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ArkCentral
Sheridan, Wyoming, United States
Plans and prices
The Ark 1.0
$499one-time
256GB fixed · 85,000 photos or 2,000 min of 1080p video · storage not expandable
Read 11 Oct 2026 · arkcentral.com
The Ark 2.0
$599one-time
256GB · 85,000 photos or 2,000 min of 1080p video · expandable to 8TB
Read 11 Oct 2026 · arkcentral.com
On the record
- Chat
- ArkMessage supports real-time private family chats and group rooms.arkcentral.com · read 11 Oct 2026
- Data recovery
- The terms say ArkCentral cannot recover data if a user loses access to local credentials or trusted devices.arkcentral.com · read 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.arkcentral.com · read 11 Oct 2026
- Family limit
- One Ark supports up to 10 family members, and a second Ark can be added to expand the network.arkcentral.com · read 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.arkcentral.com · read 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.arkcentral.com · read 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.arkcentral.com · read 11 Oct 2026
- Product
- The Ark is a private home device for storing family photos, videos, files, and messages on hardware the buyer owns.arkcentral.com · read 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.arkcentral.com · read 11 Oct 2026
- Returns and warranty
- The terms offer a 45-day money-back return period and a limited two-year hardware warranty.arkcentral.com · read 11 Oct 2026
- Support
- The company lists [email protected] as its support contact.arkcentral.com · read 11 Oct 2026
- Supported devices
- The maker says The Ark currently works with iPhone, iPad, and Mac; Android support is coming soon.arkcentral.com · read 11 Oct 2026
- Upcoming features
- Private local AI photo search, a shared family calendar, and automatic memory timelines are listed as coming soon.arkcentral.com · read 11 Oct 2026
