Testseek.com have collected 66 expert reviews of the Arlo Q and the average rating is 81%. Scroll down and see all reviews for Arlo Q .
April 2016
(81%)
66 Reviews
Average score from experts who have reviewed this product.
Users
(87%)
1662 Reviews
Average score from owners of the product.
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The editors liked
Customizable alerts
Definable detection areas
One week of free cloud storage
Feels less sturdy than similarly priced cameras
Full 1080P video capabilities
High build quality
Ballhead design offers high adjustability
Easy to install and configure
Can be used on a flat surface or mounted on a wall
Arlo app works via web
IOS & Android
Includes free 7days of cloud recording
Easy to install
Detailed HD images
Good night vision
Email and push notifications
Free cloud storage
Supports IFTTT
The Netgear Arlo Q is responsive and reliable
With a 1080p HD resolution
Motion and sound alerts
Two-way talk
Night vision
Activity zones and free 7-day event-based cloud storage (you can pay a monthly fee for continuous recording
As needed)
Simple
Trouble-free setup
Intuitive
Flexible scheduling
Unusual level of control over motion detection
Scheduling
Excellent video quality
Generous free cloud plan
Easy social sharing of videos
Good video quality
Well designed app
Relatively long cloud history available without subscription
The editors didn't like
Few differentiating features
No battery backup
Expensive
Only offered in white finish
Included USB power cord is rather short
Can only be used indoors
Mobile apps has some performance bugs
Pricey
Some response lag
Netgear is behind the curve in terms of third-party integrations -- it doesn't currently have any -- and you can't log into the same account on more than one device at the same time. Both the Web and mobile apps could use a design update and the camera it
Single-user mobile app
Difficult Custom Mode setup
Activity Zones not part of motion-detection controls
Abstract: The Good Housekeeping Institute Media and Tech lab tested 25 indoor and outdoor Wi-Fi smart security cameras. Cameras were evaluated based on ease of use, performance, style, and durability. We tested video quality under multiple light settings, each came...
Published: 2017-04-15, Author: Jim , review by: wegotserved.com
The Arlo Q is a good addition to Netgear's Arlo range and brings some useful features. The cable may seem like a hindrance, but you gain continuous video recording and a permanent power source. The Arlo range remains super-easy to configure and manage...
Good video quality, well designed app, relatively long cloud history available without subscription,
Poor real time viewing performance
The NETGEAR Arlo Q is a capable camera with generous non-subscription offerings. However, it falls short in real time viewing performance, making it a poor pet camera...
The Arlo Q camera fills a gap in the portfolio by solving the battery replacement issues inherent in the purely wireless cameras. For environments that can plug in a camera, the Q does very nicely in the home or small business, whereas the Q Plus leverage...
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Published: 2016-08-05, Author: Chris , review by: gadgetreview.com
As far as IP cameras go, the Netgear Arlo Q is fairly basic; but that's not necessarily a bad thing. It does exactly what you need it to (watch your house/kids/pets while you're away), and immediately alerts you to any danger via email or text.The price m...
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Published: 2016-05-31, Author: John , review by: pcmag.com
Easy to install, Detailed HD images, Good night vision, Email and push notifications, Free cloud storage, Supports IFTTT
Pricey, Some response lag
The Netgear Arlo Q is a pricey home security camera that delivers sharp, colorful 1080p daytime imagery and clear night vision video...
Simple, trouble-free setup, Intuitive, flexible scheduling, Unusual level of control over motion detection, scheduling, Excellent video quality, Generous free cloud plan, Easy social sharing of videos
Single-user mobile app, Difficult Custom Mode setup, Activity Zones not part of motion-detection controls, Timeline requires expensive subscription
Although it's one of the most expensive security cameras, the Arlo Q is nonetheless a great value for the level of video quality, power and flexibility it offers — and because most users won't need to pay anything for cloud storage.By contrast, the Nest C...
Published: 2016-05-04, Author: Christopher , review by: swemod.com
Abstract: Netgear is continuing their line of security cameras and their latest release is the Arlo Q, in their Arlo series. While the original Arlo was very successful and featured a complete wireless design, WiFi and powered by batteries, some didn't like that th...
Full 1080P video capabilities, High build quality, Ballhead design offers high adjustability, Easy to install and configure, Can be used on a flat surface or mounted on a wall, Arlo app works via web, iOS & Android, Includes free 7days of cloud recording,
Expensive, Only offered in white finish, Included USB power cord is rather short, Can only be used indoors, Mobile apps has some performance bugs
Netgear's Arlo Q is a top-end option for a home Wi-Fi enabled cameras though they justified its premium price-point with the quality build and design coupled with a highly competitive feature-set. Sure, there are cheaper options on the market, but each of...
Customizable alerts, Definable detection areas, One week of free cloud storage, Feels less sturdy than similarly priced cameras
Few differentiating features, No battery backup
Arlo Q might not be the most imaginative entry in the home security camera space, but it does have top-notch specs. If “simple” and “straightforward” are the traits you prize most, this camera won't disappoint. Still, with several other models offerin...
