the Ark is powered on and connected to the internet at home.checked 11 Oct 2026
- Returns and warranty
- The terms offer a 45-day money-back return period and a limited two-year hardware warranty.checked 11 Oct 2026
- Support
- The company lists [email protected] as its support contact.checked 11 Oct 2026
- Upcoming features
- Private local AI photo search, a shared family calendar, and automatic memory timelines are listed as coming soon.checked 11 Oct 2026
The company
- Headquarters
- Sheridan, Wyoming, United Stateschecked 28 Sep 2026
Where it runs
- Supported devices
- The maker says The Ark currently works with iPhone, iPad, and Mac; Android support is coming soon.checked 11 Oct 2026
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